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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-02-11, Page 1No. 1923 -37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY lith, 1916 THE • HOME ,PAPER The kind word in season is the word that counts. SAY IT FOR e News -Record eLi1itarq h --,*or t and We have THREE SPECIALS, all useful stand well up in merit in their respective class. la—MILITARY W R I S T WATCHES from 1st—MI • $6.00, up, _ 2nd -161st (BATTALION SIGNET RINGS. Be sure and see these, They are heavy. 10k gold rings selling for $5.00. ...3rd—WATERIVIAN S IDEAL FOUNTAIN can be PENS. Safety style:andcarried in kit bag without leaking, from $2.50 up. , • W • Ye11qar - Clinton jeweler and Optician 1 The Royal Bank -T-1 OF CANADA. Incorporated 1889. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,580,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 185,000,000,000 Total Assets 380 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. Il;, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch emegarraeoyommalencaessamelkenia DIED AT INGELWOOD. Mrs. David Graham, who died at Inglewood lai t week, was the moth- er of Mr. Thos. Graham and -moth- er-in-law of. Mr. Joseph Scott who at time were connected with the electric light system in Clinton. She,, was a cousin of Mr. Wm. Doherty of town, THEY ENJOYED THE OYSTERS. Dr. J. S. Evans, chairman of the Public school board, after the bus- iness of the meeting of the new board had been completed the other evening, 'invited the members and Principal Bouck over to Bartliff's restaurant where he acted as host at an oyster supper. The oysters were good, well cooked and well served. and as the company was in a good humourthe meal was enlivened by many a merry tale and a thoroughly f enjoyable hour was spent. Beore breaking up a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the genial chairman for his hospitality. INCORPORATED 1855 *' E MQISOIS BAN Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 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. C. E. Dowding, Manager,': Clinton Branch. WESLEY CHURCH. The Lord's Supper was observed after the sermon n a tth e mo rning ser- vice viee on Sunday.'At the evomm�gser- vice Rev. Dr. Rutledge began a ser - es of sermons on John Bunyan, giv- ing a brief history of his life as . an opening address, The series will ex- tend over several weeks, being the feature of the evening service. C. H. MINISTERIAL, ASSOCIAT'N. The ministers of Clinton met on Monday morning in the school room of the Anglican church and formed an association which will meet- once a month and which it is hoped will in- clude the ministers of all the de- nominatipns in Centre Huron. The oikcers appointed were : Rev. F. C. Harper, President ; Rev, Geo, Mc- Kinley, o-Kinley, Seaforth, and Rev„ J. A. Robinson, Clinton, Vice Presidents is • Rev. J A ilia Serrata Rev. 5. 3 , J. IC. Fairfull, Treasurer. These together with the other ministers of the town will form the executive committee. The organ- ization will be able to render im- portant service to the .community in many ways besides fostering the spirit of good will among ,the chur- ches. ST, PAUL'S CHURCH,, A special patriotic service was held in St. Paul's church on Sunday last at 11 a.m. The 161st Battalion at- tended and Lieut. -Col Cooper of Toronto was the special speaker, HOOKEY. The 161st Battalion hockey :team went down to defeat at the hands of the Goderieh Iroquois on Friday night last on local ice. The first period of the game was all to the credit of the soldiers, who ,display ed superior team work. They nett- ed the first tally in less than half a minute of piny. This quick work on the part of the soldiers was too much for the visitors who went up in the air for the balance of the Period. Tto score'at the end of: the first period was three to nothing in favour of the soldiers. During the second period. the vis. itors began to come to life and not- ehed one to their credit. The soldiers began to show signs of fa- tigue on aeaount of lack of practice, and could not ring the nets for an- other tally. The thir4 period was very keenly contested, but the superior condition of the visitors won the game, the score being, fine to four •in, favour of the Iroquois. READY-TO-WRAR 2 he Morrish CLorarNG Co, Clothing I 1 ORDERED' CLOTHING Bargains for our cus- tomers" will be this store's motto during 1196. THE I CLOTHING CO , Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED, Mrs. ' George Lyon of Londesboro announces the engagementent of her 'on- ly daughte) Roselle, to William L. f u lettthe weddingto k' o II 1 Hunking , take place this month. THE LOCAL` MARKET, Wheat $1.12. Oats 42c. t Barley 55c. Butter 26c, to 28c. Eggs 28c. Live Bogs $9.60. WILLIS CHURCH. Next Sunday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service. Rev. F. 0. Harper will preach. Preparatory service will be held: on Friday 'even- ing at eight o'clock. WESLEY CHURCH. The League meeting on Monday ev- ening Ives in charge of the Christian Endeavor department and Mr. H. S. Chapman occupied the chair and handled the topic of the evening, the storfn having prevented the s, eaker who was expected from, being pres- ent. Next Monday evening the meet- ing will be in the h hands of the Mis- sionary committee. Miss Sybil Cour- tice will assist with the program and will serve tea after the fashion of the Japanese. Col,' Cooper said it was a pleasure to have the privilege of speaking to. the citizens of Clinton and bis pres- ence in this church as a speaker clad in the Ring's uniform showed the great change in public opinion from his boyhood days. People now thought differently of the militia and there was evident everywhere a more tolerant and charitable spirit. The war had brought us all closer to- gether and this in.itself was worth ,all the sattridce we had made. The Lades' Guild held their reg- ular monthly meeting on Monday af- ternoon. ,e . met at 7 TheJunior A.Y P \ o'dlock Monday evening and as the first meeting in the month is "Con- secration" evening the address was given by the rector. The Senior A.Y.P.A. met on the same evening, the programme being In charge of Mr. Bouck. One more member of this society, Mr. William Sloman, has volunteer - ea for the front. • There will he Holy Communion next Sundays at 11 a.m. SUNDAY EVENING'S MEETING. The hail seas filled to overflowing and many were turned away unable even to obtain standing room on Sunday evening at the patriotic meeting arranged by the War Auxil- iary., • Tito men of the 161st, headed by the band, Winch.gave several setae- tone eleo-tions during -the.evening, marched to the hall ata quarter after eigbt and the hall was already filled, Me, W. Bryclone•, president of the Huron County War Auxiliary, occu- pied the chaff and associated with him on the :pIatawm were : Lieut. - Col. Combe, commanding officer of the Ws*, Majors MeTaggart a•ed Shaw, Messrs. C. J. Wallis, A. T. Cooper, T. McKenzie, Mayor Thomp- son and the resident clergymen besides the speakers of the evening, Sergt. Gandy, and Lieut. -Col. Coop- er, - er, commanding officer of the 198th Battalion now being formed. Mr, Brydore, , in his opening re- marks, briefly outlined the intended work of the War. Auxiliary. "There IS work for everyone to do," he said, "and everlrone should be at his work. .If we newt put on the King's unitovm we should be making it,,easier for someone else to put it on." 'Rev. J. K. Fairfull, president of the local branch oR the War Auxil- iary, was the, first speaker called and his words were few and to the point and were very well received. Lient: Coi. John A. Cooper of Tor- onto made his Orst appearance to 'a Clinton audience dressed in khaki, as he has bars called to form a bat- talion in Toronto which will be known as the lltith. Col. Cooper has been aseistiog in raising a bat- talion in Haidimand County and had several interesting incidents to relate as to the special means taken to raise this battalion. He review- ed the history al how Canada had responded to the call of the Mother- land and while lfenerals Hamilton and French had estimated that in case of war ,Canada ,would contri- bute one division, this estimate had been excelled by a eelntribution ' of 13,000 men is a very short time and now, instead of one division being supplied there are prospects of twen- ty-five divisions going :from" Canada. He strongly advised the formation of Boy Scout htigaeles and also Cadet Corps and illi'strated how Australia was able to place so many men in the field so quickly ,because of the systematic training among the boys of from ,sixteen to twenty-six. Lieut -Col. Combo s;:o`.e briely of the progress of the 131st Battalion and asked everyone to assist in; ev- ery way possible in bringing, it up to full strength at an early date. Sergeant Gandy of Toronto, who went to the 'cont with the 36th (Peel) Battalion, but who was gass- ed at Ypres. and invalided home, al- so spoke. Speaking of the need of men Sergt. Gandy said that had they had reinforcements much great- er progress could have been nta(le and t made a strong appeal for nen to fill up the ranks,. Rev. F. C.. Harper also spoke briefly and. Rev. Dr. Rutledge'movel a vote of thanks to the speakers. distance to from a who had come give the addresses. Mrs. F. R. , Turner of Regina sang a solo veep sweetly and Privates A YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION. The meeting in Willis church On Thursday evening last dor the pur- pose of organizing a Young People's Union was attended by representativ- es from the several young people's societies of town and the organiza- tion was completed and the follow- ing officers elected : Hon. -President, Rev. Dr, Rutledge, Wesley church. President, Rev, K. Fairfull,. Baptist church. 'Vice, Rev, F, C, Harper, Willis church, Secretary, Miss Elva Wiltse Ont. St. church, Treasurer, Wilber Ford, St. Paul's church. Two representatives will also be appointed from each society to form the executive. The intention is to meet quarterly's and the first grand rally will prob- ably be on the 21st, when an out- side speaker will be procured. The idea is not to add to the burden al- ready carried by the workers in the different young people's societies but rather to furnish added inspiration After Over Sixty : Years of Married Life Death Called Mrs. A. D. Wiltse. a in Clinton 'i`liere'paesed aw y on Sunday an aged "Mother in Israel" in the person of Mrs. A, D. Wiltse, who in December last rounded out iter ninety-second year., The late Mrs. Wiltse; whose maid- en name was Maria Wiltse, was a Canadian, ben birthplace being in Leeds. County and the ,stock from which she sprung U. E. Loyalist; sturdy stock, of which Canada bas always had reason to be proud, On -January 4th, 1854, she was united to her now bereaved husband, so that they had spent over sixty years. of married life together. About fort's, live years ago Mr, and Mrs, Wiltse and family cane to Huron County and settled on the London Road where they remained until four years ago when they came into Clinton. For some time past Mrs. Wiltse has been failing in health, the lamp of life burning lower and lower until the spark was entirely extinguished. The husband, who has himself :been quite ill, having contracted the pre- vailing la grippe and to whom the loss of his life 'partner after so many years, has been a ' severe shock, and a family of 'three sur- vive : Mrs. Raney, who has been caring for her parents, Harriston Wiltse of town and Levi Wiltse of the London Road. Mrs, Wiltse was a life-long Meth- odist, having been a member of the Episcopal Methodist Church before conning to Huron and theft uniting with the Bible Christians until all were united into -one body several years ago. She was.fond of the ser- vices of the church and early taught her children to love them too, and as long as hex physical strength re- mained was regularly found in her place oa the Lord's clay. To such as she and her worthy hrshand this country owes a debt wh'.ch nothing but worthy, living on the part of its citizens can adequately repay. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the fainly residence, Ontario street, interment taking place in Clinton cemetery. Tine ser- vices were conducted by Rev, S. J. Arlin and the pallbearers were t Messrs. R. and W. Tiplady, John May, Thos. Rathwell, Wni. Miller and Wm. Henry. Death Has Called a Tenderly Loved Woman in the Per- son of Mrs. Henry Ford. ELECTED OFFICERS. The laintena branch of the Lord's Day Allian:e' held their annual meet- ing in the Baptist church on Monday evening. The weather was very un- favorable, it being one of the storm lest days of the winter, but never- thelesn there was a fairly good at- tendance and Rev, W. D. t Snyder, field eecretavy, delivered an excellent adclrens on ".Sue Cess and Failure." The fallowing o.lb:.ers were appoint- ed : President, Beta J. K. Fairfull; Secretary, )i'. 1I Hellyar, together with two repteseetati'tes from each of the churches in town. BaUfleld Messrs. James Rouett and Wilfred • Toms have enlisted this week,ia the Clinton. on at last Battalion Mr. Arl 3 Attwood left Monday, daY for Detroit. PrivateAhe Brandon of the 110th Battalion, Stratford, wits home over the week -end, An at-home under the auspices of the Ladies' Patriotic Society' will be held in the town hall on Tuesday, evening, the 22nd. .Admission,twen- ty-five cents. A recruiting meeting under ' the auspices of the Huron County War ' Auxiliary was held in the 'town hall on Friday evening last when the hall was filled almost ' to capacity. Dr. Woods occupied the chair, discharg- ing the duties devolving upon him in his usual graceful and pleasing man- ner. The. speakers of the evening, ' who also occupied seats upon the 1 VThos.Fras- er Messrs. BCP. platform, S )la er and Alex. Mustard of Brucefield Rev, ,I. A. Robinson and Lieut, A, J. Grigg, Clinton„and Sergt, Gandy of Toronto, recently returned ,from the front. .The latter gave an out- line of what he had undergone since enlisting, until he was gassed at Ypres and had to be invalided home, He also made a strong appeal for recruits. Rev. A. Macfarlane ten - tiered tiered a number of solos during the evening which wore much appreciat- ed. Mr. R. McMurray was the delegate from the local L.O.L. to the counts meeting at Exeter recently. A new council of Chosen Friends was organized. in Bayfield on Friday evening last, Organizer W. R. Van - tassel of London being in charge. 'Thirty-two charter members were eu- rolled.and the following officers elect- ed : Chief Councillor, Daniel Shear- er,'Mgr. of the Sterling hank ; Past Councillor, Thos. E. Harrison ; Vire Councillor, George Caswell •, Prelate., 'MissMaud 'McGregor ; Marshall,. Kenneth Currie ; Warden, Mrs, S. 1I. Blair, Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. T. L', Harrison ; Treasurer, Milton , Me• Laughlin of the Sterling Bink staff ; Guard, harry Darrah ; Sentry, Edo gar A. Weston ; Trustees, Hugh R. MacKay, Harry Darrah, Eclgar,Wes• ton, The new council will meet weekly until spring, the regular molting nights being the first and third Fri- day of each month. Organizer Van tassel will remain in Bayfield for a time in the interests of the new council. Mrs. L. Cleave ehtertained a num-• ber of her friends on Tuesday even. fn Hayfield school report page 4. 0.0,1. SKATING (''ARTY. The C.C.I. skating party held in the big rink on Tuesday evening proved to be a genuine success. The ice was good and those present were there to enjoy themselves and theyi certainly seemed to do so. On ad- journing from the rink the party went up to trine council chamber where a short program was gone through, with iMir, McClarehey in the chair. Principal Treleaven s•:o'.to briefly, and Messrs, .Fred. and Char- lie Thompson and Miss Gladys Keel- er sang. Refreslcments were then served and those who des'red to do co remained for a dance. ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. A free seat will be Provided for all soldiers who are adherents of the Methodist church. Miss Grey addressed the W. M. S. on Wednesday evening and used a large number of lantern views in her story of missionary work in British Columbia. Rev, Mr. Powell handled the lantern. A large number wore ,present at the communion service last Sunray. Next Sunday will be "'Missionary Day,” The pastor will be assisted by Rev. David Rogers and Mr. William Gibson of London. Mr, Gibson is president of the Lay- men's Association of the London Conference and one of the most in. teresting and gifted platform speak- ers. , PATRIOTIO NOTES. On Saturday last the Women's Patriotic Society made the follow- ing shipment : Field Comforts -215 by united intercourse and the in- pairs- of socks, 1 pair wristlets, 25 fluence of periodical visits from em scarfs, 66 grey flannel, shirts, 1 box Meet speakers in the 'different de- of gum, hospital Supplies -28 sheets, nominations, made possible by such 66 towels, 100 wash cloths, .106 pil united effort, - low slips, 11 hospital shirts, 16 LOCAL WAR AI7:CILIARY` FORMED Pyjama suits. For this shipment the Society received the following dona- A meeting was held in the council tions Which are acknowledged with chamber on Thursday evening for the sincere and grateful thanks : From purpose of organizing a local branch Unity Club, 6 sheets, 10 pairs of of the Huron War Auxiliary. A good socks, 1 scarf, 2 dozen towels .; number of representative citizens Girls' 61ub Willis church, 13 pairs were present and when Mr. James of socks ; Miss Margaret McTaggart, Scott had been called to the chair 2 pairs of socks ; Mrs, Farrell, one the organization was proceeded with scarf ; Mrs, Rance, box of gum ; 3 as followms ; Rev, J. K. Fairfull was sheets from Goderieh township. Pub - elected president ; ItIr. G. D. NlcTag lie school, 84 wash cloths, 22; pillow gait, vice, and :Ile. W: L. Johnson, slips. The Society also extends secretary -treasurer. The following thanks to the ladies of Ontario were also appointed ward commit- street church for the gift of fifteen tees : St. James' Ward -Jas, Scott, dollars. w Iq. S. C`haprnan, T. Ilawleins, Rel., F. 0 Harper,' J. L. Iden, T. , IT ISA DRY CAN'1`FrPN, Monaghan, Wesley Walker, Wnm, Tho 161st canteen is now doing Wai'Iter. St. George's Ward—J. Ter,business. It" is located almost op Fence, A, J. Morrish, De.. J. S. polite The Mews -Record office and Evans, .I, Wiseman, P, Cantelon, L. next to Na. Dunford's store, The O. Paisley, Nelson Ball, Rev. Dr. front part,' which was occupied by Rutledge. St. Andrew's 'Ward -H.. Mr. Chas Lockwood as a tiarber E. Paull, B. J. G:ibbings, W. Mann shop up to the date. of ,his enlist - -tug, J. W. Moore, W. S. R. Holmes,,vent, is Hour the canteen proper II. Wiltse, W. T. O'Neil, 1', Watts. with Serat. :Alex; McIntyre in St. John's ,Ward—T, Cottle, George charge. Truly good folks need not Davis, James lviilier, J. Pt Sheppard, worry for it is a.strictlydry can - J. C. McMath, A. 'J. Tdall J. W. teen. The Strgt, wouldn't sell any- Nediger, T. McKenzie, Jr.thing-elsu if he mould and he couldn't As the great business of Canada at if he world. the present time is to assist in The roue (text the canteen is the winning the war, so the business of battalfom higher alloy' with Pte. this braneli of the War Auxiliary will Charles Lockwood in charge. No he to give such assistance a maybe one but tleove in khaki can avail to the raising of the IIuron . Batta- lion or anyother-y air.' .' 1 treatme tonsoua The first active T1 comes to hand.The bowling alley is in charge of work of the Auxiliary will be to Pte. And 'steep who 16 probably the take a census of the men of military Y Fred. and Charlie Thompson each age in each ward so as to ascertain tallest member of the 161st. He -has contributed a' solo during the even- as accurately as possible how many two asnistnnts when the games are , ing, are available for military- service..on. Cut rvt+3s here prevail, too. Susan Acheson, widow of the late Henry Ford of Goderieh township, passed away at her hone oce Monday everting after an il'ness of a fortnight, The late lelrs, Ford was born in Fermanagh, Ireland, but came to this country with her parents when only four years of age, ` The family settled on the farm now -belonging the stream to Me, Geo, Gould, the little running through being known for many years afterwards as "i'_ach- eson's Creek," There Were five bro- thers and two sisters in the family : John, George, Robert, William, Ed- ward, Mrs. Wm. Crooks and Mrs. Ford. Only one member now re- mains, Mr, Edward Acheson of God- erich. In 1859 the deceased was welded to Henry Ford and went to reside on the farm on the tenth concession of Goderieh township, which contin- ued to be her home and where she died. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, Reeve Ford of town, W. H, at Vancouver, B.C., Fred, on the homestead and Mrs, W. A. Rutledge of the Huron Road. Mr. Ford died suddenly several years ago. Mrs, Ford was a woman of many graces of character and of c'tarreing Personality. ' She was quiet a -ed home -loving but made warm friends of those with whom she came in contact and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She was ameinber of the Anglican Church, having adopted the ch-lxeh of her husband, and during her ear- lier" years was a regular attendant at 5t. John's church, Holmesville. In her passing Goderieh township loses oue of its early settlers and one of Its most gracious and highly esteemed women. The funeral takes' place this afternoon to Maitland cemeteryi, Goderieh. ANOTHER BURGLARY, Wiltee's -grocery and Cooper's bookstore were burglarized on Mon- day evening but the visitors didn't make mieh of a haul. Holmesville Mr. Aaron'Huller lies very i11 at the , home of his son-in-law, floe. Harry Sweet. A meeting of the Lord's Day Al. lianee l- tianee was held in the Anglicaa church on Friday evening last when Rev. D. W. Snyder gave an address. While in the village the Field Sec- retary was a guest at the parson- sonage. airs. George Acheson left Monday for Meaford on account of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr, Harry. Kerr of Medicine Hat, Alta., who with ,his wife was spending the win- ter with relatives at that town and who died unexpectedly following a, brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr had come east to be present at the gold- en wedding celebration of the form- er's parents at Meaford, His death. took place Sunday and the remain,;, were taken west for interment. The Mission Circle of the Method- ist church held a very successful tea at ale home of the genial post. master, Mr, A. J. Court'iee, on last Fridap evening. The girls met in the afternoon for work and general business while the young men gath- ered about tea time. A very enjoy. able evening was thus spent. Rev. W. 13, Moulton of the Anglican church was present and added groat- iy to the enjoyment of the evening. A service of special interest was held in connection 'with the Method= ist Sunday school on Sunday last.. The service Was held in the auditor- ium and a missionary program was given. A biographical sketch of Wil- liam Carey evas given by Stewart. Mains, that of Robert Moffatt by Fred, Schwantz, while William Al- cock sketched the Life of :David Liv- ingstone, Tliesc boys all gave cap- ital addresses. A number of others gave recitations and the S. S. choir, numbering twenty-five' voices, led the singing. Next Sunday morning t'te Pastor will preach a special sermon to children and young people, An exceedingly impressive servidfe was held Sunday morning last after which the Sacrament of the Lord's:. Supper was celebrated. The pastor's text was "If we suffer we shall also reign.". MI 'A, J. Courtice was in Toron- to last week attending the funerat of his sister, the late Mrs. W. 1!. Miller, which took place on Monday. Owficg to the snow .blockade west of Winnipeg some members of her fame ily Were much delayed in getting from the west, not getting into Toronto until Saturday. Mr. Percy Glidden has enlisted, being anxious to do his bit in d'e. Tense of Ring and Country. Mr, Archie Noakes haft taken up, u u 31 se o Mr. his residence in Hie ho rm. It is his i Wm. Crooks' old farm. nr W ton -hien to assist the farmers in the- com hiunityq. News -Record Holmesville ' NOWs-- Leader, THE EMPIRE'S INTERESTS. In renewing his subscription to The News -Record from far away Cal- ifornia Mr, J. C: Stevenson, former- ly of Clinton, writes as -follows "While, we are out west far from our old home we still have the in- terest of Canada at heart and hope for the best in the great struggle that is going on in Europe, and we are glad old Huron is doing so nobly in offering her sons inc the protection and honour of the Moth- erland," People u Kn ow. l� Y Mr. Frank Grant left last week for New York and purposes continuing his trip down the Atlantic Coast and to New Orleans.