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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1916-08-10, Page 1The n News flee r No. 1949 37th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th 1916 'L`he Label reading Jan. I7 shows the sub is paid to Ist of Jan. I9I7. THE HOME PAPER How Ab�ut Yours ? "When in ,oubt" for a 9reient for the ;Bride=to=J`3e 'choose Silver 1 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 ROGER BRos. knives, forks, berry spoons, coldmeat 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. alecks. W. Ye1iqar 'meter and Optician - - Clinton i The Royal Bank OF• CANADA. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid up 11,560,000 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 r READY-TO-WHAR i 2 he 3lorrish CLOTHING Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING It's Clean- Up Time ! and we forget all about costs and values when making our clean-up prices on men's summer suits as you'll see when you read these quotations. 8 only men's 2-piece.suits, regular 7.50 and 8.50, clean-up price $5.00 regular •10.00, " $7.50 $12 and $14, " " $10,00 25 only men's ..3 -piece suits in broken lines and sizes, very few lines with two suits alike, regular $18, $20, $22, clean-up price $15. 15 only boy's romper suits to clear at 39c, See North Window. THE MO:RRISK CL'OTIHNG CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The rector, Rev. J,'A, liobinsoii; preached at both services Iast Sun- day and the Sunday school was held at 0 a, m. MORE WATER CONNECTIONS. Foreman W. East of the Clinton Waterworles system is having a busy summer. During the last week ho has completed services for the New Era office, .Clinton: Knitting Com- pany and Miss Waldron, COUNCIL MVMEETING. On account of Civic holiday the 'August council meeting was not held until Tuesday evening. Mayor Thompson presided,and there were present Reeve Ford, .Councillor Wilt - se, Hawkins, Paisley, Sheppard and Wallis. Last spring the council ordered a carload of road -oil from the British American Oil Company, and after- wards cancelled it on account of the wet . weather, but owing to the ex- treme heat of July they again decid- ed to have the car come forward, and the British American Oil Com- pany with whom then Were doing the business promised that the car would be delivered by August the first. The oil, however, has not yet arrived, but the company promise that it will be here this week. Coun- cillor Wallis suggested that unless the oil was used at once it would not be worth while putting it on this season, and on motion of Messrs. Ford and Wallis it was de- cided to cancel the order if the oil was not received by August 14th, Requests were received from Mes- srs. W, Collyer and J. D. Hawkins asking for a rebate of part of the Iicense fee paid by then for booth privileges on July 12th, and on mo- tion of Messrs. Paisley and Wallis the fee was reduced from $10 to $5, this 'rebate to. apply only to Clin- ton u citizens . The Maisons and Royal Banks re- ported that they were -willing to accept payment of taxes at ten -cents per entry, but this was not accept- able to the council.. The Bell Telephone Company asked for, the permission of putting their wies under ground, which would mean cutting up the road's and putting in several man -holes, although Reeve Ford stated that the company guar- anteed to leave the roads in• the same condition that they found them, and that the company la - tended to spend about $7,000 in im- provements. to provide for the in- creased business at this office. On motion of Messrs. Wallis and Haw- kins a committee consisting of Mes- srs: Ford, Wiltse ands the Mayor were appointed to confer ,with the Bell Telephone Company, regarding these improvements. •' Messrs. Hawkins and Paisley did not see the wisdom of joining the Hydro Electric Railway Association and paying a fee of $10 per year and made a motion that the com- munication from this Association should be filed. None' of the standing committees presented prepared reports to this meeting of the council except the fin- ance committee. Mayor Thompson referred to the fact that the men in the employ of the street committee had been spend- ing their time cutting weeds in the park notwithstanding the fact that we were already paying another man to do this work. This brought Councillor Hawkins, who is chair- man of the park committee, to his feet, and stated that he had the promise of W. McIntyre that these weeds would be cut, -....and also that the grounds would be fixed up for the boys, but Mr. McIntyre had failed to keep his promise. It was also, stated that a ratepayer had taken the liberty of tearing down the temporary gates, giving as his reason that the park was open to the public. To this, however, the council made strong objections, and threatened to enter action against any such trespassers in the future. Councillor Wiltse complained that the work that had been passed by the street committee some months ago had not been done, and gave as an illustration the bad condition. of the sidewalk on Ontario Street, opposite Mrs. W. Beacom`s, and the street committee was ordered to , see that this Work was done at the earliest date possible. Councillor Wallis also complained of the dis- graceful condition of Raglan street. Councillor Hawkins stated that some of the firemen had not had a practice for two years, and that their rules were not being observed. Chairman. Paisley of the fire and water committee was told to get busy. Councillor Wiltse wanted to know what was to be done about the plot in front of the Public library, 'stat- ing that it was in a disgraceful con- dition, and proposed that the pro- perty committed should proceed at once to put it in shape. Councillor Sheppard, chairman of the properta. committee, said that he would see that this work was done at once. The charges' for drinking fountains, as outlined by the Public Utilities Commission, was accepted by the council, with the exception, of the tap at Morrish'$ corner, which has been a bone of contention for some time, and was put in without in- structions from the Commission and which will be taken out. WILLIS, CHURCH. Rev. A. M.. Bayle of Beigrave oc- cupied the pulpit last Sunday and' will also preach : next Sunday morn- ing and. evening. Sunday school begins at 0.45 a, in. IN THE FIRE 'REGION. ISome anxiety was aroused bere for the safety af Miss Allie Worthington and ;her husband who were thought to be in the fire zone in Northern Ontario, although nothing definite has yet been received. BAPTIST PICNIC. As their usual custom Clinton Baptist Sunday. 'school held their. annual Sunday school picnic at Bay- field on Civic holiday. The days was brightandpleasant and a large 1percentage of the school and congre- gation were in attendance. NEW. DRY KILN. Messrs. Arthur Cantelon and W. Elliott are working on the new dry kiln for the Doherty Piano Co; It. will be a permanent structure, with brick walls and: concrete foundations, and when fitted with all modern con- veniences will cost in the neigh- borhood of five thousand dollars. BAPTIST GARDEN PARTY. The Baptist congregation held their annual garden party on the church grounds on Thursday evening. A fine, clear evening following a day hot enough to make people want to stay, out in the open as bong as possible brought out a good attendance. The Kilty Brass and Pipers' Band fur- nished music, refreshments in the shape of cake and ice cream were served, and a very pleasant trine generally was spent. SUCCESSFUL C.C.I. STUDENTS. The following students of the Clinton Collegiate were successful in passing the -Upper school examina- tion .for entrance to Faculty : K. Mc- Gregor, part 1 ; (lion.) E. R•. Man- ning, anning, part 2 ; Jean Middletou, part 1. And the successful ones in the Middle school exam. tor entranceno'e to Normal were :_ Harriet Cantelou, F. A. Marquis, L. A. MacKay, (hon.) C. E. Powell, E. P. Scott and E. J. Wasman. • WESLEY CHURCH. 11ev. W. L. Rutledge, the pastor, occupied his own pulpit at both services ; the morning service being the -' rmarteriy sacrament service which was well attended. 'A meeting of the quarterly board was held on Tuesday evening, and today a meeting of the district sec- retaries is being held which is to be presided over by the chairman' of the district, Rev. J. E. Ford. Tire work of renovating the base - meet of this church has commenced and when completed will include dining rooms, kitchen and lavatories, ABOUT STREET OILING. The Durham Chronicle and , The Meaford Mirror are both making inquiries re the laying of the dust with oil. The Bradford municipal authorities have been oiling the streets for six years and find it cheaper than watering, as one ap- plication of oil lasts the whole sea- son. It is not wiSe to use too cheap a grade of oil, as it is not much better than water, andmay re- quire two or more applications. The local council paideleven cents per gallon, freight paid. A barrel con- tains about 40 gallons " and will cover a stretch of about 50 feet where the road is wide, but on. residential$ where the dusty road is narrower a barrel goes farther. The dust is first scraped oil by preens of a wide 'scraper and a team of horses, better after a rain, and the oil is then put on with watering cans. This may seen like Slow work, but a man can put on quite a number of barrels in a day in this way.— Bradford Witness. BAPTIST CHURCH. Mr, Harold Eastman of Arkona has taken charge of the church work during the absence of Rev. J. K. Fah:full. Mr. and Mrs. Eastman have moved to town and have got nicely settled and well into the work. , "On the evening of July 27th a number of the members and ad- herents of the church met at' the lame of Mrs, Win. Rath and gave them a welcome, During the evening refreshments were served by the hostess and all spent a very enjoy- able evening together. On Sunday Capt. J. K. Fairfull was home and took part in the ser- vices. The people were delighted to have him with then once more as was shown by the good attendance at both morning and evening service especially in the evening when he addressed the congregation'. Capt. Fairfull has a large number of friends not only in his own church, but throughout the town and surround- him great country who wish r gr t success in his work among the boys of the 'Mist at Camp .Borden, The services an Sunday next will be conducted by. Mr. Eastman, ,Who has already made a host of friends for himself in Clinton, and we be- speak for him a very pleasant so- journ here. BLACK KNIGHT SERVICE. The Royal Black .Preceptory, No, 16]1, will attend divine service in St. Paul's church next Sunday afternoon al, 2.30 when the rector, Rev. :J, A. Robinson, will preach, THE LOCAL MvulrcPT. Wheat. $ir,00. Barley '55c. Oats 50c. ,Eggs 25c. Butter 24c to lie. Live Hogs $11:50. CARD of THANKS. Mrs. L. Cudnrore wishes to thank, through the columns of the News - Record, her many friends and neigh- bors for the kindnesses shown dur- ing the illness and ' death of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Fisher. ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. Quarterly services were held last Sunday, the pastor, Rev, J. . A. Agnew officiating. The official board met Tuesday ev- ening and the W.M.S, on Tuesday. afternoon at the home of Mrs. John May. STOCK REMOVED. Borbridge Bros. of St. Thomas have removed the balance of the Chapman boot and shoe stock to their store in St. Thomas, and heav- es the Twitchell store vacant for the first time since it was built in 1877. BEANS LOOK WELL.. It in a pleasure to notice how green and healthy the bean crop looks in Godericb and Stanley town- ships ,after tine bountiful rain of Monday night, and with an . occas. Tonal shower the beans should pro- duce a good yield. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. . Mrs. W. Jermyn of li ungham an- nounces the engagement of her daughter, Venda May, to Norman L. Murch, B.A., of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas March of Strat- ford, formerly of Clinton. The mar- riageb e will takeplace quietly in Tor- onto f -onto on the last Tuesday in August. WHiAT .SAFELY GARNERED. • During the fine days of last week the farmers were able to haul in their crop of fall wheat, and while some report a light 'yield . we be- lieve the crop on the whole in this neighborhood is above the average. Farmers are now busy cutting their barley and in many cases oats have also been cut, RAIN MUCH 1:PPRlCIATED. On Monday night this district was favored with a heavy shower of rain which will be worth many thousands of dollars to the farmers. Very little rain has fallen !sere since June and even though "tire lightning flashed and the thunder rolled" we have not heard of any one that ob- jected to losing a little sleep while the storm was passing over. BAB NEWS FROM SASK. On Saturday last Mr. Ernie Black- er received the sad news by wire from his brother Bert at Lanney, Sack,, that in the terrific storm which raged over that place his crop had been greatly damaged and his house wrecked in which his moth- ,er had been so seriously injured that at moment of sending the message her life was despaired of. Later re- ports say she is improving. SPECIAL SERVICE ON FRIDAY. A service was held in St. Joseph's church at half past eight Friday morning to return thanks for ' the victories so far vouchedsafe and to pray for the final victory of Bri- tain and her Allies and ultimate peace. Rev. Faber Hogan celebrat- ed High Mass. There was a good attendance in spite of the fact that it is harvest time and the service was a most. impressive . one. On Ole Sunday previous :Rev. Father !Hogan made a special reference to 'the second anniversary of the de- claration of war, but later came the order from the Bishop that Friday was to be made a ' special day of thanksgiving and supplication throughout the Diocese, A' special service was held in Blyth church on Sunday, People You Know w Colonel Combe motored over from Camp Borden on Saturday. Mrs. W. D. Fair visited her. sister,' Mrs. Watson oh .Seaforth, lest Week, ' Mrs. E. J. Jenkins and Master Geo. of Toronto are spending a vacation at the Wallis, camp at Burks, Mrs, William Hyslop "and two chin dren of Detroit are the guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Nits. Isaac Jackson. Rev. M Boyleg r. o rave, I Bel who is supplying the pulpit of Willis church Lou' two Sundays'; is an enthusiastic lawn bowler. Mr. Howard Jackson of the 'Amer- scan -Express, Chicago, has been visiting during the past week at the home of his patents, Mr. and Mrs, Isaac Jackson. I People .You Know. ;Mr; B, H.'Johnson was in Stratford on Monday. Mr, Heppler of the Royal Bank holi- dayed in Stratford... Mr. Oliver Johnson of Goderich was in Clinton on Saturday; bliss C. Mc1'hvish spent 'the holiday with friends at Sealorth, Mrs. Perdue is spending a fortnight with relatives at Bayfield, Mr. Wellington Cook spent the week- end at the parental home. Corp., Ie. R. Dunfard spent the week- end at the parental house. Misses Mary and Rose McCaughey. Sundayed with Mullett friends. Mr. and M'rs. Win. East spent the holiday with friends in Stratford.' Mr. Harry Ifenip of Godetich spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. Sam. Kemp. Miss Sanderson of Sandfego, nal., is visiting 'at the name of Mayor Thompson, Miss Carrie Simms returned to Blyth after a visit with her_, aunt, Mrs. Graham. Major McTaggart, paymaster of the 181st, spent the week -end with his family in town. Miss Eva Stinson and Miss Stella Copp are camping at Grand Bend for a fortnight. Mrs, E. Saville and her little neice, Mary Webster, visited Seaforth friends last week. M'r. A. T. Cooper spent the holiday with Mrs. Cooper and Master Will- is at Burk's camp. Mrs. John Carbert and Miss Eileen Carbert spent the week -end with relatives in Dublin. Miss Annie Watt' spent Sunday and Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Ham- ilton of Londesboro. bliss Mary McIntosh is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Shanahan of Seaforth. Mr. W. Moss of London spent from Friday to Tuesday with his -.wife and daughter in town. Mr. Clarence Copp spent the holiday at ' the !come of his parents, Br. and Mrs. Joseph Copp. Mrs. Such and Miss Marguerite of Seaforth came up last week and are visiting at Mrs. 'l Curbed's. Misses Gladys Cantelon and Minion • Pinning were the guests of Mrs. Ross at her cottage at Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilkin spent Civic holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Livermore of Stan- ley. Pte. Andrew Steep, who is home on furlough, is assisting Iris uncle, Mr. John Farquhar, with the har- vest. illiss .Elva Lav is, nurse -in -training , Toronto, Is spending her holidays at her home, , Mr. and Mrs; Ono. Levis'. Mrs. G. H. Vateoe of 'Toronto spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Rathwehl of Prim cess St. Mr. John Tull of Mount Bryylges and Miss papineau of Strathron were callers at the Ontario St, „parson• age last Saturday. /' Mr. and Mrs. Karl Draper, who have been living at Niagara Falls, this Province, for some time, have returned to Clinton. bliss Lizzie Burnett left Monday af- ternoon for Sarnia to visit her sister, Mrs. Thos. Dunbar, also friends in Port Huron, Captain Fairfull, chaplain of the ]101st, paid a flying visit to his home over the week -end and re- turned Monday morning. Mrs. E. Saville' visited Londesboro friends at the week -end and on her return was accompanied by het nice, little Bertha Webster. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Medd strict Miss Florence Garrett spent last Thurs- day evening at the home, of lilt. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Carter. Mrs. McHuron, wino has been assist- ing in the office of the North Am- erican Chemical Co. for a few weeks, has returned to Toronto. Mr. P. 0. Reynolds visited his bro- ther, Mr. .John Reynolds, in Stratford on Civic holiday. He was accompanied by his daughter, bliss Agnes. Mrs. J. E. Brooks and Master Harry of Mitchell were guests for a few days over the week -end of the lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Cantelon. Mrs. W. F. Cantelon, Master \l'ih- Irid and Miss' Kathleen returned to Toronto on Monday after spend- ing a. few weeks with Ilensall and Clinton friends. Mfrs. 0. M. Ballantyne returned to her home in Brandon, Man., after two mouths° visit with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. ' Ed. Rathwell; also friends in the country. Mr. and Mrs. James Webster of Toronto visited with tire former's sister, Mrs. E. Saville, on Satur- day- and over the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Webster, Londesimono. Dr. and Mrs. 13iackall af Blyth, Mr, and Mrs. L. Kennedy of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs A.rcbie Kennedy of Detroit and Mn. T. R. Watts of Stratford were here last week at- tending the funeral of the late er Mrs.Pislr. Thos. R. m and Ginn ' f r Mr. and Mrs. Ch family and Mrs. Robinson of De- troit motored over and after spend- ing a few days in Goderich visited the former's sister, Mrs. David Steep of Stapleton, on Monday and from there they went up to Rip- ley to visit Mrs. Ginn's parental home. The Oldest Business Man. Mr. John T. Harland. 11Ir. John T. Harland, Clinton's pio- neer business man, celebrated another anniversary of his natal day on Sat• urday week. MIr. Harland was born at Hamilton ucame to Clinton in • i but 1 plop the early fin ties—in 1851 to be exact—from Chin- guacousy, Peel county, and he has been in the hardware business here since 1867, tire business being just as old as the Dominion of Canada. In tire summer of that year a • part- nership was formed between Messrs. William S. and J, T. Harland and it was only dissolved five hears ago, Mr. W. S. Hlarland retiring. Since that time Mr. J. T. Marland Bras con- ducted the business himself though it still bears the old firm name of Har- land Bros. Mr. IIarland is a progressive and up-to-date business man, one who Iooks well after: the details of his business. Not one of The News -Rec- ord's patrons brings neater or more carefully prepared advertising copy in- to the office than does .Mr. 'Harland. He usually sees that it reaches the Printers in good time, also', and promptness in -sending in "copy" is considered a cardinal virtue in a news- paper ews.- pp office. er Though finding it anything but a sinecure' to manage his business .suc- cessfully Mr. Harland realizes the truth of the old adage "All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy," and believes that it has about the seine effect upon a man so Ire likes a bit of recreation occasionaly and takes it down on the bowling green. He has in the seasons past skipped many a rink of bowlers in successful games, being considered one of Clinton's best players. For forty-eight years the Marland Bros. have carried on business in the present stand and next year Mr. J. T, 'Harland will have rounded out tire full '• half century of business life in Clinton. This is a remarkable showing and Tire News -Record heart- ily congratulates Mr. Harland on the attainment of another birthday and wishes both himself and the business many happy returns. Brucefield. Miss Belle Beattie of Walkerton was the guest of her aunt, nits, ;'m. Scott last week. Mrs. (Or.) Elliott of Denver, Col. is visiting Mrs. A, 'P. Scott and other friends• for a couple of weeks, Lieut. Will Wilson of Camp Borden spent the week -end in our village. Miss Fannie McKenzie of London is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, J. lielnenzie. Mrs. Jas, 'I'.urirer and Miss Turner have returned home from a pleasant, visit with Sealorth friends. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Yellowlees and. Miss Helen have returned home to Bowmanville having spent a month. at Mrs. Yellowlee's old home. here. The Kelly circle of the W.M.S.-hall their closing meeting for the yeat • on Friday afternoon when they pre- sented their retiring president, Mrs. ., Wm. McMillan, with some very, handsome Pieces of cut glass. Mrs. McMillan, has moved 'to Egmoudvii- -le. After the meeting the girls sera ved tea .and a very pleasant social hour was spent. Miss Margaret Ross has gone to Clifford for a visit. bliss N'etta Simpson of Toronto is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. Simpson. Mrs. Chas. Wilson of Toronto is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George Swan. Mrs, John Roes, who has' been the guest of her son, Mr. Alex. Ross of Wingham, has returned home. Miss Mabel Swan is visiting Lon•• don friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Swan spent the week -end in London. ' Quite a number horn here- attend., ed the picnic at Neil McGregor's on the second of Stanley on Tuesday, i Auburn Dr, Arthur Irwin of Vin ha u and d his brother, 'Joseph of Auburn, took an auto trip to Kincardine, Owen Sound, Port Elgin and other points, returning home on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Wilson of Brucedeld and their son, Will. and his wife of Detroit autoed to Auburn atnn spent a few days with their dough» ter, heirs: George IHamilton, INCORPORATED 1855 R TED . I I lC. 4 i-.N3f N�OL��._ .. BANIi 0 ... d Capital an. Reserve $8,800,000 96 Branches in Canada. i A General Banking Business Transacted Circular Utters of Credit Bank Money Orders. Savings Bank Deuartnent 'Interest allowed at highest current rate. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch. READY-TO-WHAR i 2 he 3lorrish CLOTHING Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING It's Clean- Up Time ! and we forget all about costs and values when making our clean-up prices on men's summer suits as you'll see when you read these quotations. 8 only men's 2-piece.suits, regular 7.50 and 8.50, clean-up price $5.00 regular •10.00, " $7.50 $12 and $14, " " $10,00 25 only men's ..3 -piece suits in broken lines and sizes, very few lines with two suits alike, regular $18, $20, $22, clean-up price $15. 15 only boy's romper suits to clear at 39c, See North Window. THE MO:RRISK CL'OTIHNG CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The rector, Rev. J,'A, liobinsoii; preached at both services Iast Sun- day and the Sunday school was held at 0 a, m. MORE WATER CONNECTIONS. Foreman W. East of the Clinton Waterworles system is having a busy summer. During the last week ho has completed services for the New Era office, .Clinton: Knitting Com- pany and Miss Waldron, COUNCIL MVMEETING. On account of Civic holiday the 'August council meeting was not held until Tuesday evening. Mayor Thompson presided,and there were present Reeve Ford, .Councillor Wilt - se, Hawkins, Paisley, Sheppard and Wallis. Last spring the council ordered a carload of road -oil from the British American Oil Company, and after- wards cancelled it on account of the wet . weather, but owing to the ex- treme heat of July they again decid- ed to have the car come forward, and the British American Oil Com- pany with whom then Were doing the business promised that the car would be delivered by August the first. The oil, however, has not yet arrived, but the company promise that it will be here this week. Coun- cillor Wallis suggested that unless the oil was used at once it would not be worth while putting it on this season, and on motion of Messrs. Ford and Wallis it was de- cided to cancel the order if the oil was not received by August 14th, Requests were received from Mes- srs. W, Collyer and J. D. Hawkins asking for a rebate of part of the Iicense fee paid by then for booth privileges on July 12th, and on mo- tion of Messrs. Paisley and Wallis the fee was reduced from $10 to $5, this 'rebate to. apply only to Clin- ton u citizens . The Maisons and Royal Banks re- ported that they were -willing to accept payment of taxes at ten -cents per entry, but this was not accept- able to the council.. The Bell Telephone Company asked for, the permission of putting their wies under ground, which would mean cutting up the road's and putting in several man -holes, although Reeve Ford stated that the company guar- anteed to leave the roads in• the same condition that they found them, and that the company la - tended to spend about $7,000 in im- provements. to provide for the in- creased business at this office. On motion of Messrs. Wallis and Haw- kins a committee consisting of Mes- srs: Ford, Wiltse ands the Mayor were appointed to confer ,with the Bell Telephone Company, regarding these improvements. •' Messrs. Hawkins and Paisley did not see the wisdom of joining the Hydro Electric Railway Association and paying a fee of $10 per year and made a motion that the com- munication from this Association should be filed. None' of the standing committees presented prepared reports to this meeting of the council except the fin- ance committee. Mayor Thompson referred to the fact that the men in the employ of the street committee had been spend- ing their time cutting weeds in the park notwithstanding the fact that we were already paying another man to do this work. This brought Councillor Hawkins, who is chair- man of the park committee, to his feet, and stated that he had the promise of W. McIntyre that these weeds would be cut, -....and also that the grounds would be fixed up for the boys, but Mr. McIntyre had failed to keep his promise. It was also, stated that a ratepayer had taken the liberty of tearing down the temporary gates, giving as his reason that the park was open to the public. To this, however, the council made strong objections, and threatened to enter action against any such trespassers in the future. Councillor Wiltse complained that the work that had been passed by the street committee some months ago had not been done, and gave as an illustration the bad condition. of the sidewalk on Ontario Street, opposite Mrs. W. Beacom`s, and the street committee was ordered to , see that this Work was done at the earliest date possible. Councillor Wallis also complained of the dis- graceful condition of Raglan street. Councillor Hawkins stated that some of the firemen had not had a practice for two years, and that their rules were not being observed. Chairman. Paisley of the fire and water committee was told to get busy. Councillor Wiltse wanted to know what was to be done about the plot in front of the Public library, 'stat- ing that it was in a disgraceful con- dition, and proposed that the pro- perty committed should proceed at once to put it in shape. Councillor Sheppard, chairman of the properta. committee, said that he would see that this work was done at once. The charges' for drinking fountains, as outlined by the Public Utilities Commission, was accepted by the council, with the exception, of the tap at Morrish'$ corner, which has been a bone of contention for some time, and was put in without in- structions from the Commission and which will be taken out. WILLIS, CHURCH. Rev. A. M.. Bayle of Beigrave oc- cupied the pulpit last Sunday and' will also preach : next Sunday morn- ing and. evening. Sunday school begins at 0.45 a, in. IN THE FIRE 'REGION. ISome anxiety was aroused bere for the safety af Miss Allie Worthington and ;her husband who were thought to be in the fire zone in Northern Ontario, although nothing definite has yet been received. BAPTIST PICNIC. As their usual custom Clinton Baptist Sunday. 'school held their. annual Sunday school picnic at Bay- field on Civic holiday. The days was brightandpleasant and a large 1percentage of the school and congre- gation were in attendance. NEW. DRY KILN. Messrs. Arthur Cantelon and W. Elliott are working on the new dry kiln for the Doherty Piano Co; It. will be a permanent structure, with brick walls and: concrete foundations, and when fitted with all modern con- veniences will cost in the neigh- borhood of five thousand dollars. BAPTIST GARDEN PARTY. The Baptist congregation held their annual garden party on the church grounds on Thursday evening. A fine, clear evening following a day hot enough to make people want to stay, out in the open as bong as possible brought out a good attendance. The Kilty Brass and Pipers' Band fur- nished music, refreshments in the shape of cake and ice cream were served, and a very pleasant trine generally was spent. SUCCESSFUL C.C.I. STUDENTS. The following students of the Clinton Collegiate were successful in passing the -Upper school examina- tion .for entrance to Faculty : K. Mc- Gregor, part 1 ; (lion.) E. R•. Man- ning, anning, part 2 ; Jean Middletou, part 1. And the successful ones in the Middle school exam. tor entranceno'e to Normal were :_ Harriet Cantelou, F. A. Marquis, L. A. MacKay, (hon.) C. E. Powell, E. P. Scott and E. J. Wasman. • WESLEY CHURCH. 11ev. W. L. Rutledge, the pastor, occupied his own pulpit at both services ; the morning service being the -' rmarteriy sacrament service which was well attended. 'A meeting of the quarterly board was held on Tuesday evening, and today a meeting of the district sec- retaries is being held which is to be presided over by the chairman' of the district, Rev. J. E. Ford. Tire work of renovating the base - meet of this church has commenced and when completed will include dining rooms, kitchen and lavatories, ABOUT STREET OILING. The Durham Chronicle and , The Meaford Mirror are both making inquiries re the laying of the dust with oil. The Bradford municipal authorities have been oiling the streets for six years and find it cheaper than watering, as one ap- plication of oil lasts the whole sea- son. It is not wiSe to use too cheap a grade of oil, as it is not much better than water, andmay re- quire two or more applications. The local council paideleven cents per gallon, freight paid. A barrel con- tains about 40 gallons " and will cover a stretch of about 50 feet where the road is wide, but on. residential$ where the dusty road is narrower a barrel goes farther. The dust is first scraped oil by preens of a wide 'scraper and a team of horses, better after a rain, and the oil is then put on with watering cans. This may seen like Slow work, but a man can put on quite a number of barrels in a day in this way.— Bradford Witness. BAPTIST CHURCH. Mr, Harold Eastman of Arkona has taken charge of the church work during the absence of Rev. J. K. Fah:full. Mr. and Mrs. Eastman have moved to town and have got nicely settled and well into the work. , "On the evening of July 27th a number of the members and ad- herents of the church met at' the lame of Mrs, Win. Rath and gave them a welcome, During the evening refreshments were served by the hostess and all spent a very enjoy- able evening together. On Sunday Capt. J. K. Fairfull was home and took part in the ser- vices. The people were delighted to have him with then once more as was shown by the good attendance at both morning and evening service especially in the evening when he addressed the congregation'. Capt. Fairfull has a large number of friends not only in his own church, but throughout the town and surround- him great country who wish r gr t success in his work among the boys of the 'Mist at Camp .Borden, The services an Sunday next will be conducted by. Mr. Eastman, ,Who has already made a host of friends for himself in Clinton, and we be- speak for him a very pleasant so- journ here. BLACK KNIGHT SERVICE. The Royal Black .Preceptory, No, 16]1, will attend divine service in St. Paul's church next Sunday afternoon al, 2.30 when the rector, Rev. :J, A. Robinson, will preach, THE LOCAL MvulrcPT. Wheat. $ir,00. Barley '55c. Oats 50c. ,Eggs 25c. Butter 24c to lie. Live Hogs $11:50. CARD of THANKS. Mrs. L. Cudnrore wishes to thank, through the columns of the News - Record, her many friends and neigh- bors for the kindnesses shown dur- ing the illness and ' death of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Fisher. ONTARIO STREET CHURCH. Quarterly services were held last Sunday, the pastor, Rev, J. . A. Agnew officiating. The official board met Tuesday ev- ening and the W.M.S, on Tuesday. afternoon at the home of Mrs. John May. STOCK REMOVED. Borbridge Bros. of St. Thomas have removed the balance of the Chapman boot and shoe stock to their store in St. Thomas, and heav- es the Twitchell store vacant for the first time since it was built in 1877. BEANS LOOK WELL.. It in a pleasure to notice how green and healthy the bean crop looks in Godericb and Stanley town- ships ,after tine bountiful rain of Monday night, and with an . occas. Tonal shower the beans should pro- duce a good yield. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. . Mrs. W. Jermyn of li ungham an- nounces the engagement of her daughter, Venda May, to Norman L. Murch, B.A., of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas March of Strat- ford, formerly of Clinton. The mar- riageb e will takeplace quietly in Tor- onto f -onto on the last Tuesday in August. WHiAT .SAFELY GARNERED. • During the fine days of last week the farmers were able to haul in their crop of fall wheat, and while some report a light 'yield . we be- lieve the crop on the whole in this neighborhood is above the average. Farmers are now busy cutting their barley and in many cases oats have also been cut, RAIN MUCH 1:PPRlCIATED. On Monday night this district was favored with a heavy shower of rain which will be worth many thousands of dollars to the farmers. Very little rain has fallen !sere since June and even though "tire lightning flashed and the thunder rolled" we have not heard of any one that ob- jected to losing a little sleep while the storm was passing over. BAB NEWS FROM SASK. On Saturday last Mr. Ernie Black- er received the sad news by wire from his brother Bert at Lanney, Sack,, that in the terrific storm which raged over that place his crop had been greatly damaged and his house wrecked in which his moth- ,er had been so seriously injured that at moment of sending the message her life was despaired of. Later re- ports say she is improving. SPECIAL SERVICE ON FRIDAY. A service was held in St. Joseph's church at half past eight Friday morning to return thanks for ' the victories so far vouchedsafe and to pray for the final victory of Bri- tain and her Allies and ultimate peace. Rev. Faber Hogan celebrat- ed High Mass. There was a good attendance in spite of the fact that it is harvest time and the service was a most. impressive . one. On Ole Sunday previous :Rev. Father !Hogan made a special reference to 'the second anniversary of the de- claration of war, but later came the order from the Bishop that Friday was to be made a ' special day of thanksgiving and supplication throughout the Diocese, A' special service was held in Blyth church on Sunday, People You Know w Colonel Combe motored over from Camp Borden on Saturday. Mrs. W. D. Fair visited her. sister,' Mrs. Watson oh .Seaforth, lest Week, ' Mrs. E. J. Jenkins and Master Geo. of Toronto are spending a vacation at the Wallis, camp at Burks, Mrs, William Hyslop "and two chin dren of Detroit are the guests of the lady's parents, Mr. and Nits. Isaac Jackson. Rev. M Boyleg r. o rave, I Bel who is supplying the pulpit of Willis church Lou' two Sundays'; is an enthusiastic lawn bowler. Mr. Howard Jackson of the 'Amer- scan -Express, Chicago, has been visiting during the past week at the home of his patents, Mr. and Mrs, Isaac Jackson. I People .You Know. ;Mr; B, H.'Johnson was in Stratford on Monday. Mr, Heppler of the Royal Bank holi- dayed in Stratford... Mr. Oliver Johnson of Goderich was in Clinton on Saturday; bliss C. Mc1'hvish spent 'the holiday with friends at Sealorth, Mrs. Perdue is spending a fortnight with relatives at Bayfield, Mr. Wellington Cook spent the week- end at the parental home. Corp., Ie. R. Dunfard spent the week- end at the parental house. Misses Mary and Rose McCaughey. Sundayed with Mullett friends. Mr. and M'rs. Win. East spent the holiday with friends in Stratford.' Mr. Harry Ifenip of Godetich spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. Sam. Kemp. Miss Sanderson of Sandfego, nal., is visiting 'at the name of Mayor Thompson, Miss Carrie Simms returned to Blyth after a visit with her_, aunt, Mrs. Graham. Major McTaggart, paymaster of the 181st, spent the week -end with his family in town. Miss Eva Stinson and Miss Stella Copp are camping at Grand Bend for a fortnight. Mrs, E. Saville and her little neice, Mary Webster, visited Seaforth friends last week. M'r. A. T. Cooper spent the holiday with Mrs. Cooper and Master Will- is at Burk's camp. Mrs. John Carbert and Miss Eileen Carbert spent the week -end with relatives in Dublin. Miss Annie Watt' spent Sunday and Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Ham- ilton of Londesboro. bliss Mary McIntosh is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Shanahan of Seaforth. Mr. W. Moss of London spent from Friday to Tuesday with his -.wife and daughter in town. Mr. Clarence Copp spent the holiday at ' the !come of his parents, Br. and Mrs. Joseph Copp. Mrs. Such and Miss Marguerite of Seaforth came up last week and are visiting at Mrs. 'l Curbed's. Misses Gladys Cantelon and Minion • Pinning were the guests of Mrs. Ross at her cottage at Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilkin spent Civic holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Livermore of Stan- ley. Pte. Andrew Steep, who is home on furlough, is assisting Iris uncle, Mr. John Farquhar, with the har- vest. illiss .Elva Lav is, nurse -in -training , Toronto, Is spending her holidays at her home, , Mr. and Mrs; Ono. Levis'. Mrs. G. H. Vateoe of 'Toronto spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Rathwehl of Prim cess St. Mr. John Tull of Mount Bryylges and Miss papineau of Strathron were callers at the Ontario St, „parson• age last Saturday. /' Mr. and Mrs. Karl Draper, who have been living at Niagara Falls, this Province, for some time, have returned to Clinton. bliss Lizzie Burnett left Monday af- ternoon for Sarnia to visit her sister, Mrs. Thos. Dunbar, also friends in Port Huron, Captain Fairfull, chaplain of the ]101st, paid a flying visit to his home over the week -end and re- turned Monday morning. Mrs. E. Saville' visited Londesboro friends at the week -end and on her return was accompanied by het nice, little Bertha Webster. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Medd strict Miss Florence Garrett spent last Thurs- day evening at the home, of lilt. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Carter. Mrs. McHuron, wino has been assist- ing in the office of the North Am- erican Chemical Co. for a few weeks, has returned to Toronto. Mr. P. 0. Reynolds visited his bro- ther, Mr. .John Reynolds, in Stratford on Civic holiday. He was accompanied by his daughter, bliss Agnes. Mrs. J. E. Brooks and Master Harry of Mitchell were guests for a few days over the week -end of the lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Cantelon. Mrs. W. F. Cantelon, Master \l'ih- Irid and Miss' Kathleen returned to Toronto on Monday after spend- ing a. few weeks with Ilensall and Clinton friends. Mfrs. 0. M. Ballantyne returned to her home in Brandon, Man., after two mouths° visit with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. ' Ed. Rathwell; also friends in the country. Mr. and Mrs. James Webster of Toronto visited with tire former's sister, Mrs. E. Saville, on Satur- day- and over the week -end with his mother, Mrs. Webster, Londesimono. Dr. and Mrs. 13iackall af Blyth, Mr, and Mrs. L. Kennedy of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs A.rcbie Kennedy of Detroit and Mn. T. R. Watts of Stratford were here last week at- tending the funeral of the late er Mrs.Pislr. Thos. R. m and Ginn ' f r Mr. and Mrs. Ch family and Mrs. Robinson of De- troit motored over and after spend- ing a few days in Goderich visited the former's sister, Mrs. David Steep of Stapleton, on Monday and from there they went up to Rip- ley to visit Mrs. Ginn's parental home. The Oldest Business Man. Mr. John T. Harland. 11Ir. John T. Harland, Clinton's pio- neer business man, celebrated another anniversary of his natal day on Sat• urday week. MIr. Harland was born at Hamilton ucame to Clinton in • i but 1 plop the early fin ties—in 1851 to be exact—from Chin- guacousy, Peel county, and he has been in the hardware business here since 1867, tire business being just as old as the Dominion of Canada. In tire summer of that year a • part- nership was formed between Messrs. William S. and J, T. Harland and it was only dissolved five hears ago, Mr. W. S. Hlarland retiring. Since that time Mr. J. T. Marland Bras con- ducted the business himself though it still bears the old firm name of Har- land Bros. Mr. IIarland is a progressive and up-to-date business man, one who Iooks well after: the details of his business. Not one of The News -Rec- ord's patrons brings neater or more carefully prepared advertising copy in- to the office than does .Mr. 'Harland. He usually sees that it reaches the Printers in good time, also', and promptness in -sending in "copy" is considered a cardinal virtue in a news- paper ews.- pp office. er Though finding it anything but a sinecure' to manage his business .suc- cessfully Mr. Harland realizes the truth of the old adage "All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy," and believes that it has about the seine effect upon a man so Ire likes a bit of recreation occasionaly and takes it down on the bowling green. He has in the seasons past skipped many a rink of bowlers in successful games, being considered one of Clinton's best players. For forty-eight years the Marland Bros. have carried on business in the present stand and next year Mr. J. T, 'Harland will have rounded out tire full '• half century of business life in Clinton. This is a remarkable showing and Tire News -Record heart- ily congratulates Mr. Harland on the attainment of another birthday and wishes both himself and the business many happy returns. Brucefield. Miss Belle Beattie of Walkerton was the guest of her aunt, nits, ;'m. Scott last week. Mrs. (Or.) Elliott of Denver, Col. is visiting Mrs. A, 'P. Scott and other friends• for a couple of weeks, Lieut. Will Wilson of Camp Borden spent the week -end in our village. Miss Fannie McKenzie of London is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, J. lielnenzie. Mrs. Jas, 'I'.urirer and Miss Turner have returned home from a pleasant, visit with Sealorth friends. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Yellowlees and. Miss Helen have returned home to Bowmanville having spent a month. at Mrs. Yellowlee's old home. here. The Kelly circle of the W.M.S.-hall their closing meeting for the yeat • on Friday afternoon when they pre- sented their retiring president, Mrs. ., Wm. McMillan, with some very, handsome Pieces of cut glass. Mrs. McMillan, has moved 'to Egmoudvii- -le. After the meeting the girls sera ved tea .and a very pleasant social hour was spent. Miss Margaret Ross has gone to Clifford for a visit. bliss N'etta Simpson of Toronto is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. Simpson. Mrs. Chas. Wilson of Toronto is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George Swan. Mrs, John Roes, who has' been the guest of her son, Mr. Alex. Ross of Wingham, has returned home. Miss Mabel Swan is visiting Lon•• don friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Swan spent the week -end in London. ' Quite a number horn here- attend., ed the picnic at Neil McGregor's on the second of Stanley on Tuesday, i Auburn Dr, Arthur Irwin of Vin ha u and d his brother, 'Joseph of Auburn, took an auto trip to Kincardine, Owen Sound, Port Elgin and other points, returning home on Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Wilson of Brucedeld and their son, Will. and his wife of Detroit autoed to Auburn atnn spent a few days with their dough» ter, heirs: George IHamilton,