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The Clinton News Record, 1916-12-28, Page 1rd. • linton No. 1969 .37th. Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th, l916 THE HOME 'PAPER The News cord Wishes all its many readers in Canada and elsewhere, appy New Year Not because it is an honored custom, but because of the sincereitY appreciation, our reciation !gip , we take this opportunity to thank you for pF Y the part you have played in our business prosperity the past' twelve months, and we p wish you A Prosperous & Happy New Year �g7..��.-.7felFarQr Oldest Established Jewelery Store in Clinton yal OF CANADA.' Incorporated 1809. Capital Authorized Capital Paid-up Reserve and Undivided Profits Total Assets $29,000,000 11,500,000 18,286,000 284,000,000 880 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed Lon Savings Deposits, General Banking business transacted. R, lE, MAPJNINt"a, Manager - Clinton Branch `!••• �••••••• INCORPORATED 1855 THE LSONS Capital and Deserve $8,800,000 96 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Business Transacted, Circular Leiters of Credit Bank Money Orders,. Savings Bank Department. till_ i •, - !Interest allowed at highest current rate, I C. E. Manager,' Dowding,Mand er,' Clinton Branch. READY -Ta -/NEAR �JLOTHINCi 2 he Morrish Clothing Co.iiDRIEED n o. CLOTHING r We extend to the many friends and patrons of this store A HAPPY NEW -YEAR. THF V Phone` 5 CLOTHING CO ONN � N. . C. Agent C P.R. foror night calls. Sunday I89 CAPT. WM:. SHEPPARI) GONE, I TOM MARKS COMING. Word was received in town yester- ' Tom Mark's Company headed by his Highland' Laddies Wi' the Kilt Bag -Pipes` an' Drums, will appear, in the town hail,. Clinton on Friday, Dec. 29th, presenting the great comn- edy, "Are You a'Mason '?" and eight vaudeville ants. Prices 25e and 95e, reserved seats ,50e, on sale at Fait's book store. LITTLE LOCALS. Capt. Kean ai Chatham is now in charge of the local Salvation Army Corps. The Princess theatre is puttingon au exceptionallygood show the last' three days of this week, John Bar- rfrnore in "Are Ycrt A Mason This is one of the most expensive set of moving pictures over shown here and promises .a treat to all who attend, day .of the death of Capt. William Sheppard, Governor of the Reforma- tory at Portage la Prairies Man., only brother of 'Mr. Thomas Shep- pard- o•f town. The remains,o.re being brought to Clinton inc interment and will probably arrive Monday neat. Capt. Sheppard • wasa seventy -els: years of age. MADE GOOD SHOWING. Of five battalions from Military District No. 1, 'the 111th, 142nd, 1.60th, 161st, and 108th, recently at - riving in England -the 191st, Huron battalion, had by far the smallest percentage of rejections owing to medical unfitness' or of those under or over , age. The 111th and 142nd hail twenty-nine percent of their men re,jected,'the•160th and 168th had thirteen while the percentage of those rejected front the Hurons was only bine. Ml . PAUL'S CI URCH. The carol service on Sunday even- ing last was greatly enjoyed bp all and the old favorites, which are al- together inseparable from the Christ - etas festival, prosed as beautiful and popular as ever. The services on Christmas Day were Well attended and must have helped many tel enter into' that peace and jays that belong to the great festival of the lamination in what- ever circumstances it may be- held. TIM WEEK OF PRAYER. January 1st to January 5th, 1917, Monday, Jan, 1st, Willis church ; Rev. J, Hogg, preacher, subject : ,,.•" "Thanksgiving and Hnniiliatfon. Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, Wesley church, Rev. J. A. Robinson, preacher, sub- ject : "Opportunity Created by War for Recovery of Fundamentals." Wednesday, January 3rd, St. Paul's church, preacher, Rev, Dr. Rutledge, subject : "The Judgements v Cod," Thursday, Jan. _4th, Ontario street church, preacher, Rev. H. 0. East- man, subject : "How to Reach the Non -Church Going Element:" Friday, Ian. 5th, Baptist Church, preacher, Rev. J. A. Agnew, subject: "Families, Schools and the Young." N.B.--An offering will be taken up on Tuesday evening in Weslep church. The service will consist of special in- tercessions with a scripture reading and a twenty -minute address. THE NOMINATIONS. Owing to the tact that Christmas fell upon the last Monday In De- cember the nominations were -held on Friday, the 22nd, this year. In.. Clinton the results were as follows For Mayor • C. N', Thompson, nominated by 0, Cantelon. -and J. A. Ford. W, Jackson, FI, Jea,tner, C. W. Thompson, For Reeve J. A. Ford, W. Jackson, S. J. Andrews, ,J. P. Sheppard, T. J.. Managhan, James Finch. For Councillors: Arthur Clarkson, B. J. Gibbings, S. J. Audrews, 73. Wiltse, W. Jackson, W„ J. Mil- ler. W. J. Nediger, J. E. Hovey, T. Jackson. ' H. Fitzsimons, • John Carbert, W, T. IJawkins. • R. J. Miller, 'i• V. '.l'lplady, T. Watts. W. J. Paisley, T. Watts, W. Tip - lady, Murray McEwan, IL 13. Carter, S. Kemp, I. R. Rattenbury, W. L. Johnson, W. T. Hawkins, W. `I' Hawkins, iv, Jackson, H. Joyner, - J, P. Sheppard ; D. Caatelon, C. J. Wallis, Bert Langford ; A. F. Cudnmore, K. . Ladd. , C. C. Wallis ; n, Cantelon, W. H. Hellyar.. For School Trustees St, Andrew's Ward—,S. Kemp ; Jackson, B. J. Gibbings. H. W. Watts , 11". T. Hawkins, T. Watts. ' St. Janes' Ward—Fi, H. M c.Bri eu; Thos Cattle, R, B. Carter., R. 13, Caster ; Bert Fitzsimons, W. Kennedy. St. John's Ward—Thal, Cottle , W. Jackson, 13. J. Gibbings. St. George's Ward—Duncan Mel e' an ; vV T. Hawkins, nes, Watts. Chas. 1'Telyar ; T. ,Watts, W. T. Hawkins'. W. Fl. Hellyar ; A, C'antelon, C. H. Holland. Public Utilities Commission. S. •J. Andrews; -W, Jackson, D. Cantelon, 112r. IV. Jackson withdrew his name as candidate for master and Mr. J. P. Sheppard declined to run for neve, leaving Mayor Thompson and; Reeve Ford in undisputed Possession of their respective positions for a.uoth- er year: -Mr. C. J. Wallis and Mr. T. R. i attenbury also- withdrew Troia the field, but ;there are' still plenty, of candidates tares rot thecan i n ! so that 7 . the ratepayers may pack and choose on Monday next roc' school trustees there will only be' an elect- ion in, one ward, St; Andrew's', where Ir @ S. Kandcorp H. W. Watts wiil try their strength. it. 13Carter• is the new""nember, in St. Games' ward Mn, T. Cottle tdas' reelected in Sit John's and Mr., Chas. Hagar was returned in St. George's. W. THEIR ,REFORP. The following report was made by the House of Refuge committee ' at the recent meeting of - the countyi council ; The committee reported having visited the house and found every- thing in good order, The adjustment of financial matters in respect of certain of the iiunates was reported. - Jt was recommended that Dr, Can- dies: be appointed physician of the house during Dr. J. Wj. Shaw's Mos deuce, Dr. Milton Sher having re- signed his place as `substitute. The report dmf the inspector of the county house of refuge gave the fol- lowing statistics : Total number of inmates admitted since opening of the house, 481 ; number of inmates on 1st of Decem- ber, 1919, 81 ; admitted for the first time during the year, 18 ; deaths during the year, 8 ; absconded dur- ing the year, 1 ; discharged daring the year, 3 ; inmates in house on last December, 1910, 80. Admitted during the year from the 'several municipalities as follows : Howlett, 7 ; Hay 3 ;, Puc'kersmith 1 ; Grey, 1 ; Mullett, 3 ; Ashfield; 1 ; Melsillop, 2 ; Colborne, l ; West Wa- wanosh, 1 ; Goderich, 1-; Wimitam, 3, The average daily expense per inmate was 16 WEDDED ON CHRISTMAS. A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the' home of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Orange street, en Christmas Day when their second daughter, Jennie Map, was united in marriage with Mr. James Alva Barnes of Toronto. The bride, who was given away by her father, look- ed charming in a gown of flowered silk with bodice of mauve ninon and corsage bouquet of 'pink and white carnations and maidenhair fern. The ceremony a'as performed by the Rev, J. A. Robinson and was witnessed only by tine relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. • At•he t conclusion of the ceremony and when the usual emigre -Mations had been estenled the bride and groom led the way to the Caing room where the wedding feast .was laid, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, on the three o'clock train the same afternoon for their home in Toren. to. The bride donned for the jour- ney a green plush coat with hat to match with which she wore a hand- somae muff of white thibet fur, the groom's gift, The bride was the roti tient of many useful and handsome y'ifts front friends here and elsewhere. The News -Record adds its congiat- Illations and good wishes. DI;.A'CI3 OF JOHN ARMSTRONG', The, death occurred in Clinton on Friday last of Mr, John Armstrong after a somewhat lengthy illness, The deceased was a native of Ire- land but came to this: country: with his parents fn 1850 -when he was but 'Chace years of age, The family set- tled - on the Goshen Line, Stanley township, where he grew to man, hood, in 1874 he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Clark of the same steamship. After spending some years in Stanley they moved to the third concession oP" Tacker- smith, where they, remained: until a- bout two years ago when they left the farm to their son and' came to reside in 'Clinton, The late Mr. Armstrong was a quiet man, one who looked, well .f - ter 'his own affairs and his own fam- ily, In religion be was a Presbya tertau, and int politics a Conserva- tive: Ile was also reit Orangencami of long standing. He is survived by his wife and a fatally of feta daughters and' two sons . Mrs. W. Wheatley of Ciin- ton ; Mrs, Fred Timelier, London ; MIs, Ernest Wills, Toronto ; Mrs. James Boyce, Brucefleld, Wilson on the Mill Road, and Edgar on the homestead, ':i'uckersmitlt. The funeral took place on Christ= map Day from the family home on Orange street. Rev, hall Woods of Brimfield I to 1 tl a services sad conch ° c t the 1 o1lbatim°tis were all relatives Messrs. George and Ro.ert Atm- strong, Fred Tucker, James Boyce and Launcelot and Clea:ge Clark. Mrs. Armstrong and Camille wish to thank the friends and neighbors ion the kindness and sympathy shown - them daring time illness of their hes- band and' lather ' - and- -since his death. ' DIED: IN WINNIPEG. Mrs, B. J. Gibbings received word on Tuesday of the (Math of her brother -an -law, Dr. J. R, Steepe' of Winnipeg, which occurred on Ctrrist- 'Inas Day. Dr. Steep° had been a medical practiouer in Winnipeg for a number of• years but of late, owing to failing health and to the increas- ing duties pertaining to his position as inspector of the Indian reserves, he had givenup his private .practise to a large extent. For some months past he had been practically confined to- his home. He is survived by his Wile and One eon, Who is . at time front, and one daughter at home. ONTARIO STREET Cl -LURCH. An open session of the Sunday school will be held on December 31st in aid of the children :of Belgium. :The following programme will be giv- Hymn 192 -Sound the Battle Cry. Solo. kir L;_Weir. Reading Miss L. Grant. Solo—bliss Marion Gibbings, Quartette - Mesdames: Gibbings and Ross, Messrs. Weir and Gibbings. Solo—Mrs. J. Oilmen. Iiyinn 101—Witli Our Colours ' Waving Bright. . Solo '11r. J. Doherty. Reading—Miss G. Walker. Gods Save the King. People You Know Rev, W. 13, Mo:lien is spending the week at his home ht London. Mrs. Mantle di Exeter is the guest this week of Air, and. Sirs. J. 1). ki o 1t ns n. Mr. E. J, Howard of Londra has been is town this week calling on his many old friends, Miss Jean Greig of Toronto is visi- ting this week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. T. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. T. Hawkins and fain- tly spent the Week -end and holiday with relatives in Hamilton, Amos Osbalcleston of Stratford spent Christmas at his home in 'town, that of Mrs. 'Phos. Caldwell. Miss Beatrice .Greene is up from Toronto this week tisiling her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Twitchell of Toronto camie up for Christmas and are spending the week in town, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bouck 'and family spent the week -end and Christmas Day with relatives mat llaimoral. Messrs, Stewart Paisley of l'dronto - amid Clarence Paisley of iiiaetreal were home for the Yuletide feast. Mr. and Mrs. George Mackenzie were holiday visitars in 'Toronto, at the home of the lady's parents. Mrs, Paull and Mn, 'Billy Paull of London were C'hristoeas guests at time home of the former's son, Mr. II E. Paull, Mr. E. Dean. Courtice of the Hamil- ton Technical School stat? is spend- ing the acid -winter vacation at'his home i'in town, Dr. W. R. Stiller aiid' two sons of Toronto were guests over the week -end and Christmas at the home of Mr, and' Mrs. Id. Cr. Courtice, Mr, and Mrs. 'rhos. Dunbar and ba- by Dorothy of Sarnia met the Christmas holidays `as guests of the lady's parents, Mr, and _Mrs. - Burnett of town. Mr. 'Elgin Mason of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Haber of Romeo, Mich,, spent the Yuletide at the home of the former's parents, Mr, and Mae. •T. Mason. Mr. and Mrs. H. •Ci, Matthews,, and ;Master Bill of Goderich, accompan- ied by Miss ()Maier, oi! Auburn, were guest's at the home of Mr. a n (1 Mrs. W, S.Downs over Christmas. The Misses Southcombe and Sirs, J, Soutiteombe were in Si Mary's )'esterday, attending the - marriage of their nephew, iMr, W. P. lhe v � , I t. Soimtllcoritbe of 'the C'ollingwood Collegiate stale, Mr. and Mrs. J 1" ' Clark, Miss Mabel and Master ,Arthur of Tor- cntto were Christmas 'visitors at the home of Mr, end Mts. T. Jackson. Miss Mabel is remaining oven lois the week, Messrs: Phemias, Thos, and ' Ed. Caldwell and the two little • sons of the former, Ramble and 'P.ommie of Std atfard, were Christmas vis- itors at the home of their father, Mr. Tilos. Caldwell, Mrs. E. Heideman and-141iss E. Heide-, man of Exeter, Miss Edith Heide- man- of Kitchener and Mr. Louis and Miss Heideman. of Toronto Spent the Christmastide with Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Mason of Princess street. - Mr. D. 'i'ip•lady, who has been very ill for, several weeks,, so milds so that his friends were exceeding- ly' anxious- concerning him felt some time, was, able `to get down town last week and we are glad to -says was looking very much like '-him- self again. Mrs. II, J. Pingell, formerly of Clin- ton, 1a t s jut' recently ecentl returned home from the Goderich hospital, where she underwent surgical treat - meat forseveral weeks, Tile many friends • will he pleased to hear that the is very mucic improved. The family, have removed from Sea-- Rath emforth to Port Whitby, where Mr. Pingell has beadengaged for some, little timne,- 13alejtneld Mr. and his. Rat -tray of Sombre ate the gueste. of their daugliter, Mrs. ,(Rev.) J: i. Jones, at the - parsonage. Mrs. George Woods amid daughters, Miss Bell of Seaforth and Miss Nan of Orillia, are the guests of Mrs; Cl, H, Hewson over the holiday per- iod." ' ` Grenville Atkinson and A. G. Simms of Detroit are spending their holidays at the summer residence ou Dayfreld-.'berm°°. - Mr. Samuel Eagleson et ll,niton, N. D., is visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs. William Eagleson, Miss Evelyn Pollock of Bancroft is spending her holidays under the par- ental roof. - Rev. A, Macfarlane left this week for Banks spendC ld a :week with friends. Clarence Pollock and Lawrence Fowlie of London are spending time holiday season under tine parental roofs. Mr, and Mee, Dimoat of Detroit are The guests of the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tippet, ov- er the holidays. Miss Mina Proctor of Toronto is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George King, for tura holidays. Sirs. Robert Watson of Fiske, Sesta is visiting Mr, Watson's par- ents, Slr. and Mrs•. John Watson of the Sauble Line, Stanley. - Frank Ding of Detroit is spending the holidays under the parental roof. Mr. John Howard of Milestone, Sask., is the guest of h'.s sister, Sirs. Fred Baker. - . Miss Ada Rouatt of - London is spending her holiday's with, her mo- ther the village, 6 er ua air. 'lances C'ameroin; wife and child of 'Toronto, are spending the hu`iaays with their parents in the village. - Miss Dolly Ross, who is teaching near Jlt tri1tan, is spending her . holi- days at her home in the rmllage. Pte. Wilber i.reae of the 118th Batt., spent Christmas under the parental roof. Sid Castle of Stratford is spend- ing ,the holiday's with -hie parents. Mr. and Mrs. P'oilard -of London are the guests of the latter's par- ents, lifr, and Mrs. James- Space- matm, for the holiday season. R. Bailey of the Sterling Bank, Sobringvilie, is spending the holt- dee with his mother,,Mrs, Bailey in the village,' Mrs. Green of Colborne temvlcship and Sirs. Barton of Coderich are the guests of their parents,' Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer. Charles Biggart and wife, N e w FIazelton, B.C., are visiting the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Biggart.' - Misses M. Tippet, Lulu Baker, Irene Harrison and Lulu Davison of Lon- don are holidaying at their respect- ive homes. William and Donald Marrap of De- troit are spending the Christmas holidays in the village, bliss Geddes, principal of the Pub- lic school, is spending her holidays at. her home in Lticknow. Mr. Johu '.Corns, wife and sou, blaster Norman Toms, are visiting friends at Port Dover over the hol- idays, Mts. Herbert Wallis and family of Fiske, Sasle„ acid Mrs, Hugh lfe- Laren of 1'orl, Elgin are the guests of their. mother, Mrs. William Stir- ling,, in the village. Messrs. U. Magee amid Si, iikLaugh lin of time Sterling Bank , staff are holidaying at their parental. bounce. Mr. Albert Ca£lin, wife and family of Port Stanley are spending a week at his home in the village. Mr. Robert McMurray spent the hcl:idays with friends at Toronto. Mesdames David; and Edward Stur- geon are spending their holidays with their parents at Alvinston, Tim nomination on Friday last re- suited in thelnouncil being returned by acclamation : A. E. Erwin, reeve ; George Copeland, Samuel Cleave, Edward Merner, William Jowitt, coumilloes and' Henry Dreh,nann, 'Phomas Elliott, and William heard, school trustees. A dance will be -given in i -he town hall an New Year's night, the pro- ceeds to -be devotedi to patriotic pur- poses. S•urnmerhi'li The cormced given uy the Stumm:- hill school on Thursday last was a great success. The program which was given principally by the members of the school, was as excellent one.. Among those who assisted were Rev, W. B. Moulton, bliss Elsie Farqu- har, Mr. C', Tyner and others. Lack of space prevents the publication -of the whole program, A great deal of the' success -of ';the affair was cine to the energy of Miss Holland, teacher of the school, who was untiring in her efforts. The proceeds will be held in trust for a time as there is Some idea or orgesllzing a branch of the Red Crass-liomr.. , >l�ll —hn;'esviille Mr. and Mrs. Lasltbrook of Mitch- ell spent Christmas with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs, ID. Pickard. Mr. Norman TIoltzhau.er of Preston ate Christmas dinner at the hone of Ms sister, bins. -Fred Potter. People You Know lir. Wellington Chole of 'Hamilton -. was home for the Christmas holi- days. Mr. H. Volutes, who is teaching near Chatham, is home for the Chrise- mas holiday's. Bliss Fannie .Waldron was with Tor- onto friends over the , C'hristrnas holiday time. bliss Jean Morris of Detroit was a Is spending the mid -winter vaeatioa home in Clinton:- MMr, Bert. Johnson of (tart Burwell is spending the mid -winter veep:Bea at the home of his mother. Mx. David Caate'lon and Miss Doro- thy spent the Christmastide with Srr, and Sirs. Iveatherwax in Or. 11 Iia, Mrs, W. S. Elliott of Toronto- Is spending enl the Christmas . r•ati m as 1 n6 n aS va , It . the guest of her parents, Mr, ,min Mrs. .1, 11. Lindsay, Hulllett Township Messrs. -Clarence and- Edi. Blake of Detroit spent their Christmas holi- days at their home here. Miss Loretto Flynn returned to Toronto after spending the week-eud and holiday at her home here. Mr. .Ed. J. Tighe of - Sandwich is spending lbs Christmas holidays at his home here. 'l'lte nomination ou Friday last re- sulted in the election by acclamation of all the old council : Reece Mat- they Armstrong and Con—ci11ors Wei. .7. Miller, James Watt, 'Phos; Velli• chael and Chas. A. Rowson. Fir, and Mrs, Bruce Medd of Eset' er spent the festive holiday with the former's parents, Mr. and .lire. Leitch. Mr. and Mrs. Hendersons of Ile";. - then, Sask., are hone visiting fri- ends in the neighborhood. They will probably remain for several weeks, Sir. S. Glidden, who has been a re• sident of the Gravel Road far the past Are years, lies' rented a end- hundred acre farm at liarlock from Mr. .1. Parsons and is mo,ing this week to his new home, The neigh- bors are sorry to lot. Sir•. Glidden from the community but Matt hint success and prosperity, The death occurred at Killarney, )Ian., recently of an old resident ••ci this township in the person of Rich- ard Bedford aged sixty-seven pears. He hadbeenill several months. If, is about seventeen years since Nr. Bedford removed to the west. Ile is surrived by his widow and a family of four sons and one daughter Al- bert and Howarth and Airs. Burr of Killarney sndi. ,John I -I, and 10. L. Bedford of Sault Ste. Marie, Then will Pilau Their Part Well Capt. the Rev. J, Is., b'airfull, chaplain of the 101st, the Huron Battalion, +writes the following inter- esting letter to The News -Record from the Camp at Shorucliffe, Eng, The epistle would probably have beers more interesting, too, if the censor had not interfered with it but we are bound. to abide by regulations and put dip with any inion malenc° imposed by the government at litls time of national stress. Captain Fairtuli has every confidence in the boys from old - Huron _doing their duty as ,it comes to theism : "Lower Dibgate, ,Shornclitie, tient, England, December Sud, 1916 Dear Mr. Editor': -It is impossible to convey to you and the tolls ,rt home any idea of the conditions is the old land compared with Canada, Here we see more of the real prepa- ration and also More, di the real ef- Teets of the war, everyone seems to he bearing a burden and yet there is the feeling reflected `mita the speech and manners of the people ,here that we will win out at last bun; -that the price is staggering, The 161st bays are all flue and, settling down 'to titch new- conditions very well. Itc is a regret that we cannot keel; altogether as a Battal- ion but, we are a good deal more fortunate than most Battalions. We have only Inst two drafts of ode hundred each, these being sent to Prance as you will 'know before this reaches you. (Here the official censor seems to have applied the•knife for there was a sheet missing) Dont thinly Thome and all it 'means is dearer to anyeec than the boys who are in the many, It's a line sight to stand in a Y.M,C'.A, but and look ever the tables Oiled with men all writing Meme letters, '1'Ite Y,M,C,A. huts are a great boon to the boys, with the canteen, concerts and last but - not least, the religious services, The hat connected with oat part of time camp, has its special feature every night, Saturday night only being free that is called 'home letter night.' Per- haps the greatest part being played its this war is the part played by the women. They have given up of their best, and homes are lonely be- cause of .this and hearts are yearn- ingtint longing • f o end of it all. 1 1 t or the c ti g !; k. oil bats to the women one and all I do not know what part the Hurons will be called upon to play, but, one thing the red county can rest assured of, whatever the part may be they will play it well. -We send you the season's greetings: May the New Year bring to us, 'peace and—Florae. Sincerely Yours. r -J, K. FAIRFULL.,'