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The Clinton News Record, 1919-2-20, Page 4Clinton News,Record PP,.bruary 20th 1919 1919 Canadian Almanac Diaries Peloubets Notes an S. S, Lesson Gist of the Lesson Subscriptions receivecl for all :magazines and papers. A. T. oopor. Agent: C.N. Railway G.N.W. Telegraph Clinton, Ontario fIM LINCOLN'S LONG LEGS. The novice was not enjoying his first trip through the air and his More experienced companion regarded, hint with. some amusement. "I say, Bill, what's on your 011101?" he demanded. "I ,was just thinking about Abra- ham Lincoln," repried Bill, thought- fully. "Abraham Lincoln ?" "Yes. I was thinking, how truth- fully he spoke when he !said a man's legs ought to he just long enough to reaeh the ground."—hack. GRANS TRUNK RAILWAY Ys EM The DoubleTrack Route ---between•-- 3IONTREA.L, TORONTO, DETROIT and CHICAGO. Unexcelled dining car service. Sleeping cars on night trains and parlor cars on principal day trains. Full information from any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent or C- E. Horn- ing, District Passenger Agent, Tor- onto. i(almesvllle it l's not so urtusual a thing for a this 1011 t 1 r T L d t! L l L!:" Uc lflllklls In fere!' to a , b partitively neW 401nit1'y, but in the ease we are about to instance thoto la a peculiar interest. Mr. Holmes has dispoeini of iris farm, ,just at tate edge of the village, to her, 8, 1't, A'laaJlatir of the W°Steen part, of the township, who will take possession in the Spring. 7'he farm, which will then pass in- to the hands of Mr, 1Wapl4at11has boon In possession ; of the liolntes family sine° 1832, the late John Holmes, lather of the. present wee - pant, having bought it, then from the Canada Company. , l\lr, Holipes, an lrislunan, was matrled' in Ireland - in May of 1833 and immediately started with his bride for Canada, arriving at his homestead In September. Travelling either by land or water was not the speedy and comfortable thing it is today.! Four of the Ilolm- es brothers and a sister, Mrs, Proc- tor, settled horn in a block at that time and, with the exception of the Proctor tarot, none of the home- steads now remain In the hands of descendents of the original settlers; the Holmes farm now being sold, be- ing the last oue to pass into' the, hands of strangers, A -large family was born to Mr. and Mrs. ,John. Holmes, grow up, on the old homestead and went out from it to scatter here and there, leering one son, .7. 11., and one daughter, Miss 1). A., on the old farm. Two mem- bers of the family, Mrs. Leitoh and Mrs. Howell, reside in Goderich; the late Dr. Holmes, for many years treasurer of ..Huron county, was an- other, and Dr. Holmes of Detroit, is another. For over .eighty _ years, therefore, the name of Holmes has been inseparably bound up with the life of the community., It is hoped by the .neighborhood that Mr. and Miss Holmes will continuo to reside here but at present it isnot certain what they will do. The Epworth League had a very enjoyable social meeting on Monday night when the League from Eben- ezer came over for a friendly visit. The pastor of the church, Rev, Mr. Sinclair, gave an address of welcome to the visiting League. Then Mrs. Wm, Lobb, president of the visiting League, took the chair and gave a spicy .little opening talk, then pro- ceeded with' their program which consisted of an opening chorus and a recitation followed by a splendid topic, "Building Again," given by Mrs. I. Jones, and a varied program of recitations, solos, duetts, trio, in- strumental music, a reading, and a closing chorus, all of which was thoroughly enjoyed. Afterwards Mr, Sinclair again took charge of the service and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the visitors, Later re- freshments were served and when these ,had been partaken of the meetinclosed with a hymn and the lnizpab benediction, i Dry Goods and House Furnishing Couch & Co. PHONE 73. Furs and Ready•to- Wear Garments JANUARY SALE OF FURS We give a discount of 25 per cent. off all Fur Setts and Single Pieces Fur Coats Fur Collared Coats. Muskrat Coats They are all this sea- son's styles Buy Furs now at a Big Saving Januarg Sale of Winter Coats Your choice of any coat in store at exactly half price. These are all:this season's gar- ments. Many good styles left to choose from Including Chin- chillas, Velours, Cheviots, Plushes and Tweeds, Now is the time to buy a Good Coat at Half Reg- ular price Januarg Sale of Winter Suits Only seven suits left to clear —all new styles, colors navy, brown and black, made of gab- ardines, serges and cheviots, all satin lilted. Your choice 'of any suit at Halt Regular price 1 Coriericb Township M'r. C,corge A., McLeod loth Friday Iset Tat Brooklyn,N.Y., ,I, to visit it s e brotllflt, Ur, John A. MOI,,flo11, tokens returning to hie home n1; H)ailey, Idaho, Mr, McLeod hod been visit- ing 'his slstof,. Mrs, Robert Peareon and renewing ohl friendships in the old township. Misses Kathleen avid Ailnabol )30, dard entertained a number of their girl friends to a birthday party on Tuesday evening, A very enjoyable time was spent by the young people, W, H. Lobb's auction snit+ of cows and sheep, on Tuesday, was a fairly successful one. The day was fine and there was a veru good crowd. The stock was said to be the best lot of cows sold by auction for..mauy years and was nearly , all purchased by Hui- lett township farmers, '1'he highest. Prime paid for one cow was $175.09 William Brown of ,Mullett, being. the purchaser. The, twenty. cow's averag- ed $133 each. The sheep brought $28 each. Much credit is due} to Mr, Lobb for bringing such fine stock into this part of the, county, • The following letter of condolence was sent to Mr. 'and Mre, G. A. Cooper and family by No. 806 L. 0. L.. recently "To Me, and Mrs. Geo, A. Cooper and Family : Dear Friends,—We, the moochers of L.O.L. No. 800, Cudorich township, take this opportunity of 'conveying to you our heart -felt sympathy in the hour of sad ,trial and bereave- ment Ta the death of your beloved son, .Arthur, You have sustained a serious loss. We, as members of the Lodge of which he formed a part, feel that we have lost ,a valuable member of our Order. We shall miss him ie our Lodge room. He always took a prominent part'in the work- ings of the Order. We shall miss, his good council, his face we shall see no more forever, his vacant seat we cannot fill. We mourn our loss, but we know our toss is his infinite gain. We pray that the Great Ilivine Mas- ter will give you grace and strength to enable you to bear the affliction in this sad hour, and that you may he able to look and say, 'Thy Will Be Done.'—Signed on behalf of the lodge, Oliver Welsh, Secretary ; Milton Steepe, W.M," The Young Ladies' Patriotic So- ciety will meet next week at the home of Idrs., M. Sterling. Mr. Harry Thompson underwent an operation on Friday last, his physi- cians deciding that it would not be wise for him to wait'ttntil the Clin- ton hospital was opened. He is now doing as well as could be expected and it is hoped his recovery will con- tinue to be rapid. The Unity Club, which has been an exceedingly busy organization of ladies during the 3 ears of the war and whichturned out many hun- dreds of soldiers' comforts yearly, treated itself 'to an oyster supper on Tuesday evening, when the members, their husbands and friends , gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weir and partook of an excellent re- past. The evening was afterwards pleasautly spent in games, music, etc. The; following is a financial re.- port e-port of the Club for the thirteen months ending Feb. 13th, 1910 Bal. on hand 1918 $307.00 Grants 207.27 Members' fees and stoney raised 51.50 Expenditures. 394.50 Bal. on hand 160.07 The News -Record leads for crisp, fresh township news. The following is the report of S.S. No. 5 for the month of January, marks being given for general pro- ficiency : Fifth Class -Isabel Glazier. Sr. 4th—Norman McDougal„ Wil- lner Ilarris. Jr. 4th—Verna Cox, Vera Cos, Marjorie ' Burke, Oscar Harrison, Luella Glazier, FIerhert Harrison, Pearl Edwards (absent.) Sr. 2nd—Elwin Pickard, Delle Cox, Nora McPhail, Helen Cot, Winnifred Hamilton, Elliott Harrison, Wilford Glazier. Jr. 2nd—Dora Harrison, Howard Hamilton. Sr. 1st—Reva Elliott, Russel Glazier. Jr, 1st—Mervin Harrison: Sr. Printer—Hazel Pickard, ,Ber- nice Elliott. Jr.. Primer—Eileen ,Marshall, Ern- est 'Marshall, —Myrtle 51. Mair, Teacher BENJAMIN FRANI{LIN NOW REMEMBERED FOR THRIFT. Benjamin Franklin, rightly con- sidered one of the most famous of Americans, was a statesman, writer, philosopher and inventor of high re- putation ; but today, in the United States, he is being best recalled for his writings on thrift. The 'official. Campaign was held over so that •it might fall ou his birthday, January 17, In the campaign literature, es- pecially prepared for the 165,000 War Savings Societies, he is described as the "thriftiest American," while the new issue of War Savings Stamps bears his likeness. All this goes to show the impor- tance that those who direot public affairs today, attach to thrift. Dur- ing the war production and saving rendered possible the enormous' na- tional war loans floated by the Al- lied countries, Today it is also 1:0- coguized that only through the con - Mumma of such •a policy can the na- tions recover their normal life. It will thus bo realized that the Canadian War Savings plan is the natural expression of this opinion. Our national and provincial leaders aro endorsing the pribeiplel that lies at its foundation and the, also heart- ily approve 07 the method that has beeit adopted to ,make saving tiles easy and profitable, Canadian ecce omit and Iluanoial ,authorities are praotioally a relit in the °piitioe that theirs ate no iaduslrial and financial i"ippen.. The Klemm Patriotic Sooioty bad a very eae4esSf id meeting 1. t 1 h nrt- (y aftetoo , when a large amaunt of sewing mud kuittini; was brought in by. the members,. Afton the buS- I0005 was over a bountiful lun- ine/0tt was. served and much enjoyed by the large number present, After luncheon )r, Aitko and Mr, W. 11. ,Johnston spoke words of hearty commendation of the good and faith- ful' work done by:the soofoty during the last four years, Pte. Bert Mor- row, who has just returned Item ov- erseas, was also presort, et the in- vitation of the sooiety., The replier bi-inontltlyl meetingshave now ceased but special ones may be hold at the call of the president; Mrs. Thomas Kyle The Society wishes to express their gratitude to the. Methodist peo- ple for the use of their church dur- ing the last three years... They are asking for fourteen more pairs of socks and those wishing to knit may procureyarn in either of the village stores. There is some yarn for sale at. $2 a pound. The Society has a nine flannel ,quilt which will be placed` in Mr. Detweiler's store and tickets sold for it at the rate of 8 for 25 cents, The following is a list of the work done since Nov, 31st1018, the date of the annual meeting : 05 flan not shirts, 42 'suits of .pyjamas, 20 towels, 52 pairs of socks, 55 pairs of ohildre,n's . stockings, 37 children's petticoats, . 29 children's coats, 9 children's dresses, 12 Buster Brown suits and 12 women's skirts. Rev. (Capt.) nieGillevary of Knox church, St. Thomas, gave . a very interesting address on Friday even- ing of Last week in the Presbyterian church. Capt, McGillivary served as chaplain for two years in. France and Belgium. The church was well filled considering, there were so many other attractions that evening. The lec- turer spoke for one hour and forty minutes. He first gave us a glimpse of the humorous side of the soldiers' life by some, well told anecdotes then he turned to the pathetic side and Ms description was most graphic of the handling of the wounded soldiers. Everything was told in such a clear, concise style that a person who lis- tened could almost imagine they were there. The deathbed 'scenes were rnost touching, but the lecturer re- marked that he never beard one wish that he had not served, He had written as many as sixty-eight let- ters in a single clay for the woimded soldiers to their dear ones, and it was nothing unusual to bury as many as seventy in one afternoon., The lecture was listened to with the closest attention and a good num- ber could not refrain from shedding tears. He certainly paid some fine compliments to the British, and Can- adian soldiers for their bravery. Be- fore the lecture commenced a solo was rendered by Mrs. Edgar Butt in good style, also the, audience enjoyed some splendid selections on the vic- trete, so kindly Ibnt by Dr. Aitken. Before ,the lecture Edgar Lovett aiud Herbert Morrow, two of our return- ed soldiers, were given an address of welcome and appreciation by W. H. Johnston and in behalf of the Pat- riotic Society, Dr. Aitken presented each of the boys with a pair of gold cull links with their monogram in- scribed on , them, also with some other g]fts. A t the close of the ser- vice Capt. McGillvary. showed the audience the communion set which belonged to Florence Nightingale of Crimean fame, which was presented to the Captain during his visit to Ireland, by some lady of title there. He intends to return it to Old London to be put in the museum. Should Capt. McGillvary visit Kip - pen again he would be greeted by a full house. Mrs. (Rev.) Richardson of Brigden has been spending a few days with her mother., Mrs. Andrew Bell, Sr., who has been quite ill but, we are pleased to report, is on the way to recovery. Mr. Thos. Meths was confined to the house some days last week but is up and around again with his old time vigor, Miss Kate Burns of FIensall,; who visited with Mrs. Jarrot for some weeks, has now gone to visit with her nephews, the Kilpatrick Bros. Mrs. Frank Graham has disposed of her, fine home and farm to NIr, Geo. Holland of Clinton at .a. good figure, Mrs. Graham has not deckled at lat- est reports where she will locate but is anxious to go where, there are good school advantages. The family will be much missed in this locality, We .give Mr. Flolland a most cordial welcome and hope he. will enjoy his splendid home for many years. The next meeting of the Reading Circle will bo held at Mr. J. Det- weilcrs on Irriday evening of this week. The meeting will be taken by Idr. W. McCully and Miss McLean, when one of ICipling's and some of Miss Isabel Graham's. poems will be read and discussed. These meetings are: growing in interest and a person could not spend an evening in better company; than what this means of en- tertainment affords. Mr. Arthur Porterfield of Seaforth visited with friends in this village on Sunday. We regret to report that Mrs. John Jarrot of the Town Line, Hay, itas been forced to undergo quite a ser lofts operation. We trust soon to hear of her complete recovery. Mrs. Jas. Grassick of Stanley is also under, the doctor's care, problems ahead of Canada, which cannot be solved, it the people con- tinue to save, for they have striking- ly' demonstrated their ability to pro- duce, Mr, John McDonald of Ethel, wtuo ltas been in the mercantile business there for a number of years, 1s se11� ing out and intends tetnoving front the village, T to Pea, t Make The Returning Soldier Welcome THIS is an important hour for Canada, The nation iS entering on a new era. It is passing from war to peace, Let us start this new era right, There are thousands of soldiers returning from over- seas. The Government is doing all in ,its power to get these men back to civil life. It is giving a War Service Gratuity -more thala any other nation—to keep the soldier going till he gets a job. It gives him a pension—where his usefulness is impaired by his service. It teaches a yuan a new trade when his service unfits him for his former trade. It gives him free medical - treatment when ill- ness recurs, and supplies free artificial limbs and surgical appliances. It is bringing back to Canada at the public expense the soldiers' dependents now overseas. But the Government, how- ever willing, cannot provide the personal touch needed in this work of repatriation. That must be given by the people themselves. The men who went from these parts to fight in Fland- ers deserve a real welcome' hove --the best we can give. In most towns committees of citizens have already been organized to meet the soldiers and their dependents at the station, to provide hot meals, supply automobiles, afford temporary accommodation when necessary. In addition, many other towns are organizing social gatherings to give public wel- come to returned men after they have been home a few days. After he has .rested, the soldier must be provided ri ith an opportunity for employ- ment. In towns of 10,000 population, Public Employ- ment Offices have been estab= lisped to help soldiers, as well as war -workers, secure good jobs quickly. Where these exist, citizens should co-oper- ate. Where they do not exist, the citizens themselves should help put the soldier in touch with employment. * * at • The fighting job is done. It has cost many a heart -burn- ing. But it has been well done. The least we can do is to show our appreciation in no uncertain manner. Don't let the welcome die away with the cheers. The Repatriation Committee OTTAWA Mr. Geo. Holland Leaves the old Township Sir. George Holland of the Bayfield Road, just south of Clinton, has pur- chased the line farm, known as the MoMordie property, at Kippen and will move there in the spring, next month probably, leaving his two eld- est boys, Norman' and Clifford, in possession of the Weir property, con- taining ontaining 283 acres, which he purchas- ed about three years ago., The pro- perty at Kippen, where Mr. Holland hopes to spend the remaining years of his life, is a eery fine one, well improved and the buildings have all the modern conveniences, It will cer- tainly make a very desirable home. Mr. Holland is not •the sort of roan who would be content to settle down in town and quit work, he has al- ways livedon the farm and thinks he will be happier there than anywhere and so is .preparing a comfortable and convenient home which will serve hint as long as, he needs one. He paid in the neighborhood of $11,000 for the Kipper farm, 'which he pur- chased from, lvirs. `Frank 'Graham. The most aegrettable feature of this move is that it takes Mr. Hol- land out of the township of Goder- ich, where i1e hes been a highly —135 - teemed resident•,alt his life and has always taken a keen interest in all pUblic affairs, For years Mr. Hol- land had been a valued member of Goderich township council and many, of his friends wished him to come out as candidate for reeve last year and had he done so there is not a doubt futlhe would have made,. a good rim. He decided to retire from the council altogether, however, and will shortly remove from the town- ship, his new . farm being. in Hay township. Mrs. Holland, we regret to say, has not been .in good health for some time, but it is hoped she will soon recover. Mr. Joseph Henderson of the Blue - vale Road, near Whngham, has in- stalled Hydro in his house and out- hudldings, the first farm in the dis- trict to be so served. • Word reached Goderieh last Week of the death, which occurred at his holm In Pldinburgh, Scotland, of Mr.. A. Bisset Tbom, formerly of Goderich. Mrs. ,Stephens, wife of Thomas t?teVens of the Queen's Hotel, Sea- 'forth, diet, recently of pnoumonia. Capt. (11111sty' Mathewson has re- turned item Frande, lie says that basebell Will not becoree 'popUlar in that country,: 191 Full weight of tea in every package OSE MA IS good ted' Sold only in sealed packages NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMl:',1TTE'a sT OTTAWA 51R HERBERT B. AMES. Cba4wao CAMPBELL SWEENEY. Vant.a.•as 31R GEORGE BURR. Ottowa JOHN BLUE, Ednonten W. M, DIRlGS, Maatnal H. A. ALLISON. Canary RENR T. Lyre FRC. Menkeel • ' HON. GEO. A. DELL, Regime' SIR J. DOUGLAS HAZEN. Sr. Je6ei JOHN GALT. W®aipag W. A. BLACK. Mang CAO. M. RE1D. Leaden HON. 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