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The Clinton News Record, 1919-10-16, Page 1Reecord. No. 2015 --40th Year 'CLINTON,. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 1919 T1.1E HOME PAPER NewswRecord liHuron's central Newspaper, sent to dat1 JaflN I I L. Cana • II ___ter-� "What's the �J ime Atuthow ? 0, .Haven't you had this experience ? A half dozen people may be sitting around and one of them asks "What's the time, anyhow?" Poor of them,oasibly, take out tbeu• watches; three of them are somewhat slowindeclaring themselves. One however, with utmost confidence, and with no fear of contradiction, announces the time. Take a close look at his watch.. The chances are you'll find it A PIELLYAR WATCH—for that's the kind of watch we sell, Guaranteed, of Bourse. ' We Yi. Y.e Iqar feaueler and Optician - - ClintnJi ISSUER OF. 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Election returns will 1peobaltly be slower• than usual hi coming in owing to the feet that in a good many ridings there are three 'ar four candidates and also that the, referendum, ballots will have to be counted. Arrangements have been made for receiving the returns in the town hall on Monday evening and tate band will ,give a concert, , MARRIED ON SATURDAY, Mr; S. 13, Stothers, Agricultural Re- presentative fon Huron County, was united in marriage oss Saturday, after- noon last to Miss Agnes Florence 'Oleg:, horn, ; daughter .of Mrs, Cieghorn of, Guelph. On their return from their honeymoon. Mr. and. Mrs: Stothers Will reside on Ontario street, Clinton citi- zens will welcome Mrs, Stothers to town and extend the heartiest of good wishes for the happiness of the young couple, NOW VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, The School of Commerce, Clinton, has been made a Government Vocation- al School under the Soldiers' Re-estab- lishment Department. There are al- ready two soldiers taking commercial course in the school. This school is under the sole management of women, Miss B. F, Ward, B,A., being principal and her assistant being Miss A.'L. Stone a commercial specialist. Miss 1i, R. Courtiee is also a teacher this term, The Government committee made the choice from the report sent in by the inspector; who inspected -the commer- cial schools in this district, HONOURED DEPARTING MEMBER, The local Oddfellows had a special meeting on Tuesday evening when they had -a visit from D.D,G.M., Bailey of Goderich, Another special feature was the presentation to Mr. J. W, Moore, a member of long standing, of a hand- some gold watch fob. Mr. Moore has taken up liis residence in Goderich and in future will not be able to sleet with the lodge so regularly. He has been an active member and his departure is regretted by the brethren, many of whom expressed that regret very warm- ly. Mr. Fred Alcock, of Hamilton, was also a visitor. Refreshtnents were serv- ed during the evening. A SUDDEN CALL, \ Mrs, Thomas Beacom, widow of the late Thomas Beacons, was found dead in her home yesterday by her son-in- law, Mr, Jantes Dunford, Mr, Duuford had gone up to the house early in the afternoon but being unable to gain ad- mittance concluded Mrs. Beacom was out and returned home. A couple of (hours later he went back and still be- ing unable to shake anyone hear, he began to investigate and on finding that both doors were locked on the in- side a way was forced in. Mrs, Beacom was found lying beside her bed. She was_ in her night clothes. The doctor stated that she had been dead some hours. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, ITTLE LOCALS Miss Draper, who was nominated in he Free Press contest, has not entered nd is not interesting herself in it. The W. C.. T. U. will meet in the ecture room .of the. Ontario street hurch on Friday afternoon at 3.30, Thanksgiving Day would have.been a very quiet day in Clinton but for the nominations, which brought a crowd nto town for the afternoon. The Women's institute sent a bale ontaining 51 pairs of socks to the oldier patients of Queen Alexandra anal ri nth o u at London, Ont., t. o h uT urs - a F1 o est week, Y Most of the business blocks on stain street have been touched up with paint his season and several of the interiors 1s well, This week O'Neil's is being redecorated inside. The new cenhent driveway on the orth: side of the town hall is being ut in. Curbing is being put in at ither side and the whole will be a Teat improvement. o m p r ve est MONG THE 'CHURCHES. ST. PAUL'S Holy o Communion ' 8 Y .30. Mornig rayer 11. S. S. Rally and Organization f Bible Class 2,30. Evening Prayer 7: BAPTIST Services at ri a.m. and 7 pen. The aster will take for his evening subject What is our duty on Monday, Oct. pt]." WESLEY On Monday evening Mr, Stanley ackson gave. a very interesting and omprelhensive report of the Epworth League Convention held at London, Mr r. C. Andrews sang a solo during the vening, A union Thanksgiving service was eld . in Willis church on Monday at (even o'clock, a fairly good attendance einepresent. The p pastor, Rev. J. E. Hogg, conducted the service, the Rev. S. Anderson delivering the sermon. The Rev. v. 8,E cKe' M Ile and Rev. D. g Y N. McCams also took part in the ser ice The e i li Willis s church choir led the inging and during the offertory the ldies' quartette sang a selection, WILLIS S Rev, Mr, Gilmour of Ripley will reach at both services on Sunday, the Rev, Mr. Hogg taking anniversary ser - ices in the Ripley Presbyterian church, The annual thaikoffering meeting of Ire Worsens' Missionary Society will e held on Wednesday aftertoot,".Oct, 20d, at 3 o'clock, Miss Bertha Rob - an, M. A., of India, who is home on her est furlough, will address the meet- ig. Special music will be supplied id .teal w 11 be served,. ONTARIO Anniversary services will be held on =day; Rev 1.1 D Moyer of Goderich be- g the preacher, Special music by the noir The League meeting Monday evening as in charge of the Y tom - Wee, Miss L. Stevens gave a very �tereSting talk on China and Lantern ews on China were shown, wheth ere very instructive, Mrs, 13, J. Gib - Ogg Sang a solo. Next week the Social and Literary onlntitted will haVe charge of the ogrant. A 'goad attendance is ex- oted. w: THi;Y THANK YOU Badfield The members of the Hospital Board, wish to thank Mr, lddo Oriels and Mr, Geo. Cook for their kindness in laying free of charge, the rubber chatting on the steps of the Hospital, The work .was well done, , MEETS FRIDAY NiGHT. The Girls' Auxiliary will meet at half past seven on Friday evening in the Council Chamber. All Members are requested to be present as arrangements must be made regarding tine concert course and also a bazaar, • Tif-IE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $1,08. .Oats 75c, .Barley $1.,15. )3utter 50o. Eggs 580 to 54e. • Dried Apples lilt. 'HELP THOSE WOMEN" • On Wednesday afternoon? October 22nd, a conmitee from the Wo- men's Patriotic Society will receive at the council chamber do- nations of canned fruits and vegetables, preserved fruit, jellies, marmalade,pick- les and sauces for the Bryon Sanitoriam Military Hospital, London, -.Let the re- sponse be a generous one. THE BOY SCOUTS. The Clinton Troop of the Boy Scouts restarted work on Tuesday even- ing. All boys eleven years of age and upwards who attend some Sunday School are invited to attend, The Troop is fortunate in securing Mr. Foulds of the Collegiate staff as assist- ant Scout Master, The meetings are held in St. Paul's Schoolroom on Tues- day evenings at 7 o'clock. • THE WAY WOMEN WILL, VOTE:, When the women of Ontario go to the polls on Monday, October 20111,. they are going to mark four crosses in the "No" column ,.on the right side of the referenchu t ballot. And they are going to encourage the political tenders who have taken a courageous stand on the temperance issue, and show their contempt for• candidates who sidestep the one big issue that involves the hap- piness and comfort of the homes in their community.—The Toronto Daily Star, C. C. 1, FiELD DAY. The rain on Friday interfered very much with the C, 0, 1, sports, The events were not all run off but were finished on Tuesday. The winners of the championships were asi follows:— Boys' Championship, Senior: W. C, Cooper; Junior, F. Mutch. Ginls' Championship, Senior; Miss McTag- gart, Miss Hellyar, (tie); Junior, Miss Sterling, in the evening a successful At Hone was held in the town- hall, A large number tante up from Seaforth for the sports end had the weather been fav- orable a 'est enjoyable day would have been spent. We will publish a list of the events next week, SOLDIERS GOING TO LONDON. iiuron County will undoubtedly make a good showing at London on Thursday next on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales to that city. It is ex- pected that three hundred soldiers of all ranks will go from Huron, accom- panied by a band numbering 40. The returned leen will wear the uniform of their rank. The ladies of London have arranged to serve luncheon to the sten, after which they will be inspected by the Prince i e and a grand parade ill be formed, If will be a sight worth see- ing and Huron men will do credit to themselves and their native county. ?Fifty decoratiors'will be presentedby the Prince. Amongst them will be one won by Major W. le McTaggart, which will be presented to his father, A SERIES OF ACCIDENTS. Mr, George Cook, of Victoria street, while t operating a saw at the Piano fac- tory on Friday had the misfortune to have the tips of the fingers of his left hand severed, It was a most regrettable ccide a ill. Mr, Ed. Schoenlhais met with an se- cident one day last week which dis- ables ]rim for a time. While at work in the mill a belt flew off, strikinghim such a heavy blow on the left arm -that he has had to carry the wounded mem- ber in a sling since, Mr, Ambrose McGuire, who Was fire- ithg on a train on the L, el. & 13,, line, lost his balance while the train was tak- ing water at Exeter•.on Saturday after- noon and fell from the tender, down an embankment about fourteen feet, light- ing on his' hands and knees. His left wrist was broken and his' right rather badly sprained as a result and he was otherwise shaken up, He was im- mediately brought home and is doing well and it is stoped will soon be all. right again, YOUNG HUSBAND DEAD. Tlie death occurred in Toronto on Friday last of Mr, A. A. Reid,of that city, Husband of Miss Bali, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, EMI,` Balt, of Toronto, formerly of Clinton, for Gh Y and well known 1 not n t o her Clinton friends as "Dot" 13x11. Mr. Reid t d wasr ' at engineer eer on . the e Grand Trunk, lie was taken suddenly i11 with appendiictis and was rushed to the hospital where he underwent an opera- tion, but help came too late, Mr, Reid was about thirty-two years of age. He came to Canada from Scotland several years ago, He was a Master Mason of Brantford Lodge and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin- eery, He iS S,rrvived by his young wig' 1 and two little children, aged, four years slid eleven Months, respectively, The funeral took place from tate late home ofthe deceatsed, 441 Crawford St., Toronto, on Monday afternoon to Pros- pect cemetery, Amongst those who were present et the funeral were Mr. N. Ball of'Glinted and Mrs, Sturdy and Mrs,Hill, , o Auburn,asci and aunts of Mrs, Reid, 'flue 5155y friends of the family hereabouts sytnpethize with them in their sudden bereavement. " lair's. J, Seeley and .Miss Vera syiee the nest of Mi °vet the week -Clad, er, t g s ss J. Alight of B yah • Mrs, Will Fergusot1 acrd family spent Thanksgiving with her pitrents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Govenlock of Seaforth, Misses fair and Davey, Principe.' and assistant of the Public school, spent• tis dine,weer end it their homes ln car Mr, Roht. Bailey, of the Sterling'Bank Dungannon, spent the week end at Els home In the village. . Mr, and Mrs, John Fraser, who have spent" the Summer in the West, return- ed to theft home in the village on Mon- day. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sauder.end dau- ghter, Miss Betty, Wilbur Erwin aa;d Ed. Mandelslok, of Kitchener, spent the holiday .with Mrs, Sauder's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Erwin, Mrs, Fisher, of Kitchener was the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. A. Edwards over the week end, • Major Lewis and Miss Lauder, of Toronto, were the guests of Dr. acrd Mrs. Woods over the week end: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pollard, of London spent the holiday season as the guests of Mrs. Pollard's fatker, Mr. James Spackman, Mrs. Caths and son, James Catlin, of Port Stanley, spent the holidays at their home on Louisa Street. Quite a number from the village at- tended the nomination at Hensen on Monday. Mr. lluglh McLaren, wife and child, of Port Elgin, were the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Wm. Sterling over the week 'end, Mr, Neal Cameron, wife and family, and Mr. James Cameron and daughter, Miss Isabel, of Toronto, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron, over the week end, Miss Ethel Drelimann, wiho has spent the past three months at ,Wingham returned to her home an Saturday last. Mr. Michael Dupee, of Egmondville, spent a few days the past week with friends in the village, Mrs. Frank Glass, of London, is spending a few days this week at her sunnier home on the Terrace. Miss ' after, of Detroit, is the guest of Mrs, (Dr.) Atkinson at their summer home on the Terrace, _ Mrs, George Erwin, who has spent the past month with friends in the village left for her honkie 51 Prince- Al- bert,. Sask., on Tuesday. The Misses Petty of Hensel( were the guests of Mrs. Brownlee on Tues- day, Miss Lula Davison, of London, spent the holiday under the parental roof. Mr. Clarence Pollock, of London, spent the week end at his honkie in the village. Nir. W, Johnston and wife, of London spent I L the holidays at their summer residence 011 Bayfield Terrace. Nliss Dorothy Fowlie, of Dash- wood, spent the holiday at her house in Ile village. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rhynas, of Brantford, and Miss Baxter, of London were the guests of Mrs. Rhynas' sister, Miss Ferguson, over the (holiday. There died at Alexandra hospital, Goderich on, Tuesday Sarah Young, idow of' the late J. Card, in her eventy-seventh year. The deceased vas for many years a resident of Bay- eld and wets highly esteemed here. he had been residing for some time est with her daughter in Colborne. The funeral will leave the home of Mr. obt. Young, Elgin street, Goderich, at all past one on Sunday afternoon. In- erment will be made in Bayfield cenhe- ery on arrival here about three o'clock, The following is a clipping from the iarlette Leader, of Oct. 10th, relating o an uncle of Messrs, fi. W. and A. E. resin of Bayfield:—The community was reatly - � cl.e last da d Sun morning orrrin g o learn of the death of "Uncle Billy" rwin, a well-known and highly esteem- ed resident of Marlette for many years. illiam J. Ewrin was born iu County ntrhn, Province of Ulster, Ireland May tin, 1 83 7, and with his brothers and asters came with his parents to Gan- da in 1852. For many years he was 1 business in Bayfield and Blake, Ont- rio, In 1867 he was united In mar- iaet' Miss s Elizabeth g >; zlbet s h Brock of Bay- eld, Ontario, and two children were orn to this marriage, F. J. of this place nd Mabel, deceased. Mrs, Erwin pass- el awe Christmas Y t ha morning in 19 i5 1 1 S87 Mr, and ,ylrs. Erwin came with heir family to Marlette where Mr, rwin engaged in the bakery and res- aurant business until the fall of 1903 hen he retired from active business, ndn loved into the home he had built for himself and wife on South Main treet. here he lived, until the death f his wife, and'since that thee he has lade his home with his 1011 on West arlette street, For the past year he ad beep gradually failing, till death re- ared hint Saturday morning. His 8011 AIMS is the last of the family to sur- ive ilius, his daughter, Mabel passing way eight years ago. "Uncle Billy" as e was. affectionately called by a host f friends was a kindly man, a good efghbor, and a good citizen. The unerai services were held from his Cure, Sunday afternoon, and interment as made in the family lot in Marlotte efeeter • Y. n w s 11 S U R t N 11 g E e W A 8 a h a r 11 b a e h tv a 0 n M h le J v a h 0 n h W C Hullett Township Conetable tab e WmSnell of the London Police force, sell of Mr. and; Mrs, James Snell, S t of this township, hip, was rather badly beaten up by a couple of linen Whom Who:he was trying to arrest one night recently in the Forrest City. He sun- ceeded 111 arresting This anew, however. Holmesville Successful anniversary services were held in the Methodist church oil 8811 - day last. There were good congrega- tions all day. The church choir was assisted during the day by the Crediton oreheatra, The Sunday School rally in the afternoon was addressed by Mr, Lobb, Mr, Iioltznetn, superititendent of the Evangelical 8, 8, Crediton, and' the pastor. 1'lte offering of the day a- mounted to about e$21 0, Auburn u �rh A very sedgessftrl 'fhenksgivlug Ser- vied wat held last Sunday in the Bap, Het Church. The alitiiversary in the 'Baptist Church will be Nov, 9111, Dr, Pettier Of McMaster University Will be the speak - Three Candidates in the Field in Centre Huron The n' T nomination tion � f ca kid' f a o a idates or the riding of Centre Huron were re- ceived in the Town hail, Clinton, on Mo sdey between the hours of twelve o'clock noon, and. twq o'clock by the returning officer for the riding, Mr. 1-1; J, D, Cooke, of Godericlh. Three names were placed .in nomination; Wilifatll ,Proudfoot, Independent Robert Livingston, U,F.O. candidate; John M. Goveniock, Liberal, When the time for reeeivibg nomi- nations had passed Dre C. W. Thompson was elected to the chair and the candid- ates were given an opportunity of stat- ing their platforms; Mr. Proudfoot Was the first speaker. He said it was the fourth time he had coarse before the electors of Centre Huron asking for their support, •On the three fonrer occasions he had been the Liberal standard bearer but on this occasion he appeared as an independ-, est, untrammelled by party. He thoeglit that he ought to explain why he had come out as an Independent and went on to explain the part he took with regard to Union Government et Ottawa and also the agreement made with the Hearst Government at 'Toronto with regard to the extension of Parlia- ment, He said that he had taken up the question of conscription and Union Government with Sir Wilfrid Laurier, before taking any decided' stand and the Liberal Chiefton had asured hum that it was a question for his own conscience to settle. "1 thought the policy of the Union Government was the best for the country at so serious a period," said Mr. Proudfoot, "and I did not hesitate to follow the dictates of my conscience in the natter." He also explained his part in bringing about an extension of the Legislature, "I thought it was undesirable to have an election at that time," he said, "and called a Liberal caucus and put the mat- ter before then,, The caucus unani- mously approved of not holding an ele- ction at that time. There ;was 1101 a discenting voice, not even that of the now leader of 111e Liberal party, being raised against an extension of parlia- ment, The position of the Liberal op- position at that time was such as to make the holding of an election un- desirable. If we had gone to the country then not fifteen Liberals would have been returned." "In spite of these facts," continued Mr. Proudfoot, "upon me was placed the full blame for the extension of the life of the Legislature and the Execu- tive of Centre Huron Liberal Associ- ation met in February following and passed a vote of censure upon me and the Association met in May and sustain- ed that vote of censure, They couldn't see any further than their own little private interests," he declared, "On Monday last," he continued, "they had an opportunity of rescinding these re- solutions of censure but did not do so. in acting as they did 1 consider that the Members of the Executive of the Liberal Association of Centre Huron departed front a principle of Liberalism and that it did not represent the Liberalism of the riding. 1 have not departed from the principles of Liberalism as taught 01e and as I hai'e lived•them all Illy life. 1 defy anyone to point to one public act of mine which can be condemned as wrong," he continued, "It has been said," continued Mr. Proudfoot, '-that I have turned Con- servative and that in the event of the Hearst Government being returned 1 shall be offered the position of Attor- ney -General. 1 wish to give an un- qualified denial to both statements, I have 101n to sedon er C s yeti ] ve have not asked a single Conservative for his vote nor have 1 spoken to Sir William} Hearst or any member of his cabinet in regard to my future. Many of the Couservatives in Centre 1iuron approve of my course bol ibis is because they believe in British fair play and think I have been badly treated bymy former supporters. 1•lad the Liberal Conven- tion held at Seaforth on Monday last re •cin s ldedhe t votef censure 0 ce sure n e ss d upon one 1 should have very seriously reconsidered taking the stand I have 1.s an Independent," said ler, Proudfoot, but 1 v as not going to 'step down under that vote and own myself beat- en." Mr. Proudfoot spoke of the prohibi- tion vote before the people, which he said Was "the most important issue el present." He said he had strongly sup- ported Mr. Rowell's "abolish the bra•" policy in 1914 but had tried to have the party go further then, "The Ont- ario Temperance Act, passed as a war Measure in 1916, goes much .further and is advanced temperance legislation which the people of this province tin sustain i should s stn by their votes on elec- tion day." The speaker went on to explain the referendum ballot. He said that if the Ontario Temperance Act was repealed It world be cul of the way, no amendments were possible to an Act not in force. Theo uesti q n is largely out of the hands of the politi- cians," said Mr. Proudfoot. "It is up toithe people let see that the e A t e p p o c s sustained by a large majority, ile said there was some, misunderstanding re- garding the strength of the "light beer" o£ the ballot. "11 is OVer twice the rn h st a tli of t e beer stow sold he scud g "Some Pe le sfil that this beer ismat toxicating," continued Mr. Proud -toot, "but I think it would depend upon stow much a 111511 consumed," Nur, Proudfoot also spoke of Soldiers' Re-establishnment;. Hydro Electric; pro- portional Representation, Agriculture, ilighhvays, etc. Mr. LiviegslOn, the United Farmer's candidate, was the Next speaker, Mr. Livingston said that this was the first meeting of the kind he had ever attend- ed, He said he warmly appreciated' the stand Mr, Proudfoot had taken in re- gard to Union Government, fie thought agriculture should have a better re- presentation in the Legislature, Spcak- ing'of the GoodRoadssthenic Mr. Liv- ingston said he thought such large ex- penditrres shonid not have been made u oe roads when prices of labor bor and material were so high, "What rise are good roads, anyay, if farms are not Itm- er0vedt foo Much money Inas been spent add 110E silent in right direetiri,,' he setd, lie took a fling at the Govern- ment House, :arid expressed himself as utterly oppas'ed to patrrllhge. Tie thought it would be well to Mere a fair representation of farnnere tit the Legislature. •"11 politicians learn that. 'they couldn't Iced fanners around by the nose any longer we would get mere efficient service from them," be said. Education, be thought was centralized t0 1110011 at Toronto, ale .Was In favor of generous treatment of returned sol- diers, lie said he had been accused pf being too generous as a county coun- cillor to the soldiers, "1 do not want the vote of the man who thought me to liberal to soldiers," he said, Mr. Livingston said he was a temper- ance than and had. supported the temn- ,peradce policy of the Liberal party in the last election, He thought a return to the old license system would be-dis- asterous to the province. He Bald the people of Canada had been ascending the hill of prosperity during the past four or five years but the top had about been reached and we would have to descend. lie did not think the farmer's movement Was a selfish one. iie did not believe in class legislation but thought all classes should be consider- ed, lie asked those who believed in fair representation to all classes to vote for him. Mr. Goveniock was the next speaker. He also said it was the first meeting of the kind he had ever attended. He said he did not think the Reform party had any objection to Mr. Proudfoot's part in regard to the Union Govern- ment, and that Mr, Proudfoot had said he was "through with the party." Speaking of the referendum Mr. Gov- enlock said the question should not be in politics, and the election should not be held on the sante day, though he gave no reason why it should not. He did not declare himself as a prohibition- ist but said if elected he would do his hest to see that the will of the people was carried out. He found a lot of fault with the Government but failed to say just how the opposition would mend matters if they were returned. Mr. A. Hyslop, formerly member for East Huron, spoke in support of Mr. Govenlock, lie expressed himself as pleased to see ladies present and said Ile was sure the women would slake good use of their franchise. He said he had nothing against Mr. Proudfoot" but he called to mind the definition of Lord Derby of an independent as "one who could not be depended oe." He also likened Mr. Proudfoot to Luci- fer. Once during his speech Mr. Hyslop said that Mr, Proudfoot had said Ile would rally his forces to overthrow Union Government, "That Is not so," interrupted Mr. Proudfoot. "You were so reported," said Mr. Ilyslop. "Then 1 was wrongly reported," said Mr. Proudfoot, "and you cannot produce a paper slaking such a report of may speech of mine." Speaking of the referendum Mr. Hyslop said there "Are too many referendums." He was probably thinking of the referendum taken dur- ing the Ross regime and never acted upohavelgoneonid the and made Government lalvipernan- ent without submitting it to the people, Mr. Hyslop made some rash statements regarding the expenditures by the gov- ernment, which Mr. Proudfoot showed to be false. Mr. Proudfoot also pointed out that a lot of expenditure regarding drainage could be avoided if the muni- cipalities interested would arbitrate but that they were usually' anxious only to "get ahead of the other fellow." Al- together Mr. Proudfoot was rather sar- castic with "Poor Archie," which he said was Mr, Hyslop's nickname when in the -Legislature, 1 h e gathering g broke e u with the v It singing 1of the 6 g e National Anthem, . LOndesboro. Mrs. J. Loudon. and Miss `Wilda Clarke, of Guelph, spent Thanksgiving with their Ih enc sister, Mrs, S. R. Lee. rvir, Kirk Lyon returned to Toronto University Tuesday after spending the holidays tinder the parental roof, Mr. Stalker of Ingersoll visited with his sister, Mrs. Dau, Geddes, Miss Mary Jamieson of Toronto, heat n guest at her hr o Ile for Miss Belle Roberton of the Stratford Normal spent the holidays at her hone there. Miss Chrysler, of Dellis is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Lounsbery, Miss Alice Youngblutt Is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Nott, Mr. Murray ilihngtand, 'if Walker- burne, spent Sunday under the parental roof. Anniversary services were held in the Methodist church on Sunday last, being conducted by Rev. Air, Neal, of -Tor Onto, formerly of here. The mOsic twhjclr was fine and tvell'rendered was furnished by the choir, The concert given on Monday night in the Methodist church by the London Quartette was a great success, Mr. Geo. Grainger, Mr. and Mrs. Woods and two children autoed home to Stayeer of Tuesday after visiting the fo•n ter sr b other , Mr. J, Grainger for a few days, ' Mr, Arth • spent the holida3sdatlthe ihone Guelph and Mrs. Sant, Lee, • Mrs, s. W. Clarke, who has leen visit- in her daughter, g r Mrs. L S, R. Lee or Friday for her home In Guelph. London Road Mr, H. Livermore returned froth Tor- onto on Saturday. Miss Argent of Clinton is visiting Miss 8. Bunter, Miss Fanny Waldron of Clinton spent Thanksgiving With her cousin, Miss E. Waldron, Mr, and Mrs• R. Plurnsteel have re- terned after their enforced stay in Clin- ton, following 1theft' Automobile no-. eident, Miss Myrtle Crich, of the Stratford Normal Was home for Thanksgiving, Mrs, Jos. Shipley and her mother, Mrs. Rowcltffe visited t d Usborte friends civet the'week-end, The League Had a Thanksgiving social at the home of Mr, and Mrs, bred Nott 011 "readily evening, The younger Membct's Supplied the program and re- freshtnenls consisting of serail/1010eand puelpltttt pie, was served acid e gltasaflt evening spent, ,