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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-5-22, Page 1lintc)n -Record No, 2094, -40th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY .22nd, 1919 THE ]HOME ';PAPER The Are planning to Aeofy4tday to be re>l�tembered in Clint Veterans y pleasure awa><ts those oVictoria Day 147 .d Zros. jilverrvare `Old' c knrl and Vrcrnwell9atterni A full stock of the above patterns just received in Knives, Forks, Spoons Cold Meat Forks, Berry Spoons and fancy pieces, Also a number of Tea Setts in the newest patterns. All the above goods are fully guaranteed and all 'Made in Canada' Buy the best Silverware—the 1847 Rogers Bros, A good stook always ou hand, Buy at home, prices on above as low as any mail order house, W. Yi • Ye11qar jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton ISSTJER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank of Canada II HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, BARCELONA, 'Spain Princess St. E,O 69 William St, Plaza de Cataluna 6 With our chain of 555 Branches throughout Canada, New- foundland, the West Indies, Central and South America, we offer a complete banking service to exporters, importers, man- ufacturers and others wisbfng to extend their business in these countries. Trade enquiries are solicited. Consult our local Manager or write direct to our Foreign Department, Montreal, Canada, . Capital paid up and Reserves $30,000,000 Total Assets over $420,000,000 ...... — ...... NCQ_ . f ;–• THE MOLSONS BTANK 1 Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 Over I00 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Business Transacted. Circular Letters of Credit 1 Bank Money Orders. 1 Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. IH. R. Sharp, Manager, .'Clinton Branch ` • •, • ....... CLOTHINGClothing READY-TO-WEAR 2 he r`for i'5h Co, oftitERED O DuNG F Sprin flus , z-,,.<4, It's ,.2,--- �i'1,1• Y}: P 4,1 �^ ,' A ,- time to consign your old weather beaten winter hat to the attic and crown yourself with something modern and spring. like.. We show the correct blocks from the best makers. The King and Borsalino es 1,/t"f ti. Th %A -t *"..4".' Betutante to �} -- .� ta.c•,n�rra�a yr ,-a PIl9CDf,Il4ii ' s The YoungC� _- 2L9 ,gra Man's Suit jU1 We've got his spr ing suit pared Young We are certainly to tog out the Swell Fellow who has ' , z. ""+`"'. reached the age when his a w f E�m ... cls to amust be h • `' JUST SO "". } "'' :ott New patterns in ..,, .. ' Worsteds, Tweeds, ...'. .:L • Scotch Mixtures,Etc, ' ' "` t^�'. '= f the c t The cut 0 Oa , t t vest e and trousers all show decided for the t �� �.,. -• l pdTal a spring change season. . .,. We invitey our inspection Motto : "AS uare Deal for Every vary Cn UA l� an. f 1 I, DONATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED. The Clinton General hospital board wishes to 'acknowledge with thanics the following donations.; The Swastika Club, $50 ; . Miss Lucy Brown,. $5 G. D. Gilchrist, $5 ; Mr. Groves, Bayfield, $1. THE LOCAL MARIC.ET• Wheat, spring $2.09, Buckwheat $1,00, Barley $1.00, Oats 700, Butter 42c to 43c. Eggs 46e to 470, 1--Iogs $21,50. BANKS ARE INTERESTED. In connection with the School Fairs to be held in Clinton in September the Canadian Bankers' Association is offering . the following prizes Oa1f, pure bred or grade, $5, j±4, $8 $2, $1. Two pigs, pure bred or grade, $5, $4, $3, $2, $1. These competitions are open to boys and girls under 17 years of age,. Further information may be obtained from the managers of the local banks. to AGAIN .G,W.V.A, 'PRESIDENT.; Rev. C. E. Jeakins of Brantford, formerly rector of St. Paul's church, Clinton, was re-elected president of the Provincial Great War Veterans' Association at the annual convention held in Windsor last week. Capt. Jeakins' address on the oc- casion of this convention was de- scribed as "A .classic, rendered by an orator of unusual ability, which frequently brought the delegates to. their feet in spontaneous outbursts of applause. A motion was made providing for the publication of the address, copies to be sent to the Ieading newspapers, to all branches of the Association and to the mem- bers of parliament. ENTERTAINED RETURNED MEN. The Hosiery Girls' Club entertain- ed the returned soldiers to supper ands evening a social et n ng in their cosy rooms on Thursday evening last, a very enjoyable evening beoinB the re - sun. First of all the young ladies served an excellent repast, which was much enjoyed. This was followed by a short program, consisting of chorus- es by eight of the girls, readings by Misses Clara Lockwood and Netta Glazier ; solo by Miss P. Shipley, trio by Misses Hattie Miller and P. Shipley and Mr. C. F. Libby, .and short addresses by Col. Rance and Mr, Libby. The very pleasant occasion was brought to a close by the hearty singing of the national anthem. THE DAY WE CELEBRATE. Saturday, May 24th, promises to be one of the most successful sports days Clinton has ever had, the vet- erans being responsible for the pro- gram. The day begins with a big parade at ten o'clock and from that until night there's something doing every minute. See the prizes in ,F. Jackson's win- dow and don't fail to turn the -nose of your machine or that of your faithful nag Clintonwards good and early Saturday morning. One hundred years ago on Satur- day Good Little Qbeen Victoria was horn and for more than eighty years the "24th" has been one of the holi- days which has always been joyfully celebrated. Clinton is going to sur- pass itself this year. Come on in, everybody, and help us. AMONG TIIE CHURCHES. Turner'sC hurch' All services will be Withdrawn on Sunday ; the people are requested to attend the unio'n services in Wesley ouClinton. hunk Cl Willis Church The pastor's subjects on Sunday Will be : Morning, "The' Apostle An- drew," the fourth in the series on the apostles. Evening, "Paul in the 7' u Y Baptist' Church 11 a.m., subject, "The Conqueror's Reward,"—Text Rev. 3:12, 7 p.m., Opening with short song service. Sub- ject, "The Light of Life," The pas- tor will preach at both services. St. Paul's Church Empire Sunday, May 25th, service at 11 and 7. Evening subject c "The British Empire." Preacher, Rev, S. E, IlicKegney. The Huron Rural Deanery will meet in St. Paul's church oh June 10th, Those taking part will include the Very Rev. Dean Tucker, Rev. Wm. Lowe and Rev, W. J. Doherty. • The interest in the union orange -lis- le services has been growing and the attendance at all the services has teen very gratifying. On Sunday evening last Ontario .treat eherch was lilted to Capacity, lie congregation being made up en- irely of women, while Wesley church tad an equally large congregation of 1 f Walton Rev, e o en. R. Mr. Bentley v . reached in Ontario street church bv, Dr. Hanley in Wesley. r There will be three union services da . In the afternoon at n Sunday. r liree o'clock, Rev, 11r. Manley , will lye his great temperance address fn Vestey church, IdNGAG111MMLNT ANNOUNCED, ' Doctor and i\srs. Edgar A. Pole, Hot Springs, Virginia, announce the ongagemeut of their daughter, Judith Newton, to 117r. Newton Wylie, New York ,City, formerly of Toronto, the marriage to take place quietly. on Juno llth, SOLDIERS STILL COMING, On Thursday evening last Walter Rathwell, son of Mr. Ed. Rathweli, arrived from overseas. On Saturday evening Clifford Andrews, sot{ of Magistrate Andrews, came in and on Monday morning Bert 1-Iuller, son of Mr. Geo. Buller, and Sergt, Major W. Snell, son of Mr. Jas. Snell of Mullett arrived. MARRIED AND AWAY,; A quiet wedding took place at the manse, Londesboro, on Wednesday of last week when ', Miss . Jean Knox Mair, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Mair of Mullett, was un- ited in marriage with Mr. William R. McDonald of Tha'mestord, Rev. J. Abery officiating. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother the wedding was, veryquiet, only immediate relatives being pres- ent. Mr. and Mrs: McDonald left for their new hone amid the good wish- es of a host of friends, good wishes in which The News -Record most heartily joins. LITTLE LOCALS, Mr. Glenn Cook has taken a posi- tion. in O'Neil's grocery. Rev. S. E. and Mrs. MelCegney are becoming nicely settled in the rec- tory. Mr. W. T. O'Neil hh;s been under the weather during''the past week and has been unable to attend to bus- iness. Froude's History of England, Vol. 3, is missing from the Public Lib- rary. Anyone haring this book is re- quested to return same, Mr. T. J. McNeil is able to be about again after a somewhat severe attack of the mumps, "Tom"thinks P that though mumps is considered to be a "children's disease" it's quite ablebodied enough for him. POTATO EXPISRI1'IENTS. The Agricultural Depart in o n t, through the county representative, Mr. S. B, Stothers, is conducting a series of experiments with the Green Mountain potato throughout the county. These potatoes are brought from Northern Ontario and the ex- perts are of the belief that they will yield better results here than crops grown from our own seed. It is a curious fact that potatoes yield better from immature seed than from seed that has been matured. This and tate fact that owing to tate fresh- ness of the land the seed is clean, makes the planting of northern On- tario potatoes here advantageous. The growers tnsiking this test just plant the new seed, giving --it the same attention as their , main crop and will report results to the repre- sentative. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Jackson Manufacturing Co'y, Ltd., took place on Monday last at the office of the Company. The following officers were elected for the conning year : President and Managing Director, W. Jackson. Vice.President, Col. IT, 7. Rance Sec, -Treasurer, Miss Josie Witts Directors, R. W. Reid, Geo, Phalen, W. Ilantblyn-, A. R. Mitchell, • and a. W. Davis of Exeter. Since the close of the war goods are becoming a little more plentiful and to keep up with the demand for the "Lion -Brand"nd of boys'clothing g decided t en an- other hard t o0 a 'the P other factory in Mansell, where they will employ between thirty-five and forty operators. Mr, Wilfred Good- win, formerly with the Company in Goderich and who has just returned front France, will be the superinten- dent of this new plant. SCHOOL FAIRS,. Clinton is going to have a school fair this fall and the committee is hard at work trying to ensure that tho fair will h e a success. a Seven schools are going in with Clinton in this enterprise, or, it may be Clinton is going in with. seven other schools, 'five in Mullett, one in Stanley and one in Tuckersntith, and the event promises to be an impor- tant one. The exhibits will consist mainly y oof products of seeds distributed by the Agricultural Department, of fowl raised by the Pupils from eggs given out by the Department and of pro- ducts of the ptrplls, own hands and. of stock fed by the pupils. Special prizes aro being given for varlotts things and altogether them+' will he ftttert:sting doings. The fair will be held in Clinton in September. It is an event wlticll will he looked forward, to with great expectation, 0 not only Y the members of the 0 1 b teres ed soh but oitizens of els ib o n tY the town and the surrounding coun- try, Mr. 8, B, Stotltefe, ilio Agri. cult rel Rep rese ativ e, Mr, 0, D, Ilouck, principal of the Ptiblie school, and Mt, 1 , R. Sharp aro working 10 the interests of the fair, No Better Investment than that made In Educational Facilities Tuesday was the day on which Clin- ton was honored with a visit from the lion. Dr. H. J. Cody, Minister of Education for Ontario, The, weather was anything but agreeable, the rah. corning down in a steady shower all the forenoon. This did not prevent Dr. Cody going through the program prepared for however, He visited the pub - lie school and the Collegiate, giving the pupils in each case a very inter- esting and instructive address, At noon a luncheon was served in true town hall to over one hundred people, the mayor, ex -mayor and members of tbe. Public school and Collegiate boards and Inspector Field sitting down at the head table with Dr. Cody. - .. At the conclusion of the luncheon, which was excellent and well -served, the members of the Girls' Auxiilary being the hostesses, the mayor in- troduced Dr. Cody to the assembled company and he gave an address, speaking until it. rya's time to leave to catch his train. On taking his place on the platform Dr. Cody said he was very glad of the opportunity of visiting the fam- ous town of Clinton. This he said was not intended as merely a flatter- ing speech as Clinton vas famous throughout Ontario, made so by the names of a' great preacher and a great scholar. The speaker said he had heard of Clinton a great many years ago as the former home of the late Rev. Janes Carmichael, after- wards Bishop of Montreal, and that tate town was well-known for many years as the home of a great scholar, the late Horatio Hale, whose liter- ary works had gained for him a con- tinent -wide reputation. Dr. Cody then went on to speak of -the work f reconstruction, tot 0 a problem which is occupying the minds. of all thinking people today. He said that some time ago it seemed to mostpeoplewhenthe that war a. was over if everyone could just be put back into the place they occupied before the war and everything could go along just as it had been going that was all that was necessary. But as the war progressed this idea seemed to lose ground. "The public conscience became more sensitive and we began to cherish the dream of re- constructing a now and better world," said the speaker. "Ono thing we may be glad of is that our foun- dations have stood the test ; our ideals have come through the ordeal and stand supreme. Tho ideals on which our Empire rests, 'justice,' 'Honour,' 'Freedom' are still un- shaken." In illustrating the idea of justice which is supposed to be the founda- tion of British liberty Dr. Cody told a story of a British consul in one of the States of the Union, who had a man, a citizen of the United States, come to him for assistance in- the settlement of a dispute regarding his taxes. "But you are an American citizen," objected the Englishman, "I cannot interfere in such a mat- ter." "Yes, I know I'm an Amer- ican," returned the man, "hut my father was an Englishman and he always said that British justice was the most wonderful thing in the world and I am sure I am being un- justly treated." As an illustration of honor Dr. Cody said that while the Arabs aro noted for their lack of truthfulness that they, when they wish to emphasize the fact that on that par- ticular occasion they are telling the truth will say "On the word of an Englishman," and as a striking illustration ofour lauded British t on a ed , freedom Dr. Cody toldremarkable seem o vie a story, I10 hail had the privilege of attending a dinner given by Gen. Jan Smuts to a party of American edi- tors who visited the front during the war. Near the close of the dinner General Seeley u propose the n So agot to 0 0 Y P p p toast to the host and he told the story of his being in South Africa during the Boer war, One day he was riding over the country with a young Boer who had boon taken prisoner and the boy said to him, in very "Are A eyoua Cam- bridge English ,, i g g bridge man 1" and he- said he was and the boy said, "That is strange, the commander on the other side of the river is a Cambridge man, too, 'There he is now," added the boy, as a rider appeared at some distance, "I drew my gun and fired, as straight as I oottld,'' said Gen, Seeley, "I missed him and if I had not missed him we would not have been gathered here tonight.", The Boer commander was Gen, Jan Shuts, who did such service for the• Empire during rho great war, though' it is but eighteen years since be Was opposing ]3ritaiti. "Freedom is jus- tified of her children," said Dr, Cody. The speaker then Wont on to say that education could play a great. nett t i the national ]ifC,oa p t"We can Use education to mould fright the ideals of our cOUntry, The ]tome, the school and the newspaper are the great educators, The only terms which Make c emoerae on w ti b i o can nt 1 v a Y f ave an • ase for the wend is to h educated people," said Dr, Cody, • "All wealth," he continue[], "is duo to education," and 11e told of the ex- periments by which the agriculturists increase production, due. to their knowledge of conditions and the ap- plication of that knowledge. s' "We have a fairly good educational system in Ontario," said the apealc- r er, "I1',t some defects must he remedied." We want to reach the eighty -flus percent. of those who nev- er go beyond the Public school" For this Dr, -COdy advocated the consolidated school. This he thought was the solution of the problem of giving the large majority of pupils the advantages of a High school edu- cation and he thought that with the improvement in the roads and tate number of autos throughout the country it would soon be a simple matter to convey the pupils and when several sections were thus con- solidated better 'buildings could be constructed, better teachers employ- ed and the advantages of a High school would he brought to -the door. Sia said also -that the Agricultural Department was prepared to gitve a grant toward the use of the school as a community centre and an extra grant would be given for conveying pupils, Another grant would also be given towards a library, which was now considered a necessity. Dr. Cody said that the premier was sol- idly behind anything which was for the betterment of the educational system and that the money asked for this year was granted without op- position from any quarter. All were agreed that the matter of education was one of the most important in the province. Coining down to the local situation Dr. Cody said he felt sure that the People of Clinton were going to school. r schools; build a nett'0 "and," he added, "after a look over them I think you will be wise to do so." "The very best investment you can make is in the education of the youth. There is nothing which will bring such a large return. And let me advise you," said he, "when you do decide to build, whether you build one or both schools entirely new or only remodel, whatever you do pro- vide for a firstelass agricultural de- partment." At the conclusion of his address Mr. W. Brydone moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker and on ac- knowledging it he expressed his warm appreciation of his reception and the entertainment provided. During the last part of his address Dr. Cody spoke with his watch in bis hand and barely gave himself time to catch his train, • COMING JUNE THIRD, Sir John Willison, whom the Board of Trade has been trying to secure Tor an address for some time past, has definitely arranged to speak in Clinton on Tuesday, June 3rd, Keep the date in mind. IHAVE YOU ANY TROPHIES 7 Miss Beatrice Greene is in charge of the souvenir booth at the Park on Victoria Day and would be much ob- liged if anyone having war trophies, of any kind will kindly leave same at her studio as early as possible.- Miss Greene will see that any such trophy entrusted to her will be safely re- turned tothe owner. If sent with children trophy should be carefully labeled with the owners name, Stanlen Township Gladto report that u t 1VIr, E, J, l who of the Babylon Line, , w o has been seriously 111 with pneumonia, is improving very nicely. Mr, Wm. Hehner had the misfor- tune to lose a good horse a few days ago which no doubt is quite a loss this time of the year, Mrs. W. J. Taylor, who has been seriously 111 for some time, is im- proving, though slowly. We hope to Soon see her able to be around again. Mr, D. Cantelon has been around t and has t' buyingbeans this vicinity cleaned thorn up pretty well. The price ranges from $2,00 up to $3.50. Dave never does things by halves, Mr. David McNaughton purchased a good Porcheron brood mare with foal at foot from a man at Grand Bend. Dave likes a good horse and keeps nothing else u the horse line . but good nes. Mrs. E. Epps and son Clifford, who have been visiting friends 'around Burford and Toronto, returned to their home at Varna on Tuesday: 1Vir. Alfred Sooteltrere, who has spoilt the winter with his daughter, itIrs. Albert 'rotanshond, near Clin- ton, is spending a short time ' With his son William of the Brownson Line, , J t Ir, ht o t J ht stop of he Goshen iV Jo Li the'installed in Liao has had phone his home. Mrs. William Rider of Almost, He '1 home f" t t l o t 11 Was V SltJin Miolt. Whoa rg el her brother, Wit. Geo. Stephenson of the 'Babylon Lin, for a short tine teturtted-hom0 a few days ago.. „force lot a *hilt, An Esteemed Citizen Mr. W. S. Harland one of Clinton's most respected cit•' izens, on Sunday passed his seventy-. ninth milestone, Mr. Harland is a native of Ilamil- ton but most of his life has been spent in Clinton and for more than forty years he was engaged in the hardware business with his brother, Mr. J. T. Harland, wIto still con- tinues the business. Mr. Harland .has not been in the best of health for some little time past but is still able to be about and to take a walk down town almost ev- ery day. He has a host of friends in Clinton and surrounding vicinity who will join with The News -Record is wishing him Many Happy Returns, Barfield A grand concert will be given in the town hall on the evening of the 23rd, the proceeds to be devoted to the purchase of a piano for the town halt. The Henderson seven entertain- ers of London will give the program and it promises to be a good one. The concert will be followed by a dance. Rev, W. Ashe-Everest has been at- tending the Synod at London. The moving picture show in the town ]tall on Saturday evening last was well attended and all enjoyed the war pictures. Rev. A. Macfarlane exchanged pul- pits with the Rev, Dr. Aitken of Kippon on Sunday last. Rev, A. Macfarlane attended the Temperance Convention at Toronto. Messrs. Harold and Abe Brandon, Malcolm Toms and Fred Fowlie mot- ored to London the past week and spent a few clays. Rev, E, Anderson is attending the meeting of the Goderich Methodist District at Blyth this weelr. After Over Four Years Sergt: Major W. Snell, D.C.M. Son of Mr. James Snell of Mullett township, slipped into o town on Mon- day n rni ng without anybody know- ing ing that he was coming. As it' happened the band and a committee of citizens were at the depot to welcome Pte. Bort I3uliOr• but Sergt.-Major Snell kept in the back ground and was not recognized until lte w of uptown. Then Mayor o n Cooper took him home to his car and gave .the home folk a pleasant sur- prise. Serge, -Major Snell„ who was a member of the London police force before enlistin ,, went overseasseas with the 6th Battery as a gunner. He at y served in Belgium with the 3rd Brig- ade ammunition column. Later be joined the 12th Battery, w•itli which unit he served with distinction until the signing of the armistice. He won his sergeant -major's crown following the Vitny Ridge battle, and for his excellent work in Belgium he was decorated with the Croix de Guerre. Following this he won the Distin- guished C,,;:nduct Medal during the Iast battle of Arras. He was one ,of the most efficient and popular non- commissioned officers in France, and eame through almost without a scratch. Friends of the family heartily con- gratulate diem anon the. safe return of this 'worthy ttember, who so bravely aitd with such faithfulness d] 'stinetio nservedhis and th o 1 country. y When o n Monday W en in London L o n on o y Sexgt,- Major Snell called at police head- quarters and was assured hy Chief 'Williams that ho Cld den the [ i btO suit any time Ile was toady. Ile will, h0WeVor, Setve en tilt militai!y pollee.