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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-6-20, Page 1The Clinton News-Recorde CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE4,20th, 1918 THE HOME PAPER and avoid any rush later in the day. o Yur Registering EarlyRegistration Offices will be open all daySaturday, June 2nd ,dune Weddings Wedding Present is just a little different from any -other gift. There is a sentiment attached to it that remains for a lite time, Those who are going to snake the' June 13rido the happiest girl in the world, will like to feel that their gift has durable quality and intrinsic merit as well as the sentiment of remem- brance. `"' Those who' choose their gifts from us are sure of obtaining the quality that endures, AVE HAVE CUT GLASS, „CHINA, SILVER PLATED WARE, CLOCKS, ETC. , . , , _ , i _tm Inspect our stock before buying. 1 W. X. Yiellgar "eyelet and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank OF CANADA. - Incorporated 1889, Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 12,011,700 Reserve and Undivided Profits 14,504,000 Total Assets 335,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 450 Branches, With world wide connection, A general Banking business transacted. Clinton Branch - R, E. MANNING, Manager INCORPORATED 1855 . OOO ...••. OOOO . THE LMOLSIONS WANK .� esel e$8,800,000 and Capital � 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted.' Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Deuartrentm Interest allowed at highest current rate. IH. R. Sharp, Acting Manager, Clinton Branch L - READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING} 2 he rJv1orrish Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING New Suits at Popular Prices „ip, Men, The clothing ago and is priced prices are a sound to require a suit Prices AT 15,00 Young men's Grey Tweed, single ted, belted, patch etd, Sufi on trousers, 34 to 38, price AT 22.50 Men's suits Worsted, three sack, good trimmings, well made, trousers belt loops, plain or cuff, sizes lee 22.50. Men's blue back, semi -fitting Bug Clothing we are showing accordingly for investment for this year, or two are Bound Now was bought months quick selling. The anyone who expects or three years hence , to go Higher. • AT 20.00 Men's suits of a variety patterns in tweeds and bench tailored, plain or cuff, size to 44, price 20.00 AT 25.00 Men's suits of English in small check soft roll, semi - back, big range of sizes 36 to 46, 25,00 button sacks, plain to $32,00. suits of breas• pock- sizes $15.00. of Fancy button with bottoms 35 to 44, suits, two or belted, of worsteds, trousers 35 worsted, pattern, fitted patterns, price or three $16.50 MOflHISH THE mon A e n Phone 18 for Sftnda f y PI or night s 9 calls, ro CLINTON TRAINING TELLS, Mr, S, W, Perry, a former teacher lies in Clinton Collegiate, eo 1 a been un- animously re-elected Superintendent of Trinity Methodiet Sunday school, Toronto, one of the largiest Sunday schools in that city. LET TIME FOUNTAIN FLOW. 1f the water supply will allow of it it would be, alit right to have the fountain in Library Park playing all the time. No other liquid le allowed to flow In Clinton, let's have plenty of water, The flow from rho foun- tain is not very plentiful, oven when going. Could it be that the swab has a lump in its throat ? VISITORS NOTICE IT. "One thing I am mighty glad to see," remarked Dr. Fowler of Toron- to, who was in town last week," is that you are. improving the town hall square. A great itnprovement has been made there. I always like to stick up for the old town but that dry, gravelly old square was an eye- sore. The townlooks fifty percent. better with that bit of green in the centre:" NEXT THURSDAY. At the garden party to be held on Mr. C. F. Libby's lawn on Thursday evening next under the auspices of the Girl's Auxiliary there will be no end of attractions. The Midway will be the great drawing card, being a realistic imi- tation of the midway at the Nation- al Exhibition, Toronto. 'There will be a Fortune-telling Booth, Shoot- ing G-allery, Soap Bubbles, Sonic Railway, Ringing Canes, Fisb Pond, Weighing Scales, Skipping'- Rope, Envelope Guide and the biggest at- traction of all, the Kazoo Band, A Monster Baby Show, 'not a show of monster ha.bies, but a big show of the best looking and cutest babies ever seen), will also be one of the attractions. Judging about sev- en o'clock. There'll be something doing each and every minute and those who miss ;this garden party will miss the event of the season, TEMPERANCE CONVENTION, On Tuesday the Auron County Temperance Alliance met in annual convention in Wesley church, Clin- ton, and those who were present say it was one of the most interesting and enthusiastic conventions ever held by the Alliance. Representa- tives were present from all parts of the county, from twenty to twenty- five auto loads coming in. The' morning session was given over to the receiving of reports from the different officers, appointment of committees, etc, in the afternoon matters of importance were discuss- ed, such as law enforcement, whether or ,not it was advisable to ask for the repeal of the C.T.A., eta As regards the latter it was decided that as far as the. Alliance is con- cerned no action will be taken. The C.T.A.ives certain advantages ov- erg g the Provincial Act which makes the enforcement of the law more ef- fective and the Alliance wish to keep these advantages until a permanent prohibition rohiis enacted. b law • Mr, Joseph Gibson of Ingersoll was present and gave a very inter- esting address on "How We Secured Prohibition." 1MIrs. J. F. Dingman of Wingham favored 'the convention with a solo daring the afternoon. The report of the Field Secretary, Mr. A. '1'. Cooper, was very optimis- tic. He spoke in the highest terms of the work of the different special officers who have in hand the en- forcement of the law, paying a high tribute to their faithfulness and en- ergy. One hundred and five churches in the county have contributed to the support of the Alliance during the year, contributing the total stun of $2212.89, or an average of $21.07 for each church contributing. Mr. Cooper has spoken at one bandied •and thirteen churches during the year. The report of the treasurer show- ed a fairly good balance in hand. Reports were received and adopted. The resolution committee brought in a resolution expressing the sincere regret of the Alliance at the passing of the late F. Buchanan. of Wingham, who for many years was one of the leading temperance workers in the county. The following officers were ap- pointed Hon -President, 11. E. I:iueston, Exeter. President, Dr, A. J. Jrwin, Wing - ham. Vice -Presidents, R. 1. i'ingaw, Goderich ; T. ,1. Woods, iirtls- sels ; J. A. Irwin, Clinton. Riding Representatives, S. Bon- nett, Wingham, J. Cowan, Sea - forth ; C. Harvey, Exeter, Secretary, 111. A. Moyle, Belgra.ve. Treasurer, A. M. Robertson, God- . prig". Field SecretrYr A,T,Cooper, Clinton. Special Officer, W. T, Ircllow, God- r,n oris TThe Ladles' Aid of Wesley church served lunch and tea to the delegates in Wesley hall, charging current pric- es, thus adding something to the funds of the Society. TIlE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $2.10. Buckwheat $1.35. Barley $1.25. Oats 70er "Butter 84c to 35e, Eggs 340 to 35c. Live Hogs -$3.1:00, IS COMING TO CLINTON., Rev. T. J, Snowden, who is finish- ingout his pastoral term 'at Ailsa Craig but who is superannuating this year, will move to Clinton at the beginning of July and will oc- cupy the residence recently purchas- ed from Mrs. A. Couch on Ontario street. MICTIIT IIAVE BEEN SERIOUS, - On Tuesday Stewart, the little son of ,Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Far- quhar, got hold of some poison which had bean put out to kill ants and before he had been discovered had eaten some of it. The attention of a doctor brought the little fellow around and in twenty-four hours he was almost es well as ever but it came near enough to being a trag- edy. AMONG THE CHURCHES, Rev. J. H. Edmison of „Toronto will be the preacher in Willis church on Sunday next. e * e The pastor will preach on the sub- ject : "Jesus the Bread of Life," at the Baptist church on Sunday even- ing. * e • Mr. J. 'A. Irwin supplied the Methodist pulpit at Blyth on Sun- day and will do so next Sunday al- so the first Sunday in July. e a * On Sunday morning in Wesley church the Sunday school was held at the same hour as the church ser- vice and will continue so during the summer, Rev. Mr. Jones gave a re- port of the conference at the even- ing service, In the evening Mr, R. B. Foster of Toronto sang a solo very acceptably. e . " Conflrmation service was -held in St, Paul's church on Monday last when twenty candidates received the apostolic rite of laying on of hands, The Bishop preached a forceful and practical sermon to the large con- gregation which assembled to hear hint. During the Offertory ,lir. Rich- ard Foster of Toronto, a former member of St. Paul's choir, sang with great feeling and fervor the beautiful and fitting solo, "7 he Golden 'Threshold." His many friends were well pleased du hear Mr. Foster once more and appreciat- ed ,itis kindness in assisting rt the service. ALL READY FOR THE DAY. Registrar A. 1, Grigg, taking ad- vantage of the offer of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary to take. charge of the registration of the man and woman power in Clinton, on Satur- day atur-tla ' swore in six deputy -registrars and they in turn have sworn in suf- ficient assistants to take care of the work on Saturday, June 22nd. There will be six centres : The council chamber, the office of the Agricultural Representative, the Jackson Mfg, Co's warerooms, next door to their office, Rattenbury street, the Normandie Hotel, the Rattenbury sample rooms, next to the Rattenbury House, and the School of Commerce. These offices will be open from sev- en o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night and will be in charge of alert young ladies who will cour- teously attend to the public at- any and all hours during the day and ev- ening. Anyone who is unable through age, infirmity or illness to attend at one of these places of registration will be waited upon at their homes be- fore the day of registration by a deputy -registrar or assistant if due notice is given. Any such notice sent or telephoned to any of the following deputies will be duly noted and attended to : Mrs. F. 'A. Axou, Miss lIattie,Courtice, Miss 13. 1+`. Ward, School of Commerce ; 3iiss Edith Torrance, eliss Isobel -Draper or Miss M. R„ Clark. To register is a duty which every one, male and female, over sixteen years or age is required to perform, l.t Is a very simple thing, however, and neer] cause ii0 one any trouble. Go to any one of the centres men- tioned above and if the questions aro not fully understood they will bo courteously explained by those in charge, who are under oath to keep strict secrecy as to any information imparted to •thetn. Register as ear- ly in the day as Possible and so avoid a tush in the afternoon. Nfen registered tinder the military service act will be required to give their serial number. The Doherty Pieties, Limited, the Jackson Mfg, Co. and the :Knitting ill ie Co. will register their own staffs, s g 1 or the con en f 1 v. fence o Hinge whd may not find ft possible o1' coivert- fent to get' eta o1 Saturday the re istrati tit elates will be open g s from seven to nine on 1+"ridny even- ing. Poster's aro out giving the 111a0e8 of registration for all the riding of 500111 Huron. A SUDDEN SEIZURE. Mr. G, H. David, while 'working in his6Monday evening, on evenfu �, was Stricken wi ill, paralysis and at time of writing is in a serious state, Mr. David injurer] his knee o'rer a year ago and until this spring has been unable to de any ivork since. He was steadily linproving; howev- er, and had begun to take up his dirties again. It was characteristic of him. that he was busy in his garden, for he loved a garden and when in good health there were few gardens in town to compete with. his. We trust that a few days may Boo some -Improvement in his condition. NOW A D.S.O. Lieut. Col. ,I, N. Gunn, M.D. , who recently returned after, spending about three years as commander of the 8th Field Ambulance, France, has been honored by a D.S.O. in recognition of his services. Dr. Gunn is well known in Clinton and vicinity, having practised with Dr. Wm. Gunn some years ago. In company with his wife and little daughter he spent a few days bore recently en route to his home at Calgary where ho had been located prior to going overseas. Ile was in- valided home after a return of trench fever. W.P.S. NOTES. The Women's Patriotic Society will meet at Mrs. Cr. D. McT'aggart's home, High St., Friday afternoon at three o'clock. In connection with this meeting there will be a hospital towel shower, and the executive hope for a liberal response to this appeal. The hospital towel is of white tuck- ish towelling, sire 18x38 inches when finished. The ladies are asked to bring their thimbles. Those who have grey flannel shirts out are requested to return to Mrs. lerentlin at once; that they may go in the first shipment. LO.O.F. DECORATION GAY, The local lodge of I.0.0.1". had Oleic usual decoration service on Sunday afternoon, when they march- ed to the cemetery and decorated the graves of twenty-five departed uicmbers`of the Order. The members met at their lodge rooms and headed by the Kittle Band in uniform, marched. out in a body. Representatives were present from tlrucefield., Seaforth and Men- sal' lodges. The service Inc decoration day is a very impressive and beautiful one and during the ceremony bouquets of flowers• were reverently laid upon the graves of the departed brethren, the officers of the lodge taking part in the service. The Rev. J..1.. Robinson, Past Ci rand Chaplain., gave an address nn "Friendship" at the conclusion of the proceedings. A large number of citizens walked or motored ottt to the cemetery and witnessed the impressive and pretty ceremony. Following aro the names of those whose graves were decorat- ed ll. 13. Kennedy, I. Rattenbury, Harold Steep, ^If. Barge, Thos, Wheatley, Harvey Davis, .J. Malcolm Dowzer, Wm. 11'Tonnell, R. Stone- ham Thos.Walker, r A. H. Manning, W. I a e 3, Simpson, ,John iluntery 'Thos. Newmarch, Richard Heywood, John Callender, Thos.. Levan, John Smith, Wm. Muir, Joseph l3itldlecontb, Ed- ward Grigg, William Foster, '.1', Jackson, C. C. ,Rance, H. 13. IKer. A SUCCIISSFUL RECITAL, The following from !Friday's Free Press has reference to one of Clin- ton's clever musicians, daughter of Reeve and Mrs. Ford, who is mak- ing a reputation for herself es a teacher in the "Forest City." Also it makes flattering mention of an- other Clinton girl, Mrs. MacKinnon, who assisted with the prografit, Miss Edna McCaughey, a Clinton pupil of Miss Ford, also assisted : "Another of the series of closing recitals being given by pupils of the London Conservatory of Music was given at Conservatory Hall last ev- ening, the piano pupils of Miss Clete Ford giving the program, which was a. most delightful one. The numbers were in all cases played with a style and finish that were very charming, showing also excellent technique anis attention to musical interpretation. Those, ap- pearing were hisses Margaret Oveits, Dorothy Morgan, Barbara Daly, El- sie Parker and Edna McCaughey. A pleasing feature of tato program was the presentation to Mise Barbara Daly of a book, she being the win- ner of the local centre prize at the mid -winter examieations, staving se- cured the Highest mark taken by any pupil of the Conservatory. Miss Myrtle Robinson, who has a specially pleasing voice and who sings with excellent expression, was a very able assistant. Mrs. May Rance - MacKinnon teas a delightful , acquisi- tion. to tile program. Sine is a. read - e0 of exceptional ability acrd charm, end 111 her varied program showed teat versatility1 of ,l. style. Iter. g "School C"oheert" Was a clever character study, "The Littlest Scout," a beautiful .story simply olid beautifully tolyl, while her last group of poems called fortis the hearty aPplailee of the finance. hiliss lord acted to a0ceinpaoist in it callable manner." IT WAS JUST AN ALARM. A bit of a blaze started at the Doherty Pianos, Limited, " on Mon- day aiterttdon and the alarm was sent ,in and the gong peeled forth. The reels were quickly out and on the way but .before they arrives] the Piano Co's flre brigade bad tiro fire out. It wasn't much of a fire but ought have been more serious if it had not been discovered at once. It is supposed to have originated from a spark finding lodgment at the edge of the roof, The Company has orf tiie , premises a very ".0001- Mete fire -fighting equipment for which, happily, they have found lit- tle use for a good many years. THE FINAL CHANGES. The last draft of the stationing committee of the London Conference ]tad the following changes for the Methodist charges in Goderich dis- trict : Dungannon, Rev, Tiros, A. Stead- man ; Nile, Rev. John W. Hizey ; Bayfield, Rev. Eric Anderson, under the superintendency of Varna. The district chairman is Rev, J. A. Ag- new, Clinton ; Il'in -Secretary, Rev. J. H. Osterhout, Goderich ; Sunday School Secretary, Rev. T.. E. Saw- yer, Londesboro ; Secretary Social Service and Evangelism, Rev. H. D. Moyer, Seaforth. LITTLE LOCALS. The Entrance 'Exams,, also several other kinds of exams., are on this week. The" Clinton Kittle Band 'will go 1;0 Goderich on Dominion Day to play at the celebration the County town is preparing for. Miss Gladys Beatty of Varna has taken a position as stenographer in the office of Mr. S. B. Stothers, Ag- ricultural Representative. bliss Margaret Scltoenhals, having resigned her position as operator in the 13e11 'Telephone office, has taken a position with the W. D, Fair Co. and commenced her new duties en Monday. 'MARRIED IN SEJFORTH. The marriage took place at twelve o'clock d ck on Saturday ,tarda' Iasi.. at the home of the bride's parents,. Egmoul- vilie, of Ileita, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. Jarrett, to Wellington R. Cook of Hamilton, youngest ,son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C'oolc of Clin- ton. The ceremony, which was perform- ed by the Rev. George McKinley of the Methodist church, tookplace up- on the verandah, which WAS prettily screened with white flowers, vines and ferns. The briclhe was handsomely gowned in white silk, wore a veil and or- ange range blossoms, and carried a lovely bridal. bouquet of white ruses. The bridal pair were unattended except by little bliss Ruth Jarrett, cousin. of the bride, who made a pretty flower girl in a dainty piuk sick frock. After the bride and groom had re- ceived the congratulations of the assembled guests all sat down to a charmingly served wedding luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Cook left the sante afternoon for a honeymoon trip to Dalhousie and other points and on their return will reside on West Avenue, Hamilton. The groom, being an old Clinton boy, is very well known here and his many friends extend congratulations and good wishes for a happy and prosperous future for himself and bride. In these good wishes The News -Record very heartily joins. DI:ATI3 010 FRED WALDRON. Frederick' C. Waldron, a life.-tdtne resident of the London Road, passed away on Wednesday evening last af- ter an illness extending over nearly two years. The deceased was a son of the late Phos. Waldron, who came up from Kingston over a half century ago and settled on the London 'tone, The subject of this sketch was in the primo of life when stricken with paralysis a year ago last August and he had never been able since to take up the duties of life again. HIe had recovered sentiently to bo able to get out and always enjoyed a drive. Indeed, he had been in' Clin- ton only a couple of days previous to his death. But the end was in- evitable and came as a relief. The late Mr. Waldron 10118 po8ses0- ed of a strong chara.eter, of thriven - dent opinions and 'considerable ability in presenting t.iten. He was always ready to state his convictions and to give his reasons- for them. In polities he was a Liberalbut be took no active part in public life, lie is survived by his wife and one sister and two brothers, Miss 1111za1 and Myron at home, and Gordon, a well-known lawyer of 'Toronto. The funeral took place from the family home on the London ]toad on Friday afternoon to Clutton cem- etery. The services were conducted by the Rev. J. A. Agnew,. pastor, of Ontario street Methodist 'church, Clinton, of which the family aro ttleml er. The pail r s bearers'wore P . Messrs. es5t . Fre ed Totrllnso , 1 :, 7 Mc- I1night, Frattk bane, G. W. Layton, W. Falconer and W. Statthitre, Amongst those front a. distance who attended the funeral were : iblr. Gordon Waldron, Toronto ; +101800.. (", Langwith and R. Fair, Itingston; G. Peterson, Belleville .and Mr, and Tvprs, 1tobt..Clrowell, :LuctLtt, A M0'f`FiI;R SUDDENLY CALLED, M. Johnson it t - s celled Mr. . H. u nso tva a ed to t It Paisley onSaniaY by I410 l ows of tiro sudden death of his mother.. As Mr. Johnson bad had a letter from his mother just a fow days before, the news of her death was most un- expected, He left for Paisley by motor Sunday afternoon, A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER. Last week, during a • contest in the Ottawa Public schools, in the Intermediate Strathoona Competi- tion for Physical Drill a Maas train- ed by Miss Grace Shepherd won the McCracken 'Trophy, sixty other classes being in the competition. This proves that Miss i Shepherd's pupils were thoroughly trained and she is to be congratulated. HURON TO THE FOIRE. At the recent annual meeting of the Canadian Manufacturers' Agee - elation hold in Montreal, Mr. Jolut 5. McKinnon, of the firm of S. F. McKinnon as Co., Toronto, was el- ected second vice-president. Mr. Mc- Kinnon was born in Blyth, where he was for years connected with'his father, the late D. B. McKinnon, in business. The Canadian Manufactur- er's Association is the strongest and most influential commercial and in- dustrial organization in the Domin- ion and it is no small honor to he elected to one of its highest offices, as It places Mr. McKinnon in line for the presidency later on. AN INTERESTING TRIP. Mr. H. B. Chant Public Utilities Superintendent, attended the conven- tion of the Association of Municipal Electrical Engineers at Niagara Fails on Friday and Saturday last, That he thoroughly enjoyed the meeting with others interested as himself in all matters pertaining to electrical or hydropower goes without saying, and that he managed to see and learn something more about both may also be taken for granted. The numbers on the. program loot: as if they aright have been interesting to an engineer but we fear it wouldn't drawing card as an prove much if a t n 10 g evening of general eaterteinment. Saturday afternoon's program inclu- ded a visit to the works of the Chip- ewa Developement, which it is hoped will be in operation the. coating win- ter. Varna.. The little sot of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Chuter was operated on for appendi- citis one day last week and is now doing well. 9 'Willett Township Miss Hilda Forbes is in Goderich this week writing of an exam, 4 Bahfield Rev. R. 13. Stevenson will preach in St. Andrew's church on Sunday morning next and at Bethany in the afternoon, Erwin L. is visiting A. friends at Seaforth. Rev. A. Macfarlane occupied the pulpit of Willis church, Clinton, on Sunday last, \Ir. J. Perkins, who has been on the Sterling Bank stall for the past few months, left for his `home at Palmerston on Wednesday of this week. Mrs. lfeCoig of Walkerville 18 the guest of Mrs. James Campbell this week. Miss Monteith of Stratford is a guest at Mr. Thomas Harrison's. Air. Rickard, wife and family of Brantford are summering in Deer Lodge Park. Mr's, F,. A. Fldwards is visiting friends at Kitchener this week. Mr. and hire. Frank Thompson and son Billy, and Miss Winnie Fraleigh and Master .11111 leraleigh of London were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 13alkwell Sunday and .1Tanday of this week, ilir, and Mrs. Ilntehlcy, Mr. L. VanEgmond and Air. J, (iovenlack of Seaforth were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson a few days this week. Holmesville Rev. A. Snclair's addresses on Sunday last were much appreciated as they 10e00 hill of inspirationturd spiritual fervor. We are glad to hear that ,11r. Dred .Mulholland, Who underwent a critical operation recently, is dor proving very nicely and his mom friends ]tope for tL perfect recovery, '1'heStmdaysehutland Epworth Lea- gue aro arrtteging for a lawn social in the near future but date is tot yet set. Messrs. Lewis Tebbutt and \Vin. Bodoni!' motored down to Coutt• wtf l ani spent few days wvitr the 111ttet's parents and vith other Mende e and relatives. Invitations aro out for the marri- age, which takes place of Friday, ,Tune 2101, at the Rolm, of her Sla- ter, Airs. Swallow, ilowmittville, 0f Miss ,Jennie Phipps, fornrerly nI Iloilttnsvlllo, to Mr. J01t1es lbnnett of Toronto,