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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-07-06, Page 1Clinton -Decor No. 1944 —37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY Gth, 1916 THE HOME PAPER 70 Orange Lodges at the very lowest estimate --still more are expected - will celebrate "The Day" thatis the Twelfth in -t -•--,.•••=0, "When in Doubt" for a 9reient for the J`3ride=te=J`3e Vheose tilver 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 Rol nets BRos, knives, forks berry spoons, cold meat forks, pie servers,tea coffee, desert and table spoons and numerous other useful pieces. Also a good assortment of silver plated hollow ware, cut glass, china and clocks. W. ell a u eeClinton nd Optician • eler a N The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1509, Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 13,500,000' 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 t READY-TO-WEAR cera ' ORDERED READ CLOTHING 2 he Morrish CLOTHING} Clothing Co. I 9 Athletic Underwear, Athletic Underwear is easily the most popular un- derwear for summer. Very few men that have tried this kind of un- derwear for summer wear are ever content with any other line, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 the suit. Straws. Every man will soon be rushing to get under cover of a Straw Hat, Ev- ery man's favorite of Hat can be found here as our showing runs the entire range of fashion's styles. Split Straws, Sennits, Palms and in fact emery braid that is nowin the good grace of fashion. • THE MORRISH' CLOTHING CO. !f e for EveryMan, Deal o Motto . "A Square FIVE SPECIAL TRAINS, The Grand Trunk Railway will run five special trains to Clinton next Wednesday to the Orange Demonstra- tion, SUCCESSFUL Al'' THE N-ORMAL The following students from the Clinton Collegiate lustitute were sue eessful at their Normal examinations: Miss Dora Barr, Miss Vera Lobb, Harold Holmes and Miss ' Pearl Brown, Clinton. The latter failed in part of the exam. Miss Catherine Reid, Londesboro, and. Miss Anita M. Elliott, Bayfield. WILLIS CHURCH. Sunday school next Sunday at 0.45 a.m. The minister, Rev, Frank O•. harp- et will leave after the 16th of July 'for a vacation before taking up his duties in Camp Borden as chaplain of the 1,77th Battalion, Rev, Dr. Alex. Stewart of Tbronto former minister of the church; will preach on July Bird and 300, His old friends will warmly welcome him back again. Mr. John Fraser of Bayfield was the•e cher n Sunday, -Rev. G In o na R F. P y, Harper preaching in Goderich. The Women's Association held their regular monthly meeting on Mrs., W. D. Fair's lawn on Wednesday after- noon. FOR BONS AT THE FRONT. The Girls' Auxiliary held a soldiers' shower and -tea on Mrs. Wm, Gunn's lawn on Tuesday afternoon. The day was ideal for such a gathering as are the grounds. Small tables, were arranged about where tea, bread and butter and cake were served by dain- ty, deft -handed maidens, while under the trees at one side of the lawn was a larger table for the reception of the gifts for the soldier boys. There was a generous supply of, these which the committee packed yester- day, making up• a parcel for each' of the Clinton boys who are stow in the trenches or in a hospital, The proceeds of the tea go into the Aux- iliary treasury. FUNERAL OF JOHN HUNTER. The funeral of John Hunter took place from his. residence, Mill street, on Friday afternoon last, being held under Masonic auspices. Almost ev- ery member of Clinton Lodge was present. The pallbearers were : C. J. Wallis, E. Cl. Courtice, IL' Mcl3rien, Dr. Axon, W. J. Paisley and J. A. Ford. impressive service of the Ma- sonic s c 0 e was -read at house and 0 w rdr a graveside, 'Hiereligious services be- ing. conducted by Rev. Frank U. Harper. Mrs. Hunter and Miss Hunter wish to express through the medium of The News -Record their sincere appre- ciation of the kindness and sympathy shown them in the hour of their be- reavement and sorrow, ORANGEMEN ATTEND SERVICE. The members of L.O.L.' No, 710 and a number of visiting brethren from the surrounding lodges attended divine service in the town ball on Sunday afternoon last. The Orange- men met in the lodge rooms and marched, headed by the Kilty band, to the hall where the service - was held. Rev. J. A. Robinson, rector of St. Paul's church, conducted the service and preached an excellent sermon, Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Rev. E. G, Powell, Rev. W, B. Moulton and Mr. W. E. Southgate of Seaforth as- sisted in the sgrv1c and Mr. T. E. East contributed a solo. At the conela'olr of the serylce the Orange- men paraded through the town and back to their own lodge room where addresses were delivered by Messes. Southgate, Seaforth ;Armitage, Lu - can ; Townshend, Lo esboro, and Rev, W. B, Moulton and Mr. D. Can- telon, Clinton. HALF A CENTURY MARRIED, YIr.' and Mrs. Wm. Stevens on Fri- day celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at the home of their daughter, Mrs. James McGill, of the Huron Road. They were marri- ed in Dorchestershire, England where they spent the first two years of their married life; coming to Canada two years later; and after living for a while with Mr. Stevens' uncle, and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fear of the Gravel Road, they settled in Clinton, where they lived for four years, when Mr. Stevens took up farming, settling on the farm on the 9th con of Hallett, which he has since turned• over to his son William. The last decade• has been spent quietly in' Clinton. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion' with flags• and limit- ing, and during ,the evening an ad- deese was read by their (laughter, Miss Vine, and two grandchildren, Willie Stevens and Willie McGill, preeentcd Mr. and 'Mrs. Stevens with a purse of gold coins, some of Can- actin anactian and some of English mint, Mr. Stevens made a Suitable reply and the evening was then spent'.pleau'• antly in speeches, etc. Besides the son William, Miry lives OR the homestead, there are , four married slaughters ; Mrs. Horigens, Re ns Sask;, Mrs. Penguilly, Wales, N. D., Mrs. Clarke, Fergus,Mrs, Mc- Gill of the Huron Road- and also' Miss Vim Stevens of Toronto, INQUEST POSTPONED, An ingfcest into the death of the late John Weatherald, which was to have been held on Tuesd,y, evening, was' postponed until July 1<•lth, Some of the witnesses net being able to be moved the court Will have to be held at the House of Refuge, LITTLE LOCALS. The .Women's 'Patriotic Society will meet oiT Friday afternoon at the borne of Mrs. Wesley Walker. Mr. Win. Walker •of High street on Tuesday allowed The •iNews-Record some specimens of his early Rosepo- tatoes from which it Might easily be inferred that the crop Ibis year will be a good one, ANOTHER OLD CLINTON BOY, Dickinson, L Di n, san of the late D. Dickinson of Clinton, who has been residing with his' mother etfn ISamilton, he having a good posi- tion with a large retail establish- ment there, has enlisted with the Canadian Ordnance Corgis, and is now fn training at Camp Borden This is still another Clinton old boy who has donned the uniform and is pie - paring g to do o hIis bit for King and Country. ALMOST EVERYBODY'S COMING, The coming celebration of the 12th in Clinton promises to be a big one, the greatest ever seen in Huron County, for not only will all the County Lodges be here' but Perth, South price, Middlesex and beyond as well. The procession will be a monster one and will be dotted . at short intervals with brass, pipe and fife and drum bands. An active cons- mittee is snaking great preparations for The bay. POPULAR GIRL LEAVING. Miss Elizabeth M. Chidley,, who left Monday for Toronto, where she in- tends residing in future, was popular among those with whom she associa- ted and this wasevidenced by the fact that before leaving the pupils isof het room in the Model school pre- sented her with a handsome silver mounted umbrella, the teachers of the staff with a piece of handpaintocl china, the Girls' Club' of Willis church with an ivory clock, and a number of her lady friends with a shower of handkerchiefs and silk hose. "O,K. IN EVERY PAR'I'iCULAR." The following is an extract from a. letter received yesterday by Mr. Rob- ert Marshall from Pte, Wm. Walker of the 33rd Batt. who is Somewhere „ In France . "Just a line or two to let you know that we are still alive and kicking. We have' been in France now for two weeks and so fax it has been o.k, in every particular, Bill Bents returned to his Batt with us and although not as strong as when he enlisted he will sure get some of the Huns before' he has to turn in. He refused to return to Canada and asked to be allowed to go back to the trenches. Carter, Thilton ani Macdonald arc with me here and Chip Britton, Tommy's boy, is in the same outfit." • CLINTON BOWLERS WIN AGAIN, A challenge game for the Faill bow- ling trophy was played on : the local green yesterday, Seaforth Icing the first challengers of the season, coming up with three rinks, The win- ners of last week's tournament were pitted against thein and won out by fifteen shpts, the aggregate score be- ing 68-53. Sea forth Clinton J. Williams, J. Miller, lI, Jeffrey, J. Harland, J. 1 aman,, A, J. Morrish W,Willis skip—iia. E. Cl. Courtice-17 I -I. Stewart, . W. Grant, C. Barber H. Wiltse E. Bright, J. E. Hovey J. Willis skip—.13. Dr, Axon ship -36. Rev, Mr. ~Argo Bert Hovey W. B. Bright G. Roberton Dr. Burrows N. Ball W. C. Monson si ip-17..J. Nediger-b5, 53. 68 THE COUNCIL MEETING. The council met on Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting. The matter of the rates for the public drinking fointain;s caused considerable discussion but the decis- ion was leftover to the next meeting. The Model school board sent in at, estimate of the amount of money re- quired for the current year but it -was decided to' take no, action until an itemized estimate be presented. The street committee in reporting the work done on the streets recom- mended that some gravelling be done and also that the grass be cut along the streets. Mr. Josiah Rands asked for the sum of $25 for keeping open ditches so that the water could get away. Til matter wae. handed over to the street comhiittee, - The tart rate Elis' tilt year was not fired and a special meeting will be called to deal with it. The committee in charge of the 12tht0 f July celebration asked for a grant of $100 or $75 and the privil- ege of one free booth. After some discussion it was decided to give $50 , one free booth and the use of the park and the town hall, not includ- ing the npstaire. People You' Know. Miss Creighton spent the holiday with London' friends. Miss Belle Draper is home for the summer vacation tune; Mr. F. Lockwood and family were with Lucicnow friends over the hol- iday. Mr. John Wiseman went to Toronto to spend Dominion Day and the week -end, Misses Luella and Ida Walkinshaw, Minlue Pining and Gladys Chowen spent the bol}day et Bayfield. Mr. Harold Holmes was ' up from London spending the week -end' and holiday at his home. in town. Committer J. P. Sheppard and W u spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Dungannon and the Nile. Mr. and Mrs. Bell and We daugh- ters are here from Oliio visiting with Mrs. Bell's lather, Mr, J. Em- tnertan. Miss Florence Colynhoun of Staffa is visiting in town with her aunts, Mrs. H. Fitzsimons and Mrs, A'. J, McMurray. Rev, C. E. Jeakins, who has been in France as chaplain, returns' to Brantford' in September to resume •stral his pastoral duties. Charlotte Henry Miss 3enx returned to London on Monday after spending a week as the guest of her. sister, Mrs. I. Barr of town. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kemp and son George; Mr. and Mrs. George Kemp, London, Mr. Art Tuck, and Mr. and Mrs, Barton, Brantford, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew i8clrmier, Stratford, were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. S. (Kemp. LITTLE LOCALS. A special meeting of Murphy Lodge will be held on Friday evening. . The W.C.T.C. county convention will be held in Exeter on. Thursday and Friday next. TIE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat 90c. i a Barley 60e. Oats 50e. Butter 22e to lile, Live Hogs $11.00. Eggs 23c to 24c. Has been prominently iden- tified with many good works Captain Frank C. Harper. Word came last week confirming the appointnment of Rev. F. U. Harper, minister of Willis Presbyterian church, as Chaplain of the 177th Batt. C.I.A'., the second kattalion to be recruited in Sdnmcoe County. Both battalions from that county are in Camp Borden now, and each trill have a chaplain from the Presbyter- ian clergy, :the other being a college friend of Mr. Harper, Rev,. F. W, Anderson N. A. of Orillia. As Mr. Harper, will have to. report for duty in Camp Borden at the mid - die of July, a eongregat'onal meeting will be held to ascertain dhether the congregation will give him leave of absence, and his earnest and success- ful efforts to build up. the church should leave no doubt as to what Millis church will do, Clinton desires Mr. Harper to have a place in its roll of keno'. r and to return safely after the war. He was the first outside cf the officers of the 33rd regiment to ap- ply for a place in the 16liet Hurons. Unsuccessful there, he found a happy welcome into the ranks of his own County of Sintcoe. During his two years in Clinton, Mr, Harper. has be:n prominently identified with many good public works ill the district, as the repre- sentative of the County in the Col- legiate Institute Board, as first pres- ident of the Ministerial Association of Centre Huron of which he suppli- ed the initiative at its organization last winter and as one of the ntov- ing spirits of the Interdenominational Y. P. Union of the young people's so- cieties of the town. The Presbytery of, Huron placed him in charge of. the Committee on S. S. and Y.. P. So- cieties, and his own Adult Bible largest and one of the is the r s Class lag emnot shtusei affsectic veboinwletrh,e actor eYh alI.Tlae ints aofn the Clinton Bowling Club. Both his congregatioa and his eV- in Clinton wish him many friends _ thei th ' of 77 Chaplain e success as p 1!j r e lC A Y and, a sato rotibrn home to Clinton, Holpnesville Rev. A. Sinclair, the new pastor, preached in •I•Iolmesville and ]?;ben- eezer churches on Sunday last and gave excellent services which were much appreciated Mr. W. R. Miller and family from Tot onto and Miss Hattie Courtice of Clinton were callers at Mr. A. J. Courtice, Saturday and Sunday even- ing last. ' Haying has commenced in this vic- inity and the yield is heavy, es; ee- tally new meadows. Pte. J, B, Miller spent the week- end at his hone here.. Preparations are being made for the garden social at Mrs. Aoheson's for Friday evening. Goderich Township The following list of supplies has been sent by Unity Club to the Canadian Red Cross Society : 3 dozen towels, 2 dozen wash clothes, 6 suits pyjamas, 12 hospital shirts, 17 pairs of socks have also been sent to the local detachment of the 1GLst Hurons at London. M end threesons Bear a a d her so s and a daughter-in-law motored ovet from Crosswell, Mich,, and spent a few days as , the guests' of the former's brother, Mr. W. H. Lobb. The Young Ladies' Patriotic Socie- ty meets on Tuesday afternoon next instead of Wednesday at the home of Miss Irene Miller. L.O.L. No. 180 will meet at half past two on Sundayafternoon next and will attend divine service in Sharon church at three o'clock, 'Vis- iting brethren welcome. 11'IPSs Murch of Stratford was a guest over the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W, II. Lobb, The members of Unity Club held a very successful garden party at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Jen- kins on Thursday evening. The wea- ther looked a trifle threatening and a 'few drops of rain did fall but this did not prevent the people from gathering in goodly numbers and thee eighty enjoying themselves. The "Unities" are a very energetic corn - patty of ladies and during the past year or more have been working dil- ligently at soldiers' comforts, knit- ting socks, etc., and the proceeds of this entertainment go toward pur- chasing material for work. An ex- cellent supper was served; there was a booth on the grounds where all sorts of good things could be pro- cured and the Kilty and Pipers' band of Clinton dispensed fine music dun - in the evening. The proceeds amoun- ted mou n- tedweltncithe over hundred marls The following is the report of S. S. No. 11, for June : Sr. till Elsie Ferguson, Ruby Chu rehill, Pearl Churchill, Verna Elliott. Jr. 4th — Francis Powell, Bruce Holland, Clif- ford Castle, Glen Ferguson, Howard Currie. Jr. 2nd—Rinser Trick, Laura Currie, 0143hr Ferguson. Pt. 2ad — Ernest Karges. Primer—Melvin Elli- ott, Verna Calclough, Viola Holland, —Erma Deihl, Teacher. L. 0. L's No. 306 and 1.39 will at- tend Divine Service in St. ,James' church, Middleton, on Sunday morn- ing next. It will also be expected that brethren will be present item Varna and Clinton. Rev, Bro. Moul- ton, county chaplain will preach, All welcome. Varna. . L.Q.L. No. l'2s5 will attend divine service in the Methodist church on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. The neighboring lodges are invited to at- tend this service. Mi. Malcolm Keys of Detroit is spending a week at the hone of his father, Mr. Frank Keys. We under- stand he has enlisted in the 161st Battalion. Mr. Alex. Davidson of Si. Ann's, Quebec, formerly of Varna, is a guest at -the home of Mr. M. Me Naughton. A number from about here attend- ed the garden party on the 2nd of Stanley on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jef. Keys and faMiie of Nashville Tenn., are visiting re- latives and friends 'hereabouts. Mrs. Alfred Austin spent the holi- day period with Blyth friends. Rev. Prof. Ballantyne of Tonnes) will preach in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Keys returned home after spending a week with friends at Niagara,, it was with deep regret that word ivas received here that William Dav- idson, son of Rev. A. Davidson, For- merly, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Varna, has been killed in ac- tion in France on June 110. Ile en- listed with a western tint and went with the first Canadian Contingent in 1.0.19, Summerhill Mr. George Johnston spent Sun- day at his hone here. Mr. "and Mrs. Wm. • Beacom of CWWoderich spent Sunday at the home of Mr. C. Beacom. Mr. al Mrs. d Mrs. Cleo, ,bieVittip :e spent Sunday at the' house of Mr. H.'. Oakes. Mrs. C. Dale sielldays a few da svis- iting under the parental roof. Ali roads will lead to Clinton oe July 12th. The Oldest Orangeman nesse sent,' Thomas Elliott, Goderich Mr. Elliott' has enjoyed a long ten- ure of life and his uprightness and genial nature have won him a very, cl o Weeds. His nne c c wide ctr e f o Hon with the Orange Order dates away back and in all probability be is the oldest member in the County. He will be in Clinton on Wednesday, next, sure. Bayfield The Orangemen will attend c:i•.ine service in Trinity church on -imulny, morning at eleven o'clock when Rev., it. Rickard will preach a special sermon to them, Members of neigh- boring lodges are invited, Mr. Robt. Bai}ey, manager of the Sterling Bank, Sebringville, spent Dominion Day at his home here. Hiss Mina Proctor of Toronto and Miss Lou Proctor of Calgary and Miss Barr of Londesboro visited Mrs. Geo. King over the week -end ns 1 a I 1 Mr. SandolidaIer brought his wife and child up last week on a visit to the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs, II. W., L:rwin, Mr. Saucier returned to Ber- lin leaving his family for a longer stay. A. very pretty marguerite wedding took place in St. Andrew's church at half past twelve yesterday when Miss Claire, eldest daughter el Mr. and Mrs. James Spackman, be::sine the bride of Mr. William Pollard of Lon- don. The bride was charmingly gown- ed in cream silk crepe -de -diene, wore a wedding veil and, carried a hand - sotic bouquet of cream roses,The couple were unattended and the cer- emony was performed by the Rev. A. Macfarlane, The church las very, handsomely decorated with margee rites. After the signing of the regis- ter the wedding party drove to the home of the bride's parents where a dainty luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mts. Pollard left the same afternoon on a honeymoon trip, the bride trav- elling in a handsome suit of blue silk: They will take up their resi- dence in London. The many friends extend good wishes (or a happy and prosperous journey through life This was the first wedding to be solem- nized in St. Andrew's church. The garden party held nn Widnes- day evening under the auspices of the Patriotic Society was .a great suc- cess, Stanley Township A very pleasing {ted interesting scene tool: place in school seetioa No. 7 on Thursday last, when the pupils held an informal farewell, lar their teacher, Pte. H, Fisher, who has shown his loyalty by; enlisting. The following address was read by, Miss Mabel Coleman while Miss Elva Stephenson presented him with a wrist watch. Dear teacher, — Tile pleasant duty has been assigned us by our schoolmates of presenting you this token as an evidence of --out lasting esteem, friendship and love; We feel sorry to part with you as our teacher because of the gentle, kind and faithful way you have eel- deavoured to,instruet as. We do. hope and trust that as you have nobly, answered the call of king and ceun try you may be spared through all dangers and that before long eve map hear of your safe return. We there- fore wish to commend you to the one who alone is able to guide you. When in ftttuie days you look upon this watch, let it. be a pleasant tok- en of the deepest love and -reverence of our young hearts. Signed on bee hall of the schoolmates. After the address was react Pte, f i`isher re- plied very suitably and some mem- bers of the section made a speech which showed their appreciation and attitude toward their teacher. The ladies of the section then served a dainty lunch which all enjoyed. Then the pupils• bid their teacher farewell and a safe return, St. Helens Misses Mabel and FloraMcDonald aid of Wingltam are visiting at the home of their grand father, Mr. Thomas Todd. Mr, and Mrs. Sandy McLeod from Kinloss visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Jas, .Levis, last week. . INCORPORATED1855 '• •—• Capital 'A General Savings Interest C. S. �.. E. Dowdn and 96 Branches Banking 4 Circular [Bank Bank allowed S ;'Maaager, Reserve in Business Letters Money Denartment. a.,t highest ffAr* $8,800,000 Canada. Transacted, of Credit Orders. current rate, Clinton on Branch. hnt r.,rui t READY-TO-WEAR cera ' ORDERED READ CLOTHING 2 he Morrish CLOTHING} Clothing Co. I 9 Athletic Underwear, Athletic Underwear is easily the most popular un- derwear for summer. Very few men that have tried this kind of un- derwear for summer wear are ever content with any other line, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 the suit. Straws. Every man will soon be rushing to get under cover of a Straw Hat, Ev- ery man's favorite of Hat can be found here as our showing runs the entire range of fashion's styles. Split Straws, Sennits, Palms and in fact emery braid that is nowin the good grace of fashion. • THE MORRISH' CLOTHING CO. !f e for EveryMan, Deal o Motto . "A Square FIVE SPECIAL TRAINS, The Grand Trunk Railway will run five special trains to Clinton next Wednesday to the Orange Demonstra- tion, SUCCESSFUL Al'' THE N-ORMAL The following students from the Clinton Collegiate lustitute were sue eessful at their Normal examinations: Miss Dora Barr, Miss Vera Lobb, Harold Holmes and Miss ' Pearl Brown, Clinton. The latter failed in part of the exam. Miss Catherine Reid, Londesboro, and. Miss Anita M. Elliott, Bayfield. WILLIS CHURCH. Sunday school next Sunday at 0.45 a.m. The minister, Rev, Frank O•. harp- et will leave after the 16th of July 'for a vacation before taking up his duties in Camp Borden as chaplain of the 1,77th Battalion, Rev, Dr. Alex. Stewart of Tbronto former minister of the church; will preach on July Bird and 300, His old friends will warmly welcome him back again. Mr. John Fraser of Bayfield was the•e cher n Sunday, -Rev. G In o na R F. P y, Harper preaching in Goderich. The Women's Association held their regular monthly meeting on Mrs., W. D. Fair's lawn on Wednesday after- noon. FOR BONS AT THE FRONT. The Girls' Auxiliary held a soldiers' shower and -tea on Mrs. Wm, Gunn's lawn on Tuesday afternoon. The day was ideal for such a gathering as are the grounds. Small tables, were arranged about where tea, bread and butter and cake were served by dain- ty, deft -handed maidens, while under the trees at one side of the lawn was a larger table for the reception of the gifts for the soldier boys. There was a generous supply of, these which the committee packed yester- day, making up• a parcel for each' of the Clinton boys who are stow in the trenches or in a hospital, The proceeds of the tea go into the Aux- iliary treasury. FUNERAL OF JOHN HUNTER. The funeral of John Hunter took place from his. residence, Mill street, on Friday afternoon last, being held under Masonic auspices. Almost ev- ery member of Clinton Lodge was present. The pallbearers were : C. J. Wallis, E. Cl. Courtice, IL' Mcl3rien, Dr. Axon, W. J. Paisley and J. A. Ford. impressive service of the Ma- sonic s c 0 e was -read at house and 0 w rdr a graveside, 'Hiereligious services be- ing. conducted by Rev. Frank U. Harper. Mrs. Hunter and Miss Hunter wish to express through the medium of The News -Record their sincere appre- ciation of the kindness and sympathy shown them in the hour of their be- reavement and sorrow, ORANGEMEN ATTEND SERVICE. The members of L.O.L.' No, 710 and a number of visiting brethren from the surrounding lodges attended divine service in the town ball on Sunday afternoon last. The Orange- men met in the lodge rooms and marched, headed by the Kilty band, to the hall where the service - was held. Rev. J. A. Robinson, rector of St. Paul's church, conducted the service and preached an excellent sermon, Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Rev. E. G, Powell, Rev. W, B. Moulton and Mr. W. E. Southgate of Seaforth as- sisted in the sgrv1c and Mr. T. E. East contributed a solo. At the conela'olr of the serylce the Orange- men paraded through the town and back to their own lodge room where addresses were delivered by Messes. Southgate, Seaforth ;Armitage, Lu - can ; Townshend, Lo esboro, and Rev, W. B, Moulton and Mr. D. Can- telon, Clinton. HALF A CENTURY MARRIED, YIr.' and Mrs. Wm. Stevens on Fri- day celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at the home of their daughter, Mrs. James McGill, of the Huron Road. They were marri- ed in Dorchestershire, England where they spent the first two years of their married life; coming to Canada two years later; and after living for a while with Mr. Stevens' uncle, and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fear of the Gravel Road, they settled in Clinton, where they lived for four years, when Mr. Stevens took up farming, settling on the farm on the 9th con of Hallett, which he has since turned• over to his son William. The last decade• has been spent quietly in' Clinton. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion' with flags• and limit- ing, and during ,the evening an ad- deese was read by their (laughter, Miss Vine, and two grandchildren, Willie Stevens and Willie McGill, preeentcd Mr. and 'Mrs. Stevens with a purse of gold coins, some of Can- actin anactian and some of English mint, Mr. Stevens made a Suitable reply and the evening was then spent'.pleau'• antly in speeches, etc. Besides the son William, Miry lives OR the homestead, there are , four married slaughters ; Mrs. Horigens, Re ns Sask;, Mrs. Penguilly, Wales, N. D., Mrs. Clarke, Fergus,Mrs, Mc- Gill of the Huron Road- and also' Miss Vim Stevens of Toronto, INQUEST POSTPONED, An ingfcest into the death of the late John Weatherald, which was to have been held on Tuesd,y, evening, was' postponed until July 1<•lth, Some of the witnesses net being able to be moved the court Will have to be held at the House of Refuge, LITTLE LOCALS. The .Women's 'Patriotic Society will meet oiT Friday afternoon at the borne of Mrs. Wesley Walker. Mr. Win. Walker •of High street on Tuesday allowed The •iNews-Record some specimens of his early Rosepo- tatoes from which it Might easily be inferred that the crop Ibis year will be a good one, ANOTHER OLD CLINTON BOY, Dickinson, L Di n, san of the late D. Dickinson of Clinton, who has been residing with his' mother etfn ISamilton, he having a good posi- tion with a large retail establish- ment there, has enlisted with the Canadian Ordnance Corgis, and is now fn training at Camp Borden This is still another Clinton old boy who has donned the uniform and is pie - paring g to do o hIis bit for King and Country. ALMOST EVERYBODY'S COMING, The coming celebration of the 12th in Clinton promises to be a big one, the greatest ever seen in Huron County, for not only will all the County Lodges be here' but Perth, South price, Middlesex and beyond as well. The procession will be a monster one and will be dotted . at short intervals with brass, pipe and fife and drum bands. An active cons- mittee is snaking great preparations for The bay. POPULAR GIRL LEAVING. Miss Elizabeth M. Chidley,, who left Monday for Toronto, where she in- tends residing in future, was popular among those with whom she associa- ted and this wasevidenced by the fact that before leaving the pupils isof het room in the Model school pre- sented her with a handsome silver mounted umbrella, the teachers of the staff with a piece of handpaintocl china, the Girls' Club' of Willis church with an ivory clock, and a number of her lady friends with a shower of handkerchiefs and silk hose. "O,K. IN EVERY PAR'I'iCULAR." The following is an extract from a. letter received yesterday by Mr. Rob- ert Marshall from Pte, Wm. Walker of the 33rd Batt. who is Somewhere „ In France . "Just a line or two to let you know that we are still alive and kicking. We have' been in France now for two weeks and so fax it has been o.k, in every particular, Bill Bents returned to his Batt with us and although not as strong as when he enlisted he will sure get some of the Huns before' he has to turn in. He refused to return to Canada and asked to be allowed to go back to the trenches. Carter, Thilton ani Macdonald arc with me here and Chip Britton, Tommy's boy, is in the same outfit." • CLINTON BOWLERS WIN AGAIN, A challenge game for the Faill bow- ling trophy was played on : the local green yesterday, Seaforth Icing the first challengers of the season, coming up with three rinks, The win- ners of last week's tournament were pitted against thein and won out by fifteen shpts, the aggregate score be- ing 68-53. Sea forth Clinton J. Williams, J. Miller, lI, Jeffrey, J. Harland, J. 1 aman,, A, J. Morrish W,Willis skip—iia. E. Cl. Courtice-17 I -I. Stewart, . W. Grant, C. Barber H. Wiltse E. Bright, J. E. Hovey J. Willis skip—.13. Dr, Axon ship -36. Rev, Mr. ~Argo Bert Hovey W. B. Bright G. Roberton Dr. Burrows N. Ball W. C. Monson si ip-17..J. Nediger-b5, 53. 68 THE COUNCIL MEETING. The council met on Monday evening for their regular monthly meeting. The matter of the rates for the public drinking fointain;s caused considerable discussion but the decis- ion was leftover to the next meeting. The Model school board sent in at, estimate of the amount of money re- quired for the current year but it -was decided to' take no, action until an itemized estimate be presented. The street committee in reporting the work done on the streets recom- mended that some gravelling be done and also that the grass be cut along the streets. Mr. Josiah Rands asked for the sum of $25 for keeping open ditches so that the water could get away. Til matter wae. handed over to the street comhiittee, - The tart rate Elis' tilt year was not fired and a special meeting will be called to deal with it. The committee in charge of the 12tht0 f July celebration asked for a grant of $100 or $75 and the privil- ege of one free booth. After some discussion it was decided to give $50 , one free booth and the use of the park and the town hall, not includ- ing the npstaire. People You' Know. Miss Creighton spent the holiday with London' friends. Miss Belle Draper is home for the summer vacation tune; Mr. F. Lockwood and family were with Lucicnow friends over the hol- iday. Mr. John Wiseman went to Toronto to spend Dominion Day and the week -end, Misses Luella and Ida Walkinshaw, Minlue Pining and Gladys Chowen spent the bol}day et Bayfield. Mr. Harold Holmes was ' up from London spending the week -end' and holiday at his home. in town. Committer J. P. Sheppard and W u spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Dungannon and the Nile. Mr. and Mrs. Bell and We daugh- ters are here from Oliio visiting with Mrs. Bell's lather, Mr, J. Em- tnertan. Miss Florence Colynhoun of Staffa is visiting in town with her aunts, Mrs. H. Fitzsimons and Mrs, A'. J, McMurray. Rev, C. E. Jeakins, who has been in France as chaplain, returns' to Brantford' in September to resume •stral his pastoral duties. Charlotte Henry Miss 3enx returned to London on Monday after spending a week as the guest of her. sister, Mrs. I. Barr of town. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kemp and son George; Mr. and Mrs. George Kemp, London, Mr. Art Tuck, and Mr. and Mrs, Barton, Brantford, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew i8clrmier, Stratford, were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. S. (Kemp. LITTLE LOCALS. A special meeting of Murphy Lodge will be held on Friday evening. . The W.C.T.C. county convention will be held in Exeter on. Thursday and Friday next. TIE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat 90c. i a Barley 60e. Oats 50e. Butter 22e to lile, Live Hogs $11.00. Eggs 23c to 24c. Has been prominently iden- tified with many good works Captain Frank C. Harper. Word came last week confirming the appointnment of Rev. F. U. Harper, minister of Willis Presbyterian church, as Chaplain of the 177th Batt. C.I.A'., the second kattalion to be recruited in Sdnmcoe County. Both battalions from that county are in Camp Borden now, and each trill have a chaplain from the Presbyter- ian clergy, :the other being a college friend of Mr. Harper, Rev,. F. W, Anderson N. A. of Orillia. As Mr. Harper, will have to. report for duty in Camp Borden at the mid - die of July, a eongregat'onal meeting will be held to ascertain dhether the congregation will give him leave of absence, and his earnest and success- ful efforts to build up. the church should leave no doubt as to what Millis church will do, Clinton desires Mr. Harper to have a place in its roll of keno'. r and to return safely after the war. He was the first outside cf the officers of the 33rd regiment to ap- ply for a place in the 16liet Hurons. Unsuccessful there, he found a happy welcome into the ranks of his own County of Sintcoe. During his two years in Clinton, Mr, Harper. has be:n prominently identified with many good public works ill the district, as the repre- sentative of the County in the Col- legiate Institute Board, as first pres- ident of the Ministerial Association of Centre Huron of which he suppli- ed the initiative at its organization last winter and as one of the ntov- ing spirits of the Interdenominational Y. P. Union of the young people's so- cieties of the town. The Presbytery of, Huron placed him in charge of. the Committee on S. S. and Y.. P. So- cieties, and his own Adult Bible largest and one of the is the r s Class lag emnot shtusei affsectic veboinwletrh,e actor eYh alI.Tlae ints aofn the Clinton Bowling Club. Both his congregatioa and his eV- in Clinton wish him many friends _ thei th ' of 77 Chaplain e success as p 1!j r e lC A Y and, a sato rotibrn home to Clinton, Holpnesville Rev. A. Sinclair, the new pastor, preached in •I•Iolmesville and ]?;ben- eezer churches on Sunday last and gave excellent services which were much appreciated Mr. W. R. Miller and family from Tot onto and Miss Hattie Courtice of Clinton were callers at Mr. A. J. Courtice, Saturday and Sunday even- ing last. ' Haying has commenced in this vic- inity and the yield is heavy, es; ee- tally new meadows. Pte. J, B, Miller spent the week- end at his hone here.. Preparations are being made for the garden social at Mrs. Aoheson's for Friday evening. Goderich Township The following list of supplies has been sent by Unity Club to the Canadian Red Cross Society : 3 dozen towels, 2 dozen wash clothes, 6 suits pyjamas, 12 hospital shirts, 17 pairs of socks have also been sent to the local detachment of the 1GLst Hurons at London. M end threesons Bear a a d her so s and a daughter-in-law motored ovet from Crosswell, Mich,, and spent a few days as , the guests' of the former's brother, Mr. W. H. Lobb. The Young Ladies' Patriotic Socie- ty meets on Tuesday afternoon next instead of Wednesday at the home of Miss Irene Miller. L.O.L. No. 180 will meet at half past two on Sundayafternoon next and will attend divine service in Sharon church at three o'clock, 'Vis- iting brethren welcome. 11'IPSs Murch of Stratford was a guest over the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W, II. Lobb, The members of Unity Club held a very successful garden party at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Jen- kins on Thursday evening. The wea- ther looked a trifle threatening and a 'few drops of rain did fall but this did not prevent the people from gathering in goodly numbers and thee eighty enjoying themselves. The "Unities" are a very energetic corn - patty of ladies and during the past year or more have been working dil- ligently at soldiers' comforts, knit- ting socks, etc., and the proceeds of this entertainment go toward pur- chasing material for work. An ex- cellent supper was served; there was a booth on the grounds where all sorts of good things could be pro- cured and the Kilty and Pipers' band of Clinton dispensed fine music dun - in the evening. The proceeds amoun- ted mou n- tedweltncithe over hundred marls The following is the report of S. S. No. 11, for June : Sr. till Elsie Ferguson, Ruby Chu rehill, Pearl Churchill, Verna Elliott. Jr. 4th — Francis Powell, Bruce Holland, Clif- ford Castle, Glen Ferguson, Howard Currie. Jr. 2nd—Rinser Trick, Laura Currie, 0143hr Ferguson. Pt. 2ad — Ernest Karges. Primer—Melvin Elli- ott, Verna Calclough, Viola Holland, —Erma Deihl, Teacher. L. 0. L's No. 306 and 1.39 will at- tend Divine Service in St. ,James' church, Middleton, on Sunday morn- ing next. It will also be expected that brethren will be present item Varna and Clinton. Rev, Bro. Moul- ton, county chaplain will preach, All welcome. Varna. . L.Q.L. No. l'2s5 will attend divine service in the Methodist church on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. The neighboring lodges are invited to at- tend this service. Mi. Malcolm Keys of Detroit is spending a week at the hone of his father, Mr. Frank Keys. We under- stand he has enlisted in the 161st Battalion. Mr. Alex. Davidson of Si. Ann's, Quebec, formerly of Varna, is a guest at -the home of Mr. M. Me Naughton. A number from about here attend- ed the garden party on the 2nd of Stanley on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jef. Keys and faMiie of Nashville Tenn., are visiting re- latives and friends 'hereabouts. Mrs. Alfred Austin spent the holi- day period with Blyth friends. Rev. Prof. Ballantyne of Tonnes) will preach in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Keys returned home after spending a week with friends at Niagara,, it was with deep regret that word ivas received here that William Dav- idson, son of Rev. A. Davidson, For- merly, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Varna, has been killed in ac- tion in France on June 110. Ile en- listed with a western tint and went with the first Canadian Contingent in 1.0.19, Summerhill Mr. George Johnston spent Sun- day at his hone here. Mr. "and Mrs. Wm. • Beacom of CWWoderich spent Sunday at the home of Mr. C. Beacom. Mr. al Mrs. d Mrs. Cleo, ,bieVittip :e spent Sunday at the' house of Mr. H.'. Oakes. Mrs. C. Dale sielldays a few da svis- iting under the parental roof. Ali roads will lead to Clinton oe July 12th. The Oldest Orangeman nesse sent,' Thomas Elliott, Goderich Mr. Elliott' has enjoyed a long ten- ure of life and his uprightness and genial nature have won him a very, cl o Weeds. His nne c c wide ctr e f o Hon with the Orange Order dates away back and in all probability be is the oldest member in the County. He will be in Clinton on Wednesday, next, sure. Bayfield The Orangemen will attend c:i•.ine service in Trinity church on -imulny, morning at eleven o'clock when Rev., it. Rickard will preach a special sermon to them, Members of neigh- boring lodges are invited, Mr. Robt. Bai}ey, manager of the Sterling Bank, Sebringville, spent Dominion Day at his home here. Hiss Mina Proctor of Toronto and Miss Lou Proctor of Calgary and Miss Barr of Londesboro visited Mrs. Geo. King over the week -end ns 1 a I 1 Mr. SandolidaIer brought his wife and child up last week on a visit to the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs, II. W., L:rwin, Mr. Saucier returned to Ber- lin leaving his family for a longer stay. A. very pretty marguerite wedding took place in St. Andrew's church at half past twelve yesterday when Miss Claire, eldest daughter el Mr. and Mrs. James Spackman, be::sine the bride of Mr. William Pollard of Lon- don. The bride was charmingly gown- ed in cream silk crepe -de -diene, wore a wedding veil and, carried a hand - sotic bouquet of cream roses,The couple were unattended and the cer- emony was performed by the Rev. A. Macfarlane, The church las very, handsomely decorated with margee rites. After the signing of the regis- ter the wedding party drove to the home of the bride's parents where a dainty luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mts. Pollard left the same afternoon on a honeymoon trip, the bride trav- elling in a handsome suit of blue silk: They will take up their resi- dence in London. The many friends extend good wishes (or a happy and prosperous journey through life This was the first wedding to be solem- nized in St. Andrew's church. The garden party held nn Widnes- day evening under the auspices of the Patriotic Society was .a great suc- cess, Stanley Township A very pleasing {ted interesting scene tool: place in school seetioa No. 7 on Thursday last, when the pupils held an informal farewell, lar their teacher, Pte. H, Fisher, who has shown his loyalty by; enlisting. The following address was read by, Miss Mabel Coleman while Miss Elva Stephenson presented him with a wrist watch. Dear teacher, — Tile pleasant duty has been assigned us by our schoolmates of presenting you this token as an evidence of --out lasting esteem, friendship and love; We feel sorry to part with you as our teacher because of the gentle, kind and faithful way you have eel- deavoured to,instruet as. We do. hope and trust that as you have nobly, answered the call of king and ceun try you may be spared through all dangers and that before long eve map hear of your safe return. We there- fore wish to commend you to the one who alone is able to guide you. When in ftttuie days you look upon this watch, let it. be a pleasant tok- en of the deepest love and -reverence of our young hearts. Signed on bee hall of the schoolmates. After the address was react Pte, f i`isher re- plied very suitably and some mem- bers of the section made a speech which showed their appreciation and attitude toward their teacher. The ladies of the section then served a dainty lunch which all enjoyed. Then the pupils• bid their teacher farewell and a safe return, St. Helens Misses Mabel and FloraMcDonald aid of Wingltam are visiting at the home of their grand father, Mr. Thomas Todd. Mr, and Mrs. Sandy McLeod from Kinloss visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Jas, .Levis, last week.