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The Clinton News Record, 1916-06-22, Page 2ord. No. 1942 —37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO,THURSDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1916 THE HOME PAPER _:Come With t ie Crow and spend ulg 12th in Clinton. THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat 95c. Barley 60c. Oats 50c. Butter 2ilc to 23e. Eggs 220 to 23e. Live Hogs $10.40. CLiNTON BOA'S WOUNDED, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Manning re- ceived word last week that their son, Pte. Lewis Manning who has been in the trenches in France far a year past, had been admitted to the hosp ital suffering from a wound in the leg. He. was able himself to write his mother a card telling of his wound, which is not a .serious one. Another Clinton boy, Pte. Dan Mc- Leod, son of Mr:. D. McLeod "of town, was,also reported as in hospital with a w n o nd in the;atnn, though not a serious oue. LITTLE LOCALS. The Entrance and promotion exam- inations are going on in the Model school this week. Mr. 0, H. Holland is this week as- sisting Dr. field in presiding at the Departmental examinations in Clue' ton. Miss M. Arlin will sing "The Last Chord," Sullivan 'at the evening ser- vice in Ontario' street church on Sun- day. At tire. regular meeting of Murphy Lodge on Friday evening the Royal Arch degree will be conferred, on several candidates. • The tournament for the Faill tro- phy, which was to have been. played off on the local bowling green Tues- day, was postponed until tomorrow, 5101 GNER—RULLER. At six o'clock yesterday morning the marriage took place at Wesley parsonage of Miss' Pearl Viola Huller eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Huller of town, to Mr. George Seig- seer, sergeant in the Machine Gun Section of the 110th overseas battal- ion, The bride wore her going away suit of navy blue cloth with cream silk bodice and pretty hat, She was attended by M�Iiss Maida Cooper while Sergeant Franks, also of the 110th, acted as best man. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Dr. Rutledge, At the conclusion of the ceremony the party drove back to the home of the 4 bride's parents where breakfast was partaken of and Sergio , Seigner and his bride left on the 7.35 train for a short trip to Tor- onto and Niagara. 'Tey return to London on Saturday when the groom rejoins his •battalion. The bride's Clinton friends extend felicitations. HAD NARROW ESCAPE. Considerable excitement was occas- sioned in town on Saturday when Mr. '1'. Managhan, who was down at the river on Major Rance's farm discov re e d a burse a nd bu ] Biu f ggY y g n the water near the bank. On investi- gatiers a man's overcoat was found and papers in. the pockets identified it as belonging to Mr. D. Fulton, im- plement agent of Clinton. A search was at once begun for the missing man, Chief Wheatley being in the meantime notified. After a fruitless search had gone on for some little time it was discovered that Mr. Fu- ton was safe at home, It appeared that he had attempted to drive across the river 'to see some stock which be had pasturing on the other side and had inadvertently struck a' swim- ming hole, which is about the only deep spot in the vicinity, and horse, buggy and driver were quickly sub merged. Mr. Fulton cannot swim but ire managed to •scramble to. a place of safety and considering himself pow- erless to assist his horse he went home and changed his clothing before making an effort to remove his pro- uerty from the river. In the mean time tale accident was discovered and hence the hue and' cry. Mr. Fulton has sustained the loss of Ills, horse and a much damaged buggy but 'is thankful treat he was himself able to escape. :I. W. COOK PASSES. Henry William Cook, an old and highly respected resident of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday following an illness of everal m o nth,•. I s o s ndeetj, leis health has' been failing for some years. Mr. Cook was born in Goderich township but had resided in Clinton for many. years. He followed the business of apple buying for a great lumber of years and was known for many nyiles in all the surrounding country. lie it survived by his wife and a family of six daughters and twe sons : Mrs. (Dr..) Garrett, Heed- lton ; Mrs. Dyment, Chicago ; Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Hoyer and Miss Ruby, Tor.oreto ; Mrs. Pridham, Halifax, N. S., Pte, J: Tl, Cook of the 101st bat- Ualien, and Pte. H. W. A. Cook of the I.10th battalion, All the 'family vere with him when the aid carne with the exception of 14 Irs. Dyment and Pte, H, W�. A, Crook, who bad been home for several days but had leen obliged to leave again. . The funeral take' place Friday af- ernoon from the family residence, Maple street, to Clinton cemetery. , Guurt Maple Leaf, C.O.F., .of whie h p Ir Co theoldest was o1 est chtirtee camber, will have charge of the neral. Mr. Cook was a Methodit;t and a ifelong Orangeman, being .a member f Murphy Lodge. He was in his ixty-eighth year. REAL ESTATE SALES. Mr. E. Lawson has purchased the property on William street owned by the estate of the late W. H. Watts and occupied by Mr. Thomas Watts. From the same estate Mr. C, Cook, C.P.A. station agent at Esse, has bought the old postotiice stand ten- anted by.Messrs. Thomas Watts and James Doig. ONTARIO STREET CH-MICH, The Sunday school will meet next, Sunday morning at teno'clock ' and close at a quarter' to eleven. This arrangement will continue through July and August. Rev. S, J. Allm preached on Sun- day morning on the words of the 23rd Psalm and in the evening on the "Work- of the Patter." ` Miss M. Alain sang, during the offertory, "Now the Day is Ended," Mr. Arlin and his family expect to leave for Wyoming, .his new charge, next Wednesday afternoon. He will conduct his closing services on Sun- day next. DEMPSEY-CONTNELL. A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Stanley, - Victoria street, yesterday, afternoon when their daughter, Lulu Pearl Con- nell, was united in marriage to Ster- ling Dempsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey of Goderich township. The bride was Married in a pretty suit of castor cloth, pretty hat . to match and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. J, McCormick of Holmes- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey will re- side in town and after the bridal feast had been partaken of they went almost 'immediately, to their own home. Congratulations and good wishes are extended. • BOY' SCOUTS PLAY BALL, The Seaforth Boy Scouts came up last Saturday and played a friendly game of baseball with the local scouts on Recreationark, It was p a good game but the visitors , were some- what outclassed ; the score at the conclusion standing We its favor of the home team. Capt. Russel of Seatartic gave excellent satisfaction as umpire. A return match will be played at Seaforth on Saturday. The following was the lineup of the Clin- ton team Pitcher, Earl Cooper ; catcher, Ar- chie McKenzie ; 1st base, Earl Pow- ell 2nd base, Ambrose Maguire ; 3rd base, Murray McNeil ; s,s., Willis Cooper ; left field, George Elliott ; right field, Jack Bawden ; centre field, Robbie Schrenk, WESLEY CHURCH. Rev, Dr. Rutledge preached at each service on Sunday. At the evening service the members of the C. 0. F. attended in a body. jtlessrs: T. E. East and C. Andrews rendered a duet at the evening service and Miss' Bea- trice Geeene sang a solos On Monday evening the missionary committee had charge of the program when Mrs. (Dr.) Fowler gave her re- port of the W.M.S. branch meeting at St. Thomas a couple of weeks ago and Miss Marjorie McMath read some extracts from personal letters receiv- ed from Miss Haddock of Chentu, China, Mr. East sang a solo in good voice. The League intends sending a delegate to' the summer school at St. Thomas next month. The Sunday school and congreg- ational picnic will be held to Bayfield on July 6th. CLINTON'S SOLDIER BOYS. A committee consisting of three members of the council, Mayor Thompson and Councillors Wiltse and Hawkins, and three members of the Iocal War Auxiliary, Messes. J, Scott, 1•I. E. Paull and A. T. Cooper, have been appointed to . choose and present the Clinton boys of the 161st Battalion, non-commissioned enlaces: and men, each with a personal gift from the, citizens of Clinton. A fund ' for this purpose was collected last week' by the War Auxiliary and the committee have in hand the wor'le of. seeing that the will 'of s 6 hthepeople is carried out. A choice of three gifts will be given each man so that all may receive something really useful. 0,O.F. ATTEND SERVICE, The members of Court Maple Leaf attended service in Wesley church on Sunday evening when Rev. Dr. Rut- ledge preached an inspiring `sermon, from the words : "Sear ye one ano- ther's burdens and so, fulfil the law of Christ , , For everyone must bear his o w n burden," The speaker pointed out that there were many burdens that the individual had to bear alone ; burdens which no, true man would try to shift upon the shoulders of anoth- er, but that ori the other hand there were burdens which can and ought to be shared mutually and that was the great aim of Christianity, to ease and lightesttheburden of overtaxed humanity. PIe commended the fratern- al societies, which he said were en- carry.partof h deavorfn to a a the g Y sir of Christ's followers Upon earth wo P in sharing the burden of the weak and making the way brighter for those who are discouraged, There were shout sixty -dive Members of the court present and Mr, J. Wheatley acted as conductor, PATRIOTIC NOTES. The Women's Patriotic Society will meet for work in the council chain ler 'on Friday afternoon as usual. The committee request that all finish- ed Work be returned as a shipment is to be made. People You Know. Mr, and Mrs. G. A, Bradshaw were ice London, yesterday. Mr. T. Jackson left yesterday on a business trip to Winnipeg. Mr. Jas..Stevens was. in Goderich far a few days during the past week, Mrs. Ernest Jackson is spending a few weeks with friends in Detroit, Miss Mabel Cleft visited her uncle, Rev.e Cleft r f W n, i tf of St at ord last week, Mrs. James B. Reynolds of Guelph isspending a few days at her home in town. Miss 'C, Carbert left on Wednes- day for Detroit' where she. intends to secure it, position. , Signaller 'Syd. Watts motored up from London and spent the week- endest his homet town. a m int . Mrs. Will Howlett of Ypsilanti, Mich. is here visiting her sisters, Mrs. H. W. Cook and Mrs. Ben Cole. Air. and Mrs. Oscar Blanchard of De- troit are visiting the lady's moth- er, Mrs. Margaret Pickett of Albert street. Mrs. Robt. King and two children of Hamilton are spending a few weeks as the guests of Mr. and Airs. Wal- ter King, Afr. J. P. Sheppard is in London this week attending the meeting of the High Court C.O.F. as delegate 'from Court Maple Leaf, Mr. and Mrs. C. .I. Wallis motored to Goderiele on Sunday to visit the latter's aunt, Mrs, Isaac Salkeld, who is ,quite ill. Mrs. 0. M. Ballantyne of Brandon, Has,,, is Home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rathwell of town. Mrs. W, J. Holmes and her sister, Mrs. Archibald of Seaforth, are vis- iting friends in Detroit and London for a couple of weeks. Mr, H, Cook, formerly of Clinton, has been transferred from Bolton to Esse where lie has been appoin- ted C.P.R. station agent. Pte, Norman Miller of the lliiist Battalion, London,. spent the week- end with. his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jas. A. Miller of the Huron Road. Lieut. -Col. Combe of the Hurons was in town this week. He and Mrs. Combe were guests at the g'i'cLean —Macdonald wedding at Goderich yesterday, Miss Evelyn Spindler of Lucknow, who graduated last week from the School of Commerce, has gone to Toronto to take a position fn the office of the Weekly Sun, Pte. Douglas Goodwin, formerly of Clinton, who has been in training' at Weyburn, Sask., for overseas service, is now with the 1152nd bat- talion under canvas at Camp Hughes Man. Mr. Will Southcombe, who has been a member of the teaching staff of the Wingham High school the past term, has resigned to accept a po- sition on the Collingwood , C. I. staff. Mrs. Nott, Sr., of the Huron Road, East, Telt Clinton on Tuesday on a trip to the west. Several mem- bers of her fancily aee located in the west and she will visit at var- ious points and will be absent a couple of months or more. Prof. W. Glenn Campbell of Aylmer, formerly of Clinton, has been suf- fering for sonic months from neur- itis and at last report his illness had taken a somewhat serious turn and his friends, are exceedingly anx- ious over his condition. The many friends of the fancily in Clinton and vicinity will regret this. Mr. J. W. Kilbride, who, has been a respected resident of town but who travelled out of here in the interests of the _ International Harvest- er Company has been appoin- ted to look - after the south and west of London and enters pon his new field aboutJuly list. Mr: Kilbride is a 'good salesman and he and Mrs. Kilbride will be hissed among their Clinton tri - ends, Mrs. (Dr.) Jackson and little son, Worth, of Chicago are visiting at the lady's parental home, that of Mr. and ' Mrs. E. Rodaway. Orr their way over they spent a few - days in Battle Creek, Mich„ and while there attended the graduat- ing exercises of Mrs. Jackson's' sis- ter, Miss Edna Rodaway, who has just finished a three-year course at the School of Home Economics and Dietetics. Miss Rodaway leas ac- cepted a position as dfetition ice the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Tuckersmith Township Mr, Jas. Broadfoct, a native of this township and a member of -a Well- known Tuekersm,th family, died at his home at Lumley on Friday after a somewhat lengthy l e s g Y i 1 rt, s, though for some time previous to the end he had seemed to be much better.. He was about fifty years of_ age. Mr. Christopher O'Brien spentSun- day afternoon at Mr, Con, Eckert's near Seaforth. Bayfield Mrs. Wright and two children of Vancouver,'B.C.; are guests of the lady's brother, Mr. W. J. McLeod. Mr. Mike Jeanette of Detroit was in the village a few days during the past week on business in connec- tion with the fishing. Mr. J, Anderson of Dungannon bas ,started d barber business in the stand formerly occupied be A. Fer- guson. - Patriotic services will be held in St.. Audtew's church on Sunday next, Durieg the service the horror roll will be unveiled, Rev. J: E. Jones is spending the week with Mrs. Jones at Sombre, Mr. G. B. Patterson and wife of London spent Sunday in the village, Mrs S nidusf ' h o t eth 1,0 of Coder- ich township is presiding examiner at the Entrance exams here this week, Mr. Oliver Rhynas, wife and son, of Brantford and Mr. James Reid of Detroit are the guests ,of Mrs. Rhy- nas' sister, Miss Nora Ferguson, Mr: Geo. Fisher of Waterloo is spen- ding a few weeks vacation as the guests of Mr.and a dAIrs F A. Ed- wards, wards, Messrs. Janice Thompson, Lewis Thomson, James Campbell and Wil- liam Mustard attended the Liberal convention at Hensel!. on Tuesday. Sergt. Michel of the N. W. Mount- ed Police and his wife and daughter of Wetaskawin, Alta„ are guests at. the home of the former's sister, Mrs. (Rev.) F. Rickard. Mr. W. Johnston, wife and dau- ghter, of London are spending a few weeks at their summer residence on the Terrace. The Bayfield contingent of the 161st, who are in camp at London, spent the week -end at their respect- ive hones in the village, • Miss Lizzie Ferguson of 'Toronto spent a few clays during the past week at her home in town, Mr. U. Newton and son of Detroit are guests at the home of Airs. New- ton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weston. Lieut. (Dr.) Smith returned to the village last week after spending a year at the front. He served in hospitals at Lemnos, on the Medit- erranean, and in Cairo and Alexan- dria, Egypt. He leas been granted two months leave -of -absence. IIis many old friends about here were glad to welcome him back, Varna. A. number of young people from the village anti district attended the pat- riotic garden party held at Mr, J. G. Steep's on Tuesday evening, Messrs. Geo. Foster, J. T. Reid and 'red Cluster, who have been buil- ding an addition to the store and dwelling g of Mr. J, 1'. Ai'cilsh,; have their job nearly completed. Quite a number from about here were called to Goderich last week as witnesses in time Duncan vs.; Decker ease, Mist, Annie Kaiu of near Hillsgreen visited Mrs. A. Ings over Saturday and Sunday, A terribly heavy rainstorm struct this vicinity on 'Thursday evening last, the like of which the oldest in- habitant cannot recall. Varna L. 0. L. is making prepar- ations.for the big celebration to be field in Clinton on July 12th. This Lodge is steadily growing and will soon be one of the largest in the district, Rev. J. Richardson of Klippen Will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian. church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horner spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Rath - well, .Notwithstanding that by means of quite a deviation the road crossing the gully north of Xarna was' moved east of the old dangerous and expen- sive spot, at the new crossing there are now such indications of another washout that a cement retaining wall may have to be built. After their meeting on Monday the members of the council made a careful examina- tion of the spot. Miss Annie May Stephenson n of the Goshen Line is visiting with her cou- sin, Miss Flossie Stephenson.. The young peoples' bible study class of the Methodist church, held, their meeting last. Friday night at f the home of Mr; V. AI, Denis. After the class study, the evening was' spent along the river, in games, etc. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Kul,s of Portland, Oregon, who have been spending the past month with relativ- es here, left for their home last week, • MMlr. Win. Reid of the Parr Line sold his prize driver to Mr. John John-. stop near Brucefield for which he re - delved a handsome figure, Mr. J. W. Reid had the misfortune to lose a fines big horse last. week, Privates. James Matins and Alex. French of the 161st Huron Battalion London., spent Sunday at home in this township. Wingham Mrs, James II'aug is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. ' Bird of Toronto. Mrs. Folsom of Detroit and Mrs. Leaky of Kincardine have been in town visiting their parents, Mr. and Me's, W, J. Patterson, Goderich Township Miss Myrtle Pearson attended the wedding of her cousin, Miss Florence ldugill of Tuckersmith, last week, Mrs. John Macfarlane and Mrs. Jar Pearson are spending a couple of weeks with relatives and friends in Kent comity: Mr, and Mrs. John Pearson were guests at the Jolles-Ilugill wedding in Tuckersmith last week,, Mrs. (Dr,) Jackson spent Sund'ayas the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Percy, Cole, • This year has not been so far a very suitableone for the holding of garden parties but the one held on Tuesday evening on the lawn of Mr, J. Cl. Steep under the guspices of the Young Ladies' Patriotic Society was a decided success, e s. Tho- evening .was not exactly balmy but it was' dry, and nothing daunted the people, gath- ered and had an excellent time. Indeed it is said to have been the most suc- cessful gathering of the kind ever veld in the community. A great deal of tate success of the affair of course is due to the energetic efforts of the ,young ladies, who worked with steady zeal not onlyon the h dayn iquestion 'ut b for many days before. But then ev- erybody assisted, and the results are very satisfactory to all. The pro- gram was given by the Kilty Band of Clinton who were unstinted in their,selections, and by Messrs. Sturdand Parsons of Goderich, whose singing was much enjoyed. The grounds and ice cream booth• were very prettily decorated with flags and bunting, the supper was abundant and excellent and every- body present lead a good time. Tile pro, eeds amounted to $108.3h, The Young Ladies' Patriotic Socie- ty meets next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Edna Wise. Aft. and Mrs. Robert Pearsou.mid Miss Flossie attended the Jones -Hu - gill wedding in Tuckersmith last weelr. • The people of Ebenezer church had planned for a garden party to be held on Wednesday d a evening y e aning of last week at Mr. Floury S•nider's but owing to the wet it was postponed until Friday, bran then the weatherman refused to smile upon the undertaking 'but the entertainment was gone on with, the company gathering in the house. The. evening was pleasantly spent in gam- es and music and plenty of social chat, interspersed with dishes of ice cream, etc. The hilly band was Aa have bean present but. when it became evident that the gathering would have to he held inside the engagement was called off. All enjoyed themselves very well indeed and the proceeds amounted to about thirty dollars. There was a very pleasant gather- ing at the home of eft:. and Mrs. P. M. Johnston, 'Taylor's Corners, on Friday evening last when a number of their friends and neigbors, fellow - members of Zion church, came to- gether to spend an evening with them and during the course of it an address was read by Mrs. Wilmot Haacice and Mrs. W. Patton presented Mr. and Mrs, Johnston with a handsome sil- ver tea service. Mr, and Mrs.'John- ston replied very suitably and a hap - n social ever' Ay fig was .spent after- wards by the forty or fifty present. The ladies came prepared, in their usual generous• fashion, with plenty of ice cream and cake which was ser- ved during the evening. The follow- ing is the address : "Dear Air, and Mrs. Johnston 1 -- We, your friends of Zion church, have met together to spend a social even- ing with you. Your home has ever sail "Welcome" ; a home in the true sense of the word•, a home charact- erized by noble and clever hospitali- ty. you are both highly esteemed through the community. Your 'kindness and ever ready assistance are much appreciated. • We bave known you to our happiness. It is your labors in the church we wish to make particular. ,mention of. Yes have performed the gratious services in connection , with the church so cheerfully and so well and that you may know in some way other titan. words that we heartily appreciate this we ask that you .accept this sil- ver ten set as a token of remem- brance. 'nee God may spare you pa e y u both long to enjoy the use of these and that you may have health anti prosperity in good store is our unit- ed wish, Signed on behalf of the friends in Zion church :—Mrs, Wilmot Haacke, Mrs. W. Patton, G. 0. Sturdy, D. E. Rogers," Shortly before his leaving for the London camp the friends and neigh - bots, to the number of about fifty, gathered at the home of Mr. and Ivirs. Jas, A. Miller, of the Huron Road, and presented their son, Pte. Miller Norman a AI a of the Hurons, with a beautiful wrist watch and a ring. Af- ter the presentation the evening was very Pleasantly, spent in games and. music and about midnight dainty re- freshments were served by the ladies. Before the company broke up three hearty cheers were given for the sol- dier boy who is going 'to light for King and Country. Wingham Mrs. Templeman recently visited friends at Fergus. Mrs. James Craig of Paisley, who is just recovering from an operation, liar been visiting her Sister, Mrs, Jaynes Izard, "When in Se ub t" for a 9re6ent for the _ x gide toSe Vhoose Jilver There is no other -gift for the bride that is so un- iversally certain to be greeted with joy, used with pride, and treasured for years. We carry a large and well assorted stock of 1847 RoGERS Buos, knives, forks, berry spoons, cold meat forks, pie servers, tea coffee, desert and table spoors and numerous other useful pieces. , Also a-ood assortment of silver plated hollow g p ware, cut glass, china and 3locks. We X. Yellqar i'eweler and Optician - - Clinton I The � Royal Bank] OF CANADA. Incorporated 1809. " Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 13.600,000 Total Assets , 185,000,000 380 Branches. With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch INCORPORATED 1855 •••••••• •••••-• MOLSONS 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. RoADY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING ORDERED Me � a 'sh t Clothing Co.l OLOTiINe Athletic easily derwear have derwear are other $1.00, be cover ery can showing range Split liit Straws p braid that is now Undercwear., every Athletic Underwear is the most popular un- for summer. , Very few men that tried this kind of un- for summer wear. ever content with any line. $1.25 and $1.50 • the suit. Straws, Every man will soon rushinggtoget under of a Straw Hat, Ev- . man's favorite of Hat be found here as our runs the entire of fashion's styles. Sennits,Palms and in fact n thegood grace of z h gr fashion. i y 1. 1 ,l t . f 0 01N C EMO 0 H �. TN1iV6 C T 0� , i6 !7' Motto . A Square Deal for Every Man. THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat 95c. Barley 60c. Oats 50c. Butter 2ilc to 23e. Eggs 220 to 23e. Live Hogs $10.40. CLiNTON BOA'S WOUNDED, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Manning re- ceived word last week that their son, Pte. Lewis Manning who has been in the trenches in France far a year past, had been admitted to the hosp ital suffering from a wound in the leg. He. was able himself to write his mother a card telling of his wound, which is not a .serious one. Another Clinton boy, Pte. Dan Mc- Leod, son of Mr:. D. McLeod "of town, was,also reported as in hospital with a w n o nd in the;atnn, though not a serious oue. LITTLE LOCALS. The Entrance and promotion exam- inations are going on in the Model school this week. Mr. 0, H. Holland is this week as- sisting Dr. field in presiding at the Departmental examinations in Clue' ton. Miss M. Arlin will sing "The Last Chord," Sullivan 'at the evening ser- vice in Ontario' street church on Sun- day. At tire. regular meeting of Murphy Lodge on Friday evening the Royal Arch degree will be conferred, on several candidates. • The tournament for the Faill tro- phy, which was to have been. played off on the local bowling green Tues- day, was postponed until tomorrow, 5101 GNER—RULLER. At six o'clock yesterday morning the marriage took place at Wesley parsonage of Miss' Pearl Viola Huller eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Huller of town, to Mr. George Seig- seer, sergeant in the Machine Gun Section of the 110th overseas battal- ion, The bride wore her going away suit of navy blue cloth with cream silk bodice and pretty hat, She was attended by M�Iiss Maida Cooper while Sergeant Franks, also of the 110th, acted as best man. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Dr. Rutledge, At the conclusion of the ceremony the party drove back to the home of the 4 bride's parents where breakfast was partaken of and Sergio , Seigner and his bride left on the 7.35 train for a short trip to Tor- onto and Niagara. 'Tey return to London on Saturday when the groom rejoins his •battalion. The bride's Clinton friends extend felicitations. HAD NARROW ESCAPE. Considerable excitement was occas- sioned in town on Saturday when Mr. '1'. Managhan, who was down at the river on Major Rance's farm discov re e d a burse a nd bu ] Biu f ggY y g n the water near the bank. On investi- gatiers a man's overcoat was found and papers in. the pockets identified it as belonging to Mr. D. Fulton, im- plement agent of Clinton. A search was at once begun for the missing man, Chief Wheatley being in the meantime notified. After a fruitless search had gone on for some little time it was discovered that Mr. Fu- ton was safe at home, It appeared that he had attempted to drive across the river 'to see some stock which be had pasturing on the other side and had inadvertently struck a' swim- ming hole, which is about the only deep spot in the vicinity, and horse, buggy and driver were quickly sub merged. Mr. Fulton cannot swim but ire managed to •scramble to. a place of safety and considering himself pow- erless to assist his horse he went home and changed his clothing before making an effort to remove his pro- uerty from the river. In the mean time tale accident was discovered and hence the hue and' cry. Mr. Fulton has sustained the loss of Ills, horse and a much damaged buggy but 'is thankful treat he was himself able to escape. :I. W. COOK PASSES. Henry William Cook, an old and highly respected resident of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday following an illness of everal m o nth,•. I s o s ndeetj, leis health has' been failing for some years. Mr. Cook was born in Goderich township but had resided in Clinton for many. years. He followed the business of apple buying for a great lumber of years and was known for many nyiles in all the surrounding country. lie it survived by his wife and a family of six daughters and twe sons : Mrs. (Dr..) Garrett, Heed- lton ; Mrs. Dyment, Chicago ; Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Hoyer and Miss Ruby, Tor.oreto ; Mrs. Pridham, Halifax, N. S., Pte, J: Tl, Cook of the 101st bat- Ualien, and Pte. H. W. A. Cook of the I.10th battalion, All the 'family vere with him when the aid carne with the exception of 14 Irs. Dyment and Pte, H, W�. A, Crook, who bad been home for several days but had leen obliged to leave again. . The funeral take' place Friday af- ernoon from the family residence, Maple street, to Clinton cemetery. , Guurt Maple Leaf, C.O.F., .of whie h p Ir Co theoldest was o1 est chtirtee camber, will have charge of the neral. Mr. Cook was a Methodit;t and a ifelong Orangeman, being .a member f Murphy Lodge. He was in his ixty-eighth year. REAL ESTATE SALES. Mr. E. Lawson has purchased the property on William street owned by the estate of the late W. H. Watts and occupied by Mr. Thomas Watts. From the same estate Mr. C, Cook, C.P.A. station agent at Esse, has bought the old postotiice stand ten- anted by.Messrs. Thomas Watts and James Doig. ONTARIO STREET CH-MICH, The Sunday school will meet next, Sunday morning at teno'clock ' and close at a quarter' to eleven. This arrangement will continue through July and August. Rev. S, J. Allm preached on Sun- day morning on the words of the 23rd Psalm and in the evening on the "Work- of the Patter." ` Miss M. Alain sang, during the offertory, "Now the Day is Ended," Mr. Arlin and his family expect to leave for Wyoming, .his new charge, next Wednesday afternoon. He will conduct his closing services on Sun- day next. DEMPSEY-CONTNELL. A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Stanley, - Victoria street, yesterday, afternoon when their daughter, Lulu Pearl Con- nell, was united in marriage to Ster- ling Dempsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey of Goderich township. The bride was Married in a pretty suit of castor cloth, pretty hat . to match and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. J, McCormick of Holmes- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey will re- side in town and after the bridal feast had been partaken of they went almost 'immediately, to their own home. Congratulations and good wishes are extended. • BOY' SCOUTS PLAY BALL, The Seaforth Boy Scouts came up last Saturday and played a friendly game of baseball with the local scouts on Recreationark, It was p a good game but the visitors , were some- what outclassed ; the score at the conclusion standing We its favor of the home team. Capt. Russel of Seatartic gave excellent satisfaction as umpire. A return match will be played at Seaforth on Saturday. The following was the lineup of the Clin- ton team Pitcher, Earl Cooper ; catcher, Ar- chie McKenzie ; 1st base, Earl Pow- ell 2nd base, Ambrose Maguire ; 3rd base, Murray McNeil ; s,s., Willis Cooper ; left field, George Elliott ; right field, Jack Bawden ; centre field, Robbie Schrenk, WESLEY CHURCH. Rev, Dr. Rutledge preached at each service on Sunday. At the evening service the members of the C. 0. F. attended in a body. jtlessrs: T. E. East and C. Andrews rendered a duet at the evening service and Miss' Bea- trice Geeene sang a solos On Monday evening the missionary committee had charge of the program when Mrs. (Dr.) Fowler gave her re- port of the W.M.S. branch meeting at St. Thomas a couple of weeks ago and Miss Marjorie McMath read some extracts from personal letters receiv- ed from Miss Haddock of Chentu, China, Mr. East sang a solo in good voice. The League intends sending a delegate to' the summer school at St. Thomas next month. The Sunday school and congreg- ational picnic will be held to Bayfield on July 6th. CLINTON'S SOLDIER BOYS. A committee consisting of three members of the council, Mayor Thompson and Councillors Wiltse and Hawkins, and three members of the Iocal War Auxiliary, Messes. J, Scott, 1•I. E. Paull and A. T. Cooper, have been appointed to . choose and present the Clinton boys of the 161st Battalion, non-commissioned enlaces: and men, each with a personal gift from the, citizens of Clinton. A fund ' for this purpose was collected last week' by the War Auxiliary and the committee have in hand the wor'le of. seeing that the will 'of s 6 hthepeople is carried out. A choice of three gifts will be given each man so that all may receive something really useful. 0,O.F. ATTEND SERVICE, The members of Court Maple Leaf attended service in Wesley church on Sunday evening when Rev. Dr. Rut- ledge preached an inspiring `sermon, from the words : "Sear ye one ano- ther's burdens and so, fulfil the law of Christ , , For everyone must bear his o w n burden," The speaker pointed out that there were many burdens that the individual had to bear alone ; burdens which no, true man would try to shift upon the shoulders of anoth- er, but that ori the other hand there were burdens which can and ought to be shared mutually and that was the great aim of Christianity, to ease and lightesttheburden of overtaxed humanity. PIe commended the fratern- al societies, which he said were en- carry.partof h deavorfn to a a the g Y sir of Christ's followers Upon earth wo P in sharing the burden of the weak and making the way brighter for those who are discouraged, There were shout sixty -dive Members of the court present and Mr, J. Wheatley acted as conductor, PATRIOTIC NOTES. The Women's Patriotic Society will meet for work in the council chain ler 'on Friday afternoon as usual. The committee request that all finish- ed Work be returned as a shipment is to be made. People You Know. Mr, and Mrs. G. A, Bradshaw were ice London, yesterday. Mr. T. Jackson left yesterday on a business trip to Winnipeg. Mr. Jas..Stevens was. in Goderich far a few days during the past week, Mrs. Ernest Jackson is spending a few weeks with friends in Detroit, Miss Mabel Cleft visited her uncle, Rev.e Cleft r f W n, i tf of St at ord last week, Mrs. James B. Reynolds of Guelph isspending a few days at her home in town. Miss 'C, Carbert left on Wednes- day for Detroit' where she. intends to secure it, position. , Signaller 'Syd. Watts motored up from London and spent the week- endest his homet town. a m int . Mrs. Will Howlett of Ypsilanti, Mich. is here visiting her sisters, Mrs. H. W. Cook and Mrs. Ben Cole. Air. and Mrs. Oscar Blanchard of De- troit are visiting the lady's moth- er, Mrs. Margaret Pickett of Albert street. Mrs. Robt. King and two children of Hamilton are spending a few weeks as the guests of Mr. and Airs. Wal- ter King, Afr. J. P. Sheppard is in London this week attending the meeting of the High Court C.O.F. as delegate 'from Court Maple Leaf, Mr. and Mrs. C. .I. Wallis motored to Goderiele on Sunday to visit the latter's aunt, Mrs, Isaac Salkeld, who is ,quite ill. Mrs. 0. M. Ballantyne of Brandon, Has,,, is Home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rathwell of town. Mrs. W, J. Holmes and her sister, Mrs. Archibald of Seaforth, are vis- iting friends in Detroit and London for a couple of weeks. Mr, H, Cook, formerly of Clinton, has been transferred from Bolton to Esse where lie has been appoin- ted C.P.R. station agent. Pte, Norman Miller of the lliiist Battalion, London,. spent the week- end with. his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jas. A. Miller of the Huron Road. Lieut. -Col. Combe of the Hurons was in town this week. He and Mrs. Combe were guests at the g'i'cLean —Macdonald wedding at Goderich yesterday, Miss Evelyn Spindler of Lucknow, who graduated last week from the School of Commerce, has gone to Toronto to take a position fn the office of the Weekly Sun, Pte. Douglas Goodwin, formerly of Clinton, who has been in training' at Weyburn, Sask., for overseas service, is now with the 1152nd bat- talion under canvas at Camp Hughes Man. Mr. Will Southcombe, who has been a member of the teaching staff of the Wingham High school the past term, has resigned to accept a po- sition on the Collingwood , C. I. staff. Mrs. Nott, Sr., of the Huron Road, East, Telt Clinton on Tuesday on a trip to the west. Several mem- bers of her fancily aee located in the west and she will visit at var- ious points and will be absent a couple of months or more. Prof. W. Glenn Campbell of Aylmer, formerly of Clinton, has been suf- fering for sonic months from neur- itis and at last report his illness had taken a somewhat serious turn and his friends, are exceedingly anx- ious over his condition. The many friends of the fancily in Clinton and vicinity will regret this. Mr. J. W. Kilbride, who, has been a respected resident of town but who travelled out of here in the interests of the _ International Harvest- er Company has been appoin- ted to look - after the south and west of London and enters pon his new field aboutJuly list. Mr: Kilbride is a 'good salesman and he and Mrs. Kilbride will be hissed among their Clinton tri - ends, Mrs. (Dr.) Jackson and little son, Worth, of Chicago are visiting at the lady's parental home, that of Mr. and ' Mrs. E. Rodaway. Orr their way over they spent a few - days in Battle Creek, Mich„ and while there attended the graduat- ing exercises of Mrs. Jackson's' sis- ter, Miss Edna Rodaway, who has just finished a three-year course at the School of Home Economics and Dietetics. Miss Rodaway leas ac- cepted a position as dfetition ice the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Tuckersmith Township Mr, Jas. Broadfoct, a native of this township and a member of -a Well- known Tuekersm,th family, died at his home at Lumley on Friday after a somewhat lengthy l e s g Y i 1 rt, s, though for some time previous to the end he had seemed to be much better.. He was about fifty years of_ age. Mr. Christopher O'Brien spentSun- day afternoon at Mr, Con, Eckert's near Seaforth. Bayfield Mrs. Wright and two children of Vancouver,'B.C.; are guests of the lady's brother, Mr. W. J. McLeod. Mr. Mike Jeanette of Detroit was in the village a few days during the past week on business in connec- tion with the fishing. Mr. J, Anderson of Dungannon bas ,started d barber business in the stand formerly occupied be A. Fer- guson. - Patriotic services will be held in St.. Audtew's church on Sunday next, Durieg the service the horror roll will be unveiled, Rev. J: E. Jones is spending the week with Mrs. Jones at Sombre, Mr. G. B. Patterson and wife of London spent Sunday in the village, Mrs S nidusf ' h o t eth 1,0 of Coder- ich township is presiding examiner at the Entrance exams here this week, Mr. Oliver Rhynas, wife and son, of Brantford and Mr. James Reid of Detroit are the guests ,of Mrs. Rhy- nas' sister, Miss Nora Ferguson, Mr: Geo. Fisher of Waterloo is spen- ding a few weeks vacation as the guests of Mr.and a dAIrs F A. Ed- wards, wards, Messrs. Janice Thompson, Lewis Thomson, James Campbell and Wil- liam Mustard attended the Liberal convention at Hensel!. on Tuesday. Sergt. Michel of the N. W. Mount- ed Police and his wife and daughter of Wetaskawin, Alta„ are guests at. the home of the former's sister, Mrs. (Rev.) F. Rickard. Mr. W. Johnston, wife and dau- ghter, of London are spending a few weeks at their summer residence on the Terrace. The Bayfield contingent of the 161st, who are in camp at London, spent the week -end at their respect- ive hones in the village, • Miss Lizzie Ferguson of 'Toronto spent a few clays during the past week at her home in town, Mr. U. Newton and son of Detroit are guests at the home of Airs. New- ton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weston. Lieut. (Dr.) Smith returned to the village last week after spending a year at the front. He served in hospitals at Lemnos, on the Medit- erranean, and in Cairo and Alexan- dria, Egypt. He leas been granted two months leave -of -absence. IIis many old friends about here were glad to welcome him back, Varna. A. number of young people from the village anti district attended the pat- riotic garden party held at Mr, J. G. Steep's on Tuesday evening, Messrs. Geo. Foster, J. T. Reid and 'red Cluster, who have been buil- ding an addition to the store and dwelling g of Mr. J, 1'. Ai'cilsh,; have their job nearly completed. Quite a number from about here were called to Goderich last week as witnesses in time Duncan vs.; Decker ease, Mist, Annie Kaiu of near Hillsgreen visited Mrs. A. Ings over Saturday and Sunday, A terribly heavy rainstorm struct this vicinity on 'Thursday evening last, the like of which the oldest in- habitant cannot recall. Varna L. 0. L. is making prepar- ations.for the big celebration to be field in Clinton on July 12th. This Lodge is steadily growing and will soon be one of the largest in the district, Rev. J. Richardson of Klippen Will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian. church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horner spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Rath - well, .Notwithstanding that by means of quite a deviation the road crossing the gully north of Xarna was' moved east of the old dangerous and expen- sive spot, at the new crossing there are now such indications of another washout that a cement retaining wall may have to be built. After their meeting on Monday the members of the council made a careful examina- tion of the spot. Miss Annie May Stephenson n of the Goshen Line is visiting with her cou- sin, Miss Flossie Stephenson.. The young peoples' bible study class of the Methodist church, held, their meeting last. Friday night at f the home of Mr; V. AI, Denis. After the class study, the evening was' spent along the river, in games, etc. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Kul,s of Portland, Oregon, who have been spending the past month with relativ- es here, left for their home last week, • MMlr. Win. Reid of the Parr Line sold his prize driver to Mr. John John-. stop near Brucefield for which he re - delved a handsome figure, Mr. J. W. Reid had the misfortune to lose a fines big horse last. week, Privates. James Matins and Alex. French of the 161st Huron Battalion London., spent Sunday at home in this township. Wingham Mrs, James II'aug is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. ' Bird of Toronto. Mrs. Folsom of Detroit and Mrs. Leaky of Kincardine have been in town visiting their parents, Mr. and Me's, W, J. Patterson, Goderich Township Miss Myrtle Pearson attended the wedding of her cousin, Miss Florence ldugill of Tuckersmith, last week, Mrs. John Macfarlane and Mrs. Jar Pearson are spending a couple of weeks with relatives and friends in Kent comity: Mr, and Mrs. John Pearson were guests at the Jolles-Ilugill wedding in Tuckersmith last week,, Mrs. (Dr,) Jackson spent Sund'ayas the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Percy, Cole, • This year has not been so far a very suitableone for the holding of garden parties but the one held on Tuesday evening on the lawn of Mr, J. Cl. Steep under the guspices of the Young Ladies' Patriotic Society was a decided success, e s. Tho- evening .was not exactly balmy but it was' dry, and nothing daunted the people, gath- ered and had an excellent time. Indeed it is said to have been the most suc- cessful gathering of the kind ever veld in the community. A great deal of tate success of the affair of course is due to the energetic efforts of the ,young ladies, who worked with steady zeal not onlyon the h dayn iquestion 'ut b for many days before. But then ev- erybody assisted, and the results are very satisfactory to all. The pro- gram was given by the Kilty Band of Clinton who were unstinted in their,selections, and by Messrs. Sturdand Parsons of Goderich, whose singing was much enjoyed. The grounds and ice cream booth• were very prettily decorated with flags and bunting, the supper was abundant and excellent and every- body present lead a good time. Tile pro, eeds amounted to $108.3h, The Young Ladies' Patriotic Socie- ty meets next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Edna Wise. Aft. and Mrs. Robert Pearsou.mid Miss Flossie attended the Jones -Hu - gill wedding in Tuckersmith last weelr. • The people of Ebenezer church had planned for a garden party to be held on Wednesday d a evening y e aning of last week at Mr. Floury S•nider's but owing to the wet it was postponed until Friday, bran then the weatherman refused to smile upon the undertaking 'but the entertainment was gone on with, the company gathering in the house. The. evening was pleasantly spent in gam- es and music and plenty of social chat, interspersed with dishes of ice cream, etc. The hilly band was Aa have bean present but. when it became evident that the gathering would have to he held inside the engagement was called off. All enjoyed themselves very well indeed and the proceeds amounted to about thirty dollars. There was a very pleasant gather- ing at the home of eft:. and Mrs. P. M. Johnston, 'Taylor's Corners, on Friday evening last when a number of their friends and neigbors, fellow - members of Zion church, came to- gether to spend an evening with them and during the course of it an address was read by Mrs. Wilmot Haacice and Mrs. W. Patton presented Mr. and Mrs, Johnston with a handsome sil- ver tea service. Mr, and Mrs.'John- ston replied very suitably and a hap - n social ever' Ay fig was .spent after- wards by the forty or fifty present. The ladies came prepared, in their usual generous• fashion, with plenty of ice cream and cake which was ser- ved during the evening. The follow- ing is the address : "Dear Air, and Mrs. Johnston 1 -- We, your friends of Zion church, have met together to spend a social even- ing with you. Your home has ever sail "Welcome" ; a home in the true sense of the word•, a home charact- erized by noble and clever hospitali- ty. you are both highly esteemed through the community. Your 'kindness and ever ready assistance are much appreciated. • We bave known you to our happiness. It is your labors in the church we wish to make particular. ,mention of. Yes have performed the gratious services in connection , with the church so cheerfully and so well and that you may know in some way other titan. words that we heartily appreciate this we ask that you .accept this sil- ver ten set as a token of remem- brance. 'nee God may spare you pa e y u both long to enjoy the use of these and that you may have health anti prosperity in good store is our unit- ed wish, Signed on behalf of the friends in Zion church :—Mrs, Wilmot Haacke, Mrs. W. Patton, G. 0. Sturdy, D. E. Rogers," Shortly before his leaving for the London camp the friends and neigh - bots, to the number of about fifty, gathered at the home of Mr. and Ivirs. Jas, A. Miller, of the Huron Road, and presented their son, Pte. Miller Norman a AI a of the Hurons, with a beautiful wrist watch and a ring. Af- ter the presentation the evening was very Pleasantly, spent in games and. music and about midnight dainty re- freshments were served by the ladies. Before the company broke up three hearty cheers were given for the sol- dier boy who is going 'to light for King and Country. Wingham Mrs. Templeman recently visited friends at Fergus. Mrs. James Craig of Paisley, who is just recovering from an operation, liar been visiting her Sister, Mrs, Jaynes Izard,