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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1915-02-18, Page 1limon No. 1872 -36th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAYdFEBRUARY I8th 1915: THE HOME PAPER 'ou Feel Better .-.. when you have renewed your subscription to Th'e Nev�rs�Recorry the "Hellyar" afcb ?the mo'bernent of a "hellyar" Watch is, as nearly as perfect as possible -that is why it has brought to our store so many people'lbho must have accurate time. There are several grades of "Hellyar" movements all trustworthy. We he to bearticular about the finish and time keeping qualities of the lo7ti t priced watch that bears our name, "Hellyar" watches must satisfy the purchaser. W. ..dell �r jeweler ana Optician - - •Clinton The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1809. Oapital"Authorized $25,000,000 . Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 "Reserve :and Undivided Profits 15.500,000 Total'Assets 185,000,000 880 Branches. 'With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits' General Banking business transacted. R. E. MANNINGr,°Manager - Clinton Branch JI i'ill'111""111"911"rill'"IIU1"411."111'"IIP"111"1111""111""111'"111S"111"11r1111"111' IL a a. C IncorporatedTHE 1855 »n L® NS 3W K -� _ ft GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS i TRANSACTED ee CAPITAL E. AND - RESERVE e.. - INCLUDING CIRCULAR LETTERS Or CREDIT BANK MONEY ORDERS $$,800,000. Ei Savings Bank Department 1 At all Branches F. 92 Branches in canaria Interest allowed at Bi Best Current rote n D G E Clinton Branch Ir = C. E. Dowding - Manager i' ~ .11 ..al ..1Ii..,in . 1 ratan ut,..iib.,lu,,,i t,•,Hlmlu.,lllh.JW..I 1 . rl . Ir ?IMII ROADY-TO-WILAR CLOTHING 2 he Morrish Clothing Co. Onn it n). CLOTHING We will continue our Cut Prices on all Overcoats during the month of February. THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO. Motto : A Square Deal for EveryM q an. YOUNG MAN, ILL, Mr. Arlie, Matheson, son of Mr. E. Matheson of 'Fuckersmith, former- ly' of Clinton, is a patient in the local hospital just now, having been operated on for appendicitis on Fri- day last. Though his case was con- sidered serious at first he : is now progressing nicely and it is hoped in due time he will be quite himself again. LITTLE LOCALS. Miss Sybil Courtice will address the W.0 P.U.. at the home of Ms.'s. J. W. •Moore Friday evening on Won -wills work for Temperance in Japan. The W. I. will meet at Mrs, Chas. Flellyar's next' Thursday` afternoon. The topic will he a paper by Mrs. L. 0. Paisley on ''Reading in the Horne.'' Other subjects also. Mr. John H. Watkins, father of Mrs. J. W. Shilton of Toronto, died at her home on Saturday aged ninety years. The late Rev, ,I. W. Shilton was at one time pastor of Ratten- bury St.. church, Clinton, A TRIBUTE TO MAJOR RANCEi, During the course of his evening sermon on Sunday last in Ontario St. 4burch Rev. Mr, Alldn, after al- luding to • thenotable persons of Scripture of ideal faith and charac- ter, made reference to the noble char- acter of the tate Lord Roberts as a Christian soldier a -ed the append that is properly made to the young nice of the army of today to look up to hint: as ati example and a ' modgl ; he also said : "I regard it ah a inoslt for- tunate thing for the young', men of this community who hale gone into training es members of Jhe third Canadian contingent that they are to be' associated with Major Rance whose exemplary habits and clean life ought to be an inspiration and a pattern to them all. Itis record not only as a capable military officer, but as a ntai with the truest ideals of manhood has been such that those now going out tinder his command will find in ]hien an incentive to a pure and manly life,,' OLd) RESIDENT PASSES. An old resident `of this section passe id away on \1'cdnesday last when Mrs, John D. Kitty answered the fin- al summons and went to her reward from the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Farquhar, of Iiensall. The late Mrs. Kitty was born in Princess street, 'Edinburgh, Scot- land, and came to this country with her parents when only six years of ago. Those were the days of tiro slow -going sailing vessel and five weeks were spent in the ocean voy- age. ITer father, the late Robert Cook, first tools hle: fanll)t Lo God- erich, where they. remained for a short time, later moving out and taking up a farm on the Huron Road. It was he who built , the "Cobble -stone Cottage" which still stands upon a hill and is a landmark with which everyone who travels that road has become familiar. There the subject of this sketch spent her early lite and grew to womanhood. She then married Mir. John, D. Kitty, a member of a North of Ireland family which had settled in Hallett town- ship, and there, on the second con- cession, they lived for ,many years. Mr, Kitty died about eighteen years ago, Since the death of her husband Mrs. ICiltye has resided with her children. For about five years she lived at Cal- umet, Mich., , then went to California, where a daughter resides and while there, two or three years ago, she had the misfortune to fall and sus- tained a fracture of the hip hone. This accident rendered her practically jhelpless and for the past couple of years she has been pretty much of an invalid. For two years she has been with her daughter, Mrs. W. T.. Far- quhar of Hensel!, During her illness, though weak in body, her mind re- mained wonderfully clear and she • was able to converse freely and happily with her friends. She was cared for tenderly by her sister, Mrs. Brigham, and by her children, who were one and all devoted to their mother, The surviving members of her ,family ,are Ere. Wm, Cullyford, Los Angeles, Cal•, Mrs, W. T. Farquhar, Flensali, Albert Kitty, Chicago, Frank Kilby,. Dauphin, Man., Rev. T. Smith Kilt,\', West Winfield, N.Y., Miss Sophia Kitty, Calumet, Mich., and John D. I{illy, King City, Cal.-, The deceased was a life-long mem- ber of the Anglican church, being for nnanp• years comweted with St. Paul's, Clinton., She was a woman of consistent Christian character- and was withal so cheerful and kindly, so intelligent and so thoughtful of oth- ers that it was a .pleasure to know her. filers was a life veli lived and, the end was peace. The remains were brought to Clin- tons for interment, the funeral' having place from the depot on the arrival of the forenoon train, ,from. Hensall. lleV. Dean Doherty, rector of , .the Anglican church, Iiensall, conducted the service before leaving the house and also accompanied the remains and read the service at the graveside here. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Gordon alis A. Foster, Croder- ich, Lock Cree and ('lien Cook, Clin- ton, and'Frank and Charles Far- quhar, ar- e a r - d ata IIensall. Manyoldfriendse 1 met the main and accompanied tate' re- ineins to the cemetery. Rev, T. S. Kilby of West Winfield, N.Y., and Miss S. Kiltyi of Calumet, Mich., came 'over to, be present at ,,the ohsiquies. •, THIt) I', AND P. CAMPAIGN. Tho advertisetiient on page four in connection with the Patriotism and Production Campaign deals primarily with the following topics : 1.—The necessity for using the right kind of Seed. 2. The Farm Labor Problem, Both these problems are dealt with in the Agricultural War Book. A SOCIAL EVENING. Miss Sybil Cour-tithe addressed tine members of the W.M.S. of Wesley church and a number of friends who had gathered with then for a social evening at the home cif Me. and Mrs, C, J, Wallis on Thursday last. Mrs. T, J7; East, Misses Mary and Gertrude Chant, Miss Elva Wiltse, Misses Irene and Gladys Kellar and Miss Ruby Wise also assisted with the program. Refreshments were served by the-members'of the Societel and some ten dollars were added to the funds from the silver collection taken. WELL PACKED APPLES.. Me. George Cordell believes in do- ing;thorouglnly whatever he undertak- es and last fall • as manager of Major Ranee's big fruit farm he exercised close care over the packing of the apples for shipment. In order to as- certain how the stock turned; out he placed a card with his address in many of the barrels. One of his re- plies thereto was the following letter from G. 'I'. Talbot of i Kendal, Sask. : "I have just taken your letter out of , a barrel of No. 1 Baldwins which reached tie in splendid order anti no Mistake.' There was only one spoiled aplile in the whole barrel. They cost me four dollars pet' barrel. i -Tow Mitch did yon i'eceii'e for them at the orchard ?" WILLIS CFIURCIi. On Sunday morning the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observel and in the evening Rev. Alex. MCMiI- lan will speak on "'Church Praise." Rev. McJI'l!Rc Mr.McMillan. has an 1 interna- tional reputation as a student of hymnology and will he heard with much interest. Preparatory services will be held on Friday afternoon and evening. In the evening a nuiglber of - new members will be received into the church. Rev, F. II. Larlkfe of Neaforth will preach, A very happy St. Valentine's social was held nn Monday. The Covenant Organized Bible ('lass evelcomtti a large audience in the tastefully decor- ated lecture-tocnn, Rev. P', C. Harp- er, Hon. -President of the class, was in the chair and a good programme of songs and readings was enjoyed„ Mrs. John Innis and Miss Wise in. a duet, Mrs. G. Elliott, Miss Barbara McIver, ;Miss Bessie Farquhar and Rev. 11. C, Harper in solos, were much enjoyed. Several selections by the recently organized. S.S. orchestra, under the leadership of Miss Hazel O'Neil, were well received. Tasty refreshments and then tine National Anthema brought to a close one of the best social el'caings ever held !u Willis church, t MRS. '1'IIOS. ROBERTSON. An old resident of Stanley town- ship and of Clinton passed away on Saturday at Grand Rapids, Mich„ in the person of Mrs. 'Phomas Robert- son, who was in her eighty-second war. The late Mrs. Robertson cane with het husband from the Old Country in 1854, first settling in Toronto. That was the year that Canada had such a scourge of cholera, however., and the disease being somewhat prevalent in Toronto the trave'ller's came on to London where they remained for a short time. Later they settled on a farm on the London Road opposite the did ,toll gate and still later to the 2nd of Stanley, to the farm now occupied by Mr. ,J. Innis, upon which the Baird school house now stands. In 1801. Air. Robertson .met With a tragic death, being killed at the raising of the barn of Mr. Wm. Mc- Queen of near Granton. His was the first body laid In the, then new cem- etery at Clinton. Mrs. Robertson was thus left with her young family. They, remained on the farm for a year, when the widow moved into Clinton ,which continued to be her: home for many years. Eventually her children married and settled at dif- ferent points and foe several years past she has resided with her daugh- ters, first at Duluth, then in Indian- apolis and latterly in Grand Rapids, where sine died. Three sons and one daughter survive : G. S. Robertson, 1,ucknow, Thomas, in British Colum- bia, William at Port Huron- and Mee. A. IP. Salt of Grand Rapids, Mich. Another daughter, Mrs. L. Ti. Lacey Of Indianapolis, died in August last. Mis. Robertson was a life-long Presbyterian and for many years was connected with Willis church, her con- nection beginning under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. Macdonald. The remains were brought to Clin- ton for interment and on Tuesday were laid beside those of her husband buried so many years ago. iRessrs. A. Innis, D. Mch;wan; D. McCorviet,, Wm: Robertson, John Lindsay and John Stephenson acted as pallbearers. The servicers were conducted' by The Ilev. Frank C. Harper. Mr, Wm. Robertson of l=lort, Huron accompanied the remains of his mother, thea Mr. G.S. Robertson. and his. no 1 son, Mr. Stewart B. Roborts,on, of Lucknow and Mess:s. N. G, ; McKee-• zie and P, IVicIntyre of Ashfield were also .present. Mrs. Robertson is sur- vived by one brother, ATE. Chas.. Sbieves• of iTilbttry, l3RING IN THE WORK, Ali ladies who are marking for the Wemen's Patriotic Society, are re- quested equested to bring in their finished work . not later than the 24.th inst. Mrs. , Mason, Mrs. Chant and Mrs. Munroe wish, to receive the articles eo they . can get them ready for the packing of 'the bale on the 26th. i ASKATINCI PARTY, Miss Ward, Miss Stone and the students of the School of Commerce entertained at skating party on Wednesday evening of last week. A couple of hours were spent very hap- pily on the ice and afterwards the party adjourned to the school rooms where rsfreshineiits'were served and a pleasant social hone or•so passed. The guests are one and ail of the opinion that :the staff and students of the School are first-class hosts. PROPERTY CHANGES RANDS. Mr. Ben Cola has disposed of his cosy cottage ge Orange street to Mr. John Armstrong., of Tuckersmith, who will move in and take possession in tato course of a few weeks. The price Paid. was 1750. Mr. Cole has much improved this property since buying. it two or three )ears ago and it Is now as cosy and convenient a little home as one could wish. Mr. and Mrs. Cole have not yet decided what they will do hut it is understood that they will not buy another house just at present. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong will be welcomed as citizens of Olin tot. • ' .. A.Y.P..A P:\'I'ER'I'AINS. The Aeel,P,A, of St. Paul's church entertained the ' League of Wesley church on Monday evening, when a pleasant time was spent, i1Jn Fred; Sloman, pre-ltlent of the. A,1.P.A., presided and mule a ' capital chair- man. Member's of both societies as- sistedin the program and at conclusion the Mime society served ref resMnnen1e. A free and easy social hour was indulged in by the young people, who found this a pleasant way of becoming better acquainted, -1 hearty vote of thanks was tt'ndo"ed by the visitor's at tite close of the dyeing. ON'I'A RI .O S'1'. C'lll'RC'il. The pastor, 11ev, S, J. .Min, eon - dueled hole services on Sunda)) last. 1 l also eundunI ed thy guar tett v communion service in llhe afternoon at, 'Turner's church, An excellent program was provided for the Missionary Br1Yfee under tier auspices of the League Lind W.M.S. on Monday night. 1 number of young women rcpreeeeLed heathen lands and dressed as women of Japan, India, arc,, made their plea for help. SI us le was furnished by Mrs, (1Ib- hings, Mrs. Ross, Hiss Howe, B. .1. (.ibbings and Freta. 'Thompson. In- strumental selections were given by bliss Ford and Mass Elva 1Viltse. A large number all ended the meeting, The castor presided. The annual supper given by the ladies of the church will be held on Tuesday evening (text to be followed by a public service in the auditorium, 'l'Ite regular fccbruary meeting of the quarterly and trustee boards will he heed this evening. Rev, 11'. I:I, Cole of the Michigan C'onferense (viii preach on Sunday ev- ening next Mr. .8, A. Irwin will preach in the morning. Trite pastor will conduct missionary services at Teeswater, FRIDAY'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Private Secretary proves to be one of Clinton's favorite performances and is always greeted by a full house„ one reason no doubt being that having been put on two oe three years ago by local talent and proving a success everybody was anxious to go again when the Pastime Club de- termined to present it once more on Friday evening last. -Thu parts werci taken altogether by local talent and each did his et her part so well that it seems, almost unfair to, particular- ize. Mr. lke RaItenbury as Mr. ('atter- mole, the wealthy. old uncle of Doug- las Cattermole,, clic a difficult: part, very well indeed, while Wilbur Ford acted the par( of the neeliew. Mr. J. McCaughey's make-up as Mr. Ma's - land, a country. gentleniao, was ex- cellent and his interpretation of ithe part was fine, Ray Rue:Mall took the part of his rather gay young nephew, hair i, Morgan Agnew as Sidney. Gibson, a Bond street tailor, Newton Davis as - John, a ser van (, Wellington Cook, as Knox, a writ server, and Otto Pink,. as Rev. Robt, Spalding, were all well gotten up and carried through their, parts admirably. Miss 1'], Uliidley tools the part of Mrs. Stead, Flarry Marslander London landlady, Miss Mabel Cleft that of Miss Ashford, an elderly maiden lady who was interested in spiritualism, Miss Barbara Mclvor that of 'Edith Marslancl and Miss Ruby Kilt3 , that of Eva, Webster, her: friend, The Blot centred around the person- ation by Douglas Cattermole of ile'• Robt. Spalding, the sceretery engag- ed, by Mr , Marshind; and 'many amus- ing incidents .occur,.the plot gettidg thicker and, more embarrassing until the real secretary appears on, the scene. aul things are cleared tip. An element of love -making is introduced, and the whole thin is very: furan cIl t e N and interesting. The proceeds amounted to a tidy stm, a percentage being; given to the Women's Patriotic Society. In the ticket selling contest_ Archie McKenzie won 'first prize, Earl Steep, second, and: Leighton „Wrtlker; -third, GLAD TO RENEW. "I. am glad to renew and wish The News -Record every success because it reaches us regularlyt and keeps us well posted regarding happenings in the old home town,"—R. 13. Foster, Toronto. THE LOCAL MARKET. Whcab 11.50. Oats 000e. Barleys 70e to 750. Butter 24e to 25c. Eggs 28c to 27c. Live Flogs 87.00, WESLEY CHURCH, The Sunday school held their tut - Heal sleighride on Friday afternoon, a very jolly outing being enjoyed, follow- ed by supper in the school room. Af- terwards a patriotic program was The given.. sluigliride and socialtime following is ' always looked forward to by the young people. ANO'Pl-1EJJ CLINTON BOY GONE, Mr. Einnlerson Mitchell, 5011of Mrs, h'liteliell of Albert street, is as - other Clinton boy who has volwtveer.• ed for service at the front. He is going with the Arniy Medical C'ou'ps connected with the Second Contin- gent and left yesterday morning 'for the training camp at London, May good fortune follow the soldier boys. IL1ll AFTERNOON. The Cut's Club had a missionary Lea at ,blhe home of the president, Miss Winnie O'Neil, on Monday, after- noon. The fact that it was St. Val- entine's season 10115 amply brought out in the decorations of the tables, at which were server dainty ,refresh - meets. A nice little sum was realiz- ed from the proceeds and added to the missionary fund of the club, Whose givings to this cause annually reach a goodly total. ANOTHER AC'C'IDENT. Airs. Daniel Shanahan slipped on an y' icy y t alb on Monday and bre-11 her lap, Owing to the fact that the lady is set eeta six years of ages this is • a most regrettable accident es her Pero\ cry must of n eee4,111' l'1' slew. Burin er, as she has all her long life enjayut vecellca1 health her friends arm belling for the best. Tho walks in to1111 have been in a most diing,ty. genius state fur 15 paet fortnight and it is a wonder wore accident.: luta L' not occurred. 00515 AND SEE 13'. Everybody who eau find lime to do so should Make a point of dropping into elle council chamber on Friday: afternoon of next \aced: when the Women's Patriotic Society will have an exhibition of their (work before packing the bales. The ladies of High street will serve tea. No ad- mission fee will be charged but a contributiau box will be placed near the door for the convenience of those w°i.Shing to assist in this worthy work. The regular meeting tomorrow as usual. WEDDED .1'!' RRAN'I'k'ORD. A quiet welding occurred at St. John's (hurch, Brantford, at high noon. on Tuesday when Miss Stella M., Wigginton, daughtoe of Mr's,. John Wigginton of town, was united in marriage with Mix, W. T. Softiey of Niagara -on -the -bake. The ceremony was performed hy Rev. 141r. Softiey, rector of tit. John's church, and brother of the groom, and was wit- nessed only by a few intimate friends. Mr, and Vers. Softiey will he at home to their friends at Niagara -on -the -Lake after April.•first, The bride is very well known and highly esteemed in Cli-nton and her many friends join,. in hearty congrat, Mations and good wishes for INC fut- ure welfare of herself and husband. Entitled to Long Service Medal Sergeant "Bob" Welsh. Municipally Sergeant Welsh is de- serving of a Long Service Modal for he has been in the employ 'of the corporation' since Feb. 15th, ' 1887. When he was appointed Joseph White- head was mayor, Ales. MCMurchy, reeve, 'and A. II. Manning deputy, ali three long :ince passing away. In all the Sergeant has served undo: eleven napiers. Sergeant, Welsh is an ef- fieicnt officer inasmuch as he will do his duty and do it regardless,: a fact that' is best appreciate([ ' by those most familiar with the work' he has id do. An A11 -The -Degrees Mason, Rev. Frank C. Harper. At the recent celebration of the Festival of St. John the Evangelist by the Masonic brethern an address was given by Ret'. F. C. ITarper, pastor of Willis church, who held the office of Grand Chaplain of the (tram Lodge .1.F, Ss A.M. of Canada during two years and has won honour as a Masonic lecturer and student of Ma- sonic lore. HIe is well capable of speaking from knowledge, possessing. as lie does all the Masonic degrees of Royal Arch, Knight Templer, and 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite. Speaking on the subject : "St, John's. Day and .11t 'Who 1Ianour It," Mr. 1larper said in part: ".1t the revival of the Grand Lodge A.l" , & A.M. of England in 1717 .1.1)., the ceremony took place on St. John', Day], and that (grand Lodge was dedi- cated to St. John the Baptist as th, patron -saint of the craft. 'I'lie reason lot the choice of that saint lies fair back in the great past. of our 111151eil1 and honourable fraternity, The ollsereano' of festivals has al. ways featimed the ext h .-sleet of t:•. ligious feelings, (begot)' Bishop oC NeOeesarea in the Sal century A.D. facilitate:1 the conversion of the heathen by Ms) 11ming auresl feetiv- aleof the saints. and 1111r s. tr s instead of the pagan filer. Thus the ele.u• pure ,joy of 1'hristugas and Mayday, the festivals of :it. ,John the l!apti,t • and St. John the l'b in eli.r, sneer- scilecl the revels of the. Bacchanalia. Saturnalia and Pluralia of the ]lout- aUS, The Masonic (''aft, perhaps ,justly ([rented tine 'netiner of all other fra- ternal societies and based out ancient moral foundations, borrowed fromn the Christian Church in this regard for: festivals. The earliest festivals observed by lir craft Masons of the middle ages were those of St. John tine Baptist on the 21th of June and the Quattuor ('oronat1 (the Four Crownecl Martyrs) on the 'Itis of November. The latbar was discarded by the Speculative Masonry of mod- ern tinges, and the festival of St. .John the Evangelist Dec. lith sub- stituted. in England and Scotland national feeling inlleeneed the choice of St. George's and St. Andrew's Days on the 23rd df April and 80th of November respectively in their jurisdictions. In Ireland and Can- ada, and also in the United Segos,. the more Masonic festivels of the two Saints John are observed generally. 'Phe stern integrity. of St. John the Baptist wiutch prompted him to fore- go every minor consideration in dis- charging the duty he owed to Gael, the unshaken firtness wills 10111011 he met nartlyrclont thither than prove traitor to his Master, his steady re- proof of vice by stern purity of life, and his earnest preaching of repen- tance before such purity is obtained, mark hies as eminently worthy of all reverence as .patron of our Mesonie institution, Thus' also 5t, John the Evangelist by his constant admonition to culti- vate brotherly, love, and ehy the Mystical symbolism of his Apocalyp-• tic visions in Revelation, has won deserved veneration as a Patron saint. It was only after the 1Gtle century however that the Evangelist, was added, prior to that date the Baptist being alone revere. By early and perhaps purely legea- clary tradition, Meaonie lodges were dedicated to King Solomon as oar first Most .Excellent Gland Master. But modern lodges are universally er- noted and consecrated to Clod, and dedicated to the 1101y Saints John in due Masonic form, of one or both of these -worshipful masters. We meet tonight to greet "St. John's Day and .111 who Honour it." As the Baptist came a free son of the desert, cloth- ed in siniplieitee and stern integrity" of a rigorous tate to be the Fore- runner of the C'hriet, so must the Kneen—it 'Peniple that rises cinder all flagS, be true to its ideal as a porolt- Way or entrance to the Church that Divine Master founded." • OVER ItALF :1 CENTURY. A curious- and interesting fact canto" to light the other Clay when the late Mrs. Thos. Robertson was laid to rest in: Clinton cemetery beside ger lutsband, who was buried in July of 1801, therecords showingwing that his was the first body to be interred there. The seemed burial was that of George Stanbury, father, of Mr. Geo. Stanbury of the London Road atfdl Mr. John Stanbury of hayfield, More Local News Frage 5.