The Clinton New Era, 1920-12-23, Page 4PAGE 4
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Announcement
Having purchased the Confectionery and Bakery of Mr.
Harry Bartliff, we will continue to give you the best of service.
Being a practicalbaker we can guarantee all classes of bak-
mg done here.
We have now opened up new lines of Confectionery for the
Christmas trade.
Peter Henderson
Bartliff's Old Stand PHONE 1
A Series of Talks on Music
By Prof. C. C. Laugher, Mus. Bac., Sarnia
it7, X.—THE LUTE.—Lusters or
iinstruments of,the piano type.
Stat is were attached to the household I Lutes were generally built very.art-
ofl iifngs•and Queens; and this form was' istically, the pear shaped body being
rat abolished until the 19th century. ',composed of narrow •strips of wood
The Lute• was the most popular instr- (glued together with great care; the lute
=tent during the 15th, 16th, and faith
centuries. It is as instrument traced
Bream Egypt, where it appears depicted
15rt sculptures; Hie lute head a promin-
ent place in European home life and
was only supplanted by ?fie key -board
originally had eight thin gut strings ar-
ranged in pairs, each pair tuned in unis-
on, this same instrument_.was consider
ed exceedingly difficult to tune.
'fire lute was popular because its
during its long existence and the man -
1920 L=
Financial Statement
Of The Town Of Clinton
Clinton, Dec. 16th, 1920
'X* the Mayor and Council:
GEN4CLEMEN:-1 submit herewith a statement of the Finances
Elf the Town of Clinton front Dec. 1 5th, 1919 to Dec. 15th, 1920.
D. L:,j MACPHERSON, Treasurer.
(Receipts front Dec. 15th, 1919, to Dec.
31st, 1919.
flallegaate Institute, Advances
retained -- 5000.00
8'af!8c Utilities Commission
Sinking Fund on. hydro,
Debentures .. . 972.49
@au Account Revenue From
Waterworks 38.51.18
1�g Tax. 142..00
Sb.tute Labor 44.00
license, Moving P! s36.00
Taxes, 1919 Account , 480.27
Taxes, 1917 Account 83.80
.6trveers of Taxes 45.75
Manama i tery Ste of Lot10.00
Card' ie Penpeteity 95.00
Work 12900
tlrroperty, Market Scales.. , 8.20
Hadi. Rent 30.00
best, Clinton Motor Car
Mortgage
Weer, Coal and Wood Sold,:
Expenditures From Dec. 15th, 1919 Ti,
Dec. 31st, 1919
Public School, Balance Grant
1919 8 600.00
Grants 215.73
County of Huron, County and
Highways Rates......., 3148,24
Clinton Thresher Company,
Bond Coupons 613.48
Debenture Redemption, Local
Improvements Daher-
14'tures Paid. 2879
Salaries ' 61
Sinking Fund, Appropriation
191.9. 295.6.44:
Loan Returned 160,00
interest 12..98
incidental 354:.14'
Law Goats .
Streets
Electric Light
120.05 Property
134.59 Cemetery
Dry' Earth Closet
Postage & Stationery
Printing
Election
Board of Health
Hydrant Renta`?
Tax Refunds
$.11139,33
75.pQ
3 4:3.'3'
138.54
65.44
47,66
><7.I7
1.6.74
30.75
' 37.00
9,67
2280.00
15.64
$14689.57
Receipts From Jan. let 1920 to Dec. Expenditures From January lit. 1920
15tfi 1920•
To Dec. 15th 1920
Tffatance on Band Jan 1st, Board •of ihelaith 121,4
1.920 , .... 692,58 Bills Payable, Loans Paid... 11800,00
Arrear6� of Taxes .,. 470.18 Cemetery 891,36
Nis Payable, Borrowed From Charity 16,29
Molsons Bank 11800,00 Consolidated Debt Debenture
(Cemetery, Sale of Lots 458,00 Interest 35.00
Care of.Lots In Perpet- Collegiate Institute Grant. , 4200.•0
any 675,00 Amount Advanced 6500.00
Work , 458.25 Debenture Redemption .. , , 576.56
Interest on Debentures. 82.50 Dry Earth Closet 595.87
fddtuton Motor Car Co, Lathe Electric Light Street Lighting 1553.59'
Sold 115.00 Fire & Water 922.96
l0ebentures, Waterworks De- Fuel 1365.05
bentures Sold. , . ,., . . , 2000,00 Grants 400097
Public School, Deben- Hydro Electric Debentures
Lutes Sold . , 12800,00 Interest 2062.50
. Accrued Interest on Incidental 292.09
above 132,15 insurance
1Fuet 1733.77 Interest 85,80
166.15
2nierest, Molson's Bank, Cur- Library 400.00
rent Account 46.83 Macadam Road Debentures,
8acidental, Re Suit vs. T. JInterest , , , 640.00
McLean .. 44,00 Property 1084.30
Matron Knitting Co., To Pay Postage & Stationary
77.72
' Debenture 451.33 Printing 189.65
4:icense 359,67 Public School 5350,00
Magistrates Pines .. 56.00 Park 22,48
Province of Ontario, Rai1w' Public Utilities Commission,
Tax ...., 34.32 • Exchange on Debentures 23.10
Property, Market Scales. , , , 109,80 Principal Of Waterworks
Hall Rent 298.00 Debentures 2000.00
Fire iijsurance Loss Paid 200.00 Public School Building, Paid
laubfSc Utjlities Com. Interest To School Board 13000.00
and Exh, on Hydro De- Streets 1175.76
bentures 2035.60 Salaries ..... 1881.62
On Account Revenue Street Oiling . , , . ... , , , 1313,24
From Waterworks 4600.00 Tax Refunds ... , . ... 39.38
l treut Oiling., Collections. , 438.87 Clinton Thresher g0,, Bond •
'1Taxa8. 1920, Account, .. , 31'499.98 Coupons (1919) .. , .. , ' 415.32
'Taxes, 1919 AcCouint , . , , 769,44 Waterworks Debentures, in-
tefest ......... • . .. 3162.50
162610.38
Ba151100 on Hand , ; , , , . . , 6470:89
$ 6900.27
$69081.27.�'...
The Clinton New Era
Deceinber 23rd, 1920 '4'1717—
PRINCESS THEATRE
SPECIAL GOOD PROGRAM FOR CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 24TH AND 25TH
'EY OF YOU"'
Featuring
Clara 'Kimball Young
Bobby Verrnon in Christie Comedy
Kiss Me Caroline
ADMISSION --Children Public School -15c, ADULTS -35c.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28th and 29th
A NEW SERIAL COMMENCES
The Lost City
Of The African Jungle
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down may be considered as its most haps best known to the public. As a
modern form. delegate from this parish to the Synod
The lute was ,the first instrument of Huron, and later to the general
'.except the organ" to make prominent Synod, he was identified with many de -
the harmonic style as contrasted with velopments in the 'Church of England
contrapuntal, it was the favorite instru- in Canada, and was known as a vigor-
ment of high society and was instru- ous and effective debater. He had
mental in familiarizing the musical been a delegate continuously, it Is be -
world with that form of music, of mei fiend, to the provincial synod since
ody supported by chords, 1885, and to the general synod since)
The lube was popular because its its organization in 1896, and took a
playing required less mechanical ingen- Prominent' part in the formation of the
uity to bring it to perfection, It is also a latter. He was active in the move-'
portable instrument and well adapted nsent, some years ago, for a perma-
to domestic performances. nent diaconate which, However, was
The kind of music written for the not adopted. In connection with gen-
eral synod he took part in . revision of
lute consisted mainly of dance tunes the Canadian prayer book and Cana -
in sets, with'some fanciful movements; dian hymn book. He was a member
but the ornamental parts in music seem of the synod executive and attended al
ed childish and tame, yet this kind of session of that body in London as re -
music formed the basis of a long andceptly as September.
continuous improvement 'e eluding
fantasias and preludes; simple plssag- Mr, Jenkins was known as one of
the best executive heads of the Angli-
es of runs and arpeggios, can church in Canada. He was widely
The pianoforte is now the most ram -
read, a deep student and intelligent
iliar object in domestic life and Occup- leader,
les the osition at one time held by the Three daughters survive hies, his
lute, the pianoforte has a great advan- wide having died some years ago. The
lege over previous instruments from a funeral took place from Crescent Place
purely practical point of view. the family residence on Monday after
The lute music was usuallyslow, noon.
soft ane delicate it would neither
rage nor rattle, the music was cer-
tainly peculiar and was written on a
six line staff.
The period of the invention of tine
lute is still a matter of speculation,
some having said that it is of Asitic
origin, .
Of the principal piagers and writ-
ers for the lute we mention Kaps-
berger, a German lute player dnd
composer, who spent most of his time
in Italy composing for this instru-
ment and the voice.
Lambert, born 1610, was another
great lutist. tie was master of chars- Deaths
ber music for the lute and was lfimself
a great virtuoso.
Gaultier, of the same period, was.
another lute player of fame and was
renowned for kis execution. with
his coesin Jacques, establishWi
school for lute playing in Paris whisk
proved,a great success.
Gati'lei, who is said to. have formed
the basis Aar, the modern vocal'
solo, composed many airs for single
vete • with accompaniment au the
lute, was also 'a great musical' fleor-
, i st,
The ante was i
consdered the most
difficult instrumentto tune, mach
patience and perfect ear tieing ` re-
quired, Matheson, (1.720) Calculated
despondently that "if a lute player
had lived eighty years, he was prob-
ably spent about sixty years tuning
his instrument." It is even record-
ed that Maty', Queen df tare Scots,
required persons arotn London to
tune her lute.
Much titerattire has been pubhsk-
ed concerning ahe Nate, seng and
stoxy are fell of ailu6ions to the
"trembling )site" the °'.wkasperirg
lute" and the "'war,b1ing lute."
The lute disputes with the organ
the honor 'of first having cotnposi-
tions written for it,
Births.
AieMILLAN—In Hullett, on Decem-
ber 16th, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. John
M. 54cMi'Raa, a son. ,
Marriages
CRADDOCK—GREY.— In Vancou-
ver, B. C., on Dec. 8th, by Rev. Mr.
Henderson, formerly of Hensall, Miss
Alice Grey, daughter of Alexander Gray
of Egmoesdville, to Francis Craddock, of
British Cofunitiiiet'r,
CHARLES JENKINS
DIES AT PETROLEA
PR'OMINDNT FOR MANY YEARS 814
AFFAIRS OF ANGLICAN CHURCH
—SYNOD DELEGATE FROM '85—
SEVERAL TIMES PARLIAMENTARY
CANDIDATE IN LAMBTON.
Petrolee, Dec. 16—Charles Jenkins,
manager of the Western Canada oil
fields and prominent citizen of Petrolee
for many years, died et his phone here
to -night in his 81st year. tie had been
ill for some time.
The late Mr, Jenkins was a native of
Scotland, but had been a resident of
this country for about half a century.
and was identified with public affairs
in one way tar another dining all that
period. lie had served, In the Municipal
Council of Petrolea, and was several
times Liberal candidate in East Lamb -
tats for the Commons. lis past years
he was influential in shaping legisla-
ttott relative to Fite olt industry in this
district. t
Prominent Chwrct,nten,
it was in connect/fon with his chugmlt
activities that Mr, Jenkins was, pert.
FERRY.—At Kindersley, Sask., on
Dec. 20th, Mary Meths, wife of Mr.
Ferry.
LAIT•HWAITE,--At Biantford ou Sat=''
urday, Dec. 18th, 1920, Violet Marti*
Eleanor i.,ai)kwaite, eldest daughter, .dr
Mr. and Mrs. Geroge Laitkwaite, of
Godeniaft Township, its tier 28th year.
Appointment of License
Inspector. Considered
A meeting of the executive of the
U. F. 0. and the executive of the Tetu-
peaance Organization of Huron Comity
was held in Meuse!! on Monday after-
noon to discuss the matter of hating
a license inspector 'appain'tedl Mr.
Andrew Hicks, M. P. P., opened the
meeting and said the former inspectors,
Mr. Torrance and Mr, Mitchell had both
-sent in their resignations. He asked
that a chairman and secretary be ap-
pointed for meeting. Mr, Black wee
appointed chairman and Mr. W. H. Wil-
lis, of Wzingh'am, secretary. Mr. Black
thee called on the member for South
Huron, Mr. Hicks, who in a vers able
manner explained the need of an awak-
ening of the people, He said Ise had
always stood for temperance lad in-
tended to do so. He said, morally, we
4are not as well off as we wet* four
years ago. His remarks ware both re-
spiring and helpful,
Several applications weave read for
the inspectorship, but end), two of
those were present, Mr. Down of
Grand Bend, and Mr. Pelloiv, of Gode-
rich; both of whona addressed the gath-
ering giving reasons why they were
seeking the appointment,
Mr, Down spoke of the work he had
bee:a doing as an officer of the law at
Grand Bond, and said lie had been
offered thousands of dollars as bribes,
but had neier at any time accepted any
thing in this way, ile also spoke of
the gambling and immorality going on
at the Bend, which he said was the gate-
way alesg the lake shore for boot-lag-
ing, aid that they are now rouading
up sonie of those engaged in this
work. Many things he could tell, but
would refrain from doing an as a lady
was in the audience,
Mr, Pellow also sp'bke of has work
during the five years he has been esa.
gaged by the Temperance Assoctalion
as eonnty eonstablc. As a body the
temperance people are behind Mr. Pei -
low„ who has dome such splendid ser.
vice Ln 0 •Esus. 11eYer 5lrfrle
ed doing yin (lefty oases at
CHRIS TJ.`VC.AS 1920
The President, D
ir
ryectors and Ofl7cgee�rs y�offf
T E o Y, A, L Y}r .',.AN
i t + ADA
desire to ober to the
and ..Friends of the Bank
Wishes for a Happy
and a Prosperpus New Year,
Customers
their best
Cleaistmas
41/4
very great risks.
After thier addresses several mem-
her of the Temperance Executive were
called au for a few remarks, among
them being Mr, A, T. Cooper, liald
secretary; Mr, Irwin, president of the
Temperance Association; Mr. Waliis,.all
of Clinton. Mr. George Elliott, Rev.)
Mr. Ford and Dr. 'Clark, of Goderich;
Mr, Bennett and Mr. W. H. Willis, at
Wingha'm; Mr. Carr of Blyth; Mr. C.
Harvey and Mrs. Beavers, of Exeter.
The lady being the only lady represen-
tative, was called and gave a brief re-
port of tine work the wromen are doing
through the county and assisting the of-
ficers 01 the law in their work. At the
close of the joint meeting a meeting
of the executive of the U. F: O. was
held at which it is expected the ap-
pointment of an inspector was made.
No decision as to a recommendation for
inspector was made as th*xecutive
was divided.
County Council Notes
A special grant of $30q,00 was given
to the Children's Md Society at Gode-
rich.
An expenditure of about ty,1.50,000
has been made for good roads in the
Cou sty.
The report of the Huron County
Hoare showed that tine number of in-
mates on Dec. 1st, 4920 were 73. This
is ten less than at the same time a
year ago. Tha produce sold from the
nose this year amounted to $5339.31.
Warden G, C, Petty was presented
with a gold -headed nine and an ad-
dress before the close.
for a dinner and entertainment before
Christmas. Outside work op the
building will be deferred until next
spring. 'Pile councillors are being giv-
en much credit for tiie close attention
they have given the work, and their
energy has apparently been infectious,
as to show by erection of summer cot-
tages by Messrs. Robinson & Manness
of London, and Dr. Atkinson and Mrs,
i Brown, of Detroit. Work on other
' cottages will continue through the
winter.
NOVICE TO CON DRACTORS
Pursuant to the requiremetns of the
Ganada 'Highways Act separate seated
tender's narked Tender for Contract
"...." will. be received by the un-
dersigned until 12 o'clock noon, Mon-
day, January 10th, 1921, far the con-
struction of concrete structures on the
Provincial Highways as follows:
Contract No. 241:—Townships of El-
lice, Hibbert, Logan and Fullerton.
Contract No. 242:—Township of Mul-
let, McKillop and Tuckersmith,
Contract No, 243—Township of Mullett
and Goderich,
Contract N.o. 244—Township of
Goderich,
The above culverts are on reads on
which tenders for pavement were called
in advertisement of Deceinber 9th 1920,
Plans and specifications may be seen
on and after Monday, December 20th,
1920 at the office of the undersigned,
and at the office of J. A. Tom, Resident
Engine*, Stratford,
Bayfied it own Hall A marked cheque for 8500.00 or an
approved Guaranty Company's -bid bond
Is Near Completion must accompany eaph tender, A Guar-
anty Company's bond for 25 per cent
of the amount of the contraerwill be
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3534816, Decd 20.-1=44e/ups of
the Town Hall, moved several Months
ago, is nearing completion. Dining -
room, kitchen and serving roams haa'e
required when flte contract is signed, '
The Iawest 01. any tender not recess=
*illy accepted.
W. A. McLEAN
Deputy Minister of H-lybweys
been furnished in the basement, and it Bipartisan of Public Highways Ontario
is exp,,e ed that all will be ha rgadlhess) Deceatb,e 17th, 1929,
Jr RussiatLege.
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"WE GO TO WORSHIP TEE ICING,” THEY SAID,
Baboushka stood in leer doorway
When the Three Wise Men passed by,
"We go to worship the King," they said,
"We have seen His Star in the sky.
"Wilt thou come with us, Baboushka,
Or ever the Star be set?"
wit) come and seek the new-born King,
But ah, My lords! Not yet!
"f
"1
must set my house in order,
And I must spin and sew,"—
The Star bad set ere she made an end,
And the winds began to blow.
And evermore Baboushka
Goes seeking through the wild
The Three Wise Men, the shining Star
Her King, the now -born Child.
But on the eve of Christmas,
When there are Hone to see,
She comes with gifts in either hand,
To deck the Christmas Tree.
She comes where sleeping children
Lie dreaming./ of the morn,
To see if , once 'again on earth,
The Christ -child hath been barn,
..—Marion L. Adams.
.s
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CHOPPING
I will be doi'ag chopping every
day except Saturday. Satisfactions
Given.
F, W. ANDREWS
Clinton.
Yr & a: ,i ai a4 ,W •W 54 Y, V,
PURSE LOST ,
On Friday afternoon, December Wit,
4929, a Brown Purse, containing a small
sum of money between the Post Office?
and Mr. Bett's Baker Shop, Finder,
Please leave at Mr. Wigg's Grocery
Store.
PUBLIC SCHOOL DEBENTURES
A Limited Number of Public School
Debentures are Available for Local Ir-
vectors, Apply to
D. L. MACPHERSON
Treasurer
VICTORY BONDS '
And Ali Municipal andGovernment
Bonds Supplied At Market prices and
Delivered at Yciur Bank without Charge.
W. BRYDONE
RAW FURS WANTED
No Need to ship Your Raw Furs. I
sell direct to the Manufactures and I ant
Paying as Much as any Firm and More
than some. Will Pay up to 17,00 for
Prune Dark Mink Skins. For Prices
of Other Furs, Ring up TELEPHONE
NUMBER 89.
H. A. HOVEY
Telephone No. 89.
License No, 295.
FARM FOR SALE
A Faris containing 117 Acres, Lot
30, Concession 5, Hullett Township)
2.5 miles from Clinton, on the Base
Line, 100 Acres 'Cleared, 17 Acres
Bush Lot. Land is all clay loan and in
good state of cultivation; 5 Acres of
Wheat, Good Brick House, Bank Barn,
Cement Stable; 2 good Wells, and never
Failing spring. Apply on Premises.
EZRA DURST
Clinton
R. R. 140. 1. . . . PHONE 5 On 888
For Sale.
Two size roomed houses on Freder
ick St. near the new Flax (11fi1, will be
sold very ciseap, and on easy terms.
Apply to Jaoob Taylor
or C. B, Hale.
House for Sale.
8 -room house, 3 -piece bathroom, a
hot air furnace, town water, good.ag�aar-
den and chicken house. Apply tf s'.
S. Harland, on the premises, Princess5St
For Sale.
One 3 horse power; one 4 horse
power; one 5 horse power, seoond
hand gasoline engjnes. One second
hand McCormick Binder, 6 ft. cut.; one
second band buggy. One new wire
gate; some 7 wire fence. The above
articles are all in good shape and wail,
be sold cheap and on easy terms,. as 1
am out of the Agency and want to :dean
up. 0. W. Potter,
Cflantor.
Tom Far Oslo
Thomas .licher offers for sale his
fatty of 125 acres in the Towws�n,ts,1blP of
Mullett, located about 2•y, Wars from `
Clinfaft..• tbs. farm 16•'•well butft fenced, and watered (wells and fowling
spring); the still 1s geed and to a good
state of Cultivates.
Ap
J. W. Meat. ' W. sryti
flan,
y
Mono'
AltiOTION SALTS
Of Farm Stook and ,lwplesreats.
The undersigfred has received instruc-
tidos to ell by Public Auction at
,lot 29, Co7icession 1, (Huron R'otd,)'
Tucteranrith, on Wednesday, January
5th, 1921, at 1 P. M., sharp the foil-
lowing:—HORSES.:---1 Gelding 12
years old, 1 Mare 13 xears old, suppos-
ed to be in foal to Guinea Gold, s 19rly-
er 5 years old, 1 Gelding not 1ifraid of
Auto, t Nkie year old Mare, A good
3rd Horse, CATTLE: -1 cow 8 years
old due to calf January 1st, 1 Caw, 7.
years clad due to calve in May, 1 caw S
years old due to calve the lase of Jttiie,
1 Cow 2 years old due to calve Oct-
ober 1st, t Steer 2 years old; 1 steer
raising 3 years, 1 Heifer'2years old due
to calve in May, 1Heifer rising 2 years,
4 yearlings, 3 spring calves. 2 brood
Sows, A Number of Young Pullets,
IMPLEMENTS: -1 McCormick Binder
7 foot cut in Good Repair, 1 Frost and
Wood Mower, 5 Foot Cut, 1 0l1've•r Cul-
tivator with Bean puller Attached, New;
1 Hay Rixe, Steel, with automatic
dumper; 1 1 nterional Roller, 3 sera -
tion; 1, 13 Hoe Drill Massey Harris,
New;1 14 Disc Harrow, Massey Harris
New; 3 Section Harraw; 1 Walking
Plow; 1 Riding Plow, t Cutter, 1 Pair
of Sleighs, 1 Wagon; 1 Hay Rack; 1
13 Tooth Cntttv'ator with set of Wide
Points, Deering; 1 2000 ib Scales; 1
Chatham Fanning Mill; 1 Cutting Box;
1 Steel Saw frame with. 28in Saw,
New; 4 Horse Bowed Paige Engine,
New; Crean Separator, Primrose, New;
Pig 'Crate, Gravel Box, Stone Boat,
1 Opal Baggy, 2 Seat Rubber Tire
Surry; About 50 Foot 7 inch Belt; 2
Double Set of Harness and Collars, 1
set Single Harness; 1 Shigle i:Iarness,
Hand Made With Collar, Harness .New;
Corn Stooks, Bean Straw, Oat Sheaves;
A Quantity of Alsikra Seed;
Forks, Shovels, Chains and Sonne House
Hold Effects and other things to laum-
erous to !nation. 11 the Weather
should'be Stormy, the Sale will be held
under Cover, TEMMMS OF SALE:—Aft
Sams of 110.00 and Under, CASH;
Over that amount ten Months credit
sail be Given on I'urrishing Approved
Joint Notes. A Discount of Pejo straight
aliowed for CASH ON CREDIT A-
MOUNTS. Everything mast he dispos-
ed of as l'arna is Sold.
GEO, BEAUIREGARD T. t?IUNDRY
Proprietor Anotioneer