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The Clinton News Record, 1919-12-4, Page 1No, 2022-4OUi Year �To Ne Tinton • CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY. DECCMBER 44'4.0 919 THE HOME PAPER SuC'� r $ in Canada will be sent from now until the y:. end of 1920, for the price of one year's sub.,. :�.N ws- ec rid THE COUNCIL' MEETING,. The council met on Monday oven- ing, all members present with the exception of Connciilor Carter. The members seem to have learned the art of getting through the bus- inese of 'a meeting with dispatch, Monday; s meeting occupying little over an hour. A coiununication was read from the Hydro' Electric Railways Assoc- iation, enclosing a resolution •passed at a recent meeting urging the plac- ing of the Hydro Electric Power] Commission on a•1nore permanent basis with Sir Adam Beck as chair- man and that it consist of three members, the chairman, one member appointed by the' munieipelities in- terested and one by the Government. On motion of Reeve Ford and Coun- cillor Langford the clerk was in- structed to sign the resolution and return. An agreement between the coun- cil and Mr. A. R. Tyndall re the Mary street drain was read and on motion of Councillors Langford and McEwan the clerk was authorized to sign the agreement as read, A connnunication from the Rail- ways commission re the Victoria street crossing suggesting the appointment of a watchman from seven -thirty a. in. to seven -thirty p. nh„ half the. cost of salary to ,be Paid by the Railway and half by the council, was read. On motion of Councillors Johnson and McMurray the clerk was instructed to write the Railway that a bell, supplied and maintained by the -Company, would meet the regniremonts of the case. Councillor Paisley, chairman of the street committee, recommended that the committee be authorized to contract for snow plowing which was done. Councillors Johnson and McMur- ray moved the following resolution which, was -passed. That this Council express its strong disapproval of the method used in previous years for the col- lection of arrears of Taxes, as in many cases we find these have been allowed to accumulate . for several years. We hereby order that a com- plete list of all arrears of Taxes be prepared .for the Decetnbet 15tN1„ sheeting of this Council, and the col- lector is hereby instructed to make an effort to collect all arrears of taxes before December 15th, and if any are still unpaid on that date that the list be placed in the Division Court for collection. Councillor Johnson, in introducing the iugtion, said it did not seen] fair that some people were inatle pay their taxes every year while others allowed then to run from year to year and then the. Council accept a portion of the total amount in settlement. Reeve Ford and Councillor Pais- ley moved that this council dedicate a park lot in the cetnetry to the War Veterans for burial purposes, the selection' to be left in the hands of the cemetry committee and the Veterans. In making the motion Reeve Ford spoke of the regrettable death of J, R. Hall, whose relatives do not live in this country, and said there might be others of the returned ' soldiers who night in future be buried there, Bylaws No. 9 and 10, 1910, were *cad throe bines and signed, No, )reads thus: The Municipal c unci council rf the town of Clinton enacts as ollows: That the following question re submitted to. the electors on Jan. th, 1920: Are you in favor of the establishing of a municipal coal and wood yard by the corner - tion? That the bylaw shalt of be submitted if all the members of the municipal council ire elected by acclamation, The te- at of the vote, if any, shall be an- -retraced by the ;Returning oficer at he same time and place as the re- ult of the municipal elections, p In diseuseing the bylaw Council- l r Parsley thought o rho eo 1 should people e be i o'itethat] of zt d the town would w lave to borrow eight or ten thousand Toilers before they were asked to ote. Councillor Johnson expressed :he opinion that anybody who ;thought the town or anybody else could go into the coal business with - put money was' hardly capable of astipg a vote. Mayor Cooper, houglit the bylaw was important hough to be submitted alone, if the asople were not asked to Vote on any other matter, but the bylaw passu] as read, Bylaw No.10 had to do with the r I of •h ' t o dayfor the n' i- f, nom a tions and election and the appointing of deputy returning officers arid poll'. e1 rlts. e The nominations are to take >lace on Monday evening, Dec. 20811 betweott the hours of half past seven and half past eight and the electi- on, if any, will be held on Monday, TentFary 5th. The deputy returning otalieers and poll clerks 000 ars fol- ows: St. Andrews' Ward: E. 0. Savi- lle, J. Steep; St. James' Ward; A. , I'. Cu<h r C no e ,Johnson St.,Toho s Ward: L. G. Cotirtice, J.B Levis. aVrs. St, Goorge's Ward: S. f. An.dxews, J. Cuningharno. . J. 10. Cook was appointed to the fixe brigade in plado of Thos, Citnroh- 1, who lilts loft toren, The -month's exponditui'et were 885,93. ST, PAUL'S BAZAAR. The. bazaar' and sale held by' the • Guild of St. Paul's church' in Thurs- clay afternoon was quite• a success, There was a plentiful supply «0 fan- cywork and useful articles offered for sale, homemade cooking also and a lot of other artieles which were classed as `rutmnage" but which brought in a nice sum, Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, a num- bei dropping in to have a.eup of tea and enjoy a social chat with friends. . WEDDED AT WINGHAM: The wedding 'took place at the. Methodist parsonage, Wingham, Nov. 24th of Miss Lizzie Cruick shanks, eldest daugler of Mr. and Mrs, George Cruickshanks, and Mr.. 1 cere- mony olnt R. Butler of .Clinton, the being performed by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, The bride looked charming in a seal brown suit and ea -tried a bouquet of carnations and ferns. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful white fur. The happy couple returned the same afternoon to their home in Clinton, where a dainty _supper was served to just the immediate rela- tives. The best- of good wishes are ex- tendert to Mr. and Mrs. Butler for happiness in their wedded life. REMAINING FOR TWO YEARS. Rev. Dr. J. A. Turnbull, who has been pastor of West Presbyterian church, Toronto. for over thirty years, recently asked his congrega- tion to find a successor to him, as he believed a younger man was need- ed for the congregation. He has passed his sixty-sixth year, and dur- ing his pastorate the church has greatly prospered. His congregation are so warmly attached to him that they declared that an no account would they allow him to resign. ,4. congregational meeting was held the other evening, when it was decided that a colleague pastor be appointed, and Dr. Turnbull's'salary be increased from $2,500 to $3,000; the colleague pastor to succeed to the pastorate at the end of two years, at which time Dr, Turnbull shall become pas- tor -emeritus for life. Dr, Turnbull is a native of the Thames Road, Us - borne, attended Clinton High School long before it became a Collegiate Institute, and married Miss Annie Steep, a daughter of the late John Steep, of Clinton, and sister of Win .Barry Steep, of Toronto. Mrs. Turn- bull has been dead some years. IT WAS A .13AD STORM. rte,• A, The stoic,, Fax Saturday night ivas one of t1ti`+s `,,yt severe ever exper- ienced in i� n gait of the country and seemed to, pretty general through- out the 4r; e+ nee, Western Ontario bearing °-' tont of it. Th ly�'o Degan to rise about the middle' of the afternoon and by night was blowing a gale. . The Hydro went off between six and seven Saturday evening and it Was -not until the middle of the after- noon on Monday that the wheels start- ed again in Clinton. Other towns were worse off, ode rich nothaving G z a ng had a resumption of Hydro power at time of writing. Superintendent Chant of the Public Utilities was unable to ascertain all daySunday.what the troubleWas on t account of the telegraph and tele- phone systems being also out of com- mission for the time being. . The transmission poles: were level- ed for longdistances at a stretch. utt.h, On Monday night a gang et twenty- five mean stayed in'Clinton on their way to repair, damages between here and Goderich. They reported three miles of poles down between here and there. The late train on Saturday night had to stop several times between Clinton and' Goderich to lift tacos fawn the track. Orchards were leveled, barns tin- toofed, fences blown hither and thith- er. `Did anyone suffer from the storm in your neighborhood?" was the question put to a Stanley town- shipfarmer on Ttie cls s "If you y asked wire didn'tsuffer it would be easier to answer,' was the reply.' "Almost everybody lost at (east a few shingles and you considered yourself lucky not to lose the roof. Everyone One' met yesterday," he continued, "was either taking honiis, a few shingles or going after some,' and they began to get scarce before every body was supplied." The same story comes 'from" all sides. The snow Miming on Moirday night makes it ahs the more different to repair the, damage done, g Turner's cittireh in Tneicer, ani •li 5 t was badly damaged, marts of the roof being blown from both sides. Clietet escaped fa.ixly well, no serious damage being done. J. W. Elliott's windmill was blown down,,. the roof of 'Tho News -Record was somewhat damaged, and a large pane of glass in the.front smashed, several trees were blown over, one hi Si. Paul's church grotmds was snapped off about twenty feet :from the ground just as you might twist off. a 'twig with the fingers. A great man windows were la n in 3 y v b w n dif- ferent parts of the town and moxa or loss damage done to several build- ings, But taken all in all Clinton es caped vm y well, From reirorts it would scout there was 00 loss o01 shipping or rnen on the Great Lakes, which ie a matter for thankfulness, CURTAILED TRAIN SERVICE, Only one train each way on the L. H, and 13. and two ta;•ahis up and one down on the Stratford -Toronto line these days; The afternoon train east has been atulcelled, also the late train west, Anyone going to Toronto must take a morning train and: cannot come home later then 6.10, The moil comes in on a new train reaching here short- ly after noon, Service on the London line is the same as last winter, A FINE DEER. Mr, 5: Lawrence received a fine deer the other day from his son,' who had been lucky enough to get it on his first hunting expedition. It was said to bo one of the largest ever shipped here. The News -Record man was favored with a niceroast o st froji> the carcass and em vouch for its fine flavor, • SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT, The League of Ontario street church had a very successful, enter- tainment on Tuesday evening when Capt. Martin of Hamilton, a returnee] chaplain, gave the story of "Dr, Jekyll and NIr. Hyde" before a good audience in the auditorium of the' church, Capt. Martin is a reader of talent and his rendering of this fas- cinating story was much enjoyed. Mr. McMurray, president of the League occupied the chair. Mrs. Treleaven rendered a couple of instrumental solos which were much enjoyed and Miss Marion Gibbings sang in excel- lent voice Tolstoi's "Goodbye.'V H, 0. B. ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual sleeting of the Toronto Huron Old Boys' Association held last Friday night addresses were given by Sir John Willison and Senator William Proudfoot.• There was a good attendance and the follow- ing bfacers ollow-ing'bfl1eers were elected for 1920: Bon. Presidents: -Sir John S. Will- ison, Hon. W, Prouclfoot, H. I, Mor- rish. President: G. A. Newton. Vice; Mrs. H. Martin, Secretary; E. Fleetly. Fin. -Secretary; Mrs. M. Martin. Treasurer: Capt. W. Proudfoat. Chaplain; F. E. Powell. Auditors: R. S. Sheppard, John Robertson, Committee: Mrs. king, Mr•a. Beck, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Cobbleclicll JJi-s. Worsen, Major Beck, Dr. Stanbury, W. T. Pridham, Mrs. Morrish, Mr. Hodgson, Miss Newton' R. C. King, MM. Cobbledick, R.- S. Croker, S. L. Scott • AMONG THE CHURCHES. Services were held 'in neatly all churches on Sunday evening, lamps, lanterns and candles being called into requisition. Rev. Dr. Rutledge of Hamilton, former pastor of North street church, Goderieh, will conduct anniversary services in that church, on Sunday next. Walkerton Association of Baptist churches will meet in, Wingham on Wednesday next in the interests of the Forward Movement. . The Rev. Dr, John McNeil and the Rev. Dr. Shields of Toronto are expected to be present. St, Paul's Church • Holy Communion .at eleven. Bible Class and S. S. 2.30. Evening Prayer at seven. Willis Church g of roun • The meetii • ithe Young Peoples' Society on Monday. evening next will be an interesting and profitable one. The subject will be "The Four -Square Life," taken up by four members of the Society. A good attendance is requested. Baptist Church. Next Lord's Day services at the usual hours, Inthe morning the pas- tor will take for his subject: "The Polite Epistle." In the evening the congregation is to be privileged by a visit from Rev. H. E. Stillwell, B. A., who haslit s e several years in p India, IIe has a message for all. Do not miss hearing it, All are wel- come. Turner's Charch In the storm on Saturday evening Turner's church suffered consider- ably, parts of both sides of, the roof being carried off. The walls were not injured nor the interior of the building. The paster, Rev, S. Ander• son stet the trttstee hoard on Monday and a committee was appoi ted to see about immediate temporary re- pairs until complete repairs can bo made. There was no service in the church on Sunday last but next it Sun- day service ill be held the base- ment at the usual hour. Wesley Church The special service by the laymen of the church held on Sunday evening hart was quite successfully carried out in apite of the :Cast that the. chetah had to be lighted with lamps, lanterns, eta, A choir of men led in' the singing', an • orchestra of fent pieces accompanying then. Address. es were given by Messrs, II, L, Rorke and A. T. Cooper anti a re- port of the organization of the Brotherhood c b W. Ii: hY ell ar. y Mr. Messrs, Lobb, .Anthewvs, Doherty and McEwon rendered a selection an[i the Rev. Mr, McCernus sang a sero. There was a good congregation, eors- sidoring the disagreeable cvonieg and the fact that many thought the ser- vice would be witlydzw,n on aoeount of Hydro behig off, SCHOOL 130ARI] MEETING The Modal School Trustee Board met on Monday evening and amongst other matters discussed the building of a new school. All members of the board were net present, however, and no definite action was taken, the meet ing being adjourned until this even- ing when a.full board will be present, D. MACDONALD DIES. Afteyan illness extending over sev- eral weeks Donald Macdonald, an old resident'of,Cllnton, passed away Yes- terday afternoon, The funor'al will take place from his late residence; Isaac street, on Saturday afternoon, Service at the house will commence at two o'clock. A fuller notice will, be given next week. I`UR THE NAVY LEAGUE. A canvass ivill be made of the town next Thursday on behalf of the Navy League A meeting of the executive will be held in the council chamber at eight o'clock on Monday evening to snake arrangntents. All interested .in the cause of the Navy are invited to he present, ospeeially representa- tives of the Girls' Auxiliary. DEATH OF MURRAY JACKSON Very keen sorrow was felt in Clin- ton on Tuesday morning when it be_ mine known that Murray D. Jackson of Port Colborne, only son of Mr, Fred T. Jackson of town, had passed away. Many were not aware of the fact that he had been ill and he had only been 111 for few days. On Mon - clay his father received a wire telling hint to come and he left on the first train Tuesday but was too late to see him alive. Murray Jackson, from the time he was a tiny lad, spent most of his life in Clinton until a few years ago when he left to prepare himself for his lifework. He was a very lovable boy, possessing a cheery, kindly dis- position wlhiuli endeared hien to old and young. Many a heart in Clinton has been sad and depressed since the news came on Tuesday of the ending of that young and promising life. He is survived by his father and young wife and little 'daughter,. who -have 'the sincere sympathy of many friends. • The body is being brought home for interment and is expected this evening. The 0uner,•al,_, which will be private, takes place from the home of Mr. W. Jackson at 2.45 tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. DEATH OF G. HAYES George Hayes died at his home in town on Monday after but a few days' illness. He was in his seventy- seventh year. The late Mr. Hayes was born in England but came to this country when about seven years of age. The family settled at Elora, where he grew to manhood. Later he lived near Lucknow for a time and still later he farmed for a time on the Base Line near Smnmerhill, but for the past seven years he has been a resident of Clinton. He hacl not been in the best of health for several years. Mr. Bayes had been twice married and is. survivd by his wife, who was formerly Miss Tebbutt of Goderieh township, and two sons by his first marriage, Harty G. and John Hayes of Detroit, both of whom were home for the funeral yest�^erday. ' The' services at 'liaise and grave- side were conducted by the Rev. S. Andersen and the pallbearers were; C. J. Wallis A.L Mc cod H. Baker, S. Merrill; J. Smith and T. Cottle. NIrs. Hayes and family wish to ex- press their sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the Icind- ness and sympathy extended during the illness of husband and father and since his death. J. R. HALL PASSES. John R. Hall, after en illness of some weeks, passed away on Monday at the age of twenty-four years. "Jack" Hall, as he was familiarly known in t Clinton, was a returned soldier, having enlisted with the 88rd Battalion and e • r d s zvecl with i vi the Engine- ers ugine-ers in France. He returned to Clin- ton in the early autumn. He had been badly gassed and since his discharge had never been as. robust as before hisenlistment. -lis only relative hero Was one sis- ter, Mrs. P]deswell, of Holmesvflle. His mother had been here but return- ed last year to the Old Country. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from St. Paul's clturcil. It was under the direction of the G. W, V. A, and he was buried with full military honors. Capt.MC e neY , rector of St. Paul's, conducted the service atthe til C C11ttrCli al. tdg 'raveside, The order of march was •as follows: Firing party -with rifles reversed in charge g of Corp, Crich, the band, Tri full military uniform, the Chaplain, Capt. Mcliegney, the hearse bearing the body, the casket wrapped in the Union Jack and the carr and belt of the dead soldier lying on top. The bearers marched beside the hearse Then came the mourners and follow- ing the members of tho G. W. V, A. hi the uniform of their rant Afterh s t c shoat art sorvhce at the grave three volleys -were fired by the firing party -and the "Lout Pose sounded by Bugler Shamir. To many people in Clinton this was the first military :funeral ever wit - tressed and it was n most intpi'essive and solemn service, C. C. I. COMMENCEMENT Tha 0. 0, f, Commencement will be held en Dm, 10th, A program of choruses, drills, etc., is being pre- pared and there will also be the ph'e- sentat'iorr of prizes and diplomas, MEETS TOMORROW .AFTERNOON The Women's Patriotic Society will meet in the council chamber on Fri- day afternoon, Dec, 5th, at half past three, The meeting .is called to dis- cuss whether Christmas gifts are to be sent ,to the Military hospitals and Convalescent Hollies. LITTLE LOCALS Miss Lottie Sioman has taken a position in Johnson & Co's store. Mr. F, IollYorar, baker atB ar t- liffsnis somewhat under the weather this week. Miss Kate Webster wishes to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the long illness of her sister,- the late Miss Mary Webster, and since her death. - Snow fell to the depth of several inchs on Monday night •and has been falling, off and on, ever since. We have very good sleighing and itlooks as if we'd have a white Christmas. The merry sleighbeiis are again heard in the land. tAuburn The Baptist Church is holding a special Missionary Service next Sun- day. Rev. H. E. Stillwell, B. A., re- turned missionary from India, and Secretary of the Foreign Mission. Board, will speak. Varna. - The Methodist Sunday school will ]hold their annual Christmas tree en- tertainment on Dec. 22nd. Mr. Win. Colclough has sold his farm on the Parr Line to Mr. Amos Keys and has bought Mr. Wm. Den- nison's farm right at the edge of the village. It, is probable that Mr, Dennison will remove from the neigh- borhood altogether, a fact that is much regretted, A great deal of damage was done throughout the township by the storm on Saturday night. Londesboro. Miss Alice, Bell spent last week in London and while there attended the wedding of her cousin, Mise Oral MacDonald. Mr. J. C. Adams bas purchased Mr, Albert Weymouth's farm on the Gravel Road, The Methodist parsonage was bad- ly damaged by the wind on Saturday night: Several barns were also clam - aged, the result being a great loss. The lecture given on "The Fun of Being an Irishman" by Rev. Mr. Sny- der of Brantford, in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, was large- ly attended and enjoyed by all. Bagfield One of the most violent gales we have had. for a great many years passed over the village on Saturday Y evening and Sunday last, doing very little damage compared to other places. Rev. A, Macfarlane _spent a few days this week at London, A. E. Erwin, Reeve, is attending the county council at Goderieh this week. Robert Penhale, who went west with a car ofle weeks s a few wool s ag'o returned home last week after dispos- ing of then. Mrs. Brock, of Port hover, is the guest of her brother, W. J. McLeod. Miss McPhail, of Portershill was the guest of Mrs. W. Stirling the past week,- Hoii neswille The Mission Circle met at the par- sonage last Friday afternoon land was largely attended, Mrs. Fred Potter had charge of the tweeting. Some articles on the ]test Fund were given by Mrs. W. Pickard and Miss E. Courtice, after which a collection was taken for same. Misses Luha n Lab rendered n r i - a d Jo. L lb a appropri- ate Y11 1 ate du ct. Miss Verna Jervvis gave a little talk on "Compound Interest in Missions, A business meeting foI- lowett, then the hostess served a ten cent tea. Quite a number in this vicinity lost the roofs off their barns in the wind stolon Saturday night. And who didn't lose a few shingles? Sun- day was tourer a busy day for some, and the attendance at church was small. The Epworth League met Monday evening mid ser ice w card t - n a d the v as ue 6 eel by pastor, the pastor Rev. Mr. Johnson. The topic "Our League and the Spir- itual Aims." was taken by Mrs, Lorne Jervis, Discussion followed turd the eervice closed with Mcapah betedietion, Mr. N. W,, Prewartita is in Godoe icli this week attending the Curdy. Council, r .. eek Then V is a.ftreaa. 10e have a full and well caswsrted Meek OF ,Vi h- D class SGGdi We strongly advise the buying public to melee their pur- chases early as many dines cannot be duplicated and those that can, will cost more than those now in stock, we have Diamond Rings, Dianiond Pendants, Broaches, Cuff links, Silverware China, Cut glass, Clocks and Watches: Selections made now will bo held on payment of a small deposit until wanted. • w a,�p��", 0' Jeweler ana Optician - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. i Spain Cataluna 0 New- we man- in our $80,000,000Total rile Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL -LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, BARCELONA, Princess St. ILO fiS William St, Plaza de With our chain of 505 Branches throughout Canada, foundland, the West Indies, Central and South America, offer a complete banking service to exporters, importers, ufacturers and others w]fehing to extend their business these countries. 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The members seem to have learned the art of getting through the bus- inese of 'a meeting with dispatch, Monday; s meeting occupying little over an hour. A coiununication was read from the Hydro' Electric Railways Assoc- iation, enclosing a resolution •passed at a recent meeting urging the plac- ing of the Hydro Electric Power] Commission on a•1nore permanent basis with Sir Adam Beck as chair- man and that it consist of three members, the chairman, one member appointed by the' munieipelities in- terested and one by the Government. On motion of Reeve Ford and Coun- cillor Langford the clerk was in- structed to sign the resolution and return. An agreement between the coun- cil and Mr. A. R. Tyndall re the Mary street drain was read and on motion of Councillors Langford and McEwan the clerk was authorized to sign the agreement as read, A connnunication from the Rail- ways commission re the Victoria street crossing suggesting the appointment of a watchman from seven -thirty a. in. to seven -thirty p. nh„ half the. cost of salary to ,be Paid by the Railway and half by the council, was read. On motion of Councillors Johnson and McMurray the clerk was instructed to write the Railway that a bell, supplied and maintained by the -Company, would meet the regniremonts of the case. Councillor Paisley, chairman of the street committee, recommended that the committee be authorized to contract for snow plowing which was done. Councillors Johnson and McMur- ray moved the following resolution which, was -passed. That this Council express its strong disapproval of the method used in previous years for the col- lection of arrears of Taxes, as in many cases we find these have been allowed to accumulate . for several years. We hereby order that a com- plete list of all arrears of Taxes be prepared .for the Decetnbet 15tN1„ sheeting of this Council, and the col- lector is hereby instructed to make an effort to collect all arrears of taxes before December 15th, and if any are still unpaid on that date that the list be placed in the Division Court for collection. Councillor Johnson, in introducing the iugtion, said it did not seen] fair that some people were inatle pay their taxes every year while others allowed then to run from year to year and then the. Council accept a portion of the total amount in settlement. Reeve Ford and Councillor Pais- ley moved that this council dedicate a park lot in the cetnetry to the War Veterans for burial purposes, the selection' to be left in the hands of the cemetry committee and the Veterans. In making the motion Reeve Ford spoke of the regrettable death of J, R. Hall, whose relatives do not live in this country, and said there might be others of the returned ' soldiers who night in future be buried there, Bylaws No. 9 and 10, 1910, were *cad throe bines and signed, No, )reads thus: The Municipal c unci council rf the town of Clinton enacts as ollows: That the following question re submitted to. the electors on Jan. th, 1920: Are you in favor of the establishing of a municipal coal and wood yard by the corner - tion? That the bylaw shalt of be submitted if all the members of the municipal council ire elected by acclamation, The te- at of the vote, if any, shall be an- -retraced by the ;Returning oficer at he same time and place as the re- ult of the municipal elections, p In diseuseing the bylaw Council- l r Parsley thought o rho eo 1 should people e be i o'itethat] of zt d the town would w lave to borrow eight or ten thousand Toilers before they were asked to ote. Councillor Johnson expressed :he opinion that anybody who ;thought the town or anybody else could go into the coal business with - put money was' hardly capable of astipg a vote. Mayor Cooper, houglit the bylaw was important hough to be submitted alone, if the asople were not asked to Vote on any other matter, but the bylaw passu] as read, Bylaw No.10 had to do with the r I of •h ' t o dayfor the n' i- f, nom a tions and election and the appointing of deputy returning officers arid poll'. e1 rlts. e The nominations are to take >lace on Monday evening, Dec. 20811 betweott the hours of half past seven and half past eight and the electi- on, if any, will be held on Monday, TentFary 5th. The deputy returning otalieers and poll clerks 000 ars fol- ows: St. Andrews' Ward: E. 0. Savi- lle, J. Steep; St. James' Ward; A. , I'. Cu<h r C no e ,Johnson St.,Toho s Ward: L. G. Cotirtice, J.B Levis. aVrs. St, Goorge's Ward: S. f. An.dxews, J. Cuningharno. . J. 10. Cook was appointed to the fixe brigade in plado of Thos, Citnroh- 1, who lilts loft toren, The -month's exponditui'et were 885,93. ST, PAUL'S BAZAAR. The. bazaar' and sale held by' the • Guild of St. Paul's church' in Thurs- clay afternoon was quite• a success, There was a plentiful supply «0 fan- cywork and useful articles offered for sale, homemade cooking also and a lot of other artieles which were classed as `rutmnage" but which brought in a nice sum, Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, a num- bei dropping in to have a.eup of tea and enjoy a social chat with friends. . WEDDED AT WINGHAM: The wedding 'took place at the. Methodist parsonage, Wingham, Nov. 24th of Miss Lizzie Cruick shanks, eldest daugler of Mr. and Mrs, George Cruickshanks, and Mr.. 1 cere- mony olnt R. Butler of .Clinton, the being performed by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, The bride looked charming in a seal brown suit and ea -tried a bouquet of carnations and ferns. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful white fur. The happy couple returned the same afternoon to their home in Clinton, where a dainty _supper was served to just the immediate rela- tives. The best- of good wishes are ex- tendert to Mr. and Mrs. Butler for happiness in their wedded life. REMAINING FOR TWO YEARS. Rev. Dr. J. A. Turnbull, who has been pastor of West Presbyterian church, Toronto. for over thirty years, recently asked his congrega- tion to find a successor to him, as he believed a younger man was need- ed for the congregation. He has passed his sixty-sixth year, and dur- ing his pastorate the church has greatly prospered. His congregation are so warmly attached to him that they declared that an no account would they allow him to resign. ,4. congregational meeting was held the other evening, when it was decided that a colleague pastor be appointed, and Dr. Turnbull's'salary be increased from $2,500 to $3,000; the colleague pastor to succeed to the pastorate at the end of two years, at which time Dr, Turnbull shall become pas- tor -emeritus for life. Dr, Turnbull is a native of the Thames Road, Us - borne, attended Clinton High School long before it became a Collegiate Institute, and married Miss Annie Steep, a daughter of the late John Steep, of Clinton, and sister of Win .Barry Steep, of Toronto. Mrs. Turn- bull has been dead some years. IT WAS A .13AD STORM. rte,• A, The stoic,, Fax Saturday night ivas one of t1ti`+s `,,yt severe ever exper- ienced in i� n gait of the country and seemed to, pretty general through- out the 4r; e+ nee, Western Ontario bearing °-' tont of it. Th ly�'o Degan to rise about the middle' of the afternoon and by night was blowing a gale. . The Hydro went off between six and seven Saturday evening and it Was -not until the middle of the after- noon on Monday that the wheels start- ed again in Clinton. Other towns were worse off, ode rich nothaving G z a ng had a resumption of Hydro power at time of writing. Superintendent Chant of the Public Utilities was unable to ascertain all daySunday.what the troubleWas on t account of the telegraph and tele- phone systems being also out of com- mission for the time being. . The transmission poles: were level- ed for longdistances at a stretch. utt.h, On Monday night a gang et twenty- five mean stayed in'Clinton on their way to repair, damages between here and Goderich. They reported three miles of poles down between here and there. The late train on Saturday night had to stop several times between Clinton and' Goderich to lift tacos fawn the track. Orchards were leveled, barns tin- toofed, fences blown hither and thith- er. `Did anyone suffer from the storm in your neighborhood?" was the question put to a Stanley town- shipfarmer on Ttie cls s "If you y asked wire didn'tsuffer it would be easier to answer,' was the reply.' "Almost everybody lost at (east a few shingles and you considered yourself lucky not to lose the roof. Everyone One' met yesterday," he continued, "was either taking honiis, a few shingles or going after some,' and they began to get scarce before every body was supplied." The same story comes 'from" all sides. The snow Miming on Moirday night makes it ahs the more different to repair the, damage done, g Turner's cittireh in Tneicer, ani •li 5 t was badly damaged, marts of the roof being blown from both sides. Clietet escaped fa.ixly well, no serious damage being done. J. W. Elliott's windmill was blown down,,. the roof of 'Tho News -Record was somewhat damaged, and a large pane of glass in the.front smashed, several trees were blown over, one hi Si. Paul's church grotmds was snapped off about twenty feet :from the ground just as you might twist off. a 'twig with the fingers. A great man windows were la n in 3 y v b w n dif- ferent parts of the town and moxa or loss damage done to several build- ings, But taken all in all Clinton es caped vm y well, From reirorts it would scout there was 00 loss o01 shipping or rnen on the Great Lakes, which ie a matter for thankfulness, CURTAILED TRAIN SERVICE, Only one train each way on the L. H, and 13. and two ta;•ahis up and one down on the Stratford -Toronto line these days; The afternoon train east has been atulcelled, also the late train west, Anyone going to Toronto must take a morning train and: cannot come home later then 6.10, The moil comes in on a new train reaching here short- ly after noon, Service on the London line is the same as last winter, A FINE DEER. Mr, 5: Lawrence received a fine deer the other day from his son,' who had been lucky enough to get it on his first hunting expedition. It was said to bo one of the largest ever shipped here. The News -Record man was favored with a niceroast o st froji> the carcass and em vouch for its fine flavor, • SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT, The League of Ontario street church had a very successful, enter- tainment on Tuesday evening when Capt. Martin of Hamilton, a returnee] chaplain, gave the story of "Dr, Jekyll and NIr. Hyde" before a good audience in the auditorium of the' church, Capt. Martin is a reader of talent and his rendering of this fas- cinating story was much enjoyed. Mr. McMurray, president of the League occupied the chair. Mrs. Treleaven rendered a couple of instrumental solos which were much enjoyed and Miss Marion Gibbings sang in excel- lent voice Tolstoi's "Goodbye.'V H, 0. B. ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual sleeting of the Toronto Huron Old Boys' Association held last Friday night addresses were given by Sir John Willison and Senator William Proudfoot.• There was a good attendance and the follow- ing bfacers ollow-ing'bfl1eers were elected for 1920: Bon. Presidents: -Sir John S. Will- ison, Hon. W, Prouclfoot, H. I, Mor- rish. President: G. A. Newton. Vice; Mrs. H. Martin, Secretary; E. Fleetly. Fin. -Secretary; Mrs. M. Martin. Treasurer: Capt. W. Proudfoat. Chaplain; F. E. Powell. Auditors: R. S. Sheppard, John Robertson, Committee: Mrs. king, Mr•a. Beck, Mrs. Moody, Mr. Cobbleclicll JJi-s. Worsen, Major Beck, Dr. Stanbury, W. T. Pridham, Mrs. Morrish, Mr. Hodgson, Miss Newton' R. C. King, MM. Cobbledick, R.- S. Croker, S. L. Scott • AMONG THE CHURCHES. Services were held 'in neatly all churches on Sunday evening, lamps, lanterns and candles being called into requisition. Rev. Dr. Rutledge of Hamilton, former pastor of North street church, Goderieh, will conduct anniversary services in that church, on Sunday next. Walkerton Association of Baptist churches will meet in, Wingham on Wednesday next in the interests of the Forward Movement. . The Rev. Dr, John McNeil and the Rev. Dr. Shields of Toronto are expected to be present. St, Paul's Church • Holy Communion .at eleven. Bible Class and S. S. 2.30. Evening Prayer at seven. Willis Church g of roun • The meetii • ithe Young Peoples' Society on Monday. evening next will be an interesting and profitable one. The subject will be "The Four -Square Life," taken up by four members of the Society. A good attendance is requested. Baptist Church. Next Lord's Day services at the usual hours, Inthe morning the pas- tor will take for his subject: "The Polite Epistle." In the evening the congregation is to be privileged by a visit from Rev. H. E. Stillwell, B. A., who haslit s e several years in p India, IIe has a message for all. Do not miss hearing it, All are wel- come. Turner's Charch In the storm on Saturday evening Turner's church suffered consider- ably, parts of both sides of, the roof being carried off. The walls were not injured nor the interior of the building. The paster, Rev, S. Ander• son stet the trttstee hoard on Monday and a committee was appoi ted to see about immediate temporary re- pairs until complete repairs can bo made. There was no service in the church on Sunday last but next it Sun- day service ill be held the base- ment at the usual hour. Wesley Church The special service by the laymen of the church held on Sunday evening hart was quite successfully carried out in apite of the :Cast that the. chetah had to be lighted with lamps, lanterns, eta, A choir of men led in' the singing', an • orchestra of fent pieces accompanying then. Address. es were given by Messrs, II, L, Rorke and A. T. Cooper anti a re- port of the organization of the Brotherhood c b W. Ii: hY ell ar. y Mr. Messrs, Lobb, .Anthewvs, Doherty and McEwon rendered a selection an[i the Rev. Mr, McCernus sang a sero. There was a good congregation, eors- sidoring the disagreeable cvonieg and the fact that many thought the ser- vice would be witlydzw,n on aoeount of Hydro behig off, SCHOOL 130ARI] MEETING The Modal School Trustee Board met on Monday evening and amongst other matters discussed the building of a new school. All members of the board were net present, however, and no definite action was taken, the meet ing being adjourned until this even- ing when a.full board will be present, D. MACDONALD DIES. Afteyan illness extending over sev- eral weeks Donald Macdonald, an old resident'of,Cllnton, passed away Yes- terday afternoon, The funor'al will take place from his late residence; Isaac street, on Saturday afternoon, Service at the house will commence at two o'clock. A fuller notice will, be given next week. I`UR THE NAVY LEAGUE. A canvass ivill be made of the town next Thursday on behalf of the Navy League A meeting of the executive will be held in the council chamber at eight o'clock on Monday evening to snake arrangntents. All interested .in the cause of the Navy are invited to he present, ospeeially representa- tives of the Girls' Auxiliary. DEATH OF MURRAY JACKSON Very keen sorrow was felt in Clin- ton on Tuesday morning when it be_ mine known that Murray D. Jackson of Port Colborne, only son of Mr, Fred T. Jackson of town, had passed away. Many were not aware of the fact that he had been ill and he had only been 111 for few days. On Mon - clay his father received a wire telling hint to come and he left on the first train Tuesday but was too late to see him alive. Murray Jackson, from the time he was a tiny lad, spent most of his life in Clinton until a few years ago when he left to prepare himself for his lifework. He was a very lovable boy, possessing a cheery, kindly dis- position wlhiuli endeared hien to old and young. Many a heart in Clinton has been sad and depressed since the news came on Tuesday of the ending of that young and promising life. He is survived by his father and young wife and little 'daughter,. who -have 'the sincere sympathy of many friends. • The body is being brought home for interment and is expected this evening. The 0uner,•al,_, which will be private, takes place from the home of Mr. W. Jackson at 2.45 tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. DEATH OF G. HAYES George Hayes died at his home in town on Monday after but a few days' illness. He was in his seventy- seventh year. The late Mr. Hayes was born in England but came to this country when about seven years of age. The family settled at Elora, where he grew to manhood. Later he lived near Lucknow for a time and still later he farmed for a time on the Base Line near Smnmerhill, but for the past seven years he has been a resident of Clinton. He hacl not been in the best of health for several years. Mr. Bayes had been twice married and is. survivd by his wife, who was formerly Miss Tebbutt of Goderieh township, and two sons by his first marriage, Harty G. and John Hayes of Detroit, both of whom were home for the funeral yest�^erday. ' The' services at 'liaise and grave- side were conducted by the Rev. S. Andersen and the pallbearers were; C. J. Wallis A.L Mc cod H. Baker, S. Merrill; J. Smith and T. Cottle. NIrs. Hayes and family wish to ex- press their sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the Icind- ness and sympathy extended during the illness of husband and father and since his death. J. R. HALL PASSES. John R. Hall, after en illness of some weeks, passed away on Monday at the age of twenty-four years. "Jack" Hall, as he was familiarly known in t Clinton, was a returned soldier, having enlisted with the 88rd Battalion and e • r d s zvecl with i vi the Engine- ers ugine-ers in France. He returned to Clin- ton in the early autumn. He had been badly gassed and since his discharge had never been as. robust as before hisenlistment. -lis only relative hero Was one sis- ter, Mrs. P]deswell, of Holmesvflle. His mother had been here but return- ed last year to the Old Country. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from St. Paul's clturcil. It was under the direction of the G. W, V. A, and he was buried with full military honors. Capt.MC e neY , rector of St. Paul's, conducted the service atthe til C C11ttrCli al. tdg 'raveside, The order of march was •as follows: Firing party -with rifles reversed in charge g of Corp, Crich, the band, Tri full military uniform, the Chaplain, Capt. Mcliegney, the hearse bearing the body, the casket wrapped in the Union Jack and the carr and belt of the dead soldier lying on top. The bearers marched beside the hearse Then came the mourners and follow- ing the members of tho G. W. V, A. hi the uniform of their rant Afterh s t c shoat art sorvhce at the grave three volleys -were fired by the firing party -and the "Lout Pose sounded by Bugler Shamir. To many people in Clinton this was the first military :funeral ever wit - tressed and it was n most intpi'essive and solemn service, C. C. I. COMMENCEMENT Tha 0. 0, f, Commencement will be held en Dm, 10th, A program of choruses, drills, etc., is being pre- pared and there will also be the ph'e- sentat'iorr of prizes and diplomas, MEETS TOMORROW .AFTERNOON The Women's Patriotic Society will meet in the council chamber on Fri- day afternoon, Dec, 5th, at half past three, The meeting .is called to dis- cuss whether Christmas gifts are to be sent ,to the Military hospitals and Convalescent Hollies. LITTLE LOCALS Miss Lottie Sioman has taken a position in Johnson & Co's store. Mr. F, IollYorar, baker atB ar t- liffsnis somewhat under the weather this week. Miss Kate Webster wishes to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the long illness of her sister,- the late Miss Mary Webster, and since her death. - Snow fell to the depth of several inchs on Monday night •and has been falling, off and on, ever since. We have very good sleighing and itlooks as if we'd have a white Christmas. The merry sleighbeiis are again heard in the land. tAuburn The Baptist Church is holding a special Missionary Service next Sun- day. Rev. H. E. Stillwell, B. A., re- turned missionary from India, and Secretary of the Foreign Mission. Board, will speak. Varna. - The Methodist Sunday school will ]hold their annual Christmas tree en- tertainment on Dec. 22nd. Mr. Win. Colclough has sold his farm on the Parr Line to Mr. Amos Keys and has bought Mr. Wm. Den- nison's farm right at the edge of the village. It, is probable that Mr, Dennison will remove from the neigh- borhood altogether, a fact that is much regretted, A great deal of damage was done throughout the township by the storm on Saturday night. Londesboro. Miss Alice, Bell spent last week in London and while there attended the wedding of her cousin, Mise Oral MacDonald. Mr. J. C. Adams bas purchased Mr, Albert Weymouth's farm on the Gravel Road, The Methodist parsonage was bad- ly damaged by the wind on Saturday night: Several barns were also clam - aged, the result being a great loss. The lecture given on "The Fun of Being an Irishman" by Rev. Mr. Sny- der of Brantford, in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, was large- ly attended and enjoyed by all. Bagfield One of the most violent gales we have had. for a great many years passed over the village on Saturday Y evening and Sunday last, doing very little damage compared to other places. Rev. A, Macfarlane _spent a few days this week at London, A. E. Erwin, Reeve, is attending the county council at Goderieh this week. Robert Penhale, who went west with a car ofle weeks s a few wool s ag'o returned home last week after dispos- ing of then. Mrs. Brock, of Port hover, is the guest of her brother, W. J. McLeod. Miss McPhail, of Portershill was the guest of Mrs. W. Stirling the past week,- Hoii neswille The Mission Circle met at the par- sonage last Friday afternoon land was largely attended, Mrs. Fred Potter had charge of the tweeting. Some articles on the ]test Fund were given by Mrs. W. Pickard and Miss E. Courtice, after which a collection was taken for same. Misses Luha n Lab rendered n r i - a d Jo. L lb a appropri- ate Y11 1 ate du ct. Miss Verna Jervvis gave a little talk on "Compound Interest in Missions, A business meeting foI- lowett, then the hostess served a ten cent tea. Quite a number in this vicinity lost the roofs off their barns in the wind stolon Saturday night. And who didn't lose a few shingles? Sun- day was tourer a busy day for some, and the attendance at church was small. The Epworth League met Monday evening mid ser ice w card t - n a d the v as ue 6 eel by pastor, the pastor Rev. Mr. Johnson. The topic "Our League and the Spir- itual Aims." was taken by Mrs, Lorne Jervis, Discussion followed turd the eervice closed with Mcapah betedietion, Mr. N. W,, Prewartita is in Godoe icli this week attending the Curdy. Council,