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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-01-13, Page 1inton No. 1919 -37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13th, 1916 THE HOME PAPER e advts. -see pages 3 and 4 --money savers for those who care for bargains -are a feature of this week's ews��t�cortl The Royal Bank II OF CANADA. Incorporated 1889. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,580,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 18,500,000 Total Assets 185,000,000 580: Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. er - Clinton Branch R, E. MANNING, Manager INCORPORATED 1855 THE nd Reserve $� Capital500,000 a9 96 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted, Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. s C. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. ISONS READY-TO-WEAR 2 he Morrish CLOTHD'NG CO. Clothing ORDERED CLOTupte Big are. attending our Fire Sale. Every purchaser is getting a Bargain. You save money by buying here aid now. -Tho earlier you come the larger your s' selection. A. large staff of clerks will give you prompt service. , If you need at the present time, or will need in a. few months anything in Clothing or ., Furnishings, don't let thissale pass by with- out making; a purchase Money saved being money made, you will by buying make money bu in at this Fire Sale. THE MORFHSH CLITHING CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." GR AGENT FOR THE C. P. R. TELEGRAPH, ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. ' Rev. Mil Harper addressed the 3,oung people's meeting on Monday evening and his address was listened to with much interest. The W.M.S. held their quarterly tea on Tuesday afternoon of this week in the school room. The women of the congregation will serve a supper on Thursday evening, January 20th, Part of proceeds to go to Patriotic Funds. PRESENTATION. Mrs. McHardy-Smith, who has re- cently been engaged as organist and, choir director of Talbot Street Bap - test Church, London, pending the ar- rival ,of 111r. 'T. M. Aver, was pre- sented at the ,close of her engage - out glass bowl meat with a handsome g a b w in recognition of her fine work and splendid leadership during her two months' appointment. Several mem- bers of the choir, in mailing the ,presentation, spoke very highly .of Mrs. McHardy-Smith's musical abili- ties, and were loud in their praise. of- the way the music' of the : church had been treated during her stay. An address of appreciation -was deliver- ed by the president and heartily sub - sallied to by all the mcinbers,-Ad- vertiser, Pe TRIOTIC NOTES. The tea given by the executive of the Women's Patriotic Society op Friday evening last was well attend- ed, Capt. Allen of the 161st Battal- ion spoke to the gathering for a short time, presenting in a pleasing' and' interesting manner Some of the diffi- culties met with in recruiting and expressing a hope that the Society, would-',:asist in this work. The pres- ident assured Capt. Allen of the hearty sympathy and co-operation of the Society. An effort is being made to have the Belgian Fund reach the sum of one lemdred dollars. The regular weekly meeting will be held on Friday, tomorrow, afternoon. At the request of the e"ecutive Mrs. Allen is this week attending meetings in London. She will visit Hyman Hall and see the work and hear different speakers of note tell of the needs and the best way 01 going about supplying thein. She hopes to return in time for the meeting on Friday' and invites all members who possibly can to be present so that the work for the new year may have a good beginning. Now that money is required for re- cruiting purposes the Society finds itself almost entirely dependent on Its weekly and monthly contribu- tions. As every little bit helps those who have not yet commenced to con- tribute. regularly and those who have fallen behind are asked. to make an effort to help along the good work ibis Society is doing. Envelopes can be procured from Mrs. Hovey or Mrs. Brydone, It is also requested that contributors put their names on their envelopes for the next month as there are some members without numbers and the committee wish to keep the list in perfect order. A JOINT' INhSTALLATTON,; The Ancient Foresters had a ' ioint installation locally on 'Wednesday of last week, the offices of both the Seaforth and Clinton Courts being assigned to their respective chairs by the District Chief Ranger, Mr. W. D. Iloag' of Seafortlt. 'Afterwards lunch was served and then some time was spent In social chat and a lit- tle speech -making and song. It was an enjoyable evening from first to last. ONLY EIGHTY-FOUR. Mr. 'James Sheppard, janitor of the Nlolsons' Bank, is nigh unto another milestone and tomorrow will reach his eighty-fourth. 1 -le was born in. London, England, came to this coun- try when a young man, located at Blyth about 1880 and at this Dom- inion's- first birthday he was a citi- zen of Clinton. He has been here ever since and is an encyclopaedia of local history. Here's to James Sheppard, pioneer. WILL TRY TO WIDEN. Although Huron county is free from the legalized liquor traffic Clinton cit- izens purpose it-izens.,purpose doing their "bit" in connection` with any Movement that tries to widen the "Dry Territory." They are therefore falling in line with the citizens committee of 100 and will endeavor to secure an im- mense petition asking for Provincial Prohibition or the submission of a bill which will give such a Measure after having been submitted to the people on a majority basis, The fol. lowing are the local committees : St. George's Ward, C. H. Holland, cap- tain, W.. II. Hellyar, A. Cantelon, D.. McEwen, A. Ilooper. St. Andrew's, J. W. Moore, captain, W. Manning, R. Tiplady, Tbos. Watts, Ecl. Hall St. John's, J. A. Irwin, captain, 0. David, .Jas. alcalath, Jas. Miller, A. J. Tyndall. St. James', W. Doherty, captain, Thos. Monaghan, W. G. Snmyth. Jas, Walkinshaw, T. E. East. Mr. 0, J. Wallis is chairman for Clinton, PASSING OF A MOTHER. - The death peeurred in Toronto on Friday last at the home of her ron- in -law, Mr. Harry Clucas, 51 Charles street, of Mrs. Logan -Dark, former- ly of Goderich and mother of Mrs, J. Rattenbnrp of Clinton. The deceased, who was born at Cambridge, England, was formerly Miss Amelia Hunt, a daughter - of Robert Hunt, ,a former exise officer to the late Queen Victoria at Lofts Ball, Cambridge. Mr. Hunt camp with his fancily to Canada and to Iluron about the same time that tht Ransfords came. He was a miller and for a time resided at Benmiiler, erecting the first mill there. IIo al- so was the first miller employed in the Clinton mill by the late James Fair. • Shortly after her marriage to the late Thomas Logan the deceased went to reside in Goderich and that con- tinued to beher home for many, years, Mr. Logan died in Jersey Is- land in 1870 and the remains were brought home to Goderich for inter- ment. Three sons and three dau- ghters survive : Mrs. Clucas and Miss Logan, Toronto ; William Logan, Sy- racuse, Ed, Logan of Sault Ste. Ma- rie, Robert Logan of Saginaw, Mich. and Mrs. Rattenbury of town. A memorial service was held at the home of Mr. Clucas is 'Toronto on Sunday evening conducted by,Rev, Canon Cody and the remains were. brought to Godericic,on Monday' and laid beside those of the husband of her youth in Maitland cemetery. The service at. Goderich was ccnduc ted by Rev. J. B. Fotheringham, rector of St. George's church, assis- ted by Rev. Canon ;Gonne, rector of Christ's church, London, -formerly rector of St. Paul's, Clinton. Ail the members of the family were present at the funeral on Monday with the exception of the- son residing at Sag- inaw. The floral tributes were exception- ally beautiful, coming from friends in Toronto, Clinton and • the old home town of Goderich. - deceased ladydc The dee ed had to often made lengthy visits with her daughter in Clinton and had a large circle of ft•i- ends''here who hold her in high es- teem. She was one .of those who "grow old gracefully'-' gaining in sweetness as the years slipped by. She was ill only a few days and her mind remained bright and clear until the end. Her going leaves a blank in the hearts of the members of her family, by whom she' was greatly beloved. ENTERTAINED GIRL'S CLUB. Rev. F. C, and Mrs. Harper enter- tained the members of the Girl's Club at the manse. on Tuesday even- ing. There was a good turnout of the members, the host and hostess did everything possible to add to'the pleasure of their guests and a very enjoyable evening was the result. Tl3E 161ST, - Lieut. -Colonel Combo and staff and the local Company will attend service in the -Ontario street church next Sunday forenoon. In the evening at eight o'clock there will be a recruiting meeting in the Baptist church. The commander and. -his stall and the band will also be present. On the following Sunday dill ad- dressJudge e Barron of Stratford w dress a meeting in Clinton, The Pastime Club has given the not receipts, seyentydollars, of 'Their recent ball to the recruiting tend, The Ransford cottage on line:on street has been fitted up with eats, etc. and thirty men will be comfort ably quartered there. Accommodation can easily be secured locally for ov-- er two hundred men, The Battalion Band will be at the headquarters in Clinton but There u a will be a bugle bandt the Goderich depot. DEATH OF MRS. D. MOFFAT. Mrs. David Moffat passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Pickett, Albert street, on Tuesday' evening, having reached the ripe age. of nearly eighty-nine years. Mrs. Moffat, whose maiden name was Catharine Copeland, was born in Chingcousey township, but came to Stanley with her parents when quite young. In her early woman- hood she was married to the late David Moltat and they settled in Tuckersmith township - where they farmed for some years. For some forty years she had been a resident in Clinton and was very well known and highly esteemed here, Thirty- four years ago her husband passed away and [or many years She has lived alone. Being of an independent nature she liked her own home and remained in it in preference to stay- ing with any one of her children and it was but ten days before her death and only .a few hours prior to being stricken with paraly- sis that she had been taken to Mrs, Pickett's, her state of health being such that it was unsafe to leave her alone, Mrs. Moffat was a Methodist in re- ligion,. being a member of the Wes- ley congregation, but for some time was not able to attend the public services being troubled with dullness of hearing. Of a fancily of eight four remain : Mrs. J, Johnston, Varna ; Mrs. Pick- ett, Clinton ; John Moffatt, Kippen ; and S. A. Moffat, London, The funeral takes place this after- noon from the residence of Mrs, Pickett to Clinton'. cemetery. THE COLJNCII, MEETING. AFTER I;ONG SERVICE. Willis Sunday school held their an- nual meeting on Wednesday eeening of last week for the election of of- ficers and the transaction of business incident to the closing of the year. The reports received of membership, attendance and finances were very en- couraging. The following officers were elected : Superintendent, Chas. Lindsay. Assistant, J ames Scott, Sec. -Treasurer, W. W. Collyer, Minute Sec., Miss M. Chown.' Librarian, Gordon IIowes. Assistant, Allen Mason. Pianist, Miss IL Greig. After thirty-two years' service NIr. J, Scott resigned as superintendent, though he does not intend withdraw- ing from Sunday school work, hav- ing accepted the post of assistant. Mr. Scott bas been most faithful to his charge during all these years and has always taken a deep interest in the young people of the church. His interest has not waned but he wish- ed to be relieved of some of the re- sponsibility, hence his resignation, which was received with unanimous regret. The new council met on Monday evening, Mayor Dr, Thompson in the chair and all the members present with the exception of Councillor Fitzsimmons, who was suffering from an attack of grippe. Mayor Thome-- son hocnp-son in his inaugural: address expres- sed the hope that the council of 191:6 would work together harniously for. the geed of the whole town ; that the committees would endeavor to de- vote the necessary time to the per- formance of their several duties and that the chairman of :each committee would keep the work well in hand and be able to report to ethe council promptly and concisely. The striking committee, consisting of Reeve Ford and Councillors Wiltse and Wallis,. brought down the follow- ing list, which compose the standing committees Lor the year, the first named in each ,case being the chair - 11113,11 : Street -Fitzsimons, Ford, Paisley, Wiltse. Property -Sheppard, Wiltse, Ford. Fire and Water -Paisley, Ford, Fitzsimons Cemetery -Wallis, Sheppard, Wiltse, Charity - Sheppard, Fitzsimons, Ilawkins. Park -Hawkins, Paisley, Sheppard. Bylaws -.Paisley, Wallis, Ford. Finance-Wiltse,,, Ford, Sheppard. Court of Revision--Thompson,son Wal- lis, Paisley, Sheppard, aid Hawkins. Special -Ford, Hawkins, rite- simons. A bylaw was passed appointing the following officers Auditors, P. Cantelon and J. Wise- man. C. L Trustee, W. 13rydone. Representative an Library Board, Major Shaw-. Representative on Local Board of Health, D. L. Macpherson., 'MILITARY HOCKEY TEAM. An enthusiastic meeting was field in the recruiting rooms on Friday everting lase, ler the purpose of or- ganizing a military hockey team to represent Clinton in the 161st "Hur- on" Battalion. Captain Allen was asked to take the chair and the fol- lowing officers were elected : Tion. President, Lieut. -Col, 1I, B. Clonbe. Hon. Vice, Major 81. D. IlIcTag- gart. President, Major .7. 1V, Shaw. Vice, Lieut. W. E. O'Neil, Treasurer, Captain Allen, Secretary, Lieut. A. J. Grigg. A committee was appointed com- posed of Lieut. Mair, Sergeant Crra- ham and' Private Draper, with the President to arrange terms for the season at the rink. Much enthusiasm was shown ane it is confidently expected twat- Clin- ton's Military Hockey team will be one of the -very best in the county as there are available plenty of goof players to make a strong team, not only among the local men but many from the adjacent towns. It is the intention to play with niliitaryi teams from other towns in the county, and perhaps also from farther afield., DEATH OP MRS. 5. CRICH. • Mrs. Samuel Crich of Huron street was called from this life into the other world yesterday forenoon In her eighty-fifth year. Mrs. Crich had the misfortune to fall down stairs some weeks agm re- ceiving a bad shaking up from which she had, never fully recovered. She seemed to- be regaining some of her old-time vigor, however, and was ab- le to go about and attend to many small duties. But .early Monday mor- ning she suffered a stroke of paraly- sis and did not again recover the use of her faculties. THE LOCAL MARKT. Wheat 31.03.' Oats 38c. Barley 48e. Butter 26e to 27c. Eggs 30e to 35c. Live Hogs 39.00. LITTLE LOCALS. Miss Cala Beacom fell at the Col- legiate grounds on Tuesday and re- ceived' a rather bad cut above the eye. She has been obliged to take a holiday from school since, - • A party of the young people, fri- ends of Mr. Dodds and Miss Hattie Holloway, gathered at their Borne on 'Tuesday evening, giving them a surprise, and spent a most enjoyable few hours together. , ST, PAUL'S CHURCH. -A special meeting of the vestry y was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening when the executors of the estate of the late Mrs. Harri- et Rance announced that a gift of 3400 had been made to St. Paul's church. This gift is to be known as "The Harriet Rance Trust Fund" and the trustees are J. E. Hovey, J. Ransford and W. Jackson. The mon- ey is tobe invested for all time and the interest is to be used for church repairs only, ACTIVE SYMPATHY NEEDED. A meeting will be held in the coun- cil chamber, commencing at one o'clock, on Tuesday afternoon next for the purpose of organizing a Hur- on County War Auxiliary to consist of representative men from -each nun• icipality. The object of the Auxiliary is to enlist the active sympathy of ' every citizen and to perfectan- a n organ- ization ization to assist in collecting for Red Cross,. Belgian Relief and other funds and as well to stimulate recrui- ting for the 161st Hurons, The meet- ing will ho addressed by Captain Weidener of Toronto and others. WESLEY C'IIL'RCH. Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached at each service ori Sunday list. Next S mdsy Rev. G. B. King of Victoria C'oJlege, who was taking a course in Germany when the war broke out, was entern- ed, and who has but recently map - ed, will be the preacher at the morn- ing service, The League meeting on Monday ev- ening was in charge of the Literary committee, Miss Oflve Cooper occu- pying the chair. Several took part in the program, which was of a uui- que • character. iltisses McBrien and Merle Moore contributed an instru- mental daett which was appreciated. The deceased was formerly Julia Davis and was born in Worcestershire, England. When a yonng girl she carne to this country with her parents who .settled in. Clintou. Upon her marriage to the late Samuel Crich she went to reside in T uekersmith but when retiring from the farm they returned here, Iter husband passed away several Scars ago. She was possessed of a sunny, happy disposi- tion and was :invariably cheerful. if a dark cloud appeared upon her hori- zon she could always be depended upon to try' to torn it inside o'at so as to display the slyer lining. Even when confined to liar house for weeks this winter a casual visitor was sure to hear her recount her blessings instead of dwelling upon her woes. Threechildeen • survive Prank c Crich of Malden, Sask., who was on his way hone, when his mother's 'death occurred, Herbert of Tucker - smith, and Mrs. D. L. Coat of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Clinton, is a sister, Mr, George Davis of town, a brother. Mrs. Crick was. a member of On- tario street church and, -until the infirmities of age came on \vas an friends in Clinton for a happy, wed - Active church worker. deo life, Bayfield Mr, John Stalker of Painsville, Ce hio, is the guest of his sister, Mrs; M. Rupee. - ' Ivfessrs, R. McMurrays, George fl, Greenslade, Clifford Pollock and ileo, Castle attended a district meeting, of the Orange Order at Varna. on, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Ben Spencer left on Monday to return to Corrine, Basle, after a three weeks. visit hereabouts. Mrs. Samuel Johnston and son, Mr, McI{ee Johnston„ of Laura, Sask., are the guests of her daughter., Mrs, Thos. Harrison of the village. Miss Love of Iiillsgreen is the guests of her aunt, Mrs. 'James' Spackman. �1'e are called upon this week to, r the death oneof Ba field' record t of y s oldest and most respected citizens in the person of William Harrison, who passed away on January 4th at the age of 87 years and 9 months, Ther deceased was born in the County of Norfollr, Roliesby Parish, England, ori.. April 10th, 1828 and came to this country in 1850 and first settled in the Township . of Stanley. lie was married to Miss Catherine Iie:th of London in 1800, wlto predeceased hint three years ago. He is survived by a family of six children ; Mrs. Ken - ay', Detroit ; Mrs. Samuel Huston, Mrs. Murdock Ross and Mrs. Samuel MeEwan of this village, Dan, el Goderich and Ninian W. Harrison of Buffalo. 'Fhe tumeral took place from his late residence' to Bayfieldceme- tery on Thursday afternoon last. Rev. F. Rickard and Rev, Macfarlane conducting the services. The pall- bearers were 'Messrs. Chas. Parker, William Hoard, Robert Johnston, William Dixon, Thomas. Cameron' and Richard Smith. The sympathy of tae community goes out to the bereaved- fam, Thedlyannual meeting of the subs7r11- bers of the Bayfield Public Library. was held,in the town hall on Mon- day evenig, when a report of the- proceedings since the organization of the public library in the village was given, after which the follow - lug officers were appointed for the: ensuing year President, Rev. P. Rickard Secretary, Geo. E, Greens- lade ; Treasurer, D. Shearer ; Li- brarian, Rev. A. Macfarlane ; Mee. tors, Revs, F. Rickard and A. Me- Farlane„ F. A. Edwards, Jas. Reid, George Greenslade, II. W. Erwin and H mn TheDrehboardan. appointed the following persons as a book committee : Rev. F. Rickard, Rev. A. Macfarlane, Rev. J. E. Jones and H. W. Erwin. A box social under the auspices of the Women's Patriotic Society will be held in the town hall on Tins - day evening next. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh and child of Toronto are the guests of the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Biggam. Tliea oficers would like as many, members of the Agricultural Society, as can possibly do so to be present; at the annual meeting in the town hall on Wednesday afternoon next. WILLIS CHURCH. The Women's Association held their annual meeting on Wednesday; after- noon last when the following officers were elected : President, Miss Cowing. Vice, Mrs, Torrance, • Secretary', Mrs. R. A. Roberton. Treasurer, Mrs. W, D.. Fair. During the course of the meeting a motion was made and unanimously carried to the effect that the, Assoc- iation give one half of its proceeds for_ patriotic purposes, beginning at once and continuing as long as need requires. - The ladies still continue their ener- getic efforts in the knitting of socks. Two of the members served a very dainty luncheon at five o'clock after which other business of the Assoeia- tion was discussed. AN INTERESTING DEBATE, The Literary Society of St. Joseph's church held a debate on Friday evening last on the subject : "Resolved : than more good will re- sult from the war than evil," Mrs. Joseph Reynolds acted as captain ' of the affirmative side while Mr. John Flynn led that of the neg- ative, Mrs. 'Reynolds had as assis- tants, Mrs. P. J, Reynolds, Miss Ed- na McCaughey and Mr. T. Tighe, while Mr. ,Flynn and Mr. O. O'Brien were obliged to champion the nega- tive side the other two debaters fail- ing airing to appear. Many excellent points were made by both sides and some good debat- ing was done, Mr. Andrew Flynn acted as judge and gave his decision in favor of the affirmative. The meeting was well attended by an attentive and appreciative aud- ience who thoroughly enjoyed the de- bate and the evening passed pleas- antly. MacLEOD-TIPLA'DY 1VEDDING. A very quiet wedding took plan at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph 'I'lplady, yesterdays afternoon when their only daughter and their only child, Constance Evelyn, was united in marriage to Rev. Donald MacLeod of; Montreal. Rev, S. J. Arlin, pastor of Ontario St. church, performed the Ceremony in the pres- ence of the immediate family, The bride wore her handsome travelling suit of blue cloth inade in military style witic braid trimming with mink furs and smart hat to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet ,of and freesias. ` The con' carnations le p were ualt n ed and ininedlatel af- ter the ceremony left on the three o'clock train on a honeymoon trip to Buffalo and New York. Later they will take up their residence in Mon- treal, where the groom is pastor of. Rosemount Presbytcrian ehurih. The bride is a charming and popu-• lar young lady and has the hearty good wishes of a large circle .. of Holmesville esa Rev. W. A. Potter of Toronto will preach here. next Sabbath morning and the pastor in the evening, Dr. Oliver Courtice and family left for their home in Edmonton, Albers ta, Monday. Mr, holland had a successful auc-. tion sale at Seaforth last Saturday, disposing of $2000 worth of stock, Cows sold at from $55 to $120, Report of presentations to Mr, and: Mrs. Wm, Stanley next week. London Road Mrs. Armstrong of Listowel vfsft- ed her cousins, Mr. and lira. A. Be Stephenson, for a day or so recently. Mr, G. 13. Hanley+ attended the L. 0, L. district meeting at No, 189,, Gotiericic township, on Tuesday. Messrs, Mervin Hanley and Will- Falconer illFalconer were in attendance at the district meeting at Summerhill that same day. , The League Literary and `5+3Gia1; meeting on Tuesdays next will lake• I the form of a Leap Year box social,. the gentlemen to supply the boxes, The gathering will be held at the, Home of Mr. A. B. Stephenson. 'I he meeting on Tuesday evening w0.3 at, B. Hanley' NIr, Franle Grants., who some tune• ago sold his farm to Mr. LeLieall is. giving possession this weak,' The Grants have been for many years on the London Road, indeed, \dr, frank Grant was born on the homcsteutd. They are •held in high esteem and their departure from this community is much regretted. It is pomade Mr, Grant may spend some time tray el-• ling before settling anynvlier7,'• Goderich Township. Miss Katie Richardson returned home on Tuesday after spending a month visiting her sister and broth- er-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Lud- low, Proton. She also visited hercousins, Rev. W. G. and Mrs. Rich- ardson, Arthur. The 161st Is Growing Daily Current history of the 181st Hur- ons kindly gave way in this issue to the demands of the Morrish Clo- thing Company and Couch, and Coma puny, • finriert ate in. Children late for school -- husband late for work—everything twisted. All because the clock, Y g went wrong. 'Dont tinker with itBring it to our clock hospital: We will diagnese it'scase in short, order. Adjust it a little here and: there—clean it up spick and away it goes again—endowed with new life and ,igen, The cost? Oh1 . , notverymuch, Nothing near as much as 'a new clock, Nothing near 'as the confusion caused by an uncertain clock, W. • Ye11qar Agent for or'the Regi Officialna Watch. weta and Optician : - - - Clinton The Royal Bank II OF CANADA. Incorporated 1889. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,580,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 18,500,000 Total Assets 185,000,000 580: Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. er - Clinton Branch R, E. MANNING, Manager INCORPORATED 1855 THE nd Reserve $� Capital500,000 a9 96 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted, Circular Letters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Department. Interest allowed at highest current rate. s C. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. ISONS READY-TO-WEAR 2 he Morrish CLOTHD'NG CO. Clothing ORDERED CLOTupte Big are. attending our Fire Sale. Every purchaser is getting a Bargain. You save money by buying here aid now. -Tho earlier you come the larger your s' selection. A. large staff of clerks will give you prompt service. , If you need at the present time, or will need in a. few months anything in Clothing or ., Furnishings, don't let thissale pass by with- out making; a purchase Money saved being money made, you will by buying make money bu in at this Fire Sale. THE MORFHSH CLITHING CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." GR AGENT FOR THE C. P. R. TELEGRAPH, ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. ' Rev. Mil Harper addressed the 3,oung people's meeting on Monday evening and his address was listened to with much interest. The W.M.S. held their quarterly tea on Tuesday afternoon of this week in the school room. The women of the congregation will serve a supper on Thursday evening, January 20th, Part of proceeds to go to Patriotic Funds. PRESENTATION. Mrs. McHardy-Smith, who has re- cently been engaged as organist and, choir director of Talbot Street Bap - test Church, London, pending the ar- rival ,of 111r. 'T. M. Aver, was pre- sented at the ,close of her engage - out glass bowl meat with a handsome g a b w in recognition of her fine work and splendid leadership during her two months' appointment. Several mem- bers of the choir, in mailing the ,presentation, spoke very highly .of Mrs. McHardy-Smith's musical abili- ties, and were loud in their praise. of- the way the music' of the : church had been treated during her stay. An address of appreciation -was deliver- ed by the president and heartily sub - sallied to by all the mcinbers,-Ad- vertiser, Pe TRIOTIC NOTES. The tea given by the executive of the Women's Patriotic Society op Friday evening last was well attend- ed, Capt. Allen of the 161st Battal- ion spoke to the gathering for a short time, presenting in a pleasing' and' interesting manner Some of the diffi- culties met with in recruiting and expressing a hope that the Society, would-',:asist in this work. The pres- ident assured Capt. Allen of the hearty sympathy and co-operation of the Society. An effort is being made to have the Belgian Fund reach the sum of one lemdred dollars. The regular weekly meeting will be held on Friday, tomorrow, afternoon. At the request of the e"ecutive Mrs. Allen is this week attending meetings in London. She will visit Hyman Hall and see the work and hear different speakers of note tell of the needs and the best way 01 going about supplying thein. She hopes to return in time for the meeting on Friday' and invites all members who possibly can to be present so that the work for the new year may have a good beginning. Now that money is required for re- cruiting purposes the Society finds itself almost entirely dependent on Its weekly and monthly contribu- tions. As every little bit helps those who have not yet commenced to con- tribute. regularly and those who have fallen behind are asked. to make an effort to help along the good work ibis Society is doing. Envelopes can be procured from Mrs. Hovey or Mrs. Brydone, It is also requested that contributors put their names on their envelopes for the next month as there are some members without numbers and the committee wish to keep the list in perfect order. A JOINT' INhSTALLATTON,; The Ancient Foresters had a ' ioint installation locally on 'Wednesday of last week, the offices of both the Seaforth and Clinton Courts being assigned to their respective chairs by the District Chief Ranger, Mr. W. D. Iloag' of Seafortlt. 'Afterwards lunch was served and then some time was spent In social chat and a lit- tle speech -making and song. It was an enjoyable evening from first to last. ONLY EIGHTY-FOUR. Mr. 'James Sheppard, janitor of the Nlolsons' Bank, is nigh unto another milestone and tomorrow will reach his eighty-fourth. 1 -le was born in. London, England, came to this coun- try when a young man, located at Blyth about 1880 and at this Dom- inion's- first birthday he was a citi- zen of Clinton. He has been here ever since and is an encyclopaedia of local history. Here's to James Sheppard, pioneer. WILL TRY TO WIDEN. Although Huron county is free from the legalized liquor traffic Clinton cit- izens purpose it-izens.,purpose doing their "bit" in connection` with any Movement that tries to widen the "Dry Territory." They are therefore falling in line with the citizens committee of 100 and will endeavor to secure an im- mense petition asking for Provincial Prohibition or the submission of a bill which will give such a Measure after having been submitted to the people on a majority basis, The fol. lowing are the local committees : St. George's Ward, C. H. Holland, cap- tain, W.. II. Hellyar, A. Cantelon, D.. McEwen, A. Ilooper. St. Andrew's, J. W. Moore, captain, W. Manning, R. Tiplady, Tbos. Watts, Ecl. Hall St. John's, J. A. Irwin, captain, 0. David, .Jas. alcalath, Jas. Miller, A. J. Tyndall. St. James', W. Doherty, captain, Thos. Monaghan, W. G. Snmyth. Jas, Walkinshaw, T. E. East. Mr. 0, J. Wallis is chairman for Clinton, PASSING OF A MOTHER. - The death peeurred in Toronto on Friday last at the home of her ron- in -law, Mr. Harry Clucas, 51 Charles street, of Mrs. Logan -Dark, former- ly of Goderich and mother of Mrs, J. Rattenbnrp of Clinton. The deceased, who was born at Cambridge, England, was formerly Miss Amelia Hunt, a daughter - of Robert Hunt, ,a former exise officer to the late Queen Victoria at Lofts Ball, Cambridge. Mr. Hunt camp with his fancily to Canada and to Iluron about the same time that tht Ransfords came. He was a miller and for a time resided at Benmiiler, erecting the first mill there. IIo al- so was the first miller employed in the Clinton mill by the late James Fair. • Shortly after her marriage to the late Thomas Logan the deceased went to reside in Goderich and that con- tinued to beher home for many, years, Mr. Logan died in Jersey Is- land in 1870 and the remains were brought home to Goderich for inter- ment. Three sons and three dau- ghters survive : Mrs. Clucas and Miss Logan, Toronto ; William Logan, Sy- racuse, Ed, Logan of Sault Ste. Ma- rie, Robert Logan of Saginaw, Mich. and Mrs. Rattenbury of town. A memorial service was held at the home of Mr. Clucas is 'Toronto on Sunday evening conducted by,Rev, Canon Cody and the remains were. brought to Godericic,on Monday' and laid beside those of the husband of her youth in Maitland cemetery. The service at. Goderich was ccnduc ted by Rev. J. B. Fotheringham, rector of St. George's church, assis- ted by Rev. Canon ;Gonne, rector of Christ's church, London, -formerly rector of St. Paul's, Clinton. Ail the members of the family were present at the funeral on Monday with the exception of the- son residing at Sag- inaw. The floral tributes were exception- ally beautiful, coming from friends in Toronto, Clinton and • the old home town of Goderich. - deceased ladydc The dee ed had to often made lengthy visits with her daughter in Clinton and had a large circle of ft•i- ends''here who hold her in high es- teem. She was one .of those who "grow old gracefully'-' gaining in sweetness as the years slipped by. She was ill only a few days and her mind remained bright and clear until the end. Her going leaves a blank in the hearts of the members of her family, by whom she' was greatly beloved. ENTERTAINED GIRL'S CLUB. Rev. F. C, and Mrs. Harper enter- tained the members of the Girl's Club at the manse. on Tuesday even- ing. There was a good turnout of the members, the host and hostess did everything possible to add to'the pleasure of their guests and a very enjoyable evening was the result. Tl3E 161ST, - Lieut. -Colonel Combo and staff and the local Company will attend service in the -Ontario street church next Sunday forenoon. In the evening at eight o'clock there will be a recruiting meeting in the Baptist church. The commander and. -his stall and the band will also be present. On the following Sunday dill ad- dressJudge e Barron of Stratford w dress a meeting in Clinton, The Pastime Club has given the not receipts, seyentydollars, of 'Their recent ball to the recruiting tend, The Ransford cottage on line:on street has been fitted up with eats, etc. and thirty men will be comfort ably quartered there. Accommodation can easily be secured locally for ov-- er two hundred men, The Battalion Band will be at the headquarters in Clinton but There u a will be a bugle bandt the Goderich depot. DEATH OF MRS. D. MOFFAT. Mrs. David Moffat passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Pickett, Albert street, on Tuesday' evening, having reached the ripe age. of nearly eighty-nine years. Mrs. Moffat, whose maiden name was Catharine Copeland, was born in Chingcousey township, but came to Stanley with her parents when quite young. In her early woman- hood she was married to the late David Moltat and they settled in Tuckersmith township - where they farmed for some years. For some forty years she had been a resident in Clinton and was very well known and highly esteemed here, Thirty- four years ago her husband passed away and [or many years She has lived alone. Being of an independent nature she liked her own home and remained in it in preference to stay- ing with any one of her children and it was but ten days before her death and only .a few hours prior to being stricken with paraly- sis that she had been taken to Mrs, Pickett's, her state of health being such that it was unsafe to leave her alone, Mrs. Moffat was a Methodist in re- ligion,. being a member of the Wes- ley congregation, but for some time was not able to attend the public services being troubled with dullness of hearing. Of a fancily of eight four remain : Mrs. J, Johnston, Varna ; Mrs. Pick- ett, Clinton ; John Moffatt, Kippen ; and S. A. Moffat, London, The funeral takes place this after- noon from the residence of Mrs, Pickett to Clinton'. cemetery. THE COLJNCII, MEETING. AFTER I;ONG SERVICE. Willis Sunday school held their an- nual meeting on Wednesday eeening of last week for the election of of- ficers and the transaction of business incident to the closing of the year. The reports received of membership, attendance and finances were very en- couraging. The following officers were elected : Superintendent, Chas. Lindsay. Assistant, J ames Scott, Sec. -Treasurer, W. W. Collyer, Minute Sec., Miss M. Chown.' Librarian, Gordon IIowes. Assistant, Allen Mason. Pianist, Miss IL Greig. After thirty-two years' service NIr. J, Scott resigned as superintendent, though he does not intend withdraw- ing from Sunday school work, hav- ing accepted the post of assistant. Mr. Scott bas been most faithful to his charge during all these years and has always taken a deep interest in the young people of the church. His interest has not waned but he wish- ed to be relieved of some of the re- sponsibility, hence his resignation, which was received with unanimous regret. The new council met on Monday evening, Mayor Dr, Thompson in the chair and all the members present with the exception of Councillor Fitzsimmons, who was suffering from an attack of grippe. Mayor Thome-- son hocnp-son in his inaugural: address expres- sed the hope that the council of 191:6 would work together harniously for. the geed of the whole town ; that the committees would endeavor to de- vote the necessary time to the per- formance of their several duties and that the chairman of :each committee would keep the work well in hand and be able to report to ethe council promptly and concisely. The striking committee, consisting of Reeve Ford and Councillors Wiltse and Wallis,. brought down the follow- ing list, which compose the standing committees Lor the year, the first named in each ,case being the chair - 11113,11 : Street -Fitzsimons, Ford, Paisley, Wiltse. Property -Sheppard, Wiltse, Ford. Fire and Water -Paisley, Ford, Fitzsimons Cemetery -Wallis, Sheppard, Wiltse, Charity - Sheppard, Fitzsimons, Ilawkins. Park -Hawkins, Paisley, Sheppard. Bylaws -.Paisley, Wallis, Ford. Finance-Wiltse,,, Ford, Sheppard. Court of Revision--Thompson,son Wal- lis, Paisley, Sheppard, aid Hawkins. Special -Ford, Hawkins, rite- simons. A bylaw was passed appointing the following officers Auditors, P. Cantelon and J. Wise- man. C. L Trustee, W. 13rydone. Representative an Library Board, Major Shaw-. Representative on Local Board of Health, D. L. Macpherson., 'MILITARY HOCKEY TEAM. An enthusiastic meeting was field in the recruiting rooms on Friday everting lase, ler the purpose of or- ganizing a military hockey team to represent Clinton in the 161st "Hur- on" Battalion. Captain Allen was asked to take the chair and the fol- lowing officers were elected : Tion. President, Lieut. -Col, 1I, B. Clonbe. Hon. Vice, Major 81. D. IlIcTag- gart. President, Major .7. 1V, Shaw. Vice, Lieut. W. E. O'Neil, Treasurer, Captain Allen, Secretary, Lieut. A. J. Grigg. A committee was appointed com- posed of Lieut. Mair, Sergeant Crra- ham and' Private Draper, with the President to arrange terms for the season at the rink. Much enthusiasm was shown ane it is confidently expected twat- Clin- ton's Military Hockey team will be one of the -very best in the county as there are available plenty of goof players to make a strong team, not only among the local men but many from the adjacent towns. It is the intention to play with niliitaryi teams from other towns in the county, and perhaps also from farther afield., DEATH OP MRS. 5. CRICH. • Mrs. Samuel Crich of Huron street was called from this life into the other world yesterday forenoon In her eighty-fifth year. Mrs. Crich had the misfortune to fall down stairs some weeks agm re- ceiving a bad shaking up from which she had, never fully recovered. She seemed to- be regaining some of her old-time vigor, however, and was ab- le to go about and attend to many small duties. But .early Monday mor- ning she suffered a stroke of paraly- sis and did not again recover the use of her faculties. THE LOCAL MARKT. Wheat 31.03.' Oats 38c. Barley 48e. Butter 26e to 27c. Eggs 30e to 35c. Live Hogs 39.00. LITTLE LOCALS. Miss Cala Beacom fell at the Col- legiate grounds on Tuesday and re- ceived' a rather bad cut above the eye. She has been obliged to take a holiday from school since, - • A party of the young people, fri- ends of Mr. Dodds and Miss Hattie Holloway, gathered at their Borne on 'Tuesday evening, giving them a surprise, and spent a most enjoyable few hours together. , ST, PAUL'S CHURCH. -A special meeting of the vestry y was held in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening when the executors of the estate of the late Mrs. Harri- et Rance announced that a gift of 3400 had been made to St. Paul's church. This gift is to be known as "The Harriet Rance Trust Fund" and the trustees are J. E. Hovey, J. Ransford and W. Jackson. The mon- ey is tobe invested for all time and the interest is to be used for church repairs only, ACTIVE SYMPATHY NEEDED. A meeting will be held in the coun- cil chamber, commencing at one o'clock, on Tuesday afternoon next for the purpose of organizing a Hur- on County War Auxiliary to consist of representative men from -each nun• icipality. The object of the Auxiliary is to enlist the active sympathy of ' every citizen and to perfectan- a n organ- ization ization to assist in collecting for Red Cross,. Belgian Relief and other funds and as well to stimulate recrui- ting for the 161st Hurons, The meet- ing will ho addressed by Captain Weidener of Toronto and others. WESLEY C'IIL'RCH. Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached at each service ori Sunday list. Next S mdsy Rev. G. B. King of Victoria C'oJlege, who was taking a course in Germany when the war broke out, was entern- ed, and who has but recently map - ed, will be the preacher at the morn- ing service, The League meeting on Monday ev- ening was in charge of the Literary committee, Miss Oflve Cooper occu- pying the chair. Several took part in the program, which was of a uui- que • character. iltisses McBrien and Merle Moore contributed an instru- mental daett which was appreciated. The deceased was formerly Julia Davis and was born in Worcestershire, England. When a yonng girl she carne to this country with her parents who .settled in. Clintou. Upon her marriage to the late Samuel Crich she went to reside in T uekersmith but when retiring from the farm they returned here, Iter husband passed away several Scars ago. She was possessed of a sunny, happy disposi- tion and was :invariably cheerful. if a dark cloud appeared upon her hori- zon she could always be depended upon to try' to torn it inside o'at so as to display the slyer lining. Even when confined to liar house for weeks this winter a casual visitor was sure to hear her recount her blessings instead of dwelling upon her woes. Threechildeen • survive Prank c Crich of Malden, Sask., who was on his way hone, when his mother's 'death occurred, Herbert of Tucker - smith, and Mrs. D. L. Coat of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Clinton, is a sister, Mr, George Davis of town, a brother. Mrs. Crick was. a member of On- tario street church and, -until the infirmities of age came on \vas an friends in Clinton for a happy, wed - Active church worker. deo life, Bayfield Mr, John Stalker of Painsville, Ce hio, is the guest of his sister, Mrs; M. Rupee. - ' Ivfessrs, R. McMurrays, George fl, Greenslade, Clifford Pollock and ileo, Castle attended a district meeting, of the Orange Order at Varna. on, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Ben Spencer left on Monday to return to Corrine, Basle, after a three weeks. visit hereabouts. Mrs. Samuel Johnston and son, Mr, McI{ee Johnston„ of Laura, Sask., are the guests of her daughter., Mrs, Thos. Harrison of the village. Miss Love of Iiillsgreen is the guests of her aunt, Mrs. 'James' Spackman. �1'e are called upon this week to, r the death oneof Ba field' record t of y s oldest and most respected citizens in the person of William Harrison, who passed away on January 4th at the age of 87 years and 9 months, Ther deceased was born in the County of Norfollr, Roliesby Parish, England, ori.. April 10th, 1828 and came to this country in 1850 and first settled in the Township . of Stanley. lie was married to Miss Catherine Iie:th of London in 1800, wlto predeceased hint three years ago. He is survived by a family of six children ; Mrs. Ken - ay', Detroit ; Mrs. Samuel Huston, Mrs. Murdock Ross and Mrs. Samuel MeEwan of this village, Dan, el Goderich and Ninian W. Harrison of Buffalo. 'Fhe tumeral took place from his late residence' to Bayfieldceme- tery on Thursday afternoon last. Rev. F. Rickard and Rev, Macfarlane conducting the services. The pall- bearers were 'Messrs. Chas. Parker, William Hoard, Robert Johnston, William Dixon, Thomas. Cameron' and Richard Smith. The sympathy of tae community goes out to the bereaved- fam, Thedlyannual meeting of the subs7r11- bers of the Bayfield Public Library. was held,in the town hall on Mon- day evenig, when a report of the- proceedings since the organization of the public library in the village was given, after which the follow - lug officers were appointed for the: ensuing year President, Rev. P. Rickard Secretary, Geo. E, Greens- lade ; Treasurer, D. Shearer ; Li- brarian, Rev. A. Macfarlane ; Mee. tors, Revs, F. Rickard and A. Me- Farlane„ F. A. Edwards, Jas. Reid, George Greenslade, II. W. Erwin and H mn TheDrehboardan. appointed the following persons as a book committee : Rev. F. Rickard, Rev. A. Macfarlane, Rev. J. E. Jones and H. W. Erwin. A box social under the auspices of the Women's Patriotic Society will be held in the town hall on Tins - day evening next. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh and child of Toronto are the guests of the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Biggam. Tliea oficers would like as many, members of the Agricultural Society, as can possibly do so to be present; at the annual meeting in the town hall on Wednesday afternoon next. WILLIS CHURCH. The Women's Association held their annual meeting on Wednesday; after- noon last when the following officers were elected : President, Miss Cowing. Vice, Mrs, Torrance, • Secretary', Mrs. R. A. Roberton. Treasurer, Mrs. W, D.. Fair. During the course of the meeting a motion was made and unanimously carried to the effect that the, Assoc- iation give one half of its proceeds for_ patriotic purposes, beginning at once and continuing as long as need requires. - The ladies still continue their ener- getic efforts in the knitting of socks. Two of the members served a very dainty luncheon at five o'clock after which other business of the Assoeia- tion was discussed. AN INTERESTING DEBATE, The Literary Society of St. Joseph's church held a debate on Friday evening last on the subject : "Resolved : than more good will re- sult from the war than evil," Mrs. Joseph Reynolds acted as captain ' of the affirmative side while Mr. John Flynn led that of the neg- ative, Mrs. 'Reynolds had as assis- tants, Mrs. P. J, Reynolds, Miss Ed- na McCaughey and Mr. T. Tighe, while Mr. ,Flynn and Mr. O. O'Brien were obliged to champion the nega- tive side the other two debaters fail- ing airing to appear. Many excellent points were made by both sides and some good debat- ing was done, Mr. Andrew Flynn acted as judge and gave his decision in favor of the affirmative. The meeting was well attended by an attentive and appreciative aud- ience who thoroughly enjoyed the de- bate and the evening passed pleas- antly. MacLEOD-TIPLA'DY 1VEDDING. A very quiet wedding took plan at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph 'I'lplady, yesterdays afternoon when their only daughter and their only child, Constance Evelyn, was united in marriage to Rev. Donald MacLeod of; Montreal. Rev, S. J. Arlin, pastor of Ontario St. church, performed the Ceremony in the pres- ence of the immediate family, The bride wore her handsome travelling suit of blue cloth inade in military style witic braid trimming with mink furs and smart hat to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet ,of and freesias. ` The con' carnations le p were ualt n ed and ininedlatel af- ter the ceremony left on the three o'clock train on a honeymoon trip to Buffalo and New York. Later they will take up their residence in Mon- treal, where the groom is pastor of. Rosemount Presbytcrian ehurih. The bride is a charming and popu-• lar young lady and has the hearty good wishes of a large circle .. of Holmesville esa Rev. W. A. Potter of Toronto will preach here. next Sabbath morning and the pastor in the evening, Dr. Oliver Courtice and family left for their home in Edmonton, Albers ta, Monday. Mr, holland had a successful auc-. tion sale at Seaforth last Saturday, disposing of $2000 worth of stock, Cows sold at from $55 to $120, Report of presentations to Mr, and: Mrs. Wm, Stanley next week. London Road Mrs. Armstrong of Listowel vfsft- ed her cousins, Mr. and lira. A. Be Stephenson, for a day or so recently. Mr, G. 13. Hanley+ attended the L. 0, L. district meeting at No, 189,, Gotiericic township, on Tuesday. Messrs, Mervin Hanley and Will- Falconer illFalconer were in attendance at the district meeting at Summerhill that same day. , The League Literary and `5+3Gia1; meeting on Tuesdays next will lake• I the form of a Leap Year box social,. the gentlemen to supply the boxes, The gathering will be held at the, Home of Mr. A. B. Stephenson. 'I he meeting on Tuesday evening w0.3 at, B. Hanley' NIr, Franle Grants., who some tune• ago sold his farm to Mr. LeLieall is. giving possession this weak,' The Grants have been for many years on the London Road, indeed, \dr, frank Grant was born on the homcsteutd. They are •held in high esteem and their departure from this community is much regretted. It is pomade Mr, Grant may spend some time tray el-• ling before settling anynvlier7,'• Goderich Township. Miss Katie Richardson returned home on Tuesday after spending a month visiting her sister and broth- er-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Lud- low, Proton. She also visited hercousins, Rev. W. G. and Mrs. Rich- ardson, Arthur. The 161st Is Growing Daily Current history of the 181st Hur- ons kindly gave way in this issue to the demands of the Morrish Clo- thing Company and Couch, and Coma puny,