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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-05-11, Page 1ii-RQCAr No. 1936'. --37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY lith, 1916 THE HOME PAPER Prid in it - News -Record subscribers, with some exceptions, pride in having their labels say Paid in Advances. e r `he .s ttenticn of the J1di - e s of the lien t. yGy st atta is called to the 161st signet ring shown by W. H. Hellyar, The sing is solid gold with the figures 161 on top and a maple le leaf on each shoulder. Made in ' 'all any sine to fit either a lady's or gent's finger. L y y g and get one. We would also call your attention to our large assortment' "of Military Wrist Watches.:. We have them in silver and sickle cases with lum- inous dials and hands and unbreakable glass in var- ious grades all guaranteed by us, W. ,if. Yet1qar jeweler and Optician - - - Clinton The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital -Paid-up 11,560,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,500,000 Total. Assets 185,000,000 880 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch 1 ,- ...•. INCORPORATED 1855 .... 1111 .. MQLSTONSWANIi BANN Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 96 Branches in Canada. rA General flanking Business Transacted., CirculartLetters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Denartment. Interest allowed at highest current rate.; C. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. READY-To-WEARhe Morris,: 2Clothing Co. ghe f'aincoat 1 " '1q >'Cingddm for a iaineoat" Many a man has felt that of ay on a rainy, windy day. The modern Rain- coat, however, does not confine its useful- ness to rainy days. Our raincoats, while being water- proof, have a style and dash to them that make them as serviceable for an ov- ercoat as for a raincoat. 2 he fabrics are neat colorings in olives, browns, grays, etc. lie shortest or medium lengths as you prefer, $3.90, $7,50, $10, $12, 15,00, 20.00 As ,a hint we'll say "Don't buy a cheap raincoat— it wont pay, but come here to buy a good raincoat at a fair price. • THE MORRISH CLOTHING C Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Masi.." THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $1,00. Barley 55e. Oats 40e. Butter 21c -to 22c. Eggs 21c to 22c. Live Wogs $10.85. TIIE SACRED BAND CONCERT; Clinton, which on Sunday is usual- ly :very quiet, presented a somewhat more lively appearance on Sunday afternoon last when the Huron Bat- talion band gave a sacred concert from the band stand. , The weather being fine and warm everptody who could do so seemed to be out walk- ing or driving about listening to the music, which was excellent. Clinton will indeed miss its soldier boys and the Battalion Band when the time comes fox henliz forthem to tropi a else- where. 1VIINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION. Members of the Ministerial' A's- sociation met on ' Monday . of this week in St. Paul's client school room. Rev, F. C. Harper presided. The speaker for the day Was Rev. J. A. Robinson, who, gave a valu- able. review of Prof. Fosdick's new book on prayer. The subject pre- sented, as well as the book, was discussed in an informal but helpful way by all present ; and Rev. Mr. Robinson received the thanks of the Association. It was agreed to have" the next meeting at Bayfield on the fourth Monday in June. The members of the Association Iiving there will arrange the program for the clay. 130Y SCOUTS ORGANIZED. A .troop of Boy Scouts has been formed in Clinton with Rev, J. A. Robinson, rector of St. Paul's church, as scoutmaster. A meeting was called together about the middle of April, at the instigation of sever- al of the boys, and it was decided to organize and arrangements were made for the organization meeting, which was duly held about a fort- night ago, and the troop formed with Rev. J. A. Robinson as scout. master and Messrs. C. D. Bouck as secretary and I3. 1]. Rorke as as- sistant. Six patrols of nine each with a ,patrol master and an assis- tant have been formed and for the Present tests, are being _made and those considered best suited for 0 the positions .of patrol imasters will be appointed. Rev. Mr. Robinson is eminently well fitted for a scoutmaster. FIe has been interested in the movement ever since it was instituted by General Baden-Powell after the Boer war. He was at Norwich at the time and that town and Woodstock organized together, he having previously writ- ten Gen. Baden-Powell for literature concerning the movement. So quick- ly did the idea "take" in Canada and so many towns took it up that it is not just known where the first troop of Boy Scouts was formed but the Woodstock- Norwich one was at least one of the very first in Ontario. Mr. Robinson also had charge of a u troop of Scouts at Thornbury, bis last charge before costing to Clin, ton. The Boy Scout movement is not a military movement at all, though there are still a few people w1i seem to hold that idea. It is an organization the aims of which is to supplement _the various existing educational agencies and to promote the ability of boys to do things for, themselves and for others. The method, according to a book of in- structions sent out by the Boy, Scout Association, "is summed up in the term Scout -Craft and consists in First -Aid, Life Saving, Tracking, Signaling, Cycling, Nature Study, Seamanship and other. Instructions." Such instruction is given by means of games, team play, etc., and is pleasure not work for the boy. He is taught a high sense of honor ; true patriotism and loyalty, to his Icing, his parents, his country, ;his officers and his employers. IIe is taught the duty of usefulness ; to be a good friend ; kindness to an- imals nimals ; courtesy ; obedience to those in authority ;*purity in thought, -word and deed ; cheerfulness and thrift. The Scout's motto is "Be Prepared," and means that a scout is always in a state of reacliae,s in mind and 'body to do his fluty. The Scout oath is very simple and still very comprehensive. It - runs thus : "On my honour I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and the King ; to help otherpeople at all times ; to obey the Scout law." One of the ideas of the movement is embodied in the Scout law : "To help others and to do at least one good turn every day," The Clinton troop is of course in the "Tenderfoot" stage but ' the members are quite enthusiastic over the work. They expect to have their uniforms in the course of a week or so, each boy by the way being ex- pected to earn the money to pur- chase same. Most of the boys al- ready report having a suTeieut amount on hand • and they will soon be able to appear dressed in un- iform.. As soon as the weather per- mits they will take Saturday n after- noon hikes into the woods and it is hoped that arrangements will be made for a camp during the sun- nier, probably near the Lake somewhere. Success to the Clinton Boy Scouts. • OLD IIURON Boy HONORED, On Monday evening the congrega- tion of 1VIcNab St. Presbyterian church, Hamilton, celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the .pastor- ate of Rev. H. Beverley Ketchen,' and took advantage of the occasion to present lnim with an auto as an evidence of their appreciation of his services. Mr. Ketchen is a well known IIuronian, having been born near Brucefield. LITTLE LOCALS. Mr, OCALS.Mr, Frank Perdue has bought a two -passenger automobile: The Travel Club meets for election of officers at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. Axon, on Saturday even- ing at eight o'clock. A recruiting meeting will be held in the w town hall cit Saturday even- ing which will be addressed by Lieut.- Col, Mulloy, better known as the "Blind Trooper," of South African fame. • FUNERAL OF W. ii, PERRIN. The funeral of the late William 11. Perrin took place on Tuesday after- noon, the services at house and graveside . being' conducted , by Rev, J. A. Robinson. The pallbearers were : D. McCorvie, W. J. Paisley, J. Hunter and S. S. Cooper. Among those froth a distance who were present for the funeral were Mrs. Brownlee of Gooding, Idaho, who arrived before her father's pass- ing, and Miss Perrin of Mount Pleas- ant, a niece of deceased. A PORTRAIT OR PRINCESS PAT. A very handsome colored portrait of Princess Patricia is being repro- duced in two sizes, to sell at 25c and $21.00, and is- being sold to add to the funds of. the Iced Cross. Lady White of Toronto has charge of the distribution of the pictures and on good authority it is stated that dur- ing the last half of April two thou- sand of the larger pictures and over nine thousand of the smaller ones were sent out. Red Cross branches are supplied with the pictures free of charge wind may keep all proceeds of the sale, while other patriotic socie- ties which also engage in Red' Cross work are supplied free but must return twenty five per- cent. of the proceeds of 'sale, The smaller picture is mointed photo- graph style 'while the largerer one i s suitable for framing. This would be a pretty way ofbecomingpossessor of a portrait of "Canada's' Princess" and also of assisting In a worthy cause and anyone wishing to obtain a picture could do so by applyting to the Red Cross committee of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary. ' • AN ADDRESS ON SHAHESP13ARE -Rev. Alexander MacMillan of Tor- onto on Monday evening in the Owen Memorial Hall gave a lecture on Shakespeare before the 'Travel Club and a number of their friends, Mr. MacMillan is a charming speaker and anyone having heard hint once always looks forward with anticipations of pleasure to another apportunity. As he has on moreha t a one occasion' spoken before tine Travel Club In the past it was, therefore, an apprecia- tive audience which gathered on Mon- day evening. On rising Mr. ]MacMillan said that he was using no mere figure of speech when he assured his audience that he was pleased to be present for there was no place he would ra- ther speak than in Clinton and no friends it gave hint greater pleasure t'o meet than his old friends in Clin- ton. He began his address by say- ing that he could only touch on a few points in Shakespeare's works as that was all that could be done in a single evening. He called attention to the preparations made for the ad- vent of such a genius as Shakes- peare in the revival of learning in England at that period : of the revi- val of religious fervor as evidenced in the Reformation, and the growth and. developement of the English language, all of which seemed to .he as it were a setting of the stage for the great actor. Be then gave a brief, sum- mary of. the poet's life and 'several short selections from his works illus- trating his love of nature; the kind and finality of his humour and his keen sense of right and wrong ; qualities which run through all his works. Mr, MacMillan spoke with the charming ease of one thoroughly familiar with his subject. His selections were chos- en with rare taste and his address was all too short for those who lis- tened with unabated interest, through- out. One of the results of the ad- dress will no doubt be a more diligent and intelligent study of England's dramatist and this is the end which Would he most wished, as the srea';er himself remarked. At the conclusion of the address NIr, C. D. Bolick gracefully moved a vote of thanks to the speaker and to the Travel Club fox the pleasure of the evening, which was seconded by Rev, S. J. Allen, Rev. F. C. Harper occupied the chair in the absence of Rev, J.. A. Robinson, who was to have presid- ed, anil during the evening Miss Clete Ford contributed a piano solo and Mrs.la Penetiere and Nliss Beatrice Greene each a vocal solo, all of which were much enjoyed. Mr. MacMillan came at his own expense and delivered his lecture free, but the Travel Club arranged for a silver collection to be taken in ` aid of Red Cross work;; WILL BUILD IN CLINTON, Mr. William Glen, ex -Reeve of Stanley township, having definitely decided to retire from the active duties of the farm and to locate in Clinton, has bought the northwest corner -of what has long been known as the "Captain. Sheppard proper- ty" on Joseph street. Ile has had plans prepared and during the com- ing season will have •aneat residence with modern improvements erected, The work will be done under the sup- ervision of Mr, Thos. R. 'Wigginton, WESLEY CHURCH. Rev, Dr. Rutledge preached at both services on Sunday and after the morning sermon administered the Sacrament of the Lord's supper, Rev. E. G. Powell assisting. At the evening service Dr. Rutledee made an 'appeal for recruits to fill` up the 161st battalion, • Next Sunday morning it is expect- ed that the Clinton Detachment: of the Huron Battalion will attend' ser- vice in a body accompanied by the officers and the Battalion Band, WILLIS CHURCH. The choir made a good appearance last Sunday in their new choir gowns. Next Sunday will be observed as "Mothers' Day." The minister, Rev. Frank C. Harper, will preach^ at both services. The subjects will be: Morning, "Tho Virgin mother" ; Ev- ening, "As One Whom His Mother Comforteth." On Sunday, May ,2lst, the ,50th an- niversary of the organization of Willis church will be field. Rev Prof. Robert Law, D.D., of Irnox College, Toronto, will be the preach- er, and the usual cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with the congregation on this happy An- niversary of the birthday of Willis church. Dr. Law is a courtly speak- er much in demand by . Toronto ch arches. WAS ONCE GRAIN CENTRE. The death of W. H. Perrin, record- ed last week, calls to mind the fact that he was the last of a trio of grain buyers who in the earlier days made Clinton famous as a grain centre. In the early 70's grain from as far north as Teeswater and as far southas Exeter o fotmd its way to Clinton market, l: et, and the present site. of the Public library. was the scene of much competition, The buyers at that time were Richard Irwin, Phos. Stanbury and W. 13. Perrin, all de- ceased. These men bought and sold on their own behalf, and while they at times made money, the unladen - ate fact has to be recorded that each died comparatively poor. At that time there was great competi- tion between Seaforth and Clinton as a market, and buyers often paid a cent or two more a bushel than the market. warranted, thousands of bushels often being marketed in a single day, while there is hardly this much handled' in a whole season now. Mr. W. G. Bt_oadfoot, now and for some years a resident of Tuc:rer- smith, was also a grain buyer at that time, he purobasing for Fairs' mill, PATRIOTIC NOTES. Nursing -Sister Neelin came up from Seaforth on Thursday last and at the meeting of the 'young Ladies' Auxiliary that evening she instructed the 'Red Cross committee in making hospital supplies and gave a little talk afterwards. The Auxil- iary met on Tuesday this week ow- ing to the fact of their putting on two evening's entertainment is the Princess last evening and tonight. The Women's Patriotic Society was organised Sept. 28th, 1911, during the eighteen months which have elapsed, Mrs, 5. J. Arlin has been the most valued and active president of the Society. In a veryshort time Mrs. :Allis will be leaving town and the keenest regret is felt, for all realize that we lose a splendid citizen and one who has been most faithful and enthusiastic in the work of this So- oiety. A hearty vote of thanks with the best of good wishes for the 111 titre are extended Mrs, 'Alis. ' From a review of the work of the Society the following iinanCiai ;state- ment has been prepared From Oct. fad, i14 to April 30th, 1916. Total receipts $464:9,8$, total amount spent in town for work sup- plies $2956+.92. From the balance malty. donations have been made to the Red Cross, Belgian Relief, Shorneliffe Hospital, etc., making the 'whole eipenditure $4549,94, The box collections continue very satisfactorily, the amount collected since Dec, 1915 to April 1.916 being $749.84-M. E. Manning, treasurer. The total number of articles sent out by the •departments are as fol- lotu: Knistted comforts 2189 Hospital supplies 3845 ' Garments from shirt dept. 1326 For the summer months the work of the Society is to be arranged by a managing committee with Mrs. W. D. •Fair as convenor. Regular meet- ing on Friday afternoon. The Society acknowledges with, sin- sere and grateful thanks the follow- ing donations : Mrs. MoGarva $5.00 Miss Mountcastle $2,00 J. F. Grant $600 Ladies of Middleton church $15.00. MR. J. 0. HENRY SELLS 110USE, THEY WERE POPULAR, Mr. J. C; Henry has sold his brick residence on Rettenbury street east, the purchaser .being Rev: Mr, Snowden now of Yarmouth Centre, who takes possession in a couple' of months or so. Mr, Snowden has had a long and successful career fit the 1Vietliodist ministry, having among his pulpits. in later years Ilolmesviile and subse- quently Varna. 11e purposes .super- anniiating at the coming Conference and having decided to locate in Clin- ton hence his purchase of this com- fortable residence. bir. and Mrs. Henry, who . came in from Mullett, have been citizens Of Clinton for several years and have here a wide circle of friends all .f tvhont are sorrytoe o hear of i their contemplated departure. They will in all probability locate in Lon- don, , ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. The communion service on Sunday morning was one of the most large- ly attended in many years. Mr. G. A. Bradshaw has been re- elected superintendent of the Sunday school with Mr. H. Wiltse as as- sociate, and Mr; A. Hooper as assistant superintendent. The second patriotic meeting of the day held on Sunday evening brought another large congregation and was addressed by Capt. Towne and Corp. Clarke of Brantford. Pte. Atcheson sang in splendid voice. The pastor presided. At the annual meeting of the Lad- ies' Aid the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Mrs. B. J. Gibhings. 1st Vice, Mrs. II. W iltse. 2nd Vice, :Mrs. J, W. Treleaven. Secretary, Mrs. Rainey. Treasurer, Mrs, J. Gibbings. Auditor, Mrs, S. J. Allis. AN OCCASION' OF INTEREST. The mtvefling of the ".Roll of Iron or" in Ontario Street Church o Sunday afternoon .was an occasion o unusual interest. The Roll itself, which is a beautiful piece of work by Miss Lucille Grant, is worth in spoction. It contains the names o forty who were in some way eon fleeted with t rho -flitch and nl tvh 0 enlisted h for the war. Those names amps were read out on Sunday. Mrs. An- nie Beacom, who with Mrs. W. Walk- er, had the honor, as mothers of sons now overseas, of lifting the (lags with wliiclt the honor roll was covered, Then came a. brief address by Mrs. Alin, representing the Sun- day school, and Margaret Walter sang in a Clear voice, "When the Roll Is 'Called bp Yonder." Major Shaw spoke for the officers of the Battalion and a few remarks were made by Corp. Clarke of Brantford. Russell May, who has enlisted with the signallers at Tor- onto, also gave a capital address. Those who sang and added much to the interest of the service were : Fred. Thompson, Jas. Doherty and Misses Howe and Wiltse. The band e also contributed several selections. The pastor, Rev. S. J. 'Allis, pre- sided and in closing said there was room on the Honor Roll for others and hoped it would be filled out. A generous offering was made to the funds of the Women's Patriotic So. ciety, THE PRESBYTERY MEETING. n Mrs. Samuel' Cleave was called away last week to Trout Lake, Nlioh., on account of tine serious i!l- f ness of her mother, Mrs. Logan,• i_ 1who passed away a few days after her arrival, F2'ivate P'olioc Harold lc the f o 92nd Highlanders, Toronto, sPent a few days the past week .at his home in the village, Rev. A. Macfarlane excltanged pul- pits on Sunday last with Rev, Geo. E. Ross of Knox church, Goderich. A concert and social evening under the auspices of the Patriotic So - 1 will held 11 be h y o d iu the town hall 1 on Tuesday evening next. Miss , Edith Neelin of Seaforth, nein has lately returned from the front, will be here to address the audience and a good program is being provided for the evening. Both local anti outside talent will be heard. Sand- i wiches and coffee will be served by. the ladies. An admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged. Miss Clare Spaekman of London is home for a few weeks. Mrs. A. E. ' Erwin is visiting friends at Seaforth at present. Mrs. Brandon was called away co Saturday last to Wingham en ac- count of the death of her sistea, Mrs, Joseph Ruddy. Her son, Pt;. Harold Brandon, accompanied her. Clarence Pollock of London was. home for the week -end, Mr, Percy Biggart and wife of• Toronto are the guests of his Par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Biggart. Mrs,' MCCutcheon and daughter of London aro spending a few weeks the summer residence of W. John- ston. The Bayfield boys of the 101st Battalion spent Sunday - last at their homes in the village. A recruiting meeting was held in the town hall on Saturday evening last when the hall was filled. Ad- dresses were given by Messrs. Geo. S.pottott• and John Grooves of Wing - ham and Mr, N. P'roudfoot, M.P.P., of Goderich. A good program was also given: Solo by Pte. Thompson, quartette by Pies, Ie. and 0. Thorne- son, J. A. Allen and C. Aitcheson of Clinton. Mrs, Brownlee acted as ac- companist and Reeve A. • E?, Erwin occupied the chair, On Monday afternoon the officers and teachers .of Willis Sunday school.' and the members or the choir went to the 'home .of Mr. H. Alexander who has this week' moved to Lawton, to say farewell. Mr. James' Scott c,n behalf of the company expressed to Mr. Alexander their sincere apprecia- tion of his faithful services in both Sunday school and choir during sev- eral years' residence here and asked • flits to accept as a tangible token of their appreciation a club bag. Mr. Alexander was taken by surprise but; replied suitably, thanking his friends for the kind wishes. expressed and for the handsome gift. On Tuesday evening the neighbors along Isaac street were invited to the hospital home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lavis to spend an evening with biir. and Mrs. Alexander and Mrs, Me - Ewan prior to their departure and during the evening Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. and Mrs. McEwan were Presented with tokens of re- membrance, a souvenir of their residence among them, After- wards a very pleasant evening was spent in games and music, refresh- ments being served before the coin- pang broke up. 'Nits. 1J. G, F'owell read the address and Miss Hattie Lavis made the pre- sentation of silverware to the guests of .the evening. Little Miss Daisy, ;Nediger recited during the evening. Both the Women's Association and the Missionary Auxiliary made Mrs, McEwan and Mrs. Alexander re- cipients of their good will, all of which attests to the esteem in which this family is held by those who know them best, Personals Mr. 0. J. Wallis returned .Saturday, after an extended business trip to the west. • lin B e1t1 The Presbytery of Huron held its regular May meeting in. Willis church on Tuesday morning and afternoon, with Rev. IIall Woods, moderator, Presiding. The call to Rev. Geo. E. Ross of Goderich bout St. , Matthew's church, Montreal, was first dealt with. Rev. Jas. McKay and three lay delegates were present to pro- secute the call on behalf of the Montreal church, and Messrs. Mit- chell, Nairn and Kelly .were the commissioners representing Goder- ich, After hearing all the commis- sioners, thecall was placed in bIr. Ross' hands and WAS accepted by him, the. Presbytery agreeing to his translation to take effect on. May 21st. Rev. Jas. Hamilton was ap- pointed moderator of Goderich dur- ing tine vacancy, Many kind things were siad of the woric of Mr. Ross during the five Fears he has been in Goderich, and of the regret that is felt at his departure, and good wishes were expressed to hien in his important work now about to begin in the Point St. Charles district of Montreal. The session records of site Pres- bytery were examined and attested as correctly kept. The report of the committee on systematic beneficence —postponed from last meeting of the court, was presented. by Rev, D. Johnston, tine convener, and the Presbytery ac- cepted its apportionment of the Bud- get. The rate per family was fixed at $21per family for stipend and the Missionary Budget. Exceptions were made of $17 per family forr, Egnsoudville and $48.50 for Goder- ich. An interesting conference was held, on the subject of "The Relation of Legislation+ and Citizenship" Under the leadership of the conference com- mittee. Presbytery then adjourned to meet in September for its next regular meeting. Auburn Oa Saturday last one of the °M- eat residents of Colborne township passed away in the person of William Asquith. The deceased had been lit failing health for some time. The re- mains were laid to rest in Ball's cemetery on Monday, A Rollinson, harnessmaker, who en- listed' some weeks, ago, Inas disposed of part of his stock to Mr. Denstedt. Having received word to report for duty he was obliged to close • his shop, Tine people of Auburn and sir - rounding country will miss bit. Rol- linson and his harness shop, which was one of the conve lieaces of the village, A happy event took- place at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Raftltby, on Wednesday of last , week when • their eldest daughter, Mary Jane, was united in marriage 1 with Mr, Stanley Robert Johnston, a prosper- ous young farrier of East Wawanosh. l'he ceremony was performed by Rev, J. 12. 1+'airfulh