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The Clinton New Era, 1919-1-2, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON w ERA A YI ssauaslt:itis Coats an fl! ,., i 'its'""" e `f it ices. Perhaps Santa Claus Didn't Bring You A Wane Coat or a set. of 'ur Then here's your opportunity to buy therm for yourself - and save liberally on the purchase. Now that Christmas festivities aid gift -buying are largely of the past, we iilay 'turn our attention to the practical comforts of life-ancl what more timely subject than the waren coat and furs that every one requires for the next four months? WOMEN'S AND MISSES COATS AT CLEARING PRICES A special purchase front a leading manufacturer, as well as several splendid clearing lines froiii our own stock, Makes a fine opportunity to secure, a warm, stylish coat at very much less than the regular price, This season's attractive styles are all represented. • CHILDREN'S COATS REDUCED ' children, has lost a generous pait of its als. LESS THAN REGULAR of handsome furs at extraordinary price- confidence whether you know anything dealers in Fine Furs, will safeguard Every coat, included in our assortment for original price. Smart styles and pretty materi BEAUTIFUL FURS AT 1/4 to 1-3 Tile fur section has a wonderful assortment reductions. And you may choose with perfect about furs or not. Our years of experience, as your buying. FUR COATS are all reduced in price, and the comfort of a fur Coat is unsurpassed by any other garment. OUR STOCK OF FUR NECKPIECES AND MUFFS includes all this season's smart styles and unequalled values: Handsome Canadian Mink, Black Fox, Sable, Blue Wolf, Persian Lamb, M armot, Etc., are all represented, and every piece marked in plain figures. Come in and let us show you what extraordinary values We are Offering. WOMAN'S STORE Dry Goods and House Furnishings, Phone 67 Next Royal Bank aes,,�• •acALMMIrMa a^.er, t ;urrjcaw� m=r.E=2.3= :ter 1~ts^,c,s, ,5 MEN'S STORE Custom Tailoring Men's Furnishing Phone 103, Opposite Public Library CHRISTMAS EXAMS AR CLINTON C. L Following is the Form Report of the C. C. I. from Sept. to Dec. 1918. This report gives the names of all students that obtained 50% or over of the aggregate hr'all subjects. The at- tention of parents is called to the fact that tate Departmental regulations re- quire 60% of the aggregate marks in all the subjects of examination with 40 per cent. in each subject for pass stand- ing. The reports of each student were given out as far as possible on .the last day of school. ' Pupils who were not present will receive their reports on the reopening of school, Monday, Jan. 6th, Parents are requested to examine these reports carefully and to co-oper- ate with the staff in securing the most efficient work possible. FORM 1. Honours: -W. McMath 78.5; M.1 McEwen 75.7. Pass: -J. Hogg, 74.3; A. Mustard 12.4; A. Stewart 71.3; A. Hill 70.1; B. Glen 65.7; M. Cree .64.7; E. Hunter 64.7; L': Bolick 64.6; 11, Grigg 64.6; C. Jackson 64.1; K. Ladd 64.1; B. Combe 63.7; V. Dodds 63.4; F. Sterling 63.3; 'A. McFarlane 63.3; G. Veinier 62.7; L. Taylor 59,1; M. Potter 59.6; F. El- liott 59.3; D, Rogers 59.1; H, Scruton 59; J. Ball 57.9; If. Lawson 57.9'; H, Roberton 57.6; G. Farquhar 57.6; G. Smith 57.6; hl. Armstrong 57; A. Reid 56.5; G, Ferguson 55.4; E. Sampson 54.5; E. Berry 54.3; G. Holland 54.1; N. Cook 53.7; L. Aikenhead 53.5; F. Match 53.3; J. Bawden 52.4; E. Mc- Cowan 51.9; W. Van Egntond 50.8; R. lhoncpson 50,3. / FORM II Honours: -E. McTaggart 78.6; M. Snyder 77.8. Pass: -M. Flynn 73.4; D. Nediger 72.1; A. Hellyar 71.5; E. Hardy 71.3; G. Fowler 70.1; A. Jervis 70.1; V. Pep- per 69.9; E. Rutledge 69.3; 13. Mur- phy 63.3; E. Fear 68,3; E. Ferguson 65.9; M. Gibbings 65.2; B. Lindsay 64.8; A. Glen 63.4; B. Morrish 62.4; K. Hamilton 61.9; A. Reynolds 61.5; H. Rathwell 60.8; M. Rutledge 60.7; K. Carter 60.3; D. Brennan 60.1; M. Beaton 59.9; P. Gibbings 58.6; F. Rey- nolds 57.9; M. McGregor 57.6; H. Bell 57.3; C. Matheson 56.7; G. Raithby 55.8; D. Pollock 55.6; F. Powell 52.5; G. Hall 51.6. FORM III Honors -E. Stirling 83; M. Holland • 75. Pass -J. Townsend 72.7; 13. Jack- son 72.6; I. Sinclair 72.4; M. Jones 72.1; L. Hudie 70.9; D. Stephenson 70.6; K. Dowzer 69; S. Draper 66.1; D..Rattenbury 66.1; ht. Gibbings 65.9; i1. Ross 65; 01. Powell 64.9; J. Lind- say 64.4; B. Cooper 62.7; C. Tyndall 61.4; L. Potter 60.2; A. Walker 59.8; M. Ross 58.3; R. MacKay; L. Mc- Clymont 56.6; A. Eagleson 52.4, FORM IV Part 1 -Faculty Entrance Pass -V. Snyder 72.8; E. Warman 68.4; 'C. Jervis 63.1; E. Livermore 63.2; H. Stewart 59.1; M. McMurchie 51.7; H. Lawrence 51.5; 1, Stothers 50.1. Part II -Faculty Entrance Honors: -E. Kemp 82.2; J. K. Tay- lor 77.6. Pass -R, hicMath 74.6; H. Cantelon 72.6• A. Leonard 68. I. Stothers 66.1; B. Ellis 65; E. Churchill 61.4; M. Mc - Murchie 61; H. Kitty 54. Honour Matriculation First Class Honours -L: Mackay 86:6; J. R. Taylor 76.8. Third Class Honours -l. Stothers 57.5; M. McMurchie 56; G. Middleton 51.2. Pass -E. Higgins 49,8; H. Ranee 43.5. . --_._.-.._.. COA All who can use grate coal will kindly leave orders at Wiltse's grocery store. or at the coal office immediate- ly The Grate coal is the ,text size lar- ger than egg size, and contains only 1% impurities as compared with 7% in other sizes. We ar'e expecting a car of Pea coal and all who wish same will kindly leave their order immediately. Some stove and egg coal coming. All those who can use nut coal, we would like to hear from you immed- iately. SOLE AGENT FOR SCRANTON & D. H. & L. COAL TERMS. - Strictly Cash. A. J. Holloway PHONE 3w The Best of This is the rubber season and we offer our trade the Best of Rubbers carefully avoiding all the worthless "Bargain" "trash!" Our rubbers give the wearer lasting and sat- isfactory service. We've rubbers for men, women, and children formed to fit the present styles of shoe correctly. o To insure the best of Rubber Service they should be carefully fitted to the shoe -fitted as we know how to fit them, THE PRACTICAL S'I-I'OEMAN AMMO 1 a; Seriously 111 in England. Many friends will be sorry to hear that Sergt. Geon W. Schaefer, a well- known Wingham young man, is serious ly i11 in the Military Hospital in Bram- shott, England. -The Sergt. was one of the Instructors of the sCist Battl. while in Clinton. Ile is a nephew of Mr, and Mrs. J. Schoenhals of town. Qualifications for Municipal Voting. Many people are in doubt as to who have the right to vote in muni- cipal electiutis. Any person, male or female, married or single, whose name is on the assessment roll. is entitled to vote once for Mayor, Reeve, Public Utilities Commission. They may also vote for School trustees in each of the wards on which their name is entered on the ese.ssment roll. Women's Institute Speaker. On .Tuesday, January 7th, at 3 p.m. sharp, Miss B. Gilltolnt will speak to the ladies of 'Clinton and vicinity in C ,h• Library. talelyllall, above the Putciln Lary. Her subject will be "Our Privileges and Responsibilities as Canadian Wo- men." Miss Gilholm addresses the meeting of the Panner's Institute at night. She Itis already spoken to a Clinton audience in connection with her Institute work, and is a• pleasing and well-informed speaker. We be- speak for her ,ygood turnout of ladies. There is no charge in connection with this :meeting. _ -_ 1 coir -in. I?ey,j, - i The Brussels Post this week refer - ed to a cousin of Mr. Luke Lawson of town, and the deceased's wife, is a sister of Mrs. (Rev.) Powell formerly of Clinton; -With deep regret the pub- lic learned last Saturday of the demise payment In Advance of Chester Armstrong, Lot 8, Co,,. 9, who passed' away at 9.30 Saturday The newsprint situation has become morning, after a brief illness of pneu•• so serious that the Government has monis, aged 35 years. He was the found it necessary to require publish - oldest son in a family of 9 children era to regulate the handling of circu- 1 A marvellous picterizat'on of Enspey's world 'famous book written by Sergt, Artbur Guy Ernpey, A story of life in the trenches that has stirred millions of hearts in America. The managers of the Grand Opera Houses at Barrie and St. Catharines say -A record break- er, an excellent picture. They fought to get in every performance, Don't miss seeing this picture at PRINCESS THEATRE MONDAY and TUESDAY, Jan. 6 & 7 Admission 15c and 30c. Ilia 11111101111 V!UIu VIVIQIQ SIQQnVgIQQIIQIQIIVIVVQIQI=11 1111111!11101!11QQ111111 ! 1111QVIQVIBEIQiVIllQQi000VIVIMEImQIMI _„,. 11 Loca . News Q IVIIIQIIIVIIIUI�IIIIVIIVIIIViVQIIIQIIIVIIQIIIIIVIVIIIVIIIIIIQIVIIWVIQQIIVIIIIIIQIIIVIIIVVIIIVII�VIIIIIVIVIIIQIIIVVIQUIIuuulllllllllllllVllllllllVll!IIIIIVIQIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIIVIII�IIIIIIIVQIVIIIIIIIIIVu Bigger Than Year Ago. Local merchants are almost unan- imous in . reporting 'that their Xmas. business this year was bigger in volume than last year. In fact, it was a record all around, although the weather was more or less uncertain. Not Good Weather for Ice. Making ice is now under way at the Clinton skating rink. The season has been very mild, consequently there has been no skating in the rink thus far. A thin sheet of ice on the Doherty pond has afforded much pleasure to the young folk the past few days. The Khaki Club. The returned soldiers have secured rooms in the Whitehead Block and are fitting it up for a Club' room where they can meet together and talk of Huron: Poultry Show. The Huron County Poultry Show will be held in Goderich on January 14th, 15th and 160, 1919. Getting Back To Normal (Toronto News) One sure sign that the war is over is the letter of a correspondent asking what finally be- came of Harry Thaw. Will Meet Here The annual business meeting of the Huron Presbyterial will be held in Willis 'Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, January 14 at 11 a. m. Supreme Court Sittings Sittings of the Supreme Court of Ontario will be held. in Goderich as follows: Postponedjury and non -jury January 6, Mr. Justice Lennox; Jury, their adventures in the war. It will be March 10, Mr. Justice Sutherland; open 10 all soldiers at all tines and non -jury, June 17, Mr. Justice Logie, organized to look after any complaints or suggestions of the sten. The Club would be grateful to any of the Clin- ton citizens who will loan them chairs or tables or anything to complete its furnishings. . Installed Officers at Goderich Mr. 11. E. Rorke, D. D. G. AL for South ilurun District A. F. & A. Al., in- stalled tate °dicers of Marland Lodge No. 33, Goderich, and of Morning Star Lodge, of Smith's Hill, at Goderich on Friday evening. Arrived Home Last Friday night Major Campbell, of the 16ist Huron Battl., arrived in Goderich. He has pretty web recover- ed from his broken ankle. Major Campbell was a popular officer with his leen while training here. No Arrangements Yet No arrangements for the sending ut money by money order to the Canadian troops in Siberia is have yet been made. This was the message received from tat Goverment at Ottawa as .a result 05 inquires regarding the matter. Voluntary Enlistment Voluntary enlistment is again per- missible, according to a report receiv- ed by Major W. H. Irwin, officer in charge of No, t Mobilization Centre. Recruits are wanted for mobile com- pany of the 1st l3attglion, C. 6. R: Enlistment will be for the terra of at least one year, and already there are (many inquires from those thinking of joining, The company will be for relief purposes, it was stated. Volun- tary recruting for fire Siberian Expedi- tionary Force is still in effect, born 10 James and Mrs. Armstrong, t0 Con. and came with family from Au- burn locality 19 years ago. This is the first death in the family, Nearly 2 years ago he was happily married to Miss Pearl Tucky, of London, and they settled down on the homestead of 150 acres, the father having purchased the Robertson farm on the opposite side of the road. Here deceased was prospering and a bright outlook was assured when he was called away. To add to the sadness of the situation Mrs. Armstrong was ill, a baby girl having arrived the day previous to the father's demise. He was a member of the Offi- cial Board of the Brussels Methodist church, one of the assistant Superin- tendents in She Sunday School and had rendered good service in these organi- i zations as well as in the Epworth Lea- , gue. in addition he belonged to the Canadian Order of Foresters and the L. 0. L. Besides his wife and baby he is survived by his parents, 4 brothers and four sisters. Funeral, which was private. was Conducted by Rev. W. E. Stafford, Interment in Brussels ceme- tery. Silver 'lips on Finger Nails. The Siamese, like the Chinese, wear their linger nails very long. The wo- men: sometimes have therm tipped -with silver., Three Trainloads of Potatoes Three solid trainloads of potatoes from Northern Maine and New Bruns- wick recently arrived in Boston to be shipped to the West Indies, In the three trains there were 128 cars. Drop in Pigs. There has been a remarkable fall in the price of youn,FJ+ pigs in Warwick- shire, Good . speelntens can now be purchased at i5s.each, Twelve months ago they would have made ahnost£3 each, The Wound Record Probably a record without a parallel. is that of Antonia Mango, a soldier of the Italian army, who has received no fewer than 101 tvouttds in the war. •-a Mulberry as Food Dried White nrtnl1erry is one of the principal articles of food in Afghani- stan. They are ground and made into a flour, which, i8 Mixed With ground almonds, lotion in an effort to save time, ma- terial and expense. One of these re- quirements call for advance payment of mail subscriptions. Look at the date on the label of your paper now. Payable In Advance. Notifications were issued on Thurs- day by the C. P. R. G. T. R., C. N. R. and all other Canadian railways, under instructions of the Canadian Railway War Board, that . effective January 1 next, all transportation charges, in- cluding demurrage and storage charges, and covering passenger, ex- press, frieght, baggage, etc, must be paid for cash in advance, just as in the case of shippers of large quanti- ties of goods, that on the execution of a bond attested to by either a band or rust company, credit to the extent of 96 hours will be given, Minor Locals Schools re -opens on Monday next. It is stated that in twelve weeks six million people have died of influ- enza pneumonia, The war is said to have caused twenty million deaths. 'There are now 50,000 dependent wives and children of Canadian soldiers waiting for boats to get back to Can- ada. They can only accomodate 500 at each sailings. The Toronto Daily Star is adding another dollar to its subscription price at New Year's. The Public Library is liot an enemy to the book trade, but the stimulant that creates More book buyers. The yearning for "an old-fashioned. winner" isn't so widespread as it would be if we hadn't one of that kind last winter. Send. .tis the news from your com- munity and be on the map. Lodge secretaries will do a favor -by reporting elections of officers ifs early as possible. The sug'llr bowl is back on the table. . Now the war's over our troubles i begin. The flnest thing about a war is the end of it. Thrift Stamps are for sate at the post office, The New Era is published every Thursday and our Min is to give 0111' readers all the news all the time. The application of the Bell Tele. phone Compamy to the Railway 'Com- missioit for an order to increase its rates will be heard about the second week 0f January, Passed Away On Monday of this weak Mr. John Pickett, aged 62 years passed away at his home un King street, Deceased has been in ill health for sometime. lie had been a resident of llarpuchey for some years but moved back to Clinton. The funeral was held on Tuesday and the services were con- duct d by Fey. E. tc, Furde, of the Baptist church. The late Mr. Pickett is survived by wife and grown up fanc- ily, • The pallbearers were: -T. M;wa- ghan, 3..Josling, C. Josling, W. Pickett, 0. Pickett, A. Colclough, Entertained Staff. Thr London Advertiser last week made the following reference to a well known Clintonian:-Capt. 01, D. Mc- Taggart entertained the staff of the Canadian Garrison Regiment pay office at a b,nquar gi''i:n at the Canadian Cafe on Ahtnday evening last, A [most C9- Jit� ,bag time w;ts Spens and justice done to A i'a:i•I supper, At the colse of the evening, the staff Surprised Citpt McTaggart by presenting (tint with a handsome pipe and case and an ad- dress. Capt. McTaggart spoke a few words of appreciation, after which the merry crowd exchanged Christmas greetings, "' Want Hydro on Flat Rate Goderich Board of Trade is endeav- oring to have the Western Ontario Associated Boards of 'Trade approve of the principle of a flat rate for hydro power to the various municipalities. rhe Board has prepared a statement showing the number of horsepower used by each municipality, In this district the various places in 1917 used and paid as follows: -Ailsa Craig, 83.7 horsepower at $49.67, total $2,086.39; Clinton, 106 h. p. at $42.00, total $4,089.75; Exeter, 123.3 h. p at $41.- 66, total $4,259.03; Forest, 63.3 h. p. at 563.27, total $2,727.70; Godericlt, 264.6 0. p. nt $43, total 59,783.62; Granton, 41.3 h. p at 548.61, total 8879.66; Hensall, 26.8 0. p. at $47,76, total $1,340.04; LuCan, 142 h. p at $47,74, total $3,901; Mitchell, 175.6 h. p at $36, total $5,581,43; Seaforth, 536 h. p. at $38.00, total $15,669.7.7; St. Marys, 396.7 h. p. at $28, total $10,193.73; Dashwood takes 35 horse power and Zurich 55 horsepower from the Exeter line. Obituary Last Friday Clinton lost ane of its Oldest citizens in the person of Mr. Thomas Sheppard in his 88th year. Mr. Sheppard is a native Canadian, having been born in Streetsvilte in 1831, his parents being of.good North of Ireland lock. When Mr. Sheppard was about two years of age, the family moved' to Goderich township and set- tled on the 11th con. The family lived on the 11th until Mr, Sheppard was about fourteen When they moved to the Bayfield Line and there, growing to manhood, Ile continued to live with the exception of a brief sojourn in Clinton some years previously, until about thirty years ago when he left the farm, and moved to town. The Sheppard fluidly to which he belonged was among the first setters in Huron county, and lie was the last of six brothers, all of whom lived to a good old age, the average of the Six being over 81 years. ile was it Methodist in religion, a staunch Conservative and a loyal member of the Orange Society. Mr. Sheppard's family consists of one Son and two daughters: Mrs. 0, Os- borne of Merlin, Mr, J. P. Sheppard, the genial and obliging grocer, and his sister and partner, Miss Kate. Mrs. Sheppard died many years ago. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon and the services were conducted by Rev, Mr. Jones, pastor of the decased, Tit pallbearers were: -D, Ecktnier, J. Jahnsony 8, J, Andrews, C. Baker, W. Robinson and 0, Lovett, Thursday, Jan11a1'y 2nd, 1919a 4.44 Ali b a Your Seat in the perica. car is reserved(. Your baggage is in the car, the brakeman stands laughing to assist you, the conductor greets you with a smile while the porter fixes the footrest at the right angle. Everyone should be trying to make the trip ahead as pleasant as possible for you. JUST ONE THING MORE �.. If while en route you will do your buying at our store. We have the hope that you will reach the end of the journey with an advantage to yourself as well as to us. The W. 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Come in' and let us show you how easy they are to use. -We do developing and printing and guarantee good results- CYV- Despensing Chemist v ti,'rzeirrtesrrc•'ar 'nuc•»r-v:a'...a1lnc•.aucn temexassareas : ,en s.us,•r J ZI.. ;' The Features. ± I � - Frk rill (Dl Tn a:it;rh we invi'e Prx•ri:+ l aurora HIV 114 h;'',mty, t;s r:«urea ,pan ;rrc, aand r,nu;rurt lr•1, ;+ori lis 1,'10R t. w u•,! tirLes. .11a' oneof 'ix: 0 1,11 o,.akl 11' atJtil:ient 10 ,•a;;; 1:: [u pt t ft rer I t l\' u ) 111 , ., 1417cd we ft.ol 1.1; on 0l1 r-:•1 11;n1 tit,[ is 1,.[3.11,.1& 1,11515 t':ui:y you co.nnCt.; 11'.;' ppp ', a cu i1 1 ,Cl a �„J az '(Y• kT ��tZG.•y s''k_ �i13S �' Undertaker tttnd Fusser:1i Director. I'Ito..m 12i1, Night .analt4auttayCamila'stert'ert; itt Siesideaseefo'r:;folas \S,t•}ti.Y,��•NlC'v-.v.,e.nICSI!-S'1Y.G.hlflJd`!TJ<4t"LtLT'v.5:••-••••••-.'•••••.•M1•yy,w.�CLl3`Jf,It6•z�[tTla4.Y:.`YA=4'J_Cl,w,::�V:.w:F:L,a6•^ START RIGHT -Buy your groceries at ,Johnson's Grocery Is a Good ReSolution for this year. We are doing a nice business and would• ppreciate yours. This year you can save money by dealing with us. CASH PRICES JANUARY SPECIALS Seeded Raisins pkg 15c Seedless Raisins tb 15c Seedless Raisins ib 18c .Yalcennia 2 tbs for 25c 515 pail Corn Syrup 50 10th pail Corn " 1.00 Bulk Corn Syrup lb tOc 4 lb Pail Jam .. , 80c 1 gal ;tin Apples hoc A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL ONE HOUR SPECIAL Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday 2 bars Gold Soap for 18 1 pkg. Jelly Powderllc 1 can Tomatoes 1 can Corn 220 yin, Mogul Tea 32c 1 tb Special Blend T 65 3 pars Soap 20e 3 cakes Toilet Soap 25c '1 Broom 90c Bonnie Bright . , roc ....:00.11111•90,•111. 3441441941•4•44,,,,.4,404.4.4,444144ccesalestan HIGHEST PRICES FOR PRODUCE': Canadian Food Control Retail Grocer License Nunmber 8-7245 TERMS -CASH (WAGE EARNERS THE USUAL, TWO WEEKS) -PHONE 118 PHONE ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO The Corner Grocelry "LIVE AND LET LIVE" Happy New Year to all our C usto m.ers T. Hawkins Picone 53 Agent for HECLA Furnaces Shop -oyes' RR'owland's Hardware Piping And Fittings Always On 1344,�. a r m++o41108110.44.44,1414=0402041 Minor Locals 1919. January. Election day next Monday. Owing to the ever increasing cost of Arrives publishing a paper the Brantford Cour- Arrives er has ceased publication after serving the public for 57 years. Arrives Conunenee the New Year' by buying Arrives aur TO FRENDS A message of appreciation Ind es teens for your valued patronage couple with a hearty wish for A HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Let us all enjoy the real spirt a Peace Christmas, confident tha New Year ofunpsecidented Prosperity is about to dawn on Canada. E. E. Huntuford BUTTER and EGGS WANTED Canada Food Control License 8-3123. POONISS 45 Trains from East, Arrives 41.10 a., Leaves 11.10 11,111, ni Arrives 6,08 p.m, " Leaves. 6.45 p.m. IArrives 11.18 p.m Leaves 11.18 p,n1 Trains from West 6.18 2.01. Leaves 2.58 p.m, Leaves Trains from North 7,33 a.m, Leaves 4,15 p,m. Leaves Trains from Solidi "Use coal sparingly," is still the warn' Arrlps 10.30 8,nl, Leaves 44.1.1 a,nt, brg froth the Controller at Ottawa. Arrives 6.40, p.ni, Leaves 41.10 6.48 a.nt. 2,88 11,a:1. 7.50 t,10. 4.15 p•m