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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-02-17, Page 1Linton News Record. No. 1924 37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1916 The kind word. THE HOME PAPER in season is the word that counts. SAY IT FOR e News -Record g G t he2t it tar u £oqs ' We have THREE SPECIALS, all useful and . stand well up in merit in their respective class. lst=MILITARY WRIST WATCHES from $6.00 up. 2nd -161st BATTALION SIGNET RINGS. Be sure and see -these. They are heavy 10k gold rings selling for - $5,00, • 3rd -W ATE+ RMAN'S IDEAL FOUNTAIN PENS, Safety style and can be carried in kit bag without leaking, from $2.50 up. IW. X. Itellgar jeweler and Optician - - Clinton - The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869, Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 13.500,000 Total Assets 185,000,000 •r'— 380 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits, -General Banking business transacted. 1 @1 R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch 1 .. INCORPORATED 1855IL THE MILSONS 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, Managers: Clintonairanch.` READY-TO-WEAR 1 OLOTHINO 2 he c`Morrith ORDERED Clothing CO. 'OLOTIONG Wheneveryou tailors will Jprtng arments. We are turning a111a11 can c he can wear dressed e a We've v "few gprar�g and domestic Drop in ce and ience showing spring tailoring iaikring 1 say the word our get busy on your out clothes that n be proud of of, clothes andrfeel. that he is with tastes beautiful ` showing of WoolenWoolenfrom for ei gn looms. . onven-' your .our earliest conven- we'll take pleasure in and in talking youg with you. .. THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO, f A S pare Deal for Every ry Man." Motto : "A TOMMY'S BIRTFIDAY. Private Thomas II, Leppington, 6 s (Hur- on) is a Member of the l i t H r on) Battalion, on Monday last pass- ed •another ass-ed-another birthday and is now, a year or so beyond the voting age. Some time ago he joined 'the 161st and bids fair to make a good soldier, but even the strict dieipline of the army cannot quite dampen the spir- its of the irrepressible "Tommy," BATTALION OFFICERS. In reply to a query as to the ol- Soers of a battalion, the following list is ,given : Compmander, lieuten- ant -colonel ; second in command, senior major ; third in command, junior major ; headquarter's staff, adjutant, assistant adjutant, pay- master, quartermaster, machine gun oflieer, signaling officer and chaplain, if one is appointed. The company officers consist of one major in com- mand ; one captain as second in com- mand, and four lieutenants. THEY- ARE SAFE. More or less anxietp has been felt during the past few weeks amongst those intetested in the missionaries of the Methodist Church of Canada in China owing to the disturbing re- ports as to revolutionary uprisings there. Mrs. A. Beacom of town the other date had a letter from Rev. Dr: Endicott of Toronto, a recentl3l returned missionary from China, in which he stated that all missionar- ies were safe and no danger was an- ticipated. As Dr. Endicott- -is is communication with both. official and missionary circles in China this news ought to be .exceedingly soothing to the fears of those who remember the Boxer rebellion and the sufferings en- tailed upon all foreigners during that uprising. • THE TOWN COUNCIL. The adjourned meeting of the town council was held on Friday ev- ening, the following being among the motions adopted, after due con- 'sideration WW'iltse—Hawkins—That in regard the x c f t Pastime Club too e et o the Ips (for rebate of rent paid for hall) no action be taken, Paisley—Hawkins — Regarding re- quest of Utilities - Commission for payment of all water used publicly be left over to March meeting. Hawkins—Pitzsiinons—That night watchman try the front doors of all stores and offices and that route with clock be Schoenhals mill, Post office, Public school and Elliott's wagon shop. Try doors once each night, three rounds to be taken, one before midnight, two after. Sheppard—Hawkins — That the thanks of the council be extended to the former mayors, reeves and coun- cillors who were instrumental in in- augurating the waterworks system in this municipality, Hawkins—Fitzsimons — That we give the Spring Show the usual grant of $50. Wallis—Hawkins--That the fence in. front of .the cemetery be removed and the north fence repaired by :the superintendent, the town to pay for material including wire. Sheppard Wiltse—That the matter of selling the ,lot in rear .01 electric light be left in hands of the niat'or and lerk A bylaw to appoint the several town officers received its third read- ing and was adopted, the following being the gist of its contents : D. L. Macpherson was appointed clerk and treasurer at a salary of $450, Chief,WW'heatley, being again ap- pointed, has the following offices, namely : Chief constable, overseer of street work, caretaker of town heli, weighmaster, inspector of , meat, bread, fish, wood, eta., sanitary in- spector, n s cto pe r, truant t officer, collector of taxes, for which he receives the sal - ern ot•$450, His duties commence at seven o'clock in the morningg and he .is relieved at Sig at eight. Robert tillelsh was again appoint- ed night watchman, his hours to he ftoni seven b'cloek in the evening until six in the morning. His duties were also more clearly defined as will be .seen from one of the fere- going motions, Thomas Cottle was appointed as- sessor at a salary of $90. J. 13, Shobbrook is again ceneter)i superintendent, his salary, to be 1525. Robert Mennell was appointed poundkeeper, John Hunter, engineer, and William .East weighmaster of the stock scales. , Harry I3artl.ifl was appointed chief and treasurer of thefire department, for which services Ire receives the sum of $25 annually ; J. H. Kerr, captain ; Janes. Finch, lieet. ; H. Glazier, secretary, with the follow- ing fire -lighters : B, Frcinlin, H, Frenilin, N. Kennedy, Alex. Cud - more, H. MclJrien, Luke Lawson, W. Kennedy, Murray *Ewan, J. Jar, Johnson, W. Wheatley, W. J. Coats and E. Finch. Each of these are re - enthused to the extent of $20 per annum, They have to supply their own rubber hoots. , The report from the Public Util- .ities published last week was Pre- sented to the council, the considera- tion of which ealled forth the vote of thanks to foregoing mayors and councils for the benefit derived by thetow n n a uiid n w from a b a.ec of pure water, The Public school board asked' for .: d s a> f 1 theimodest o $8,000 for an •addition 'to the present school, Needless to say the eetluest was not railroaded through.' • ST. VALENTINE TEA, • The Girls' Club of Willis . chui:eh. Valentine teaatthe home held 5t aleft led a of Mrs. Sadie Johnston on Mon- day afternoon, The • decorations of -•rite tea room were in keep- ing with the day and the girls who deftly served the tea also each wore a St. Valentine token.' Everything was dainth,;pretty, in ,short,. just like the Girls' Club, and a large num- ber took advantage of the opportun- ity to drink a cup of tea in -pleas- ant and congenial company. • DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT The death occurred in Montreal, on Monday, of Mildred Drenny, wife of Frank McCollam, of London, Eng. Deceased was -the third daughter of Mrs. H. 1). Vantassel of ' Toronto, formerly of Clinton, and • with her husband had been living h b in Montreal for about a year, where Mr. McCo1- lam is engaged in the manufacture of chemicals for one of the allies. She leaves ono child. The reinaios -were brought to, Toronto for intermeot, the funeral taking place front the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. R. W. Nlitrihell, Manager Canadian Ex- press., ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. The missionary services on Sunday last wore successful and gate indi- cations of continued interest in the great cause. The addresses of Rev. David Rogers and 41r. W. Gibson, both of London, were highly instruc- tive and impressive. The music pro- vided by the choir at both serriees was appropriate and added much to the interest of the special occasion. The result of the appeal for aid for the work In the home and foreign fields was exceedingly gratifying. On Monday evening a large number of young people, and older p: o; le, as well, listened with much pleasure to Rev. Mr. Rogers in his excellent ad- dress on the "Gospel of health and Good Cheer." 11 was St. Valentine's night and 'it was made enjoyable in =tip wap:r not the least pleas- ing feature being the tasty refreslt• meats provided by the yotiiig women. Miss Minnie May and Nirs. Turner and Miss AT_. Allis furnisheit music. Rev. Mr. Rogers also addressed the Sunday school in the afternoon and kept the young people deeply interes- ted, • A BRIDE'S R17CTJPi'ION.• Mrs. Gordon W, Cuntnghame re- ceived for the first time since her marriage on Thursday afternoon and evening. The bride wore her hand- some wedding gown, Mrs. J, Cuning- hame, w -ho received with her, wear- ing grey silk and Miss Florence Cun- Inghame a pretty white silly gown with roses at her belt, Miss Dor- othP Rorke answered the door, she was also all in white while little Miss Florence Rorie flitted about in the pretty pink frock which she wore at the wedding. The living room was cosy with a bright grate Sire and all afternoon and evening was a busp and festive place with people .con- ing and going, The decorations Were daisies and carnations. Mrs. 1i, E, Rorke, in a pretty gown of ebam- paigh silk and chiffon, cut the ices in the tea room while Mrs. T. L. East poured tea. Mrs. East wore a handsome gown of •grean silk and velvet. On the table over a - lovely centre piece was a crochetted basket filled with )i-llow daffodils, the chan- delier was shaded with green anti. festoons of -green were carried down to the corners of the table: Misses Laura Wiiken, Ruby Wise and Ger- trude Chant assisted in the tea. room. They were prettily, gowned and most attentive to the guests. Mr. Cuninghame received with his wife during the everting and a cum- ber of the gentlemen took the op- portunity of calling, - NEWS •OF THE 101ST. The 161st (Huron) Battalion, those of diem who are stationed at Clin- ton; will to future parade to .divine service on Sunday morning, each men being allowed to attend his own place of worship. This arrangement, which cane into effeet on Sunday last, was made owing to the growing nuiithers of the Clinton detachment, Major Osborne of London was in town yesterday inspecting the sol- diers and he expressed himself as highly pleased with the smart, sol- dierly appearance of the then. He went on Irom here to Godericb ani will inspect the Wren -in -training at each point. The hockey inateli between the 131st team and that of the 71st of Galt played oil in the 1lhtton rink on Tuesday. evening was a fine, swift game and the isterest of the si:ecta- tors was sustained throughout. The score at the conclusion of the game stood 7-6 in favor of the "Hurons" but What made the interest so ' keen. was the fact that right up to within tine last few minutes the store re- mained a tie, not always the sante score tlirough•for no sooner did otic team make a goal than the other -"put forth an extra effort and tied it .With- in twenty mixtures of time, however, the "Huxoits" scored and the vis] tors were unable to get through. It was one of the best games played on the Clinton rink. The following com- posed the "lur,on" team . ' Goal,Grattan ; Point,, Cov- er qRei'd o er Point, Fox ; Rover, Mcla}n Wings, Mair and Draper. The 71st team is making a regular tour, playing almost ever night this week. A return snatch will pro':a`tly be played at Galt next week, THE BOCAL MARKET. Wheat $1.10, Oats 42e. Barley 55c. Butter 26c to 28c.. Eggs. 26e. Live I-Iogs $0.50. LITTLE LOCALS, A ,meeting of the War Auxiliary will be: held in the council chamber at' eight o'clock Friday evening. • The W,C.T.U. will meet on Friday evening at the home of Miss Wash ington, Rattenbury street. All ladies; Welcome. - The Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. A—Beacom, Thurs- day afternoon next when Mrs. Chant will give a paper on "Electricity." There will also be an exchange of patterns and a good musical pro- tll Bra A MEETING FOR WOMEN, A meeting will be held in the town hall on Sunday afternoon at 3.45 which will be addressed by . Nursing- Sisters Miss Edith _Neelin and Miss McBride who have been serving ' in English hospitals for several .months past • and who will no doubt have an interes- ing story to tell. The meetings tin- der der the auspices of the Women's Pat- riotic: Society and the War Auxiliary and it is hoped that every woman in town and surrounding country who can do so will be present. It is un- desirable that children should attend. ST. PAUL'S CHURC'II, The special committees appointed at the last meeting of St. Paul's A.Y.P.A. arebusily engaged in mak- ing all things ready for the social eventing to be held in Owen Memori- al Hall on Friday etching of next week. The officers and sten of • the 161st.baye been invited and all are looking forward to a pleasant even- ing. The Sundah s.heol is mating st•aly progress, under the new system. Mrs. Johnston aid Mrs, R0%1119o1 have been added to the stall of teachers and lir. Boas': will, a u i assume the position of superinreal- dent on March 50. The Bible Class roots is now most comfortable and under the new organization good TO - sults are looked for. Tho rector will give a special ed - dress next Sunday morning on 'Clod's Chosen ones," and itt the evening the choir will brighten the service with special hymlts. Holy communion next Sunday mor- ning at 8.30 am, SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED, The members of the Travel Club entertained the officers and sten of the 161st (Huron) Battalion who are stationed in Clinton to supper in the town hall on Saturdnit evening. The tables were tastefully laid, the supper all that could be desired and the ladies saw to it that their guests were well served. At the conclusion of the supper Lieut. -Col, Comber, In a witty speech, thanked the ladies for the honor done them and Private Webber moved a vote of thanks which was seconded by Private Fred. Thompson and heartily carried. Nlrs, Axon, president of the Club, in accepting the voteof thanks 'said that she hpped their guests,had -en- joyed njoyed the supper. as much ' as the ladies had enjoyed preparing' it, that the supper in itself was nothing but it was intended to convey to the 161st Battalion and hearty sympathy of the Travel Club and their pride in those who are going to fight the battles of the country and the Em- pire, Beforee-leaving the sten gave three cheers for the Travel Club foe their own officers, for Major Rance of the 33rd Battalion, whose wife Is a member of the Club, and far Canada and the Empire, This was the first entertainment of the kind offered to the soldiers and it was much appreciated bYt om BRADSHAW DAVT..S WI,DDING. A quiet marriage took place at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Davis,. Huron street, yesterdall when their daughter, Bertha, became the bride of bir, G. A. Bradshaw,. The bride wore a Pretty wedding gime of white sills crepe with trim- mings of satin and shadow lace and carried a bouquet of white rosy and lily -of -the -valley. She was attended by hes sister, Miss Bessie, who was gowned in white silts voile with trim- mings of black velvet ribbon.. Mr. Newton Davis was best man. The bridal -party took the_r places before a bank.- of. palms and ferns in' the drawing roots, while Miss Ethel Bradshaw played the wedding mareh.. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr, Rutledge and was witnessed only by immediate friends of theeontrao- ting parties. When the ceremony teas ended and the newly -wedded pair had received the cougratulations of those present all repaired to the dining room where a claint9 luncheon was served. The color scheme of the decorations of the luncheon table were yellow and green, daffodils being the Powers used. ' Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw left on the afternoon train for London, Detroit and other points. The bride 'traveled in a tailored Suit of blue sat°n chev- iot with crcam silk odsc a and black velvet hat. On their ' return they will take up housekeeping on Mary street. The News -Record joins with the many friends of both bride and groom in wishing them many years of wed- ded ]sappiness, • USEFUL MAN STRICKEN. Mr. Thomas Mason., the well-known calor, was stricken byparal- ysis, cattle d s - while taking in stock at the yards on Friday forenoon last For a while lie was in h very serious condition but ,Tite•News-Record is glad to be able to say that he has gained in strength and there is every hope that he will be around again in due time. Mr. Mason has been a very useful man in the community which extends sympathy in his affliction. 11'HAT DO YOU SIIGCIEST 5 A prize of $10 has been offered bp Magistrate Kelly of Goderich for a name that will be —most acceptable for Hurou's new battalion. This has the apiiroval of Lieut. -Col. Combe and any one is at liberty to com- pete for the prize. Make your sug- gestion, place it in an envelo;.e and mark on the outside of the envelope "Prize Contest," and either give it to the local secretary of your War Auxiliary or mail direct to the County Secretary, Mr. A. T. Coop- er, Clinton. The contest is open un- til March 1st. MARRIED YESTERDAY. The marriage took place at the On- tario street parsonage ltestsrday af- ternoon of Miss Ilia May Townsend daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Townsend of Tuckersmith, to Mr, Francis E. Walters of the sante town- ship. Tire bride was married in her travelling suit of blue cloth with hat to match and carried a bouquet, of white roses. The young couple were attended by -]tiles Sadie Walters and Mr. Fletcher Townsend. Rev, 5, J. Allis performed the ceremony. After the cerernoitp the party drove to the ]tome of the bride's parents, where the marriage feast was pre- pared. Congratelatlons are extend- ed. - - WESLEY' CHU.CtoII. Rev. David fiogers of London preached on Sunday morning, In the evening Rev. Dr,' Rutledge continued the series of sermons an John Butt- ner:,'n p>n, his subject bet being, wile Start of the Pilgrimage," •- On Monday evening the missionary committee had charge of the League program when Miss Sybil Courtiee, who spent; a couple of Bears. as a missionary in the "Sunrise King- dom" and who hopes to return, gave a most interesting talk on "The So- cial Life of the Japanese," She af- terwards served tea in Japanese fa- shion, some of the young girls being dressed to represent Japanese ladies, the better to carry out the idea. The meeting was not only interesting but instructive. Rev, A. T. Crutcher of West China will preach in Wesley church, morn- ing and evening next Sunday. It will be missionary Sunday in the church, and is expected to be an occasion of musical interest.. WILLIS CHURCH. Rev, D. N. MacRae of Mitchell wilt preach on Sunday,morning and ev- ening, Rev. F. C. Harper going to Mitchell to conduct anniversary ser- vices. The annual sleigbride was given to the members of the Sunday sehool on Tuesday afternoon. The young people thoroughly enjoyed the ride and also tete excellent supper supplied by the mothers, teachers and friends after- wards. - The •Covenant Bible class gave a St. Valentine social in the lecture room on Monday evening to which a number of soldiers ware invited, A pleasing program was given consist- ing of solos by Mrs. G. 51. Elliott, Misses Lulu Howe, Mattie' Greig, l l- sic Farquhar and Ptc, Fred. Thomp- son ; readings by. Miss M. E. Citidley tpiidtnno Rev• :F. CY', Harper, a couple of solos b Mrs. Gunn and sever- al selections by the orchestra. Rev. Mr. Harper occupied the chair. At the conclusion of the program a guessing contest occupied the time until lunch vias served. The very en- joyable evening was bro"ght to a close by the hearty singing of Auld Lang Site and God Save the King. The A11 -Night Man. Sergeant " Bob" Welsh. 1 t dutyPo- llee hours ofof the local . po lice have been changed somewhat, Chief Wheatley is now on the job front -seven a.m. until six p.m. add Sergt,'Welsh from seven in the even- ing until six .next morning. He is, of a truth, the all-night man, The Cadi. S. J. Andrews, Clinton. President Clinton Club. Chairman Clinton Public Utilities Commission. - Police Magistrate for Swath Huron. President Police Magistrates' Asso- elation of Ontario. Bayfield Mrs. Phoenix of Saginaw and Mrs. II. 13. Ker and daughter, hiss Mabel Ker of Brantford, and Mr. Peter Ker of London attended the (;.neral of Mrs, Sophia Miller, mother of Mrs. Phoenix and Mrs. Ker, on Saturday last. They, remained over Sunday, with relatives its this village. Mr. Wallace Johniion with his wife and family, who have spent two months with their parents ' in the village, left on Monday for their hc:no at Corrine, Sask. The fishermen are busy this weolc laying in their supply of lee for the summer. Mrs. Joseph of Detroit and niece, ,Miss Murray of Goderich, were -vis iting friends here during the pant; week. , bir. John i5feAndrews of • Fargo, North Dakota, was the guest of liar. James 'Reid over Sunday. Mr. Clarence Poliosis left last week for London where • be has accepted a position. Willie Murray has returned to his - home after an absence of several months, - We ate called upon this week to re- cord the death of Mrs. Sophia Miller, who passed away at her hone oa Thursday morning at the age of ei- ghty-one years. The deceased was born in Germany in 1835 and came to this country with her parents when about sixteen years of age. Oa landing at Quebec she was married to the late Frederick Ahrens and al- together they immediately came to Bayfield, and this continced to be her home until the final summons came, Mr. Ahrens died about forty years ago and a few *years later the subject of the sketch was married to Air. Michael Miller, who also prede- ceased her b31 two years. The funer- al took place from her late residence to Bay eld cemetery on Saturdap af- ternoon. Rev, A. Macfarlane, assist- ed by Rev, J. E. Jones, conducted the service, The pallbearers were e Messrs. Peter Ker, II. Darrah and John Davison, sons-in-law of the de- ceased, and Messrs. Thos. Cameron, 17. Mother and W. Osmond. Five dau- ghters and one son survive : Mrs. Phoenix, .Saginaw, -Miich., Mrs, Jaa. Eagleson, Aberdeen,• N.D„ Mrs, H.i3. Ker, Brandford, Mrs, H. Darrah and Mre. J. Davison of Ba)aleid, ani Fred Ahrens of Ypsilanti, Mich, The fatally have the sincere symrathy' of their many friends. ' blr. Robt. and Miss Annie Pollock of LaRv i ea re Mame were the gueste. 01 hIlss Mary W dry Reid over Sunday. Do not forget the at home in the. town hall on Tuesday evening next under the .auspices of tite Women's Patriotic Society, Rev, P. Rickard entertained thi soliolar f Trinity so Sunday school to a sleigltride on Tuesday- evenin The following api'eared amongg. Le-`" gal Questions and Anstvers in the Mail and Empire of Saturday last : G. CT., Beyfle'd.—(l) A was aP: oln- ted tax oolleior and. gare a bond as security to. the corporation for money collected. After mating hid .collections he returned his roll, which was accepted bp the commie and he was paid his salary, Ts he entitled to have the bond canceled or giret .. up to hits ? (2) Is it legal for an agricultural sooiety to nta''e a do•ta -. tion to a ]Deal patriotic .funcl ? Avis: -.(.1) 1'he eouucil have a right to retain the bond. Something may hereafter he discovered which may make a resort to the bond, neces- sary. Therefore the bondsmen can- not legally require that the bond shall be canceled. Shewfelt v. Iiin•. sardine, 9 O,W.N. 237 and 370. (2) Except in so far as the society Is. restricted by statute or otherwise from the appropriation or use of the; fundsunder its control there can be no objection to 11 using the funds for other than agricultural purposes. The probabiiitp is that the society has ns authority retY to use the te fends for the ur ose p n mentioned, and teal 'have to ann I li e N to the Legislature fatermfs•, cion to do so ; or for a confirmation of the act, if the money has already been misappropriated, R.5.0., cap, 46, section 1S, Good Morning 1 Are yon- a Newe. Record. Subsoriber 7