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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1915-09-23, Page 1No. 1993 —With Year CLINTON.• ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 1915 J Jeleet any article from our large asigrtment' of silver- ware, flatware, cut glass, or china, a clock, etc:, for a wedding gift you will be certain to get • dJdmething which is not only of good appearance but which. has the necessary quality to make it oerviceable for all occasions. A wedding gift selected from our stock is sure to give great' pleasure to the bride for many years. W. Y . Yettqar eatwlet and Optician Clinton The Royal OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized Capital Paid-up Reserve and Undivided Profits Total Assets Bank $25,000,000 11,560,000 13,500,000 185,000,000 380 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business.transacted, R, E, MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch READY-TO-WEAR 1 1 he eflorrish Co.ORDNRED 9 Clothin CCLOTHTN4 CLOTHING BIGHT NOW ISA 6000 TIME to acquaint gourself with this store's magnificent stocks of new merchandise.1 YOU ARE ASSURED THE BEST BOYS CLOTHING OHNG MADE WHEN YOU BUT IT HERE , Our boys' garments are built to stand the extreme hard ••usage that is sure to come to them, and they never disappoint. If you want your boys' clothes to wear better than formerly, buy his next clothes here, Bogs' Suits $1.50 to $10.00. SURMISING VALUES IN MEN'S NEW SUITS. These garments exemplify the season's latest ideas in fashionable clothes. All are extremely smart and exhibit the finest workmanship. They are just the kind of suits you would expect to see priced at $20,00 to $22,00, but they are. only MORifiSH HE CLOTHINGTCO. Motto , `A Square Deal for Every Man." II HE C. P. R T R.TELEGRAPH. AGENT FOR i WILL RECEIVE. Mrs. J. Roy. Pluinsteel will receive with Mrs. H. Plumsteel al, bar home on Ontario St,, Friday, Sept, 24th, front 3, to 6 o'clock. • DEATH OF MRS. WPI3BER, The death of Mrs. Webber, relict of the late Rev. Geo. Webber, occurred at Toronto on Sunday. She leaves two sons and four daughters. The older members of Ontario St, church will remember Mr. Webber as a for» neer pastor. DEATH OF MRS. FERGUSON.. The old friends of Dr. W. S. For- guson of Toronto, formerly of Hen- sall and Blyth, will regret to learn of the death of his wife, which oc- curred, on Monday week alter six months illness from aenemia.' She was in Tier fifty-seepzd year and is survived by her husband . and • three children. The-r'ennains, were taken :to St. Marys for interment, INJURED: IN WEST. Mr, Wnr. Simpson of Huron street, who went out; to Lawson, Sask., a month ago on one of the harvest ec- curs'ons, met with rather a bad ac- cident last week. Ile was working with his stepson assisting in the threshing, hauling grain to thema- chine, when he took a header .roll the load and fractured his collar bone and several ribs. I --Ie it pf coarse laid of/ and will he for some weeks. This is the busy time in the went and Mr. Simps:n naturally) regrets' having to take an enforced holiday, WESLEY CHURCH. Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached ,at b.rth services en Sunday. After next Sunlay the Costley school will resume' its afternoon ses- sions, 1'he League held its fir's't regular meeting since the summer recess on Monday evening, the president, ilir., J. A. Sutter, in the chair. The pas- tor spoke feelingly of the late Rev. J. Greene, whose place among the u . y o n„ poople sea's seldom vacant and Whose kindly sympathy, ass'strn'e and encouragement will be much missal by them. The class meeting on Sunday morn- ing at half past ten will be of a memorial character, the late Rev, Mr. Greene having founded the class and led it shire its inception. • THE BAPTIST SOCIAL. The Baptist congregation h'lcl a garden social on the lawn of Mr. C. Bell of Mary street on Friday ev- ening last which proved to be quite a success. There was a good -turn- out of people, a dainty and abundant tea was, arced between the hours of five and seven, after which a good program was given.. Mrs. Bell gave a couple of read- fugs, Miss Lilian Fairfull contributed a solo, the pastor gave a reading and a..couple of charades were given, The gathering broke up in good time by the hearty singing of the national anthem. Aside from the fact that it was a, pleasant social affair those in charge were very well pleas- ed with the fmanCial results. The proceeds, amounting to $31, are be- img wild to swell the parsonage fund. 4earl h y vote _ of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. Bell, as host and hostess, who served so exvellent a tea and made every one so much at home, HE'S DONE WELL. The following from 'the Daily Re- port of Ontario, Califo"nia, refers to a former resident of Clinton, a am - in -law of Mrs. W. Cooper : "John S. Armstrong, recently el- ected President of the Celtics -Ma, As- sociation of Nurserymen, and Mrs. Armstrong, have returned by steaarer from San Francisco, Mr. Armstrong went up to attend the convention and me the fair. While there his fellow nurserymen made hint president of their association. Mr Armstrong is one of the most prominent nursery- men in the State. He was frequently nominated for president, but aways declined, but this time his associates would not hear to any.declinaticm, Ontario is honored, by the selection of one of its most prominent citizens to head an organization that plays such a prominent part in California's growth and development. It is poss- ible the next annual meeting may lye held in Ontario, which will he an added distinction for Ontario," PATRIOTTC NOTES. The W.P.S, will meet tomorrow af- ternoon at hall past two in the coun- cil chamber. This week members of tile Society are calling in the different wards through the town So that e'cryone may 'receive the opportunity of eon- tribeting a small sum, wliiipb they will nay periodically, for the slipped of the Society's work. Nun bened en- velopes are provided and distributed to contributors and these are to lie. returned, to different business places whom boxes will be placed to receive them. These boxes Will be in all grocery shops and banks. If in the co untr y districts is thcre i s anyone who would like to contribute to our So- o' ety in this way envelopes may be obtained by leaving the name at W. D., Fair & Co's store. • Mr. Manning of the Princess Thea- tre -offers his theatre to the Society for two evenings. . Full arrangontents have not been .made for these e;en-' ungs but the Society extends to Mr. Manning their thanks' in accepting the generous odfer, ' i in Churches and Sunday -Schools THE HOME PAPER on:. Su iii BOT A PARSONAGE; The Baptist congregations of Auburn and Clinton have bought for parsonage purposes the fine residence of Mr, A,; J. Holloway on Albert street of which they get poseaasion at an early , date. The price, was $1800 TA.N!lGER MuTCIi S'TRICKIIN. Manager Match of the hIollse of Re- fuge wed e-fuge'wed stricken with paralysis while, engaged attending to his duties at the .county lam on Wednesday af- ternoon of last week and has since :been in a very serious condition. Mr. Muteh, has not been enjoying the best of health for Sem time and for this reason lfis, present state is the more alarming, ' LITTLE LOCALS. The Clinton Orchestra will put on an entertainment at. an , early' date,, assisteyl by members .of the 33rd Battalion Band from London, a r por- tions of or-tionrof the receipts .to be given to the Women's Patriotic Asstociation. Reading somebody else's copy of The News -Record does not give you as midi real pleasure as it yap were yourself ,a subscriber. PROMOTED ON -FIELD. 'Limit. Hodgson, who left Clinton to go with the let contingent, has performed his duty so well that he. has been promoted to captain, dating from July 15th. Tic is now acting as quartermaster with the 1st Batta- lion. The News -Record extends' congrat- ulations to Captain Hodgson on Ins well-earned promotion. WEDDED AT, BOLTON.; A marriage which will be of inter- est to many News -Record readers toolr place in Bolton ' on Saturday when 141x, John Watts, youngest son of Mr. H. W. Watts, forme.ly of town, was united in matrimony . to Miss Lutlelia 'Robinson also of Bol- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Watts have been sending the past few days of their honeymoon in Clintn-1 visiting, at the home of the groom's brother, Mr. II W. Watts, and also calling on old friends. On their return they will re- side in Bolton, Mr, Watts; having taken over the restaurant business for some time carried on , by his father. I-Ieiarty congratulations are extend- ed and good wishes for a happy and preeeerous career. RECEPTION TO RECTOR. The congregation of St. Paul's charrn Mondaychrnet eveninginthe in anschool informalruont roe' ception for the new rector, Rev. J. A, Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, Mr, John Ransford, in his happiest mood, made a speech of welcome to which Mr. Robinson replied most happily, also, confessing himself charmed with the town, the church, tin selrool room, the rectory and the people. There, was nothing of a formal na- ture at all on the evening's pro- gram. Coffee and cake was served by the ladies and several musical num- bers were given, but the main feature was carried out, that of enjoying a happy social hour together and be- coming e- c m' g acquainted with the rector and his wife. Judging from the beginning Mr. Robinson's term as rector should be a •most sucees'ful one. MISS. FORMAN'S ADDRESS. Miss Nellie Forman, the W.C.T.U. representative who spends her time to work among the fneign women and girls in the western cities, ad- dressed the members of the focal union and several friends at a parlor meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Levis cer Friday evening last. It is an interesting,, tticmagh at times a somewhat trying, life which Miss Forman lives and she toile of herexperiences r in a most interesting way. The endeavor es to teach the women acid girls over s_'nool age not only the English language, which it is necessary they should learn, but also time: ways of living in Can- ada, our customs, the. fun of our free institutions, etc. The work of the'W.C.T.U. is of course unturdenom- inational and though irre work is carried on under Christian influences no effort is made to get converts to any cue church, In this tray more people can lie reached and the influen- ce of the 'work can be more widely diffused. • DEATH OT' ALFRED SCRU'TON', Alfred Screton, who passed away at his home in 1'-Iensall on Monday morning, was a brothel of Mr, John 5cruton of town. , IIe was horn in. Elgin County but was also, for „a time a resident 'of Clinton. For the past laventy }tear's, however, lie has resided' in Hensahl, where until a few weeks ago when obliged by health to dispose of it, lie carried on a flour, feed and ooai business. Mr. S.cruton was one of six bro- thers, the remaining five being : Richard of Norfolk County; John- of Clinton, George of Winnipeg and Robert anti Edward of Elgin, the old home county. I -Is is also stnrvived by his wife, who was, formerly Miss Coatewo th, and .a family of three daughters anti one 'son, Mr. Sore -boa was a member of the Masonic. Order, 'Phe funeral takes place this after- noon fternoon from the Methodist ; church, ns I3ensahl, interment to be made in the Hansall cemetery: Much sympathy/ is felt for the fan-' ly and friends in their bereavement, RELATED' TO STANLEY FAMILY. Mr, 'Robert Pearson of Ethel, Grey township,' who died on Tuesday at the age of sixty-seven years,.` was a cousin of Miss Richardson of town and of the Richardsons of Stanley township. THE TEACHERS WILL MEET. 'rh''e Teachers' 'Association of East Huron will meet in Seaforth on Cit. 7tli and .8th. Prof. Abbott of Tor- onto University will give two .ed- dresses and Mrs. Helen Mayb,'rr'y of the Stratford Normal . will discuss Art in its different applieatiees t'o school work. JOE RATTENI3URY INDISPOSED, Mr, Joe Rattcnbury, the genial host of the Rattenbury ,I-Iouse,' underwent a slight operation for seine trouble of the throat on Saturday and at last reports was doing nicely,, Hie friends hope his recovery may ire rapid and, that he may soon be. able to attend to business' as usual. SUNDAY SCIIOOL DAY. Fhb Baptist Convention of. Ontario and. Qumehee appointed the last Sun- day in September as Sunday School Day and as such it will be observed by, the school of . the local. Baptist cliurch•:'I'he service, which will begin at eleven o'clodk, will consist of read- ings, addresses and music. FLY TI•IE FLAG 1 The Flag of Our C'oun'try does not yet fly upon the i,'liriton Model School, not even from 9 a.m. until 4 pan. Perhaps there is same reason fpr its absence from where it should most he in c; itlence. Il there is the public would like 'to hear about it of- ficially, through The News -Re mrd. DIED AT PARRY SOUND. Mrs Whittington of Prince's et wet has received the sad news of the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm, Whittington who passed away at Pevensey, Parry Soend district, after a very short illnes. Both the de - Ceased and her husband were res _,ents of Clinton for a number of y'taars, Mr, Whittington being a na- tive of this place. J. K. wf,SE SELLS HIS FARM. Mr. J. K. Wise of the Huron Road, Tuckersnttb, has 'sold his farm, the purchaser being Mr. George Beaure- gard of Chicago, sun -in-law of Mr. Henry Labeau adjacent to town. Mr. Labeau is a good farmer and the neighbors think he is (.k. Doubtless Mr. Beauregardwill he much the same sort. The farm has been in posse'lsion of the Wise family for probably sixty years, having been bought front the Canada Company. by Mr. Wise', fath- er. ONT. ST. C'IIURCI•-T. Large congregations attended the services on Sunday last. 'rhe pastor preached both morning and evening and the choir rendered excellent mucic. The attendance at the Sunday school in the afternoon was well up toward three hundred. Next Sunday untrue will be Rally Day. = • Everyone is requested to be present at two if not threee of the services. A special program has been prepared for the afternoon rally that will he of interest to all, Special music a1 all the services of the day, VISITING PRESBYTERY. Iiev. Dr. Strang, superintendent of TIome Missions in Southcru Sas'cat- ehewan in connection with the Pres- byterian Church, is making a. tour of this Presbytery and will e, eak at the following, places: Friday e,o:ning, " Thames Road ; Sunday, at Auburn in the morning. Londesboro at .2.30, and Blyth at 7 o'clock ; Monday • eve cn ng„n is churchY Ira on, and Tueslay evening in. the .First Pres- byterian cliurclt, Seatiorth, Dr. Strang -is an, eloquent and forceful nattier and the members of Presbyiiery • wish that at each place he should'Irave a full •attendance - of hearers. BIG 'YIELD 13C'l' LOW PRICE. • Messrs. lido Crich and R. B. Car- ter, who went went to help gather in the Saskatchewan harvest and are remaining for the thew:reg tell The News -Record that there was certain- ly some yield. For .instance, a Mr, Reedier of pear Coloneay h A sixty acres of wheat which averaged forty- seven bushels to the acre, a total of 2320 bushels. This looks big but the price was only 72 cents per busi'rel from which trust be deducted thresh- ing and other charges, As to the net receipts oitr,townsmen'had milling to say, but as to the productiveness; of the soil in the district in which they are engaged they are of one mind. HAVE YOU DONE "YOUR BIT ?" Since Thursday last the following additional subscriptions have been received for the Machine Gun Fund: James Soutlicoube . .$ 5.00 Fired Watts , , 1.00 Ja's. r as Co m io h 1.00 Frani, Gra t 5.00 ,Jas. Snell . 1.00 Thos. McKenzie . 5.00 Adan,; McCartney , 1.06 ,Jas I-Iatttilton . 2.00• Misses Southcombe ..15.00 - 'John Henry' 2.00 Miss Kate McTaggart . 16:00 Mr:s, Wm. Robb . 1.00 Fred. Thompson , . . . 1.00 Arthur Trick ,, x x , 1.00 Throughout His Long Life He Went About Doing cing Good. Passing of Rev. Josias Greene. 'Rev. ',Josias Greene,'• Born Dee. • 11th, :1833. • Ordained in. 1864,' Superannuated in 1905. Died -Sept. 20th; 101.5, Rev. Josias Greene, one of Cline ton's best known and certainly . one of its most respected citizens; passed away on Monday morning after a semiWhat brief • but severe illness, Mr. Greene was born in what is now the -city of Hamilton, then a sinal) village, on December Ilth, 1833; and six years later the family proved to the township of Septic where they settled on a farm remain- ing there fifteen years and thea re- turning to Ilamilton, The young man then' worked with his father, - who Was a • builder, until the year 1859 when the way opened' for him to go to Victoria • College and -at the fol- lowing conference he was received as a probationer • for the Methodist min istry, spending four years, attcndin collage and preaching at, interval and being •ordained in .1804, On h ing. superannuated .about fourtee years ager he had s,ienf forty -on years continuously in' minisleria work. During these years he superin tended the following circuits : Kee pet, Artemeeia, Chatsworth, Inver may, Hanoser, Pafs'ey, C'hesle r, Por Elgin, Lucknow, (l'ranten, (Gerrit Fullerton and Holmes.ille, To any one acquainted with these' early day it will readily appear that these ci cults covered many Miles of terry tory, ,For instance, that of Artemesi comprised what are nc,s' Mueller bon Dundalk, Pricevillc, Eugenia, l;ttplrr sin and Mau ,tale circuits, now in tit charge fat lest. six men. Tr h o i run. ll r mid early Methodist nsL preachers who wen into the newly Settled districts war no weaklings. Since his superaunua tion, which teas the result of a sur ions illness but 'of short duration, h has resided in .Clinton and Inas neve allowed himself to be. idle. He ha supplied for months at - a time i case of the illness •of a brother mi inter •or oilier causes and for th past couple of yearn has batt charge of the Iirueefieid •chueeli, which could not be attached to a circuit, only giving it up when forced to do so within the .past few weeks. IIe, has also taken a most active in - tercet in the cause of teuuperance,anc indeed every cause which was for the uplift of humanity found a elaunclf friend in him, He had the courage ct: his convictions and ecorybody knew exactly where to find him ' on any moral queetlou . Owing to this de- pendableness and to his kindly and helpful nature, however, even those who the most bitterly opposed him yielded him respect. Mr. Greene was to the very last interested in life, 'Though ready and willing to, depart whets his time carne lifenever palled u' - p pan bins, and byreading d i teat ng an 5ttdy he kept fully abreast of the times. He was not old in anything but years. It was remarkable, too, how clos,ly he •kept in touch with friends he had niacin on tin different circuits in his charge, keeping up regular correspon- dence with• many, of tlenm. A short time ago ire was invited to dedicate a new pipe organ in 'a elmreli which Was built under his pastorate over forty year's ago, later. -t,o ar;sist at the ,jubilee anniversary of another church, which he had built, again to lay to rest an it`d parishioner sand still again to celebrate time marriage of a ooupic' \whose parents he had also ,joined in matrimeny. Mr. OC C;ceene's personal fife what can be said ? He was a good man. Surely that is the best one can -say and that he VW wasn't anyone can say of hint. It Was his Constant eruleav- or during isle 'long and useful life to follow its the footsteps of his Mas- ter, of whom it is end,. "He went about doing good." Iris acts of kindness were not studied, they were spontaneous, totting from a heart full of love. for his fellowmen and as long eel he 'Was able hie thought was of others; his last flays beisng spent • in patient resignation. In 1805 Mr. Greene was mauled to Miss Harriet, E. ' Frost of Owen Scuimd who proved to be a true hole meet to him during his long ministry and who passed on before in July of 1905. ?Ho is survived hp ' two' adopted daughters,' Mrs. (Dr.) C. W. Thomp- son of town, and,Miss Beatrice Greene at home, to whom is extend - el sincere sy£mnpathy, • Pour brothers and foe: sisters also survive : Jagres, Greene of North Yakonia, Wash., Richard I;I, of Toronto; ` " J. J. of. Hamilton, Wm. W. • of Seattle, Wash., a Mrs. John Cowie, • California, Mrs. Allred ' Frost, Winnipeg, Mrs. (Rev, Dr.) Ilinoks, and Miss Edith Greene, Toronto, Mrs: Frost 'has been With him for 'several weeks and his bro- thers also visited him daring, 'the brief weeks of his illness. The funeral took place yesterday af- ternoon from Wesley church after a. - short private service at the house, g The pulpit, choir rail' and gallery Were draped in black, with m'erv- where an abundance of white flowers. n The church was almost filled to cap- e acity, with people of every denonrina- 1 1 iorr, anxiou's to pay a last tribute of resent to time dead. - The casket was followed by the - family anti relatives and old friends, t then by his brother ministers and the church officials in a body, the choly - and congregation starulit>g until all hall taken their places amici the Pas r tor, Rev, Dr, Rutledge. announced time - opening hymn, Rev. R. Rogers offer - a ed tile opening prayer and Rev. Mr.. McAllister read Ilse scripture lesson, a- Rev,. Dr. 'Alarming, presiulent of the e London Conference Rev. J. IS. Ford, o chairman of the district and a termer t pastor ofthe church, lieu. 17. ASI. e Manning, another: former pastor, Rev. - Dr. Ilineks, a brother-in-law, and Rev. 5. .J, Alibi, each spoke feel - e highs and lovingly of their associa- i' tions with the brother who had gone 5 on before and through all the service n ran a high note of triumph as his n- faithful, consecrated life was dwelt' c upon. "This town has lest a bul- wark utwark of strength," seas one of the remarks cif Rev, Mr,' Manning. the fiou.al oRcrings were nuurerous and very beautiful. Besides those sent by members of the family and personal friends the official board, the I morning class, of which he was the leader, the Women's Illusionary So- ciety and Epworth League of the cliurclt and the Il'.C,'l'.'t'. each sent separate tokens of loving reur.ern• br''and s. Phe pallbearers were two brother's, R. H. and J. J. Greene, a brother -in- law, Rev, Dr. Hincks, his eon -in-law, Dr, C. W. Thompson, and John Stephenson and J. bv. Moore. The bearers, members of the official hearth' and a number of the ministers march- ed ahead of the hearse, to the comet - Kindly and Dependable Always. Rev. Josias Greene. ery. Among the relatives and Intimate friends who ware present for the, obsequies were : Messrs. J. J. Greene, Hamilton and R. H. Greene, Toron to, Mrs. Prost, Winnipeg, Rev. Chas, Jones. R'dgetow•nn, a nephew, Harold' Frost, Toronto, a .nephew, Miss Nd - lie Cowie, Caledonia, a niece, P,ev, l'. W. Wooten Galt, a nephew, Miss: Eva Robertson, • Southampton, Ret', Dr. Hinoks, Toronto and Mr. M. K. Richardson, Flesherton. Included _among the .ministers pres- ent were : Revs. .J. If. Ford and W. K. Hager, Goderich.. H. M. Manning, Toronto ; Dr. Manning, Stratford W. M. McAllister, R. Redmond and S.. Muewohthy, Exeter ; A. N. Fear,, Jce•wa$er-A. N. Brown, V r • n ana ;. llall Woods, 13ruceecld ; T. J. Sno w - den, Yarmouth Centre ; David Rog- ers, London. ; R. J. ':McCormick, Hole, me:vtlle ; C. C. Keine,' Loudesboro Geo, ,Jewitt, Blyth ; Dr.• Rutledge,, S. J. All*, IS, Cl. • Powell, a. New- coinhc,; -J, K. l+air'fell and W. B. • btccaton, all of Clinton, Huron County Will Do Its Duty. A I. a s,ieoiai meeting of Huron County Council ,held at Go'erich cut Monday to con,r'der increasing this county's grant ,to the Canadian pat- rdutie Wild, and the advieabhity of bntinging to this county the 33rd Bat- talion now stationed at L.oulcn with a yiug' of stimulating recruiting, the Council uneniuious'ly decided to, guar- antee the expenses of •bringing the 33rd Battalionn to the county ant to 'increase the County's'grant of $1,000 per month to the Canadian Patriotic Fund to $0,000 a month from Octob- er to March, 1916, and to 5.5,000 per month from April 1st, 1916, as long, as the Council deems necessary. Representatives from different parts - or the county were preeert and lie donned boils propositions, fin, C. --lean, organizing secretary of the Canadian Patriotic 'Fund, addressed tiro Council on behalf of the patriotic fund. 'A colnluittee,has in hand Its mats ter of' deciding what points' will be visited by the 33rd Battalion. It, is, expected that besides Goderich, two.' other towns will ;entertain the sol- diers. oldier:s. Auction. Sale in the N.R.. r•.....,— , INCORPORATED 1855 ••••••••••••••••••-• rHE i . �I MOLSONSBTANIi Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 96 Branches in Canada. I A General BankingtBusinecs Transacted. Circular Letters of Credit Ji l (EBank Money Orders. Q Savings Bank Department. s C. E. Dowding, Manager, Clinton Branch., READY-TO-WEAR 1 1 he eflorrish Co.ORDNRED 9 Clothin CCLOTHTN4 CLOTHING BIGHT NOW ISA 6000 TIME to acquaint gourself with this store's magnificent stocks of new merchandise.1 YOU ARE ASSURED THE BEST BOYS CLOTHING OHNG MADE WHEN YOU BUT IT HERE , Our boys' garments are built to stand the extreme hard ••usage that is sure to come to them, and they never disappoint. If you want your boys' clothes to wear better than formerly, buy his next clothes here, Bogs' Suits $1.50 to $10.00. SURMISING VALUES IN MEN'S NEW SUITS. These garments exemplify the season's latest ideas in fashionable clothes. All are extremely smart and exhibit the finest workmanship. They are just the kind of suits you would expect to see priced at $20,00 to $22,00, but they are. only MORifiSH HE CLOTHINGTCO. Motto , `A Square Deal for Every Man." II HE C. P. R T R.TELEGRAPH. AGENT FOR i WILL RECEIVE. Mrs. J. Roy. Pluinsteel will receive with Mrs. H. Plumsteel al, bar home on Ontario St,, Friday, Sept, 24th, front 3, to 6 o'clock. • DEATH OF MRS. WPI3BER, The death of Mrs. Webber, relict of the late Rev. Geo. Webber, occurred at Toronto on Sunday. She leaves two sons and four daughters. The older members of Ontario St, church will remember Mr. Webber as a for» neer pastor. DEATH OF MRS. FERGUSON.. The old friends of Dr. W. S. For- guson of Toronto, formerly of Hen- sall and Blyth, will regret to learn of the death of his wife, which oc- curred, on Monday week alter six months illness from aenemia.' She was in Tier fifty-seepzd year and is survived by her husband . and • three children. The-r'ennains, were taken :to St. Marys for interment, INJURED: IN WEST. Mr, Wnr. Simpson of Huron street, who went out; to Lawson, Sask., a month ago on one of the harvest ec- curs'ons, met with rather a bad ac- cident last week. Ile was working with his stepson assisting in the threshing, hauling grain to thema- chine, when he took a header .roll the load and fractured his collar bone and several ribs. I --Ie it pf coarse laid of/ and will he for some weeks. This is the busy time in the went and Mr. Simps:n naturally) regrets' having to take an enforced holiday, WESLEY CHURCH. Rev. Dr. Rutledge preached ,at b.rth services en Sunday. After next Sunlay the Costley school will resume' its afternoon ses- sions, 1'he League held its fir's't regular meeting since the summer recess on Monday evening, the president, ilir., J. A. Sutter, in the chair. The pas- tor spoke feelingly of the late Rev. J. Greene, whose place among the u . y o n„ poople sea's seldom vacant and Whose kindly sympathy, ass'strn'e and encouragement will be much missal by them. The class meeting on Sunday morn- ing at half past ten will be of a memorial character, the late Rev, Mr. Greene having founded the class and led it shire its inception. • THE BAPTIST SOCIAL. The Baptist congregation h'lcl a garden social on the lawn of Mr. C. Bell of Mary street on Friday ev- ening last which proved to be quite a success. There was a good -turn- out of people, a dainty and abundant tea was, arced between the hours of five and seven, after which a good program was given.. Mrs. Bell gave a couple of read- fugs, Miss Lilian Fairfull contributed a solo, the pastor gave a reading and a..couple of charades were given, The gathering broke up in good time by the hearty singing of the national anthem. Aside from the fact that it was a, pleasant social affair those in charge were very well pleas- ed with the fmanCial results. The proceeds, amounting to $31, are be- img wild to swell the parsonage fund. 4earl h y vote _ of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. Bell, as host and hostess, who served so exvellent a tea and made every one so much at home, HE'S DONE WELL. The following from 'the Daily Re- port of Ontario, Califo"nia, refers to a former resident of Clinton, a am - in -law of Mrs. W. Cooper : "John S. Armstrong, recently el- ected President of the Celtics -Ma, As- sociation of Nurserymen, and Mrs. Armstrong, have returned by steaarer from San Francisco, Mr. Armstrong went up to attend the convention and me the fair. While there his fellow nurserymen made hint president of their association. Mr Armstrong is one of the most prominent nursery- men in the State. He was frequently nominated for president, but aways declined, but this time his associates would not hear to any.declinaticm, Ontario is honored, by the selection of one of its most prominent citizens to head an organization that plays such a prominent part in California's growth and development. It is poss- ible the next annual meeting may lye held in Ontario, which will he an added distinction for Ontario," PATRIOTTC NOTES. The W.P.S, will meet tomorrow af- ternoon at hall past two in the coun- cil chamber. This week members of tile Society are calling in the different wards through the town So that e'cryone may 'receive the opportunity of eon- tribeting a small sum, wliiipb they will nay periodically, for the slipped of the Society's work. Nun bened en- velopes are provided and distributed to contributors and these are to lie. returned, to different business places whom boxes will be placed to receive them. These boxes Will be in all grocery shops and banks. If in the co untr y districts is thcre i s anyone who would like to contribute to our So- o' ety in this way envelopes may be obtained by leaving the name at W. D., Fair & Co's store. • Mr. Manning of the Princess Thea- tre -offers his theatre to the Society for two evenings. . Full arrangontents have not been .made for these e;en-' ungs but the Society extends to Mr. Manning their thanks' in accepting the generous odfer, ' i in Churches and Sunday -Schools THE HOME PAPER on:. Su iii BOT A PARSONAGE; The Baptist congregations of Auburn and Clinton have bought for parsonage purposes the fine residence of Mr, A,; J. Holloway on Albert street of which they get poseaasion at an early , date. The price, was $1800 TA.N!lGER MuTCIi S'TRICKIIN. Manager Match of the hIollse of Re- fuge wed e-fuge'wed stricken with paralysis while, engaged attending to his duties at the .county lam on Wednesday af- ternoon of last week and has since :been in a very serious condition. Mr. Muteh, has not been enjoying the best of health for Sem time and for this reason lfis, present state is the more alarming, ' LITTLE LOCALS. The Clinton Orchestra will put on an entertainment at. an , early' date,, assisteyl by members .of the 33rd Battalion Band from London, a r por- tions of or-tionrof the receipts .to be given to the Women's Patriotic Asstociation. Reading somebody else's copy of The News -Record does not give you as midi real pleasure as it yap were yourself ,a subscriber. PROMOTED ON -FIELD. 'Limit. Hodgson, who left Clinton to go with the let contingent, has performed his duty so well that he. has been promoted to captain, dating from July 15th. Tic is now acting as quartermaster with the 1st Batta- lion. The News -Record extends' congrat- ulations to Captain Hodgson on Ins well-earned promotion. WEDDED AT, BOLTON.; A marriage which will be of inter- est to many News -Record readers toolr place in Bolton ' on Saturday when 141x, John Watts, youngest son of Mr. H. W. Watts, forme.ly of town, was united in matrimony . to Miss Lutlelia 'Robinson also of Bol- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Watts have been sending the past few days of their honeymoon in Clintn-1 visiting, at the home of the groom's brother, Mr. II W. Watts, and also calling on old friends. On their return they will re- side in Bolton, Mr, Watts; having taken over the restaurant business for some time carried on , by his father. I-Ieiarty congratulations are extend- ed and good wishes for a happy and preeeerous career. RECEPTION TO RECTOR. The congregation of St. Paul's charrn Mondaychrnet eveninginthe in anschool informalruont roe' ception for the new rector, Rev. J. A, Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, Mr, John Ransford, in his happiest mood, made a speech of welcome to which Mr. Robinson replied most happily, also, confessing himself charmed with the town, the church, tin selrool room, the rectory and the people. There, was nothing of a formal na- ture at all on the evening's pro- gram. Coffee and cake was served by the ladies and several musical num- bers were given, but the main feature was carried out, that of enjoying a happy social hour together and be- coming e- c m' g acquainted with the rector and his wife. Judging from the beginning Mr. Robinson's term as rector should be a •most sucees'ful one. MISS. FORMAN'S ADDRESS. Miss Nellie Forman, the W.C.T.U. representative who spends her time to work among the fneign women and girls in the western cities, ad- dressed the members of the focal union and several friends at a parlor meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Levis cer Friday evening last. It is an interesting,, tticmagh at times a somewhat trying, life which Miss Forman lives and she toile of herexperiences r in a most interesting way. The endeavor es to teach the women acid girls over s_'nool age not only the English language, which it is necessary they should learn, but also time: ways of living in Can- ada, our customs, the. fun of our free institutions, etc. The work of the'W.C.T.U. is of course unturdenom- inational and though irre work is carried on under Christian influences no effort is made to get converts to any cue church, In this tray more people can lie reached and the influen- ce of the 'work can be more widely diffused. • DEATH OT' ALFRED SCRU'TON', Alfred Screton, who passed away at his home in 1'-Iensall on Monday morning, was a brothel of Mr, John 5cruton of town. , IIe was horn in. Elgin County but was also, for „a time a resident 'of Clinton. For the past laventy }tear's, however, lie has resided' in Hensahl, where until a few weeks ago when obliged by health to dispose of it, lie carried on a flour, feed and ooai business. Mr. S.cruton was one of six bro- thers, the remaining five being : Richard of Norfolk County; John- of Clinton, George of Winnipeg and Robert anti Edward of Elgin, the old home county. I -Is is also stnrvived by his wife, who was, formerly Miss Coatewo th, and .a family of three daughters anti one 'son, Mr. Sore -boa was a member of the Masonic. Order, 'Phe funeral takes place this after- noon fternoon from the Methodist ; church, ns I3ensahl, interment to be made in the Hansall cemetery: Much sympathy/ is felt for the fan-' ly and friends in their bereavement, RELATED' TO STANLEY FAMILY. Mr, 'Robert Pearson of Ethel, Grey township,' who died on Tuesday at the age of sixty-seven years,.` was a cousin of Miss Richardson of town and of the Richardsons of Stanley township. THE TEACHERS WILL MEET. 'rh''e Teachers' 'Association of East Huron will meet in Seaforth on Cit. 7tli and .8th. Prof. Abbott of Tor- onto University will give two .ed- dresses and Mrs. Helen Mayb,'rr'y of the Stratford Normal . will discuss Art in its different applieatiees t'o school work. JOE RATTENI3URY INDISPOSED, Mr, Joe Rattcnbury, the genial host of the Rattenbury ,I-Iouse,' underwent a slight operation for seine trouble of the throat on Saturday and at last reports was doing nicely,, Hie friends hope his recovery may ire rapid and, that he may soon be. able to attend to business' as usual. SUNDAY SCIIOOL DAY. Fhb Baptist Convention of. Ontario and. Qumehee appointed the last Sun- day in September as Sunday School Day and as such it will be observed by, the school of . the local. Baptist cliurch•:'I'he service, which will begin at eleven o'clodk, will consist of read- ings, addresses and music. FLY TI•IE FLAG 1 The Flag of Our C'oun'try does not yet fly upon the i,'liriton Model School, not even from 9 a.m. until 4 pan. Perhaps there is same reason fpr its absence from where it should most he in c; itlence. Il there is the public would like 'to hear about it of- ficially, through The News -Re mrd. DIED AT PARRY SOUND. Mrs Whittington of Prince's et wet has received the sad news of the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm, Whittington who passed away at Pevensey, Parry Soend district, after a very short illnes. Both the de - Ceased and her husband were res _,ents of Clinton for a number of y'taars, Mr, Whittington being a na- tive of this place. J. K. wf,SE SELLS HIS FARM. Mr. J. K. Wise of the Huron Road, Tuckersnttb, has 'sold his farm, the purchaser being Mr. George Beaure- gard of Chicago, sun -in-law of Mr. Henry Labeau adjacent to town. Mr. Labeau is a good farmer and the neighbors think he is (.k. Doubtless Mr. Beauregardwill he much the same sort. The farm has been in posse'lsion of the Wise family for probably sixty years, having been bought front the Canada Company. by Mr. Wise', fath- er. ONT. ST. C'IIURCI•-T. Large congregations attended the services on Sunday last. 'rhe pastor preached both morning and evening and the choir rendered excellent mucic. The attendance at the Sunday school in the afternoon was well up toward three hundred. Next Sunday untrue will be Rally Day. = • Everyone is requested to be present at two if not threee of the services. A special program has been prepared for the afternoon rally that will he of interest to all, Special music a1 all the services of the day, VISITING PRESBYTERY. Iiev. Dr. Strang, superintendent of TIome Missions in Southcru Sas'cat- ehewan in connection with the Pres- byterian Church, is making a. tour of this Presbytery and will e, eak at the following, places: Friday e,o:ning, " Thames Road ; Sunday, at Auburn in the morning. Londesboro at .2.30, and Blyth at 7 o'clock ; Monday • eve cn ng„n is churchY Ira on, and Tueslay evening in. the .First Pres- byterian cliurclt, Seatiorth, Dr. Strang -is an, eloquent and forceful nattier and the members of Presbyiiery • wish that at each place he should'Irave a full •attendance - of hearers. BIG 'YIELD 13C'l' LOW PRICE. • Messrs. lido Crich and R. B. Car- ter, who went went to help gather in the Saskatchewan harvest and are remaining for the thew:reg tell The News -Record that there was certain- ly some yield. For .instance, a Mr, Reedier of pear Coloneay h A sixty acres of wheat which averaged forty- seven bushels to the acre, a total of 2320 bushels. This looks big but the price was only 72 cents per busi'rel from which trust be deducted thresh- ing and other charges, As to the net receipts oitr,townsmen'had milling to say, but as to the productiveness; of the soil in the district in which they are engaged they are of one mind. HAVE YOU DONE "YOUR BIT ?" Since Thursday last the following additional subscriptions have been received for the Machine Gun Fund: James Soutlicoube . .$ 5.00 Fired Watts , , 1.00 Ja's. r as Co m io h 1.00 Frani, Gra t 5.00 ,Jas. Snell . 1.00 Thos. McKenzie . 5.00 Adan,; McCartney , 1.06 ,Jas I-Iatttilton . 2.00• Misses Southcombe ..15.00 - 'John Henry' 2.00 Miss Kate McTaggart . 16:00 Mr:s, Wm. Robb . 1.00 Fred. Thompson , . . . 1.00 Arthur Trick ,, x x , 1.00 Throughout His Long Life He Went About Doing cing Good. Passing of Rev. Josias Greene. 'Rev. ',Josias Greene,'• Born Dee. • 11th, :1833. • Ordained in. 1864,' Superannuated in 1905. Died -Sept. 20th; 101.5, Rev. Josias Greene, one of Cline ton's best known and certainly . one of its most respected citizens; passed away on Monday morning after a semiWhat brief • but severe illness, Mr. Greene was born in what is now the -city of Hamilton, then a sinal) village, on December Ilth, 1833; and six years later the family proved to the township of Septic where they settled on a farm remain- ing there fifteen years and thea re- turning to Ilamilton, The young man then' worked with his father, - who Was a • builder, until the year 1859 when the way opened' for him to go to Victoria • College and -at the fol- lowing conference he was received as a probationer • for the Methodist min istry, spending four years, attcndin collage and preaching at, interval and being •ordained in .1804, On h ing. superannuated .about fourtee years ager he had s,ienf forty -on years continuously in' minisleria work. During these years he superin tended the following circuits : Kee pet, Artemeeia, Chatsworth, Inver may, Hanoser, Pafs'ey, C'hesle r, Por Elgin, Lucknow, (l'ranten, (Gerrit Fullerton and Holmes.ille, To any one acquainted with these' early day it will readily appear that these ci cults covered many Miles of terry tory, ,For instance, that of Artemesi comprised what are nc,s' Mueller bon Dundalk, Pricevillc, Eugenia, l;ttplrr sin and Mau ,tale circuits, now in tit charge fat lest. six men. Tr h o i run. ll r mid early Methodist nsL preachers who wen into the newly Settled districts war no weaklings. Since his superaunua tion, which teas the result of a sur ions illness but 'of short duration, h has resided in .Clinton and Inas neve allowed himself to be. idle. He ha supplied for months at - a time i case of the illness •of a brother mi inter •or oilier causes and for th past couple of yearn has batt charge of the Iirueefieid •chueeli, which could not be attached to a circuit, only giving it up when forced to do so within the .past few weeks. IIe, has also taken a most active in - tercet in the cause of teuuperance,anc indeed every cause which was for the uplift of humanity found a elaunclf friend in him, He had the courage ct: his convictions and ecorybody knew exactly where to find him ' on any moral queetlou . Owing to this de- pendableness and to his kindly and helpful nature, however, even those who the most bitterly opposed him yielded him respect. Mr. Greene was to the very last interested in life, 'Though ready and willing to, depart whets his time carne lifenever palled u' - p pan bins, and byreading d i teat ng an 5ttdy he kept fully abreast of the times. He was not old in anything but years. It was remarkable, too, how clos,ly he •kept in touch with friends he had niacin on tin different circuits in his charge, keeping up regular correspon- dence with• many, of tlenm. A short time ago ire was invited to dedicate a new pipe organ in 'a elmreli which Was built under his pastorate over forty year's ago, later. -t,o ar;sist at the ,jubilee anniversary of another church, which he had built, again to lay to rest an it`d parishioner sand still again to celebrate time marriage of a ooupic' \whose parents he had also ,joined in matrimeny. Mr. OC C;ceene's personal fife what can be said ? He was a good man. Surely that is the best one can -say and that he VW wasn't anyone can say of hint. It Was his Constant eruleav- or during isle 'long and useful life to follow its the footsteps of his Mas- ter, of whom it is end,. "He went about doing good." Iris acts of kindness were not studied, they were spontaneous, totting from a heart full of love. for his fellowmen and as long eel he 'Was able hie thought was of others; his last flays beisng spent • in patient resignation. In 1805 Mr. Greene was mauled to Miss Harriet, E. ' Frost of Owen Scuimd who proved to be a true hole meet to him during his long ministry and who passed on before in July of 1905. ?Ho is survived hp ' two' adopted daughters,' Mrs. (Dr.) C. W. Thomp- son of town, and,Miss Beatrice Greene at home, to whom is extend - el sincere sy£mnpathy, • Pour brothers and foe: sisters also survive : Jagres, Greene of North Yakonia, Wash., Richard I;I, of Toronto; ` " J. J. of. Hamilton, Wm. W. • of Seattle, Wash., a Mrs. John Cowie, • California, Mrs. Allred ' Frost, Winnipeg, Mrs. (Rev, Dr.) Ilinoks, and Miss Edith Greene, Toronto, Mrs: Frost 'has been With him for 'several weeks and his bro- thers also visited him daring, 'the brief weeks of his illness. The funeral took place yesterday af- ternoon from Wesley church after a. - short private service at the house, g The pulpit, choir rail' and gallery Were draped in black, with m'erv- where an abundance of white flowers. n The church was almost filled to cap- e acity, with people of every denonrina- 1 1 iorr, anxiou's to pay a last tribute of resent to time dead. - The casket was followed by the - family anti relatives and old friends, t then by his brother ministers and the church officials in a body, the choly - and congregation starulit>g until all hall taken their places amici the Pas r tor, Rev, Dr, Rutledge. announced time - opening hymn, Rev. R. Rogers offer - a ed tile opening prayer and Rev. Mr.. McAllister read Ilse scripture lesson, a- Rev,. Dr. 'Alarming, presiulent of the e London Conference Rev. J. IS. Ford, o chairman of the district and a termer t pastor ofthe church, lieu. 17. ASI. e Manning, another: former pastor, Rev. - Dr. Ilineks, a brother-in-law, and Rev. 5. .J, Alibi, each spoke feel - e highs and lovingly of their associa- i' tions with the brother who had gone 5 on before and through all the service n ran a high note of triumph as his n- faithful, consecrated life was dwelt' c upon. "This town has lest a bul- wark utwark of strength," seas one of the remarks cif Rev, Mr,' Manning. the fiou.al oRcrings were nuurerous and very beautiful. Besides those sent by members of the family and personal friends the official board, the I morning class, of which he was the leader, the Women's Illusionary So- ciety and Epworth League of the cliurclt and the Il'.C,'l'.'t'. each sent separate tokens of loving reur.ern• br''and s. Phe pallbearers were two brother's, R. H. and J. J. Greene, a brother -in- law, Rev, Dr. Hincks, his eon -in-law, Dr, C. W. Thompson, and John Stephenson and J. bv. Moore. The bearers, members of the official hearth' and a number of the ministers march- ed ahead of the hearse, to the comet - Kindly and Dependable Always. Rev. Josias Greene. ery. Among the relatives and Intimate friends who ware present for the, obsequies were : Messrs. J. J. Greene, Hamilton and R. H. Greene, Toron to, Mrs. Prost, Winnipeg, Rev. Chas, Jones. R'dgetow•nn, a nephew, Harold' Frost, Toronto, a .nephew, Miss Nd - lie Cowie, Caledonia, a niece, P,ev, l'. W. Wooten Galt, a nephew, Miss: Eva Robertson, • Southampton, Ret', Dr. Hinoks, Toronto and Mr. M. K. Richardson, Flesherton. Included _among the .ministers pres- ent were : Revs. .J. If. Ford and W. K. Hager, Goderich.. H. M. Manning, Toronto ; Dr. Manning, Stratford W. M. McAllister, R. Redmond and S.. Muewohthy, Exeter ; A. N. Fear,, Jce•wa$er-A. N. Brown, V r • n ana ;. llall Woods, 13ruceecld ; T. J. Sno w - den, Yarmouth Centre ; David Rog- ers, London. ; R. J. ':McCormick, Hole, me:vtlle ; C. C. Keine,' Loudesboro Geo, ,Jewitt, Blyth ; Dr.• Rutledge,, S. J. All*, IS, Cl. • Powell, a. New- coinhc,; -J, K. l+air'fell and W. B. • btccaton, all of Clinton, Huron County Will Do Its Duty. A I. a s,ieoiai meeting of Huron County Council ,held at Go'erich cut Monday to con,r'der increasing this county's grant ,to the Canadian pat- rdutie Wild, and the advieabhity of bntinging to this county the 33rd Bat- talion now stationed at L.oulcn with a yiug' of stimulating recruiting, the Council uneniuious'ly decided to, guar- antee the expenses of •bringing the 33rd Battalionn to the county ant to 'increase the County's'grant of $1,000 per month to the Canadian Patriotic Fund to $0,000 a month from Octob- er to March, 1916, and to 5.5,000 per month from April 1st, 1916, as long, as the Council deems necessary. Representatives from different parts - or the county were preeert and lie donned boils propositions, fin, C. --lean, organizing secretary of the Canadian Patriotic 'Fund, addressed tiro Council on behalf of the patriotic fund. 'A colnluittee,has in hand Its mats ter of' deciding what points' will be visited by the 33rd Battalion. It, is, expected that besides Goderich, two.' other towns will ;entertain the sol- diers. oldier:s. Auction. Sale in the N.R..