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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1918-6-27, Page 1The. Clinton -News Record No, 2Q417 -59th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 27th, 1918 It Pays to Advertise THE HOME PAPER in The Clinton NewsRecord 4 L. .L r d \ri Phone f 8 for Stow* or night Calls, '1 HE FIRST TO REGISTER, The firs person toi i e t p SO 1 be registered i g Clinton was Miss Ethel Mountcastle a lady whose ability, sterling worth and charm of ;personality have en doared her to all who have the priv- ilege ries ilege of, her acquaintance. IN GODERICII HOSPITAL. THE CLINTON MARKET; In Wheat'2.10, � , Buckwheat 51,35, Barley 8;1.25, 1- Oats 70e, Butter 34e to 85e. Eggs 35c to 30e. Live Hogs $17,00, A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mrs. W. G,. Pickett went to Goder- ich on Tuesday .and yesterday was operated on in the hospital for ap- pendicitis. At last reports she was doing well. 1t would be a great convenience if the Clinton hospital went again open and there are in- dications. that it will he before very long as it is being fitted up inside. THE NOISY PORKERS, Those living near ttlo Zoo Park, Toronto, would like the sea lion's voice modulated. It would be pleas- ing to a good many householders of Clinton if some pigs within the cor- poration limits could be similarly operated on. A pig mightn't be so happy without its squeal •but the neighbors would he happier. DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN. "I saw a drunk man on the G.T.R. platform this morning," remarked Agent Pattison on Tuesday, !'the first f one I've seen for two years." The News -Record was curious 1 "Who was it ?" he was asked. "Oh he came in in all auto," was the an- swer, •"Ile wasn't a local man. But don't .you think that's a pretty good record for Clinton ?" And wo agreed that it was. -- MONG THE CHURCHES. The. Rev. Dr. MacGillvray, re- cently returned from China, lectured in Willis chuf h yesterday evening. • « . The everting ser;ice in all the churches with the exception of St, Paul's will be held for the remain- der'of the sumrner at half past sev- n, « * s Owing to the fact that the presi- lent is on military duty and that Host of the officers will be absent luring the summer working on arms the League of Wesley church will be closed during July and Aug- .st, resuming its weekly meetings n September, • * * Rev. Dr. Gaudier, principal of . nox College, 'Toronto, 'will preach norning and evening in Willis church • Sunday and will address an open cession of the Sunday school in the rternoon. On the first Sunday in July the S.S',,will be held at nine orty-flue a,m. and will so continue luring the summer, * « « The pastor of the Baptist church n Sunday evening will take for his abject : "Qur Patriotic Duty at inch a Time as This," On tho first unday in July the morning service rill be resumed. The Sunday school ill meet at half past ten and the reaching service will immediately )flow, AWN BOWLING. The firstBowling" owlin match at h f g o the eason took 00 lace at Seaforth Pon Thursday evening last between the $eaforth and Clinton rinks, the. 1o1- owihlg being the scores : Clinton Seaforth R, W. Reid J. Wiseman D. Fell W. Grant H. Stewart J.E,Hovey skip 11Co1. Wilson skipl5 h Wiltse Geo. Israel T. Jackson 0. Neill U. Jackson E. Bright R. Sharp skipl.4H, Jeffrey skip 10 W. Johnson W. Willis Dr, Shaw J. Broderick J, McMurchie J. Grieve J. Nediger skip 10.7. M. Best skip 15 Miller G. H. Gifford 3. Shaw F. Robinson N. Ball W. D. Bright A.J.Morrish sk,14W. G. Willis ok 99 49 53 The return snatch between Clinton ud Seatorth t took place on the local rounds on Monday night last, Olin - o1 conning out on top by 7 shots. he following are the- scores : Clinton Seaforth Cantelon .7. Brown . Jackson F. Robinson 1, W. Recd C. Barber Sharp ship 17 W. Willis slip 115 , Wiltse G. H. Gifford Flynn W. Wilson Hovey J, M'. Best ,J,Morrish. sk,13Dr,Burrouglis sl(22 , Cooper G. Israel Pennehaker J, McTavish Grant ,I, Mullen ID. Hovey sk1O R.LI. Bright sic, 5 Hardy J. Broderick Miller N. D. Bright McMurchie H, Jeffrey Nediger skip 10Dr, McKay sk, 13 02 55 On Dominion Day the bowlers will ave 'a local contest—President vs. ,. cc -President, h 1 e game. fel start w 0,34 n 1 a n, All members are asked o be on hand at (1 o'clock. During the contest between Clinton Seaforth on Monday night a gamo of Doubles took piasoo between Col. Wilson and partner of Seaforth and 0. Holland end l"red Tucker but the Seaforth pair were too m0elt Sot the local pair, Little MissMargaret tPlumsteol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -Will Plum - steel, celebrated her' fifth- birthday only last work, entertaining about fifteen of her little friends. 1t goes without saying that' they had a very jolly -afternoon, CAPT. D'OWDING MAIRRIIIDD. Capt. Charles E. Dowding was married yesterday at B'obcaygeon to Miss Rosalina L. Boyd of that place. A fuller account of the wed- ding will be given next week, par- ticulars not being - available at time of writing. The groom's many fripnds in Clinton and vicinity, how- ever, will extend congratulations. LITTLE LOCALS, - A number of local Masons motored up i to Goderich on Sunday evening to attend divine service with Mait- land Lodge at North street Method- ist • church, Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached on "Temple Building." Miss Gilchrist is in charge of the C,P,R, telegraph office. Go up and sup with the Girls' Auxiliary on iter. Lihhy's lawn this evening. There will be other at- tractions 1)0801es the supper, too. II. W. C. A. Supplies received for shipment to London the 1.9th of June were as follows : Varna -23 pr. socks, 7 day shirts, 1 pyjama. 13ayfield-12 pr, sucks; 2 day shirts, '1 trench towels, 3' feather pillow's and 1 quilt, Unity Club—24 pr. socks. Bethany -14 pr. socks. Turner's Church -20 pr. socks, Clinton Ladies -14 pr, socks, 1 day shirt, 10 pyjamas, 20 sheets, 1 feather 1 ] Plow 2t1 hospital towels, 04 pillow slips, 90 handkerchiefs. London Road -50 pr. socks, To Own Boys—Varna-10 pr. socks and 5 day shirts. Bayfield -30 pr. socks and 055.00 worth eats, DON'T LET THEM FOOL Y017. The story comes from Lucan that a couple of men, representing them- selves to be Government officials, visited' the hone of a Biddulph farm- er and searched his premises com- mandeering six hundred pounds of flour and a .large hog which had just been butchered. They placed the stall in their automobile and drove -off. Later the farmer became aware that he had been swindled by a couple of sharps and he informed the comity police wenn are endeavoring to locate the pair. Farmers and others should be •sure that anyone enquiring into their af- fairs are clothed with proper author- ity before they Hand over any pro- perty to then, Any farmer who has more flour on hand than the law al- lows and who has not reported it to his miller orI den er is disobeying the law but if be has reported it ac- cording to instructions he is within the law and could with perfect right order anyone who interfered with him off his premises. ALL HAVE REGISTERED. Registration Day passed off very quietly in Clinton, People were 'so bound to avoid the rush ,on registration day that they "rushed" two or three business plac- es, whore were those qualified to take registrations, for a couple of days before and this eased up the situa- tion on Saturday. The places of registration were open, for a couple of hours Friday evening and from seven a.m. to ten p.m. ,on Saturday. Although the (lay was long and there wore six places ,open all day one deputy reported. a man coming in at half past tea or so wanting to be registered. There was practically no opposition to registration. Some thought it unnecessary but all seemed to bo perfectly .willing to comply with the regulations end answered all noes• tions asked with unfailing courtesy. Many, especially women, mothers of families, Were agreeably surprised at the simpiic:ity of it, They just an- swered "No" to question eight and that ended it. Tile deputies and assistants seem- ed to enjoy the work. and cheerfully and .'.Vilimgly welt from house to house where there wore aged or sick persons in order to see that as far as possible all were register- ed. The returns from Clinton may be considered to be pretty full. "Davy" Beacom was probably the oldest inn to register irh Clinton, Ifo gave the date of his, birth tat April 4th, 1327. This is not reveal- ing a secret confided to a deputy registrar GS 1,101VGa000rd hail data regarding Mr. 130acofn's age in the ofliee, The complete registration 111 Clfn- td11 as far 'as 'l'1re News -accord can gather Was 1001, This included OM froth ohtside the town Limits and a few fralnt Other towns. Butc a number of %den residents r:eg- istered at outside points, DO YOUR 131i;S'r, 130Y5, "Mania Itis had '.cry ](rtes brass band music of late and will wel- come the .ICielle Brass Band from Clinton on Dominion Day.",-Goder- ich Signal. The I{leder will he welcomed in the County town beeanse'they are a band, That they will bo doubly wel- come alter they are once heard; wo have not a doubt. The Clinton Ka- tie Silver and Pipers' Band is gnarl- ing a reputation for itself through- out the county. WEDDED AT LONDESIIIORO, A quiet wedding took place at bon- desboro Methodist parsonage un Wed- nesday• of last week when the Rev. C. C. Is i a neHite ' u .din marriage Miss Flora M., daughter of Mr. and Airs. R. A. Hearn of Clinton, and Mr. Orval Rapson, son of Mr. Jnroph Rapson of Hulled. Immediately af- ter the ceremony the. young couple drove to their own home en the Base Line. They, have the good wishes of a large, circle of friends for future prosperity and happiness. ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb of Ather- ton Faris, Goderich township, an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, 1I„''Vera, to Mr, Norman J. Wilson, Dundurn, Seek., second son of Mr, and Mrs. R. Wilson, Franklin, Ontario, the marriage to take place in Radisson, Sask., in July. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bradford, Goderich, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mona Pearl, to Mr, John Alexander Cam- eron, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 111. Cameron, Toronto, the marriage to take place quietly the end of June, NEW MANAGER APPOINTED, Capt. C`. E. Dowding, who recent- ly returned from Prance, has resign- ed his position as manager of the local branch of the Maisons Bank, having up to the present been 00 leave -of -absence. During his resi- dence in Clinton ('apt. Dowding won man friendshis bycourtesy to the h C public and his. ready interest in ev- erything pertaining to the welfare of the town and vicinity. 00 offering himself for military service the Bank granted hint leave, the title being extended until the present, when he sent in his resignation. Mr. 11, It. Sharp, who for the past fourteen months has been act- ing manager of the local branch, has been appointed manager. This appointment will be a popular one, as Mr. Sharp has proved himself to be a competent and obliging official and citizens will be glad to know that the residence of Mr, and Mrs. Sharp in Clinton will be all the more likely to be permanent. A FORMER CLINTON 130Y. At a conference on vital statistics held at the offices .of the 13u.reau of Statistics, Ottawa, last Wednesday and Thursday and which was attend- ed,by representatives from all the provinces, the Dominion Statistic- ian, Mr. R. H. Coats, presided. One of the resolutions adopted was that mil:teary statistics are to be omitt- ed fromu 1 t to re censuses of the Dom- inion, Government and that a sys- tem of vital statistics be organiz- ed, these to include births, marriag- es and deaths and to be on an an- nual basis, also that they be com- piled and published so as to permit of comparison between dittoed localities and provinces throughout the Dominion and between Canada as a whole and other countries. Mr. Coats, who has been Dominion Statistician for several )rears and who is considered an authority on all matters pertaining to his office, is an old Clinton boy, son of the late Mr. R. Coats, PASSING OF MRS. THOMPSON, Mary L. Greene, wife of Dr. C. W. Thompson, mayor, passed away at her home, Huron street, 011 Tuesday, morning. • The deceased lady had peen ailing for several years and for some months had nbt been able to leave her room. Everything that could possibly be done for/her restoration was clone and her life was leo doubt prolonged by the careful nurs- ing and loving care bestowed upon her. Mrs. Thomp5011 was the eldest slaughter of the late Rev. Josias Greene and was born at Fleshertoh. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred and Charles, both over- seas, one little daughter, Marion, and one sister, Miss 13011101 e, who was with her for some weeks previ- ous to her (death. She was of a quiet,. home -loving nature and a de- voted '.vile and mother, She bore bravely amu without Complaint the separation.' from her soils, who both enlisted in the 101st battalion the younger of the two being under eighteen at tele time, and her chief interest in life since they went over- seas was 01 their letters lrolim and A in tvritnh and scolia comforts t �o g then. She hoped to bo spared 40 see them re4rn'n but it was not to be. The funeral takes plebe this after- noon; the service being held in On- tario street clntrch, of wl)ieh she was a eonsistbltt, menih_ er, i'rtuch syfnpatlry io felt her the be- reaved cies, CLINTON I30Y MARRIED. Mi. J, L. Johnson, better known to his Clinton friends es Bert, was married Inn Wednesdaay el last week to Miss. ledlith Nestle, only daugh- ter of Mx. James Poustie of Port Burwell. The ceremony was per- formed in London by elle Rev.. Can- on Gonne, Mr, and Mrs, Johnson ar- rived in Clinton Monday evening and will spend a few weeks with friends. Congratulations are In order and are extended by the groom's many Olin - ton friends. SOME FARM TRACTORS. Air, Bort Langford bad a. couple of Fordson tractors shipped to hint this wecic and has been exhibiting them here to all and sundry thrillers who were interested. One is already sold to a farmer. near Seaforth and the other is to be shipped forward to - Wingbam shortly, The Govern- ment has purchased tt number of these tractors and has-been sending them out through the province, five having been at work in Huron the past season. COMING TO IT. It will not bo legal to make white or standard bread in Canada after July 1st, one pound of substitute to nine of white or standard flour to be used and after July 15tH one pound to four must be used, Bakers must label their broad with their name and the stamp "Victory Bread" after July 154)1. This order regarding quantities of substitutes is binding alike on private and pub- lic bakers, Canada is slowly but surely coming - down to real earnest in -regard to food saving. It looks, however, as if there would have to he some price fixing for the coarser grains as all substitutes are already higher in price than standard flour. 'l'HiOY'RE GOOD TO IOAT (?) Mr. John Jervis brought a couple ot eggs into The News -Record olfice yesterday and asked us to guess what sort 'of a bird laid them. Our bird expert was out at the time ant1 we wouldn't u n' venture t t nut o ag uess so he informed us that they were a mud turtle's product. No ioubt many of our readers have seen such but for the sake of those who have not we would say that these eggs are almost, perfectly round and about the -size of a good, big Eng- lish cherry. They look something lila a quarter grown hen egg that had not been properly shaped. It is said that they slake excellent food. Mr. Jervis said if we'd bury them in sand in. a nice sunny place they would hatch out but as we don't know ,ghat we'd do with a couple of young mud turtles even if we hod them we're not going to .try PI115 WAY OF 1'P, — One of the warnings to motorists from the deputy minister of highways reads thus : "Pedestrians who have started to cross a street at a reas- onable distance from an approaching motor car have the right to do so at the pace of an ordinary walk, and the motorist has no right to compel pedestrians to rush or run for safety by the insolent blowing of his horn." "You see, remarked the blond ladywho o hates to be hurried and who always maintained that pedes- trians Jlad the right of way, "we have the law on our side, "Don't tet us he badgered off the King's highway by those saucy motorists." "'That may be all right," was the reply of the .little dark -eyed lady, "but one can't put up much of a protest after one is dead. I prefer to do some scurrying to save my life." and thus pedestrians continue to "scurry" off the roads at the "in- solent honk" of the motorist, A CHAT"TJ$R Ole ACCIDENTS, Harold Langford, elle little son of Councillor and Mrs. Langford, fell from a tree in his own garden- on Friday afternoon and for a few hours it looked as if his injuries might he serious. No bones were broken but it was feared that he had suffered internal injuries, The little lad is able 'to run about again, however, and it is hoped that the worst is over, k * * Principal Book of the Model school celebrated the closing of the school term )by slipping off a step at his own residence, and spraining his ankle. This is the more unfortunate because 141r. •Bouek intended going to Bracebridge on Monday to take charge of the Summer Model school, as has been his annual custom for several -years. However, The. News - Record will be surprileed if Mr. Book does not keep his appoint- ment at Brace -bridge even if he has to go on crutches, * f « Air. W. T. O'Neil had an accident the other day when handling no axe. We are not sure wihether he was splittiug kindling or trying to de- capitate a hen vt ch had ccs ma 1- estiitg his really fine garden,' but anyway the stubborn axe 13rlle'd on him and inflicted a hasty gash in his foot, As a consequence he has had to keep the injured mother in bandages alud hobble about in a slipper 0501 Since., Ilut,'barring com- plications, it fa hoped that the Wound will speedily ileal, 15'1.1'l'le5, NOTIOS, Society will tweet at the home of the president, Mrs. I3rydone, Friday afternoon at tlirde o'clock. A good attendance is re9uesled. The towel shower held at Mrs. U. I). 141c'Taggart's last Friday was a Splendid success, there being about one hundred towels • given. Willis Church Ladles' Auxiliary contribut- ed twenty and other members of the W.P.S. Society gave generously. The executive is very grateful for the ready response to the appeal, MA11152101) 1N DETROi'J', '1'lle marriage tools place la De- troit on Tuesday of 14ir, .Jcunes -Scott, postmaster, Clinton, and Mrs. Agnes Campbell of ' Detrdit• Mr. and Mrs. Scott arrive at Bruce - field this evening and have tak- en a cottage at Bayfield for a few weeks. The bride is no stranger in Mu- ton, she icing a daughter of the late James Fair and of Mrs, Fair now of Calgary, She was born and reared e [h Clinton and has many warn. friends here. The friends of both extend hearty congratulations and good wishes, REGULATION STILL IN FORCE. Every boy and girl, in Canada who had not attained the age of sixteen years on or before Satur- day, June 22nd, must, within thirty days after attaining the age of sixteen, go to a post office and reg- ister. Also it must he noted that anyone who has already registered anti who changes his or her post - office . address must report such - change to the central registrar with- in thirty days thereafter. '1'he regis- tration order remains la force uutit notice of its anulhnent by the Governrnent and until that time these regulations are binding, People You Know Inspector Tom of Goderich has heft in town this week. Mr. ( harlieC ' anteloh of Toronto is holidaying at iris home in town. Miss Sinclair of the 0.0.1. staff left Saturday for her home at Palmer- ston, Mrs. (Dr.) Struthers and babe hate returned from a visit in Cal; and Hamilton. Hiss ;MacRae of Detroit is vis- iting her grandmother and other friends in town, Principal Treleaven was presiding examiner at the Entrance Exams. in Seaforth last week, Rev. 1)r. and Mrs. Rutledge of God- erich and hiss II, Bowiby of Wind- sor called on friends 01 town yes- terday, Mrs, James Southcombe left yester- day for Port Union after spending some weeks visiting in Clinton and vicinity. 11r. and 5Irs, Herbert Allen of Tor- onto visited the latter's aunt, Mrs. D. S. Cook, for a couple of days last week. Airs. Geo. Cooks of the Base Line is in Goderich hospital, having un- dergone an operation. She is re- covering nicely, Mrs. R. J. Cludf returned Last week from a visit hu I-Iamilton. She was accompanied by her little grand- son, R. J. Phoenix. Airs. Robt, Dunbar and little sons, Masters George and Billy, are vis- iting the lady's parents, AJr, and Alrs, Geo. Burnett of Princess street, tlev. Dr. Candler, who will be the preacher in Willis church on Sun- day, will be tate guest while in town of This brother, Dr. J. C. Gandier, Mr. and Mrs, Melvin J. Clark of Goderich were in town the other day. They had just returned frnm a very pleasant motor trip to Sarnia. They were accompanied by Mrs, Thos, Fowler of Harputhey, Mess Macdougall of the C.C.I. staff received word on Saturday morn- ing that an aunt had died at Can- ningtou and she left on the after- noon train for her home. She had intended remaining over until 151oh- day. 3(0. and Mrs. Thos, D'Coursey, Mies - es Anna and Rose D'Coursey, Mr. D. Reidy and Mr, John Welsh of Logan, 'air, .James and Miss Laura Phelan of Morris and Messrs. Gus )tCenehau and Redmond ',f St. Augustine were guests of ?Jr. and Mrs, John Carbert on Sunday, Rev. II, M. Manning, who has far sone time been supplying the pte- pit of Eglinton Methodist church, near Toronto, owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. .Dr, Rankin, has gone to Peterboro to take charge of a church. Mr, Manning was for four years pastor of Wes- ley church, Clinton, bet although now on the superannuated list, he prefers active work iu preference to idleness. Rev. J. A, Robinson and Mr. J, Ransford are attending a meeting of the Executive of the Synod of Huron inLondon today. The. la t. - ter has been a delegate to the Synod tot over thirty years and has MINI almost every office in the gift of his brethren. He has been a. member of the Executive for a great number ot years Mid is con. sitte'ed one of the best -informed and most influential of the lay, members, gift. life girl quality brance, the WE Inspect is4une Weddiizgs 'A Wedding Present is just a little different from any other There is a sentiment attached to it that remains for time. Those who are going to snake the June Bride the happiest in the rworld, will like to feel that their gift has durable and intrinsic merit as svcil as the sentiment of remem- Those who' choose their gifts from us are sure of obtaining quality that endures. HAVE CUT GLASS, CHINA, SILVER PLATED WARE, CLOCKS, ETC. _,r our stock before buying. a ) "S ... Ye11qar ,jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1809. Capital Authorized • $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 12,911,700 Reserve and Undivided Profits 14,564,000 - 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 i h r INCORPORATED 1855_' $8,800000 Canada. Transacted. of Credit• Orders. Department. current Clinton . - r • . s; ' E MtWSONS 1 Capital and Reserve 98 Branches in A General Banking Business E Circular Letters Bank Money Savings Bank Interest allowed at highest I -I. I$. Sharp, Acting Manager, 9 rate. Brandt - - ted, sack, or back," READY-TO-WEAR1 CLOTHING he CIYlc�� •G Clothing Co. ORD PRED ()LOTHING CLOTHING r i s 1 I 1' i I a gi t T C H lI 13 A ' r+ J I J ,1 J h V at •1 New Suits atFf Popular Prices ew Men, Bug The clothing we ago and is priced accordingly prices are a sound investment to require a suit this Prices are AT 15.00 Young men's suits Grey Tweed, single breas• belted, patch pock- cuff on trousers, 34 to 38, price $15,00, AT 22.50 Men's suits of Fancy Worsted, three button good trimmings, well made, trousers belt loops, plain bottoms cuff, sizes 35 to ?vies 22,50. Men's blue suits,two semi -fitting or Clothing are showing for for year, or two Bound to Now was bought months. quick selling. The anyone who expects or three years hence go Higher AT 20.00 suits of a variety in tweeds and bench tailored, plain or cuff, size 44, price 20.00 AT 25.00 suits of English in small check soft, roll, semi- back, big range of sizes 36 to 46, 25,00 button sacks, eks, plain to $32,00. . 05 sizes with 44, or belted, Men's of patterns worsteds, trousers 35 to Men's worsted, pattern, fitted patterns, price three $16,50 THE h TH NG CO, 4 L. .L r d \ri Phone f 8 for Stow* or night Calls, '1 HE FIRST TO REGISTER, The firs person toi i e t p SO 1 be registered i g Clinton was Miss Ethel Mountcastle a lady whose ability, sterling worth and charm of ;personality have en doared her to all who have the priv- ilege ries ilege of, her acquaintance. IN GODERICII HOSPITAL. THE CLINTON MARKET; In Wheat'2.10, � , Buckwheat 51,35, Barley 8;1.25, 1- Oats 70e, Butter 34e to 85e. Eggs 35c to 30e. Live Hogs $17,00, A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mrs. W. G,. Pickett went to Goder- ich on Tuesday .and yesterday was operated on in the hospital for ap- pendicitis. At last reports she was doing well. 1t would be a great convenience if the Clinton hospital went again open and there are in- dications. that it will he before very long as it is being fitted up inside. THE NOISY PORKERS, Those living near ttlo Zoo Park, Toronto, would like the sea lion's voice modulated. It would be pleas- ing to a good many householders of Clinton if some pigs within the cor- poration limits could be similarly operated on. A pig mightn't be so happy without its squeal •but the neighbors would he happier. DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN. "I saw a drunk man on the G.T.R. platform this morning," remarked Agent Pattison on Tuesday, !'the first f one I've seen for two years." The News -Record was curious 1 "Who was it ?" he was asked. "Oh he came in in all auto," was the an- swer, •"Ile wasn't a local man. But don't .you think that's a pretty good record for Clinton ?" And wo agreed that it was. -- MONG THE CHURCHES. The. Rev. Dr. MacGillvray, re- cently returned from China, lectured in Willis chuf h yesterday evening. • « . The everting ser;ice in all the churches with the exception of St, Paul's will be held for the remain- der'of the sumrner at half past sev- n, « * s Owing to the fact that the presi- lent is on military duty and that Host of the officers will be absent luring the summer working on arms the League of Wesley church will be closed during July and Aug- .st, resuming its weekly meetings n September, • * * Rev. Dr. Gaudier, principal of . nox College, 'Toronto, 'will preach norning and evening in Willis church • Sunday and will address an open cession of the Sunday school in the rternoon. On the first Sunday in July the S.S',,will be held at nine orty-flue a,m. and will so continue luring the summer, * « « The pastor of the Baptist church n Sunday evening will take for his abject : "Qur Patriotic Duty at inch a Time as This," On tho first unday in July the morning service rill be resumed. The Sunday school ill meet at half past ten and the reaching service will immediately )flow, AWN BOWLING. The firstBowling" owlin match at h f g o the eason took 00 lace at Seaforth Pon Thursday evening last between the $eaforth and Clinton rinks, the. 1o1- owihlg being the scores : Clinton Seaforth R, W. Reid J. Wiseman D. Fell W. Grant H. Stewart J.E,Hovey skip 11Co1. Wilson skipl5 h Wiltse Geo. Israel T. Jackson 0. Neill U. Jackson E. Bright R. Sharp skipl.4H, Jeffrey skip 10 W. Johnson W. Willis Dr, Shaw J. Broderick J, McMurchie J. Grieve J. Nediger skip 10.7. M. Best skip 15 Miller G. H. Gifford 3. Shaw F. Robinson N. Ball W. D. Bright A.J.Morrish sk,14W. G. Willis ok 99 49 53 The return snatch between Clinton ud Seatorth t took place on the local rounds on Monday night last, Olin - o1 conning out on top by 7 shots. he following are the- scores : Clinton Seaforth Cantelon .7. Brown . Jackson F. Robinson 1, W. Recd C. Barber Sharp ship 17 W. Willis slip 115 , Wiltse G. H. Gifford Flynn W. Wilson Hovey J, M'. Best ,J,Morrish. sk,13Dr,Burrouglis sl(22 , Cooper G. Israel Pennehaker J, McTavish Grant ,I, Mullen ID. Hovey sk1O R.LI. Bright sic, 5 Hardy J. Broderick Miller N. D. Bright McMurchie H, Jeffrey Nediger skip 10Dr, McKay sk, 13 02 55 On Dominion Day the bowlers will ave 'a local contest—President vs. ,. cc -President, h 1 e game. fel start w 0,34 n 1 a n, All members are asked o be on hand at (1 o'clock. During the contest between Clinton Seaforth on Monday night a gamo of Doubles took piasoo between Col. Wilson and partner of Seaforth and 0. Holland end l"red Tucker but the Seaforth pair were too m0elt Sot the local pair, Little MissMargaret tPlumsteol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -Will Plum - steel, celebrated her' fifth- birthday only last work, entertaining about fifteen of her little friends. 1t goes without saying that' they had a very jolly -afternoon, CAPT. D'OWDING MAIRRIIIDD. Capt. Charles E. Dowding was married yesterday at B'obcaygeon to Miss Rosalina L. Boyd of that place. A fuller account of the wed- ding will be given next week, par- ticulars not being - available at time of writing. The groom's many fripnds in Clinton and vicinity, how- ever, will extend congratulations. LITTLE LOCALS, - A number of local Masons motored up i to Goderich on Sunday evening to attend divine service with Mait- land Lodge at North street Method- ist • church, Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached on "Temple Building." Miss Gilchrist is in charge of the C,P,R, telegraph office. Go up and sup with the Girls' Auxiliary on iter. Lihhy's lawn this evening. There will be other at- tractions 1)0801es the supper, too. II. W. C. A. Supplies received for shipment to London the 1.9th of June were as follows : Varna -23 pr. socks, 7 day shirts, 1 pyjama. 13ayfield-12 pr, sucks; 2 day shirts, '1 trench towels, 3' feather pillow's and 1 quilt, Unity Club—24 pr. socks. Bethany -14 pr. socks. Turner's Church -20 pr. socks, Clinton Ladies -14 pr, socks, 1 day shirt, 10 pyjamas, 20 sheets, 1 feather 1 ] Plow 2t1 hospital towels, 04 pillow slips, 90 handkerchiefs. London Road -50 pr. socks, To Own Boys—Varna-10 pr. socks and 5 day shirts. Bayfield -30 pr. socks and 055.00 worth eats, DON'T LET THEM FOOL Y017. The story comes from Lucan that a couple of men, representing them- selves to be Government officials, visited' the hone of a Biddulph farm- er and searched his premises com- mandeering six hundred pounds of flour and a .large hog which had just been butchered. They placed the stall in their automobile and drove -off. Later the farmer became aware that he had been swindled by a couple of sharps and he informed the comity police wenn are endeavoring to locate the pair. Farmers and others should be •sure that anyone enquiring into their af- fairs are clothed with proper author- ity before they Hand over any pro- perty to then, Any farmer who has more flour on hand than the law al- lows and who has not reported it to his miller orI den er is disobeying the law but if be has reported it ac- cording to instructions he is within the law and could with perfect right order anyone who interfered with him off his premises. ALL HAVE REGISTERED. Registration Day passed off very quietly in Clinton, People were 'so bound to avoid the rush ,on registration day that they "rushed" two or three business plac- es, whore were those qualified to take registrations, for a couple of days before and this eased up the situa- tion on Saturday. The places of registration were open, for a couple of hours Friday evening and from seven a.m. to ten p.m. ,on Saturday. Although the (lay was long and there wore six places ,open all day one deputy reported. a man coming in at half past tea or so wanting to be registered. There was practically no opposition to registration. Some thought it unnecessary but all seemed to bo perfectly .willing to comply with the regulations end answered all noes• tions asked with unfailing courtesy. Many, especially women, mothers of families, Were agreeably surprised at the simpiic:ity of it, They just an- swered "No" to question eight and that ended it. Tile deputies and assistants seem- ed to enjoy the work. and cheerfully and .'.Vilimgly welt from house to house where there wore aged or sick persons in order to see that as far as possible all were register- ed. The returns from Clinton may be considered to be pretty full. "Davy" Beacom was probably the oldest inn to register irh Clinton, Ifo gave the date of his, birth tat April 4th, 1327. This is not reveal- ing a secret confided to a deputy registrar GS 1,101VGa000rd hail data regarding Mr. 130acofn's age in the ofliee, The complete registration 111 Clfn- td11 as far 'as 'l'1re News -accord can gather Was 1001, This included OM froth ohtside the town Limits and a few fralnt Other towns. Butc a number of %den residents r:eg- istered at outside points, DO YOUR 131i;S'r, 130Y5, "Mania Itis had '.cry ](rtes brass band music of late and will wel- come the .ICielle Brass Band from Clinton on Dominion Day.",-Goder- ich Signal. The I{leder will he welcomed in the County town beeanse'they are a band, That they will bo doubly wel- come alter they are once heard; wo have not a doubt. The Clinton Ka- tie Silver and Pipers' Band is gnarl- ing a reputation for itself through- out the county. WEDDED AT LONDESIIIORO, A quiet wedding took place at bon- desboro Methodist parsonage un Wed- nesday• of last week when the Rev. C. C. Is i a neHite ' u .din marriage Miss Flora M., daughter of Mr. and Airs. R. A. Hearn of Clinton, and Mr. Orval Rapson, son of Mr. Jnroph Rapson of Hulled. Immediately af- ter the ceremony the. young couple drove to their own home en the Base Line. They, have the good wishes of a large, circle of friends for future prosperity and happiness. ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb of Ather- ton Faris, Goderich township, an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, 1I„''Vera, to Mr, Norman J. Wilson, Dundurn, Seek., second son of Mr, and Mrs. R. Wilson, Franklin, Ontario, the marriage to take place in Radisson, Sask., in July. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bradford, Goderich, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mona Pearl, to Mr, John Alexander Cam- eron, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 111. Cameron, Toronto, the marriage to take place quietly the end of June, NEW MANAGER APPOINTED, Capt. C`. E. Dowding, who recent- ly returned from Prance, has resign- ed his position as manager of the local branch of the Maisons Bank, having up to the present been 00 leave -of -absence. During his resi- dence in Clinton ('apt. Dowding won man friendshis bycourtesy to the h C public and his. ready interest in ev- erything pertaining to the welfare of the town and vicinity. 00 offering himself for military service the Bank granted hint leave, the title being extended until the present, when he sent in his resignation. Mr. 11, It. Sharp, who for the past fourteen months has been act- ing manager of the local branch, has been appointed manager. This appointment will be a popular one, as Mr. Sharp has proved himself to be a competent and obliging official and citizens will be glad to know that the residence of Mr, and Mrs. Sharp in Clinton will be all the more likely to be permanent. A FORMER CLINTON 130Y. At a conference on vital statistics held at the offices .of the 13u.reau of Statistics, Ottawa, last Wednesday and Thursday and which was attend- ed,by representatives from all the provinces, the Dominion Statistic- ian, Mr. R. H. Coats, presided. One of the resolutions adopted was that mil:teary statistics are to be omitt- ed fromu 1 t to re censuses of the Dom- inion, Government and that a sys- tem of vital statistics be organiz- ed, these to include births, marriag- es and deaths and to be on an an- nual basis, also that they be com- piled and published so as to permit of comparison between dittoed localities and provinces throughout the Dominion and between Canada as a whole and other countries. Mr. Coats, who has been Dominion Statistician for several )rears and who is considered an authority on all matters pertaining to his office, is an old Clinton boy, son of the late Mr. R. Coats, PASSING OF MRS. THOMPSON, Mary L. Greene, wife of Dr. C. W. Thompson, mayor, passed away at her home, Huron street, 011 Tuesday, morning. • The deceased lady had peen ailing for several years and for some months had nbt been able to leave her room. Everything that could possibly be done for/her restoration was clone and her life was leo doubt prolonged by the careful nurs- ing and loving care bestowed upon her. Mrs. Thomp5011 was the eldest slaughter of the late Rev. Josias Greene and was born at Fleshertoh. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred and Charles, both over- seas, one little daughter, Marion, and one sister, Miss 13011101 e, who was with her for some weeks previ- ous to her (death. She was of a quiet,. home -loving nature and a de- voted '.vile and mother, She bore bravely amu without Complaint the separation.' from her soils, who both enlisted in the 101st battalion the younger of the two being under eighteen at tele time, and her chief interest in life since they went over- seas was 01 their letters lrolim and A in tvritnh and scolia comforts t �o g then. She hoped to bo spared 40 see them re4rn'n but it was not to be. The funeral takes plebe this after- noon; the service being held in On- tario street clntrch, of wl)ieh she was a eonsistbltt, menih_ er, i'rtuch syfnpatlry io felt her the be- reaved cies, CLINTON I30Y MARRIED. Mi. J, L. Johnson, better known to his Clinton friends es Bert, was married Inn Wednesdaay el last week to Miss. ledlith Nestle, only daugh- ter of Mx. James Poustie of Port Burwell. The ceremony was per- formed in London by elle Rev.. Can- on Gonne, Mr, and Mrs, Johnson ar- rived in Clinton Monday evening and will spend a few weeks with friends. Congratulations are In order and are extended by the groom's many Olin - ton friends. SOME FARM TRACTORS. Air, Bort Langford bad a. couple of Fordson tractors shipped to hint this wecic and has been exhibiting them here to all and sundry thrillers who were interested. One is already sold to a farmer. near Seaforth and the other is to be shipped forward to - Wingbam shortly, The Govern- ment has purchased tt number of these tractors and has-been sending them out through the province, five having been at work in Huron the past season. COMING TO IT. It will not bo legal to make white or standard bread in Canada after July 1st, one pound of substitute to nine of white or standard flour to be used and after July 15tH one pound to four must be used, Bakers must label their broad with their name and the stamp "Victory Bread" after July 154)1. This order regarding quantities of substitutes is binding alike on private and pub- lic bakers, Canada is slowly but surely coming - down to real earnest in -regard to food saving. It looks, however, as if there would have to he some price fixing for the coarser grains as all substitutes are already higher in price than standard flour. 'l'HiOY'RE GOOD TO IOAT (?) Mr. John Jervis brought a couple ot eggs into The News -Record olfice yesterday and asked us to guess what sort 'of a bird laid them. Our bird expert was out at the time ant1 we wouldn't u n' venture t t nut o ag uess so he informed us that they were a mud turtle's product. No ioubt many of our readers have seen such but for the sake of those who have not we would say that these eggs are almost, perfectly round and about the -size of a good, big Eng- lish cherry. They look something lila a quarter grown hen egg that had not been properly shaped. It is said that they slake excellent food. Mr. Jervis said if we'd bury them in sand in. a nice sunny place they would hatch out but as we don't know ,ghat we'd do with a couple of young mud turtles even if we hod them we're not going to .try PI115 WAY OF 1'P, — One of the warnings to motorists from the deputy minister of highways reads thus : "Pedestrians who have started to cross a street at a reas- onable distance from an approaching motor car have the right to do so at the pace of an ordinary walk, and the motorist has no right to compel pedestrians to rush or run for safety by the insolent blowing of his horn." "You see, remarked the blond ladywho o hates to be hurried and who always maintained that pedes- trians Jlad the right of way, "we have the law on our side, "Don't tet us he badgered off the King's highway by those saucy motorists." "'That may be all right," was the reply of the .little dark -eyed lady, "but one can't put up much of a protest after one is dead. I prefer to do some scurrying to save my life." and thus pedestrians continue to "scurry" off the roads at the "in- solent honk" of the motorist, A CHAT"TJ$R Ole ACCIDENTS, Harold Langford, elle little son of Councillor and Mrs. Langford, fell from a tree in his own garden- on Friday afternoon and for a few hours it looked as if his injuries might he serious. No bones were broken but it was feared that he had suffered internal injuries, The little lad is able 'to run about again, however, and it is hoped that the worst is over, k * * Principal Book of the Model school celebrated the closing of the school term )by slipping off a step at his own residence, and spraining his ankle. This is the more unfortunate because 141r. •Bouek intended going to Bracebridge on Monday to take charge of the Summer Model school, as has been his annual custom for several -years. However, The. News - Record will be surprileed if Mr. Book does not keep his appoint- ment at Brace -bridge even if he has to go on crutches, * f « Air. W. T. O'Neil had an accident the other day when handling no axe. We are not sure wihether he was splittiug kindling or trying to de- capitate a hen vt ch had ccs ma 1- estiitg his really fine garden,' but anyway the stubborn axe 13rlle'd on him and inflicted a hasty gash in his foot, As a consequence he has had to keep the injured mother in bandages alud hobble about in a slipper 0501 Since., Ilut,'barring com- plications, it fa hoped that the Wound will speedily ileal, 15'1.1'l'le5, NOTIOS, Society will tweet at the home of the president, Mrs. I3rydone, Friday afternoon at tlirde o'clock. A good attendance is re9uesled. The towel shower held at Mrs. U. I). 141c'Taggart's last Friday was a Splendid success, there being about one hundred towels • given. Willis Church Ladles' Auxiliary contribut- ed twenty and other members of the W.P.S. Society gave generously. The executive is very grateful for the ready response to the appeal, MA11152101) 1N DETROi'J', '1'lle marriage tools place la De- troit on Tuesday of 14ir, .Jcunes -Scott, postmaster, Clinton, and Mrs. Agnes Campbell of ' Detrdit• Mr. and Mrs. Scott arrive at Bruce - field this evening and have tak- en a cottage at Bayfield for a few weeks. The bride is no stranger in Mu- ton, she icing a daughter of the late James Fair and of Mrs, Fair now of Calgary, She was born and reared e [h Clinton and has many warn. friends here. The friends of both extend hearty congratulations and good wishes, REGULATION STILL IN FORCE. Every boy and girl, in Canada who had not attained the age of sixteen years on or before Satur- day, June 22nd, must, within thirty days after attaining the age of sixteen, go to a post office and reg- ister. Also it must he noted that anyone who has already registered anti who changes his or her post - office . address must report such - change to the central registrar with- in thirty days thereafter. '1'he regis- tration order remains la force uutit notice of its anulhnent by the Governrnent and until that time these regulations are binding, People You Know Inspector Tom of Goderich has heft in town this week. Mr. ( harlieC ' anteloh of Toronto is holidaying at iris home in town. Miss Sinclair of the 0.0.1. staff left Saturday for her home at Palmer- ston, Mrs. (Dr.) Struthers and babe hate returned from a visit in Cal; and Hamilton. Hiss ;MacRae of Detroit is vis- iting her grandmother and other friends in town, Principal Treleaven was presiding examiner at the Entrance Exams. in Seaforth last week, Rev. 1)r. and Mrs. Rutledge of God- erich and hiss II, Bowiby of Wind- sor called on friends 01 town yes- terday, Mrs, James Southcombe left yester- day for Port Union after spending some weeks visiting in Clinton and vicinity. 11r. and 5Irs, Herbert Allen of Tor- onto visited the latter's aunt, Mrs. D. S. Cook, for a couple of days last week. Airs. Geo. Cooks of the Base Line is in Goderich hospital, having un- dergone an operation. She is re- covering nicely, Mrs. R. J. Cludf returned Last week from a visit hu I-Iamilton. She was accompanied by her little grand- son, R. J. Phoenix. Airs. Robt, Dunbar and little sons, Masters George and Billy, are vis- iting the lady's parents, AJr, and Alrs, Geo. Burnett of Princess street, tlev. Dr. Candler, who will be the preacher in Willis church on Sun- day, will be tate guest while in town of This brother, Dr. J. C. Gandier, Mr. and Mrs, Melvin J. Clark of Goderich were in town the other day. They had just returned frnm a very pleasant motor trip to Sarnia. They were accompanied by Mrs, Thos, Fowler of Harputhey, Mess Macdougall of the C.C.I. staff received word on Saturday morn- ing that an aunt had died at Can- ningtou and she left on the after- noon train for her home. She had intended remaining over until 151oh- day. 3(0. and Mrs. Thos, D'Coursey, Mies - es Anna and Rose D'Coursey, Mr. D. Reidy and Mr, John Welsh of Logan, 'air, .James and Miss Laura Phelan of Morris and Messrs. Gus )tCenehau and Redmond ',f St. Augustine were guests of ?Jr. and Mrs, John Carbert on Sunday, Rev. II, M. Manning, who has far sone time been supplying the pte- pit of Eglinton Methodist church, near Toronto, owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. .Dr, Rankin, has gone to Peterboro to take charge of a church. Mr, Manning was for four years pastor of Wes- ley church, Clinton, bet although now on the superannuated list, he prefers active work iu preference to idleness. Rev. J. A, Robinson and Mr. J, Ransford are attending a meeting of the Executive of the Synod of Huron inLondon today. The. la t. - ter has been a delegate to the Synod tot over thirty years and has MINI almost every office in the gift of his brethren. He has been a. member of the Executive for a great number ot years Mid is con. sitte'ed one of the best -informed and most influential of the lay, members,