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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1919-6-26, Page 1intoe News-Recor No, 2090 -40th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 96th, 1919 How full of Town, Township and County News our columns are UAVEY1]U NOTICED .from week to week '� .Clearly; anyone wishing the local news must read TSE NEWS-CECOp THE HOME PAPER dune Weddings 'Will need. Wedding Rings. You wish yours to be good, up•to•date ' in style, end a comfortable lit. Those we sell have all these desirablequalities, Our stock of presents for the June Bride are all they could desire Silver Tea Setts, Knives, Forks, Spoons and numerous fancy pieces, all useful, also Cut Glass, Fancy China, and Dinner Setts • . Ye11qar lewelet and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank 1 OF CANADA. Head Office, Montreal Capital and Reserve $81,000,000 Total' Assets 430,000,000 576 Branches A general banking business transacted. Interest paid on Deposits ' Safety deposit boxes to rent Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager 11 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &4Iortish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING The Young Man's Suit New flats It's 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 We've got his spring suit We are certainly pre- pared to tog out the Swell Young Fellow who has reached the age when his clothes JUST be J 44 Ul SO " New patterns in Worsteds, Tweeds, Scotch Mixtures, Etc. The cut of the coat) vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your. inspection THE MDRRISH CtOTH(N9 CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Myo," ORGANIZER IN CAMWAIGN.. Capt. the ,Rev, P. C, Harper, form erly; pastor of Willis church, Clinton has been appointed organizer for the eounties of Sin1ooe, Grey 'and Duller in in the referendum campaign.... T}E,LOCAL MARKET., Wheat, spring $2,09,; Buckwheat $1,00 Oats 70c. Barley 21.10. Butter 37c to 40e., Eggs ,35e to 36c.. Live Hogs $21,25, WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY; The newspaper offices will he about the only business places open in Clin- ton Wednesday afternoons for the,re- mainder of the summer, the grocers, having_ decided to close their stores Wednesday afternoon from this time on. They will open up after eight o'clock Thursday evenings, band night, which will give those corning in Item the country a chance to do, shopping, We understand the- bar- bers also intend to close Wednesday, afternoon. Mr. Wns, Campbell of Goderioh, one , I of The News -Record's oldest sub- scribers, will round out his eighty- fifth year on July 1st, 117x. Camp- bell has long filled the position of assessor and collectorin the county town, where he is an esteotned oiti- zen. „< HE'S AN OLD SUBSCRIBER+, A LITERARY CURIOSITY•' Mr, W. Brydone handed -ns a little pamphlet the other day which we read with a good deal of interest. It is a poem containing fifty verses composed by Mr., R. Sellers of Blyth, telling the whole story of the "Bid- dulph Murder" which took place in the winter of 1879-80, the poem was published in March 1880, before the trial of those Implicated in the mur- der, The author is described as a man "who thought in rhyme." The pamphlet is the property of Mr. Tunney of town, who came ncross it one day recently and showed it to stir, Brydone as a curiosity. Middle aged and elderly people will rentem- ber the Biddulph tragedy, which caused such a sensation throughout Ontario nearly forty years ago. THE NEW HOSE WAGON. The new hose wagon purchased by the town council for the use of .jlte -fire brigade arrived on Saturday and maden uite a sensation. •ion. as it'was brought up from the station, sound- ing its alarm. It is a Goodwill No. -5 and. appears to be a most com- plete vehicle. There is ample loom for carrying all the necessary equip- ment of the firemen, including lad- ders, chemical extinguishers, etc., and' has lanterns, axe and crowbar attach ed. I1 ought to be a great conven- ience to the_ town's fire-fighters. Councillor Johnson, chairman of the fire and water committee, considers that it was a good stroke of business on the part of the committee selling, the old engine and making the pur- chase of the new hose wagon for the same money. The best wish we have for the town is that the new .wagon may grow old with the lapse of years instead of by usage. PRETTY JUNE' WEDDING. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. John Torrance, Albert street, at noon yesterday when their daughter, Miss Edythe, became the bride of Capt, A. Gladstone Virtue, M.G., who ar- rived from' overseas on Thursday last, and who is still'in uniform. The bridal couple, who were unat- tended, stood before a bank of ferns and roses arranged in the sun win- dow of the living room and only; members of the two families and one or two intimate friends witnesses.) the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. J. E. Hogg, Miss Maude Torrance, sister of the bride, played Mendelssohn's Wedding March and after the ceremony Miss Margaret Torrance sang "Because." The bride wore a lovely gown of white georgette over duchess satin and with trimmings of lace and sat- in, a dainty veil of Brussels net. caught up with seed pearls and . or- ange blossoms and carried a bou- quet onquet of, sweetheart roses, orchids and ferns. The dainty wedding luncheon was served in the dining room, where the decorations were white and ; pink, roses beingused in profusion. Capt. and Mrs. Virtue left on the afternoon train for Sarnia, where they will take a boat For a trip ' up the lakes, stopping off at Port •Ar- thur to visit relatives. The bride's going away costume was a suit of sand cloth with vest of French blue brocade with a pretty blouse of ohatnpaign georgette embroidered in French blue and a sant) and French blue hat, The bride was the recipient of Many lovely ..gifts from friends in and out of town. The groom's gift *as a handsgnro black loather,' trav- elling case with silver mounted fit- tings. The bride gave the gtoom a pair of initialed gold cuff links. Ainongst those who were present Rom, out of town • for the wedding were : Metiers. Melvin 'Torrance, Tor- onto ;; Alfred Torrance, Akron, Ohio ,•. Edgar Torrance, Sudbury :. Miss Mar- garet Torrance, Port Arthur Misses Kathleen Virtue, Ottawa, andPran- ces Virtue, New York, and s s Ag- nes Campbell, Ripley, The many friends] of the bride adds far her and her gallant husband the very best of good ferrttme and hap - *ma, They will take t;p their resi- dence in Le;thbtf¢ge, Albertan WOMEN ARE BOWLING, The ladies of Clinton are beginning to take quite an interest in bowling on the green and a number may be seen at stated times during the week trying their luck at the game, The fee for membership in the women's club is $1.50, and , M4ss Robertson is secretary and will be pleased to accept applications fon membership. Bowling is a -good game, It is a mild exercise but on that account commends itself to many who would consider tennis, for instance, too strenuous. Women who spend much time indoors, either at business or housekeeping, ought to find bowling on the green .a'heaithful exercise. A SUCCESSFUL STUD]INT, Mr. Grant Beaton, son of the late Thos. Beaton, and a Clinton Public school and Collegiate boy, has just recently written on his final exam- inations in the Medical College, Win- nipeg, carrying off the Gold .Medal for best standing in the five year course and the Gold Medal in ob- stetrics. He also won a prize for highest standing in surgery, tying with two others, and also a ' prize for case reports do hospital work. Mr. Beaton has been exceedingly successful and many old friends hereabouts will waft congratulations. He is at present supplying for a doctor at MacLeod, Alberta, who is 111. INFORM THE PUBLIC. Have the merchants in Clinton and the surrounding villages where The News -Record circulates been taking stock of the splendid deal -at-home cartoons which The News -Record has been carrying during severy1 weeks past ? Other readers have been paying attention to them and the affect produced will be a larger vol- ume of trading with home merchants. ta One of the reasons why the out-of- town houses do such a large mall - order business is because the local merchant fails to keep his goods be- fore the purchaser, The mail-order house sends out catalogues every couple of months or so, 'describing the wares carried. The average mer- chant in the village or small town would do twice the business if he would keep his wares constantly be- fore the public in an,attractive form. BRIDES-TO-BE SHOWERED. A number of the members of the Girls' Club and choir of Willis church met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. .John Torrance on Friday even- ing last and presented Miss Edythe, who yesterday became the bride of -Mr. A. G. Virtue, M.C., with a shower of articles suitable for a be- ginner at housekeeping„ Several' pieces of cut glass and other hand- some articles were included. On Tuesday evening Mins Elsie Far- quhar, another member of both or- ganizations, whose marriage takes', place this week also, was visited at her home, Fairsytho, Hullett town- ship, and presented with a similar shower. Both young ladies were popular and will be missed in church and social circles, as both are leaving the locality. AMONG- THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church 11 a,m. Special flower service to open the morning S.S. Program, by children. 7 p.m. The pastor's sub- ject will be ".Justification by Faith." Willis Church The pastor's subject on Sunday ev- ening will be); "Our National Birth- day." The S.S. will meet at 9.45 a,m,, the service being patriotic,, a part il- lustrated by lantern, slides, given by the pastor. The annual S.S. picnic will be held at Bayfield on July 23rd, St, Paul's Church 'Phe Rev, J. Edmonds of London will preach at both servieeS on Sun-' day, Murphy Lodge L.O.L. will attend divine service in this church at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, July' 6th, The collection on this occasion) will he in aid of the True Blue and Orange Orphanage. Ont, St. Church Rev. J. A. Agnew will preach fare- well sermons on Sunday. His morn- ing subject will bo : "A. Message to the Congregation," and in the even- ing : "The Ideal of a Real 'Church." A union meeting el the two local Epworth Leagues was bold in On- tario street church on Monday even- ing, a very goodattendance being present, Mr. A. J. McMurray, pres- ident of the Ontdrio street League; t e f feature o d. The clue f the presided. program was an address lwyM Y, Sauvage of Soaforth, District Presi- dent, Who gave a meet inspiring talk to the young people. Miss Ruth ItIeM'ath read the lesson, Mies Mar- ion Gihhiagsn sang a splo ' and Miss 1'. Shipley gave a rea Ueg,,, LOST LITTLP SON, On Monday last the little son of Mr, and Mrs. W. L, Johnson passed away at the early age of•a year and a half. The little lad contracted the ")11u" last fall and had never been in good lieeitli since so that his death was not unexpected, He was a hfigliV and a winsome 'child and much sym- pathy is felt for his parents in their bereavement: The funeral, which was private, took place from'the family home, Mill street, yesterday after- noon., RECEIVED MOTHER'S MEDAL. At the evening. service on Sunday last at Ontario street church the pastor ,presented to Mrs. William Walker a medal, donated by the In- ternational Association of Mothers in Sacrifice. This is, as far as we can learn, the only medal of this sort which has come to Clinton but there are a large number of mothers in town and surrounding vicinity who are entitled to receive them. The name of Mrs. Walker was, we believe, sent )in by a friend in London., COAL BUSINESS SOLD. Mr. J. 13. Mustard of Brucefield has bought out the coal business of Mr, A. J. Holloway and is now in possession. Mr., Holloway will not relinquish all interest in the business until all unfilled orders which he has already booked have been sent out, which will probably be another mon- th or so.' Mr. Mustard is an ex- perienced coal merchant, having a business in Brueefield. He has not yet made up his mind whether he will continue to reside in Brumfield, leaving a man in charm' here, or whether he, will put a man in charge at Brumfield and come to Clinton: if hedecides upon the latter course we shall welcome him as a citizen. It is hoped that the change will not mean that Mr. Holloway will leave town. Mr. and Mrs. A. 1'. Cooper were the guests on Monday of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Rutledge of Goderich. A BIG PROJECT. Mr. H. 13. Chant returned Satur- days evening from Niagara, where he attended the third annual convention on Friday and Saturday of the As- sociation of Municipal Electrical En- gineers of Ontariis ; men who operate the hydro plants of the various, hydro municipalities. There were over two hundred elec- trical engineers present and on Sat- urday afternoon a trip was taken to the Chippawa-Queenston T-Iydro Pow- er canal, This canal, for two miles off its length, is being cut out of solid rock and Mr. Chant saw much head- way made since the visit last `sum- mer. When it is finished, which will be in about two years, it will pro- vide an additional 300,000 to 500,000 horsepower to the hydro system of Ontario. "The man who saw the project in his mind and worked it out is something of an engineer," remarked Mr. Chant in describing the scheme. - LITTLE LOCALS. - A number of people missed the boat at Goderioh on Friday morning last and were obliged to return to De- troit by train. If those German sailors had any sporting blood in them they'd have gone down with their ships., The street committee have men' at work this week 'smoothing off the rough edges fn the cement walks. There will be no excuse for the stubbing of toes in future. The side streets are also being graded up. The bowling tournament at Sea - forth was called oil yesterday owing to the threatened rain. The Boy Scouts have been reorgan- ized, Rev. S, E. McKegney, M.C., being scoutmaster, and are getting into fine shape for the season, • Don't forget to pay the first in- stalment of your taxes on or before June 30th. The Dohertys and a town team had a practise game of baseball in Recreation Park on Monday evening, Clinton will play in Wingham next week, which is 01d •Homo Week there, PASTORS' WIVES HONORED. Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Agnew took tea at the borne of Mr. and .Mrs, James Livermore on Friday evening last and atter tea a number of the ladies of Ontario street church drop- ped in and MrS. Agnew was present- ed with a handsome sett of china. Mrs. Livermore read an address to Mrs. Agnew and Mrs. Geo. Lavis made the presentation. Mrs. Agnew, has .taken a keen interest in all the organizations of the ohttrch and her departure is' much regretted by the ladies of the congregation. A number of the members•of Wes- ley church Ladies' Aid gathered at the home of Mrs, C. J. Wallis, where Rev. A,. 13. and Mrs. Jones were be- ing entertained, on Tuesday evening and Mrs. James Shepherd, in bebalf of the noeiefy, presented Mrs, Jonet With a very pretty pearl brooch, Mrs. Jones was much taken by .. s et - prrse but thanked the ladies heartily for the gift and theo kind words ac- companying it. The evening wail pleasantly spent in "social intercourse,• the gathering being held on the ver- andah, and the -Wien served light refreshments befote the compaaq broke up, A BIRTHDAY PARTY, • Little Miss D ret y o1 Lyman, daughter of Mr. and Airs. P, holly - man, colelirated her fourth hirtlulay on Monday,when about fifteen little. girl friends were entertained. A very Pleasant time was spent by the young people. A delicious birthday feast was partaken of and In the evening Mr:. Hollyinan took the youngsters foran auto ride, which was also much enjoyed, CHANGI) IN TIME, A change in the timetable of the Grand Trunk goes into affect on Monday morning, The only change which affects Clinton is that the early train goes out fifteen minutes) later -The train now leaving Clinton for Stratford at 6.18, railroad time,; will leave at 5,83. -It is still early enough' to suit most of us but fif- teen minutes would give one time to drink a cup of coffee and eat a slice of buttered toast. 31ISS GUNN ADDRESSES G.G. The Girls' Club of Willis church held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. In the absence of the president Miss A. Watts occu- pied the chair and a pleasing pro- gram was carried through. The chief feature was an address by Miss Isabel Gunn, telling of Some of her experiences while nursing in Scot- land. Miss Gunn spoke in a pleasing conversational style and the• story she told was most interesting and was much enjoyed by all who beard. Miss Emma Higgins and Mrs. J. Tri- nes each'contributed a solo and Miss- es Emma Lavis and Elva Wiltse played a piano duet!, all of which were also much enjoyed. The Club served light refresbments after the program. FORMER CLINTON GIRL WEDS, The following clipped from a . Re- gina paper will be read with interest the bride being 'an old Clinton girl, slaughter of Mr, Geo, Johnson, a former resident of this town but now of Regina : "A very pretty wedding was cele - grated Tuesdayevening in Wesley la s gs y parsonage. when Mabel Johnson Ge - came the bride of Maitland Bradley, Rev. JohnLewisJohn Lew officiating. The young couple were attended by Mrs. Mulligan, sister of the groom, and Percy Johnson, brother of the bride. The bride looked charming in a fawn colored suit opening over a blouse of white georgette crepe and hat to match. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. IIethering- ton, where a very enjoyable evening was spent. 'The groom's gift to the bride was an exquisite pearl brooch, to the bridesmaid a pendant and to the best man a set of cuff links. NIr. and Mrs. Bradley left to visit the home of the. groom's parents amid the good wishes of a large number of friendds who accompanied them to the station and showered them with rice and confetti." People You Know idiss Eleanor McKenzie returned last.week from a visit in Toronto. Mr. Nelson Howes of Toronto is the guest of Mr, and Mrs-. A. McCart-. ney, Miss Maple Livermore of Toronto is spending her vacation as the guest of her sister,. Mrs. A. McCartney, bit. and Mrs. James Cornish are visiting relatives and friends in Port Huron and Carsonville, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Herr are in Tor- onto this week, Mr. Kerr being a delegate to the Liberal • couvehtion now in session there. Mrs. J. Cuninghame and Miss Flor- • encs Cuninghame were the guests from Saturday until Tuesday of Mies Hattie Baker of Fullerton. Mrs. A. E. ,Jones and Miss Madeline and Mrs. Jones' .motiher, Mrs. Shaw, expect 10 go to the for:p- er's cottage at Grand Bend this week. bit. and Mrs, J. Haber and their niece, Miss Woods, of Detroit are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hab- er's parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. T. Mason, Mrs. Wm. Pipes of Fullerton and her daughter and little grandson, Mrs. Nutty and Master Bobbie, of Ham- ilton, are the guests of Mrs. T. Jackson. Messrs, Thos, A. Walker, James C. Walker and C..7. Hudson of Mar- lette, Mich., motored over last week and are visiting friends in Clinton, Heimall, Seafortb and Stanley township. These gentle- men are former residents of Stan- ley township and they like tol take a trip back to the old home locality occasionally. Auburn Auburt, L.O.L. will hold service+ in the Baptist church Sunday, July nth err 3 Nit, Rev. 10. 0. Porde Will preach the sermon. Thomas Reid, the youngest son of Mr. Robert Reid of West Wawanosh, died in Wingham hospital 1 on Men - day fallowing g an operation 100 appen- 11ca11s. Winch sympathy in felt for the family In their sudden bereave- fnent, The funeral takes piano thin afternoon from the home cl the par- ents. The Rev. E. 0, Porde will eofisllfet the fUntrai Services, Ministers Leave Town Rev. A. E. Jones. Who preaches his farewell sera mons in Wesley church on Sunday; next after a two-year pastorate., Rev. Mr. Jones carne to 'Clinton on Invitation of the board front Strathroy. Some months ago he received from Blenheim Methodist) church an invitation to become their( pastor and, owing to several reasons,; was disposed to accept it so the board of Wesley church released him„ at the same time inviting Rev. D., N. McCamus of Blenheim. The sta- tioning committee, of the London Conference, which met recently in Goderich, sanctioned the exchange and Mr. MtCamus becomes pastor of Wesley church. Rev. J. A. Agnew, pastor of On- tario street church, also preaches farewell sermons on Sunday, Rev.; Mr. Agnew carne to Clinton from M6. Bridges on invitation of the quarterly board of Ontario street church three years ago and goes from here, to Ridout street church, London, following Rev. J. E. Holmes,, ex -president of London Conference.; Rev. S. A, Anderson is the newly, appointed pastor of Ontario street church, the stationing committee having approved of his invitation here. Thus for the first time in some years the Methodist churches area changing pastors at the sante time,. Bagfield •Mr. Ed. Weston, who has purchased the Commercial hotel from Mr, H, Darrah, moved in last week and .has taken possession. Mrs. Erwood and Miss .Elva and Master Weir Erwood of Toronto ar- rived on Monday and are occupying Mr. Geo, Weston's residence on Main street. Mrs. Bartlett and family of Wind- sor are summering in F. Glass' cottage on the terrace. Mrs. Ross and daughter, Miss! Helen, of Clinton spent Sunday at their summer cottage "Sum -R -Inn." Mr. A. McGregor, who has pura chased the house and property of Mr, P. Keegan, moved in on Monday. bir, and Mrs. Wegg of London, spent the week -end in Lakeside Park, Mrs. Thornton of Detroit, who) came over on. the • "City of Cleve, land," spent "a few days as" the guest of Miss Grace Cameron. Mrs. Langdon and_family of Dea trait are occupying Mary Simpson's residence on Bayfield terrace for the season. Mrs. Harland, Miss Betty Harland,, Mrs. G. C. Duggan, Master Buddy. and Miss Peggy Duggan, Mrs. Wal- ter P. Sharman and Miss Nina Shar- man of Detroit arrived this week and are summering in the White City. Bishop, Williams of London wilt conduct a confirmation service in -Trinity church on ,June 30th at 7; pm. Pte. John Stinson, who bas just) returned from overseas, was the. guest of his grandparents, Mr. ands Mrs. John Biggart, a few days ;the past week before returning to bio home at Edmonton. Mr. and Mrs. Blakey of London' spent the week -end in the village. Mr. and Mrs. C. Chapman and fain, ily and Mrs. Shannon of London aro occupying the former's summer cots tage the "Ever Rest" in Lakeside park. Millet!. Township Mr. Thos. McMibhael goon to, Guelph to act as Government judge, of horses on ,July second, third and fourth, Mr. McMichael has served as judge for several years and gives, general satisfaction as lie can site up the good points of a horse abbot as quickly as anyone. Mt. John Barr,; also of this township, goes down to judge cattle and Mr, Wm, Carter as a judge of fowl. Mullett can show several live stock experts among its citizens. Mr. and Mrs. James Snell were is Hamilton on Thursday last attend- ing the graduation exercises hi con- nection with the General .hospital there when titbit daughter, Miss B , a Mary, received her diploma as nurse, Miss Snell', many friends will con- grattilate het upon the completion of her coarse and Nish her silecese in the practise 60 her profession, WAS Maty Carbert of Clinton skein a kW tlays in the tewnship • teat Week ' 1855. •-_ FIi[ j• _INCORPORATED iMOLSONS.BNIi Capital and ilteserve $8,800,000 Over I00 Branches scattered through Canada A General Banking Busine%s Transacted-, - Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch • • READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he &4Iortish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING The Young Man's Suit New flats It's 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 We've got his spring suit We are certainly pre- pared to tog out the Swell Young Fellow who has reached the age when his clothes JUST be J 44 Ul SO " New patterns in Worsteds, Tweeds, Scotch Mixtures, Etc. The cut of the coat) vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your. inspection THE MDRRISH CtOTH(N9 CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Myo," ORGANIZER IN CAMWAIGN.. Capt. the ,Rev, P. C, Harper, form erly; pastor of Willis church, Clinton has been appointed organizer for the eounties of Sin1ooe, Grey 'and Duller in in the referendum campaign.... T}E,LOCAL MARKET., Wheat, spring $2,09,; Buckwheat $1,00 Oats 70c. Barley 21.10. Butter 37c to 40e., Eggs ,35e to 36c.. Live Hogs $21,25, WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY; The newspaper offices will he about the only business places open in Clin- ton Wednesday afternoons for the,re- mainder of the summer, the grocers, having_ decided to close their stores Wednesday afternoon from this time on. They will open up after eight o'clock Thursday evenings, band night, which will give those corning in Item the country a chance to do, shopping, We understand the- bar- bers also intend to close Wednesday, afternoon. Mr. Wns, Campbell of Goderioh, one , I of The News -Record's oldest sub- scribers, will round out his eighty- fifth year on July 1st, 117x. Camp- bell has long filled the position of assessor and collectorin the county town, where he is an esteotned oiti- zen. „< HE'S AN OLD SUBSCRIBER+, A LITERARY CURIOSITY•' Mr, W. Brydone handed -ns a little pamphlet the other day which we read with a good deal of interest. It is a poem containing fifty verses composed by Mr., R. Sellers of Blyth, telling the whole story of the "Bid- dulph Murder" which took place in the winter of 1879-80, the poem was published in March 1880, before the trial of those Implicated in the mur- der, The author is described as a man "who thought in rhyme." The pamphlet is the property of Mr. Tunney of town, who came ncross it one day recently and showed it to stir, Brydone as a curiosity. Middle aged and elderly people will rentem- ber the Biddulph tragedy, which caused such a sensation throughout Ontario nearly forty years ago. THE NEW HOSE WAGON. The new hose wagon purchased by the town council for the use of .jlte -fire brigade arrived on Saturday and maden uite a sensation. •ion. as it'was brought up from the station, sound- ing its alarm. It is a Goodwill No. -5 and. appears to be a most com- plete vehicle. There is ample loom for carrying all the necessary equip- ment of the firemen, including lad- ders, chemical extinguishers, etc., and' has lanterns, axe and crowbar attach ed. I1 ought to be a great conven- ience to the_ town's fire-fighters. Councillor Johnson, chairman of the fire and water committee, considers that it was a good stroke of business on the part of the committee selling, the old engine and making the pur- chase of the new hose wagon for the same money. The best wish we have for the town is that the new .wagon may grow old with the lapse of years instead of by usage. PRETTY JUNE' WEDDING. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. John Torrance, Albert street, at noon yesterday when their daughter, Miss Edythe, became the bride of Capt, A. Gladstone Virtue, M.G., who ar- rived from' overseas on Thursday last, and who is still'in uniform. The bridal couple, who were unat- tended, stood before a bank of ferns and roses arranged in the sun win- dow of the living room and only; members of the two families and one or two intimate friends witnesses.) the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. J. E. Hogg, Miss Maude Torrance, sister of the bride, played Mendelssohn's Wedding March and after the ceremony Miss Margaret Torrance sang "Because." The bride wore a lovely gown of white georgette over duchess satin and with trimmings of lace and sat- in, a dainty veil of Brussels net. caught up with seed pearls and . or- ange blossoms and carried a bou- quet onquet of, sweetheart roses, orchids and ferns. The dainty wedding luncheon was served in the dining room, where the decorations were white and ; pink, roses beingused in profusion. Capt. and Mrs. Virtue left on the afternoon train for Sarnia, where they will take a boat For a trip ' up the lakes, stopping off at Port •Ar- thur to visit relatives. The bride's going away costume was a suit of sand cloth with vest of French blue brocade with a pretty blouse of ohatnpaign georgette embroidered in French blue and a sant) and French blue hat, The bride was the recipient of Many lovely ..gifts from friends in and out of town. The groom's gift *as a handsgnro black loather,' trav- elling case with silver mounted fit- tings. The bride gave the gtoom a pair of initialed gold cuff links. Ainongst those who were present Rom, out of town • for the wedding were : Metiers. Melvin 'Torrance, Tor- onto ;; Alfred Torrance, Akron, Ohio ,•. Edgar Torrance, Sudbury :. Miss Mar- garet Torrance, Port Arthur Misses Kathleen Virtue, Ottawa, andPran- ces Virtue, New York, and s s Ag- nes Campbell, Ripley, The many friends] of the bride adds far her and her gallant husband the very best of good ferrttme and hap - *ma, They will take t;p their resi- dence in Le;thbtf¢ge, Albertan WOMEN ARE BOWLING, The ladies of Clinton are beginning to take quite an interest in bowling on the green and a number may be seen at stated times during the week trying their luck at the game, The fee for membership in the women's club is $1.50, and , M4ss Robertson is secretary and will be pleased to accept applications fon membership. Bowling is a -good game, It is a mild exercise but on that account commends itself to many who would consider tennis, for instance, too strenuous. Women who spend much time indoors, either at business or housekeeping, ought to find bowling on the green .a'heaithful exercise. A SUCCESSFUL STUD]INT, Mr. Grant Beaton, son of the late Thos. Beaton, and a Clinton Public school and Collegiate boy, has just recently written on his final exam- inations in the Medical College, Win- nipeg, carrying off the Gold .Medal for best standing in the five year course and the Gold Medal in ob- stetrics. He also won a prize for highest standing in surgery, tying with two others, and also a ' prize for case reports do hospital work. Mr. Beaton has been exceedingly successful and many old friends hereabouts will waft congratulations. He is at present supplying for a doctor at MacLeod, Alberta, who is 111. INFORM THE PUBLIC. Have the merchants in Clinton and the surrounding villages where The News -Record circulates been taking stock of the splendid deal -at-home cartoons which The News -Record has been carrying during severy1 weeks past ? Other readers have been paying attention to them and the affect produced will be a larger vol- ume of trading with home merchants. ta One of the reasons why the out-of- town houses do such a large mall - order business is because the local merchant fails to keep his goods be- fore the purchaser, The mail-order house sends out catalogues every couple of months or so, 'describing the wares carried. The average mer- chant in the village or small town would do twice the business if he would keep his wares constantly be- fore the public in an,attractive form. BRIDES-TO-BE SHOWERED. A number of the members of the Girls' Club and choir of Willis church met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. .John Torrance on Friday even- ing last and presented Miss Edythe, who yesterday became the bride of -Mr. A. G. Virtue, M.C., with a shower of articles suitable for a be- ginner at housekeeping„ Several' pieces of cut glass and other hand- some articles were included. On Tuesday evening Mins Elsie Far- quhar, another member of both or- ganizations, whose marriage takes', place this week also, was visited at her home, Fairsytho, Hullett town- ship, and presented with a similar shower. Both young ladies were popular and will be missed in church and social circles, as both are leaving the locality. AMONG- THE CHURCHES. Baptist Church 11 a,m. Special flower service to open the morning S.S. Program, by children. 7 p.m. The pastor's sub- ject will be ".Justification by Faith." Willis Church The pastor's subject on Sunday ev- ening will be); "Our National Birth- day." The S.S. will meet at 9.45 a,m,, the service being patriotic,, a part il- lustrated by lantern, slides, given by the pastor. The annual S.S. picnic will be held at Bayfield on July 23rd, St, Paul's Church 'Phe Rev, J. Edmonds of London will preach at both servieeS on Sun-' day, Murphy Lodge L.O.L. will attend divine service in this church at three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, July' 6th, The collection on this occasion) will he in aid of the True Blue and Orange Orphanage. Ont, St. Church Rev. J. A. Agnew will preach fare- well sermons on Sunday. His morn- ing subject will bo : "A. Message to the Congregation," and in the even- ing : "The Ideal of a Real 'Church." A union meeting el the two local Epworth Leagues was bold in On- tario street church on Monday even- ing, a very goodattendance being present, Mr. A. J. McMurray, pres- ident of the Ontdrio street League; t e f feature o d. The clue f the presided. program was an address lwyM Y, Sauvage of Soaforth, District Presi- dent, Who gave a meet inspiring talk to the young people. Miss Ruth ItIeM'ath read the lesson, Mies Mar- ion Gihhiagsn sang a splo ' and Miss 1'. Shipley gave a rea Ueg,,, LOST LITTLP SON, On Monday last the little son of Mr, and Mrs. W. L, Johnson passed away at the early age of•a year and a half. The little lad contracted the ")11u" last fall and had never been in good lieeitli since so that his death was not unexpected, He was a hfigliV and a winsome 'child and much sym- pathy is felt for his parents in their bereavement: The funeral, which was private, took place from'the family home, Mill street, yesterday after- noon., RECEIVED MOTHER'S MEDAL. At the evening. service on Sunday last at Ontario street church the pastor ,presented to Mrs. William Walker a medal, donated by the In- ternational Association of Mothers in Sacrifice. This is, as far as we can learn, the only medal of this sort which has come to Clinton but there are a large number of mothers in town and surrounding vicinity who are entitled to receive them. The name of Mrs. Walker was, we believe, sent )in by a friend in London., COAL BUSINESS SOLD. Mr. J. 13. Mustard of Brucefield has bought out the coal business of Mr, A. J. Holloway and is now in possession. Mr., Holloway will not relinquish all interest in the business until all unfilled orders which he has already booked have been sent out, which will probably be another mon- th or so.' Mr. Mustard is an ex- perienced coal merchant, having a business in Brueefield. He has not yet made up his mind whether he will continue to reside in Brumfield, leaving a man in charm' here, or whether he, will put a man in charge at Brumfield and come to Clinton: if hedecides upon the latter course we shall welcome him as a citizen. It is hoped that the change will not mean that Mr. Holloway will leave town. Mr. and Mrs. A. 1'. Cooper were the guests on Monday of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Rutledge of Goderich. A BIG PROJECT. Mr. H. 13. Chant returned Satur- days evening from Niagara, where he attended the third annual convention on Friday and Saturday of the As- sociation of Municipal Electrical En- gineers of Ontariis ; men who operate the hydro plants of the various, hydro municipalities. There were over two hundred elec- trical engineers present and on Sat- urday afternoon a trip was taken to the Chippawa-Queenston T-Iydro Pow- er canal, This canal, for two miles off its length, is being cut out of solid rock and Mr. Chant saw much head- way made since the visit last `sum- mer. When it is finished, which will be in about two years, it will pro- vide an additional 300,000 to 500,000 horsepower to the hydro system of Ontario. "The man who saw the project in his mind and worked it out is something of an engineer," remarked Mr. Chant in describing the scheme. - LITTLE LOCALS. - A number of people missed the boat at Goderioh on Friday morning last and were obliged to return to De- troit by train. If those German sailors had any sporting blood in them they'd have gone down with their ships., The street committee have men' at work this week 'smoothing off the rough edges fn the cement walks. There will be no excuse for the stubbing of toes in future. The side streets are also being graded up. The bowling tournament at Sea - forth was called oil yesterday owing to the threatened rain. The Boy Scouts have been reorgan- ized, Rev. S, E. McKegney, M.C., being scoutmaster, and are getting into fine shape for the season, • Don't forget to pay the first in- stalment of your taxes on or before June 30th. The Dohertys and a town team had a practise game of baseball in Recreation Park on Monday evening, Clinton will play in Wingham next week, which is 01d •Homo Week there, PASTORS' WIVES HONORED. Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Agnew took tea at the borne of Mr. and .Mrs, James Livermore on Friday evening last and atter tea a number of the ladies of Ontario street church drop- ped in and MrS. Agnew was present- ed with a handsome sett of china. Mrs. Livermore read an address to Mrs. Agnew and Mrs. Geo. Lavis made the presentation. Mrs. Agnew, has .taken a keen interest in all the organizations of the ohttrch and her departure is' much regretted by the ladies of the congregation. A number of the members•of Wes- ley church Ladies' Aid gathered at the home of Mrs, C. J. Wallis, where Rev. A,. 13. and Mrs. Jones were be- ing entertained, on Tuesday evening and Mrs. James Shepherd, in bebalf of the noeiefy, presented Mrs, Jonet With a very pretty pearl brooch, Mrs. Jones was much taken by .. s et - prrse but thanked the ladies heartily for the gift and theo kind words ac- companying it. The evening wail pleasantly spent in "social intercourse,• the gathering being held on the ver- andah, and the -Wien served light refreshments befote the compaaq broke up, A BIRTHDAY PARTY, • Little Miss D ret y o1 Lyman, daughter of Mr. and Airs. P, holly - man, colelirated her fourth hirtlulay on Monday,when about fifteen little. girl friends were entertained. A very Pleasant time was spent by the young people. A delicious birthday feast was partaken of and In the evening Mr:. Hollyinan took the youngsters foran auto ride, which was also much enjoyed, CHANGI) IN TIME, A change in the timetable of the Grand Trunk goes into affect on Monday morning, The only change which affects Clinton is that the early train goes out fifteen minutes) later -The train now leaving Clinton for Stratford at 6.18, railroad time,; will leave at 5,83. -It is still early enough' to suit most of us but fif- teen minutes would give one time to drink a cup of coffee and eat a slice of buttered toast. 31ISS GUNN ADDRESSES G.G. The Girls' Club of Willis church held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. In the absence of the president Miss A. Watts occu- pied the chair and a pleasing pro- gram was carried through. The chief feature was an address by Miss Isabel Gunn, telling of Some of her experiences while nursing in Scot- land. Miss Gunn spoke in a pleasing conversational style and the• story she told was most interesting and was much enjoyed by all who beard. Miss Emma Higgins and Mrs. J. Tri- nes each'contributed a solo and Miss- es Emma Lavis and Elva Wiltse played a piano duet!, all of which were also much enjoyed. The Club served light refresbments after the program. FORMER CLINTON GIRL WEDS, The following clipped from a . Re- gina paper will be read with interest the bride being 'an old Clinton girl, slaughter of Mr, Geo, Johnson, a former resident of this town but now of Regina : "A very pretty wedding was cele - grated Tuesdayevening in Wesley la s gs y parsonage. when Mabel Johnson Ge - came the bride of Maitland Bradley, Rev. JohnLewisJohn Lew officiating. The young couple were attended by Mrs. Mulligan, sister of the groom, and Percy Johnson, brother of the bride. The bride looked charming in a fawn colored suit opening over a blouse of white georgette crepe and hat to match. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. IIethering- ton, where a very enjoyable evening was spent. 'The groom's gift to the bride was an exquisite pearl brooch, to the bridesmaid a pendant and to the best man a set of cuff links. NIr. and Mrs. Bradley left to visit the home of the. groom's parents amid the good wishes of a large number of friendds who accompanied them to the station and showered them with rice and confetti." People You Know idiss Eleanor McKenzie returned last.week from a visit in Toronto. Mr. Nelson Howes of Toronto is the guest of Mr, and Mrs-. A. McCart-. ney, Miss Maple Livermore of Toronto is spending her vacation as the guest of her sister,. Mrs. A. McCartney, bit. and Mrs. James Cornish are visiting relatives and friends in Port Huron and Carsonville, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Herr are in Tor- onto this week, Mr. Kerr being a delegate to the Liberal • couvehtion now in session there. Mrs. J. Cuninghame and Miss Flor- • encs Cuninghame were the guests from Saturday until Tuesday of Mies Hattie Baker of Fullerton. Mrs. A. E. ,Jones and Miss Madeline and Mrs. Jones' .motiher, Mrs. Shaw, expect 10 go to the for:p- er's cottage at Grand Bend this week. bit. and Mrs, J. Haber and their niece, Miss Woods, of Detroit are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hab- er's parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. T. Mason, Mrs. Wm. Pipes of Fullerton and her daughter and little grandson, Mrs. Nutty and Master Bobbie, of Ham- ilton, are the guests of Mrs. T. Jackson. Messrs, Thos, A. Walker, James C. Walker and C..7. Hudson of Mar- lette, Mich., motored over last week and are visiting friends in Clinton, Heimall, Seafortb and Stanley township. These gentle- men are former residents of Stan- ley township and they like tol take a trip back to the old home locality occasionally. Auburn Auburt, L.O.L. will hold service+ in the Baptist church Sunday, July nth err 3 Nit, Rev. 10. 0. Porde Will preach the sermon. Thomas Reid, the youngest son of Mr. Robert Reid of West Wawanosh, died in Wingham hospital 1 on Men - day fallowing g an operation 100 appen- 11ca11s. Winch sympathy in felt for the family In their sudden bereave- fnent, The funeral takes piano thin afternoon from the home cl the par- ents. The Rev. E. 0, Porde will eofisllfet the fUntrai Services, Ministers Leave Town Rev. A. E. Jones. Who preaches his farewell sera mons in Wesley church on Sunday; next after a two-year pastorate., Rev. Mr. Jones carne to 'Clinton on Invitation of the board front Strathroy. Some months ago he received from Blenheim Methodist) church an invitation to become their( pastor and, owing to several reasons,; was disposed to accept it so the board of Wesley church released him„ at the same time inviting Rev. D., N. McCamus of Blenheim. The sta- tioning committee, of the London Conference, which met recently in Goderich, sanctioned the exchange and Mr. MtCamus becomes pastor of Wesley church. Rev. J. A. Agnew, pastor of On- tario street church, also preaches farewell sermons on Sunday, Rev.; Mr. Agnew carne to Clinton from M6. Bridges on invitation of the quarterly board of Ontario street church three years ago and goes from here, to Ridout street church, London, following Rev. J. E. Holmes,, ex -president of London Conference.; Rev. S. A, Anderson is the newly, appointed pastor of Ontario street church, the stationing committee having approved of his invitation here. Thus for the first time in some years the Methodist churches area changing pastors at the sante time,. Bagfield •Mr. Ed. Weston, who has purchased the Commercial hotel from Mr, H, Darrah, moved in last week and .has taken possession. Mrs. Erwood and Miss .Elva and Master Weir Erwood of Toronto ar- rived on Monday and are occupying Mr. Geo, Weston's residence on Main street. Mrs. Bartlett and family of Wind- sor are summering in F. Glass' cottage on the terrace. Mrs. Ross and daughter, Miss! Helen, of Clinton spent Sunday at their summer cottage "Sum -R -Inn." Mr. A. McGregor, who has pura chased the house and property of Mr, P. Keegan, moved in on Monday. bir, and Mrs. Wegg of London, spent the week -end in Lakeside Park, Mrs. Thornton of Detroit, who) came over on. the • "City of Cleve, land," spent "a few days as" the guest of Miss Grace Cameron. Mrs. Langdon and_family of Dea trait are occupying Mary Simpson's residence on Bayfield terrace for the season. Mrs. Harland, Miss Betty Harland,, Mrs. G. C. Duggan, Master Buddy. and Miss Peggy Duggan, Mrs. Wal- ter P. Sharman and Miss Nina Shar- man of Detroit arrived this week and are summering in the White City. Bishop, Williams of London wilt conduct a confirmation service in -Trinity church on ,June 30th at 7; pm. Pte. John Stinson, who bas just) returned from overseas, was the. guest of his grandparents, Mr. ands Mrs. John Biggart, a few days ;the past week before returning to bio home at Edmonton. Mr. and Mrs. Blakey of London' spent the week -end in the village. Mr. and Mrs. C. Chapman and fain, ily and Mrs. Shannon of London aro occupying the former's summer cots tage the "Ever Rest" in Lakeside park. Millet!. Township Mr. Thos. McMibhael goon to, Guelph to act as Government judge, of horses on ,July second, third and fourth, Mr. McMichael has served as judge for several years and gives, general satisfaction as lie can site up the good points of a horse abbot as quickly as anyone. Mt. John Barr,; also of this township, goes down to judge cattle and Mr, Wm, Carter as a judge of fowl. Mullett can show several live stock experts among its citizens. Mr. and Mrs. James Snell were is Hamilton on Thursday last attend- ing the graduation exercises hi con- nection with the General .hospital there when titbit daughter, Miss B , a Mary, received her diploma as nurse, Miss Snell', many friends will con- grattilate het upon the completion of her coarse and Nish her silecese in the practise 60 her profession, WAS Maty Carbert of Clinton skein a kW tlays in the tewnship • teat Week '