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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1915-11-25, Page 5Thursday, November, 25th, 1915, .G1,'N_'J..US N'EW .R '1 .PA.G» lE?I.VY Dave you an Old Watch that is Wor,,n and N'RE LI ABLE Let us allow for it towards ,_ A ify I'_ ar fl hlel Watch that is Absolutely Dependable 'al guaranteed satisfac- tory in every way Bring along your old watch and we will give you a quotation of allow- ance. Old gold and silver taken in exchange for goods, of we will pay highest cash price should you prefer. a®v JEWELER and OPTICIAN EYES TESTED FREE ••••••o••b•1000S0•••11•••••• Editorial Notes 0010660663004000 10000000000110* who iciss one another just for effect or -to jolly the party so saluted. Sometimes we think the Judas kiss is still in vogue by the short space that intervenes before the "freeze -out" is substituted. Kissing may be all right in its legitimate place in connection with the tender relation- ships of life but the promiscuous variety as very shoddy. ----o- The young people of today know little of the old time joys, such as were sup. plied with the almost -out-of-date bucksaw as a calesthenic exerciser. Who would trade the bygone experience of breaking in a yoke of steers for an automobile ride of today? True there was not the speed nor the gasoline perfume about the for- mer but there was rare sport that set your blood a tingling and so aided diges- tion that the meals appeared a long dis- tance apart. What we wish to call at- tention to is the keeping up of some healthy, clean form of athletics or physi- cal exercise. Not only for the youngsters but those ofmore advancedears. You say "I get all the exercise I need." Per- haps so, but possibly many of your pow- ers are still dormant and alittle relaxation from what might he somewhat humdrum would probably do you good. Dont grow old years before you have to. Keep the body, mind and heart alert. When the the oolored man, Booker Wash- ington, died Sunday 14th inst., aged 59 years, at Ms home Tukegee, Alabama, U. S., a notable personage passed off this. scene of action. His life was a heroic representation of what may be accomp- lished even under mcst adverse circum- stances. Born a slave, and with the op position often manifested by the white race to the negro he courageously fought his way and by dint of hard work coupled with no small native talent, attained to a large degree the goal of ambition. The practical education of his colored breth ren, so that they might become imbued wtth lofty ideals of true manhood, was no small undertaking for Booker Wash beton but by word, pen and deed he has left a wonderful record that should stimu- late to earnest endeavor in many a useful and helpful avenue in life. It is not easy to tell a man what he should do and help him win out, but it is worth while. —0 -- Stratford Aldermen made a great show of themselves over their action on the Local. Option proposed By -Law. Men have a right to their opinions on public questions of live i.:teaest but the record- ing of votes should be so maturely and conscientiously considered that exhibi- tions -1M Jack -in thebox would be few and far between. Moral backbone is a most desirable quality in any person but often when the public test comes, experience of . old Belshaz 'zer's, the handwriting on the wall reads "Thou ar weighed in the bal ances and found wanting." Strange as it may appear there appears to be some thing aj out human nature that inspires a "kick" against reforms that, properly supported; would mean the benefitting of the community. It has been so and will rcohabit, continue, but above the discord ant note there has always sounded the -lytlyle, call of "Advance" and with a cheer ti;at betokened victory the men and women who realize they are their brothers keeper have won many a con test and will continue to do so to the end .of time.,` "Up and at them" is a good motto, Theives broke into 'Messrs, Jones ,setawlay,s general store. at Exeter liteaktn a'window at the rear of the grocery . department, but as ,of g 9 1 far as is known the loss was in .cash $,15,40 and apair of shoes. wR!*Ofn*ai Does Your Watch Need Repairing pa ring. A Watch that doesn't keep good time is little better than no watch at all. Entrust Your Watch tO US We will spare no effort in putting it right, IIn the shortest possible time at a most moderate price. AIME A. J. Grigg �• ' Jeweler and Optician Issuer of Marriage Licenses AViM1101 itPARM MM Births, Marriages dt Deaths MARRIAGES. MA1R -OSBALDESTON In Goderieh on. Wednesday, Nov 24th, Miss Nel- lie Osbaldeston to Mr. George Mair. BROADFOOT-GRAHAM-At the home of the bride's brotber•ih-law, James Simms, Blyth, Nov. 25th; Eleanor, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Graham of Stanley, to James Broadfoot, of Tuckersmith, by the Rev. Mr. Turner. DEATHS SIMPSOM-In Clinton on Wednesday Nov. I71h, Fanny Dodd, widow of the late William Simpson, aged 77 years. DOIG-In Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 21st, Elizabeth 0. Linder, beloved wife of Mr. James Doig, aged 49 years, MARTIN -In London on Thursday, Nov. 1Sth, John Henry Martin, of Londesboro. SOIiUGH-At Western Hospital, Montreal, on Nov. 18, 1015, the result of a railroad acccident, Carl Edward aged 37, eldest son of E. W. Schuch, 'Toeonto. O O•••••••••••O•••••• • • • WITH TWO CHURCHES. • • • •••••••••••a•••••••• WILLIS CHURCH Last Sunday over half the members of the church voted on Church Union. The Session has arranged that the re- mainingballots ofadherents a k e cast netSabbath, and the result of the voting will then be made known. Every member and adherent should vote, Yes or No. There was a goodly gathering and fine spirit displayed at the Thank - Offering meeting of the Girl's Club last Tuesday. Mrs. Rutledge gave a much appreciated address, The Thank i Offering Collection was over $25. Choir gowns will be introduced in Willis Church choir in the near future I Next Sunday Rev. Jao. Richardson, l B. A., of Kippen, will preach morning and evening. The ruinister will be the anniversary preacher at Hills Green. BAPTIST CHURCH. The pastor will occupy his own pul- pit next Sunday both morning and evening, On Dec. Soh, Rev. P. K, Dayfoot, General Superintendent of Sunday Schoo,s, will give an address in the morning. Everybody welcome. On Wednesday eveuing the Ladies' Miseion Circle and Ladies' Aid met at the parsonage when the report was given by Miss M. Livermore of the Convention which was held in St. Thomas. WESY+'LY� CH Ca The ladies of the W. M. S, accepted the kind invitation of the Ontario St. W. M. S., and spent a pleasant hour and a half at the Ontario St. Methodist Church to meet Miss McLeod, a re- turned Missionary from Japan. Junior Leaague on Friday evening. A special program is being prepared by the Boys' Committee, The pastor will preach next Sunday League service was withdrawh on account of funeral service of Mrs. Doig. ARE YOU GUILTY• While we have many things of Which we may ]ustly boast, we have witnessed many things in practice that are very +disagree- able, not tea say exasperating. 'For instance, how one likes to go to the, postoffice to wait for the mail to be distributed; or to mail' a letter or parcel, and have one fust ahead of you after receiving his mail stand, at the wicket and look' over a dozen or more letters or papers! Or maybe 'they will mail several letters,' band ;after. purchasing the stamps, instead of stepping out of 'the way, as they should do, stand alt time, wicket until they have placed the, stamps in position and sealed all the; let- ters We think a ., reform along, this line would be A3ery, acceptable, inefeed, 0000••/p000•••O•••0000!110.0•300egeggOYgeggeg¢t•®O®00® COMM • •••!•••0. Toronto O, • m Hogs 8a0. Butte'', 24 to 25;; Eggs 30 to 33 Barley( 45 to 50. Wheat 00 to 93. . , Oats, 35 to 17. Buckwheat 60 to 65. Peas 50 to $^1.6.0. ports $26 Bran $26 to Hay for ba..r.:, ,, Hoge 8.95 putter; 30 to 31, Eggs 40 I Wheat $1.00 Oatsr,t5., • .Cattille, 7.65. Sheep 650. Lambs 0.26. Cheese 17'X Barley, 55c to 60, 6 DISTRICT N��S eonatance Miss Mayne Hall, Bernard and Wdl Hall spent Sunqday the gpeet of their Uncle Mr, Will L, Keys of Varna. Mr. Tho. Pollard arrived home from the, hunting' g'rouhdsbringing with him the usual trephy, the deer. lar. Will Hall, of Alymer, is spend ing a week or so with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong spent Sunday,, the guest of their sister, Mrs. Tont Price of Winthrop Lond'an Road For Sale -5 good steers coming 8 years for sale. Apply to Mr. Henry Livermore. Mise Maude Wiltse spent the week end w t i h herfriend, Miss Jennie Grant. The League meets next Tuesday night at the home of Mr. John Mc Knight. Mea, ArthurStevenson spent last week visiting with friends in and around Brussels. The threshing will be all finished up this week for 1915. Rrucefield The Bazaar of the Kelly Circle of the Presbyterian church,will begin the sale of work at 5 o'clock today'(Friday)' There will be lunch served and a musical program given. The anniversary of the Methodist church of our village will be held on Sabbath next when Rev. Mr. Cottons will have charge of the services. The evening service of the Presbyterian . church will he withdrawn so that all may attend the Methodist anniversary in the evening. Mies G. Marks has returned from visiting at Egmondville. Miss Kate Little is yisiting relatives at London. Sergi, Seeley, of Galt, spent the week end at home. Seaforth The funeral of Mrs, Y, E. Lennon of Calgary took place Friday from the residence of her brother in law, James Devereux Her maiden name was Marie Kidd, daughter of Thomas Kidd one of the pioneer businessmen of Seaforth. Two sisters and a brother, who reside in New York, attended the funeral. Mr: John Rankin of this town has, been appointed a commissioner to receive applications for investment in the new war loan being launched by the Dominion Minister of. Finance. Mr. E. C McClelland telle in the Dominion Bauk for two years, has received notice of his transfer to Baden. An enjoyable "smoker" was held in the town hall on Thursday. The pro ceeds amounted to $86 and will go to wards the soldiers' tobacco fund, Mr. Uonrad Eckert; whose farm ad joins the town, had nine and a third acres of sugar beets; which netted him $380 or' $42 per acre, this being his reward for the use of his land and the labor of drawing the beets to the station. Wingham While working at the Western Foundry Mr. James Wiley met with a painful accident, In some manner he missed his footing and stumbled againsta machine and received a se- vere scalp wound. Dr. J. P. Kennedy was summoned and dressed the injury. Several stitches were required. Mayor Irwin and Mr. A. G. Smith, secretary of the Trafalgar Day com- mittee, have received letters from Hon. T. W. McG'trry thankipg the town for its generous centributione to the British Red Cross fund, The lo- cal gift totaled over $6;000. Following'a successful year. direr tors of the Wingham General Hos- pital were yesterday re elected. The financial statement showed n balance on the right side.' relatives and friends. They returned home on' Saturday. On Friday afternoon last week the young ladies of the Second and Third of Stanley _met at the home .of the Graham Bros. and presented Miss Ella Gra-haul with a' kiteheu shower previous to her' marriage to Mr. James Broadfoot of Tuckersmith. Varna. The Union Sunday School Oonven thin ofltekersmith,,Stanley'and Hay will beheld on Friday, Dec. 3rd at Varna. .There will'be two sessions. The afternoon meeting at 1.30 will be, 'held in the Methodist church and the evening service at 7 o'clock will be held in the Presbyterian church. Mr. Otto, of Toronto will be one of the outside speakers, Bl. Rth Mr. and Mrs.H. W. Adams,of Min nes ois'will visit the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Adams at Blyth the early part of next week, Auburn Mies Erratt is in London this week visiting relatives, Mr. Geo, Youngblut has returned frpm the hunting ground having sue ceeded in shooting a deer which weighed over two hundred pounds. Mrs, Johnson whose illness was mentioned last week passed to her re ward on Tuesday Nov. 10 at a ripe old age. Her family who survive her with her husdand in hisdeclining days have the sympathy of the whole corn munity. A week of union prayer services have been arranged to commence on Dec, 6 and will be held in one of the churches each evening conducted by pastors, program will be announced next week. Rev. J, K. Fairful pastor of the Baptist church had a narrow escape at the C.P.R. Crossing while return ing from Auburn on Sunday afternoon tortunately no damage was done as the engine just missed the buggy wheel. Mullett Mrs. John Cartwright, of the West, who has been visiting relatives around here for the last few months spent the week end at the home of her brother, Mr. Jas, Cartwright. Mrs. Eph. Brown and daughter sppent Sunday with theformer's stater, Mrs, John Lawson, of Auburn - Miss Bessie McEwen, of Clinton, spent the week end with her friend. Mies Lizzie Vodden, The Taxcollector is busy these clays. Goderich Township The Chriatinas entertainment will be on the program verys000, What about 1916 Council -Councillor John Yeo has stated that he is retiring so that one seat will he vacant. Rev. J', Fotheringham of Goderich will deliver a Patriotic address in St. James' church on Friday evening, Dec, 3rd. Londesboro b Mr. John Henry Martin, a resident of the village, died Thursday, in one of the L` ondoe hospitals. Ho was taken ill on Tuesday of last week and taken to the hospital for an operation, He was in bis 4nth year, and single. He leaves one brother, William. In poli tics he was a Liberal, and in religion a Methodist. The funeral was held jSaturday afternoon and largely at tended. Rev, Mr. Allis, of Clinton preached an excellent. Sermon in the Methodist church here last Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Baine preached in the Ontario Street' Church Clinton last Sunday morning. The Womans lntitute will hold their regular monthly meeting next Thursday Dec. the 2nd, it will be taken by Miss Hill and Mrs. E. Adams. The teachers of the Methodist Sun day' School have began the practice the children for their annual Xmas tree. Mr. J. Melville who has spent the past two weeks Deer hunting in New Ontario has returned bringing with him a fine deer. Mr. and Mrs. James Risley spent the week end with their daughter Mrs Hooper' of St. Mary's, Mr. Matt Bruce has finished up his threshing,far the eeasop, Miss Bessie Carley of Mount Forest spend a few days visiting relations here. Mr. James Roberton and Frank Woods delivered a horse at Seaforth, Mr, Dick Stalker visited his sister Mrs. D. Geddes on Tuesday. Stanley Miss Ruby Currie of Goderich town- ship and Miss 'Margaret Stewart of Varna spent a few days last week with. Misses Erma and Fanpy Diehl. The Stanley Red Cross Society .held a "hard time" dance at the home of Mr. Henry Diehl last Friday evening all report a good time departing in the we small hours singing God Save our King. A nice little sum was rea lized. The Kelly Circle intend holding their annual sale of work in JBrucefield, on Friday eveniug, Nov. 26th. The sale will commence at 5 o'clock. Tea will also be served from 5 to 8, Everybody welcoin e Mr. Thos Baird and wile went to Ashfield on Wednesday of last week and attended the marriage of Miss Pentland of the Nile and visited other COUGHED HED SO HARD Would Tum Black In The Face. SHE WAS CURED BY USING D . WOOD'S Norway Pine. Syrup. Mrs. Ernest Adams, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., writes: "My little girl, six years old, had a dreadful hard cough. At nights she would cough so hard she would get black in the face, and would cough for several hours before she could stop. We tried different kinds of medicines and had several doctors, but failed to do her any good. She could not sleep nor eat her cough was so bad, and she was simply wasting away. A friend advised Inc to try Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. I got a bottle and 'saw an improvement, and got another. Now I am only too glad to recommend it to all mothers. Too much stress cannot be laid on the fact that a cough or cold should be cured immediately. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup will cure the cough or cold and prove a pre- ventative from all throat and lung troubles such as bronchitis, pneumonia and consumption. "Dr. Wood's" is put up in aTyellow wrapper; three pine trees the -trade mark; price 25c and 50c, per bottle, Me_t,feetercd only by The T. -'Mil- burn Co:, Limited, Toronto, Ont,' Analyze Stomach Of Nile Woman Coroner to Inquire Into Mrs. Thompson's Death. Goderich, Nov. 22. -As a result of a post mortem on the body of Mrs. Thompson, of the Nile, performed by Drs. Gallow and Case, it was decided to send the stomach to Toronto for examination to determine if tnere were any traces of poison. It is stated that Mrs. Thompson, who has used strychine once or twice for relief, may have taken an overdose but nothing definite will be known until the adjourned inquest is held on Thursday night. The following jurymen have been, empaneled• Joseph Hetherington, foreman; Jas. Watson, Charles Stewart, Isaac Heth erington, Wm. McWhinney, Rev, J. Hedley, John Barker, Thomas Mc Whinney, Robert McLain. i n and Country •••••••••••••S•••••••••••• ver The, Teacups. • II 660000•••o0•w••i••••••••• Miss Hattie Baker of Fullerton, is -a guest this week in the home of Mr. E. G. Courtice. Mrs. A. W. Sloan, of Blyth, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wes. Walker, High Street. Mrs.'Goodfellow, of Detroit. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Raglan street. Mitchell Advocate: -Miss Kerr, of Clinton; Miss Griffith. Mrs. Dunlop and Mr. T. M. Davis, of Goderich, were visitors at "Popular Hall" during the week. Mrs. J Chuff and Miss M. Cluff of Goderich township were visitors at St, James' rectory Statford, last week, Miss Gray who has spent the last five years in Port Simpson B. C. teaching in the School for Indian girls spent the week end at the home of Mr, E. G. Courtice: Mr. Oliver Jervis, of the Base Line re turned home last week from the West, where he has been for the last couple of weeks on business. 1 -Ie reports a record crop for the West this year, the sample being goad and the prices high. Mr. I•Iarry Carrick celebrated his 79th birthday on Tuesday, Novemh -• 8, and invited a number of a fowl suppper. All spent a very ole evening. ' Wetaskiwin Times, -V C. French has sufficiently recovered from the surgical operation he nnderwent at the hospital as to resume a portion of his duties at The Times office. Seaforth Expositor. -Mr. Harry Town who has been spending some months at the home of his son, in Hamilton, return ed to town on Monday. He is greatly improved in health 'and his many friends here are pleased to see him looking so well. The gentleman referred to is the father of Mr. Percy Town of Clinton. Wingharh Advance: -Miss 3, Rands of Clinton, Model Teacher, was the guest of Miss Mulvey over Sunday. The Stratford Beacon in printing the report of the ordination of Rev. J. K. Fairful adds the following lines: -Mr. Fairful went a couple of years ago from Stratford, where he and Mrs. Fairful were active workers in the Outario Street Baptist church, and have many friends in the city, who Will be glad to see flim settle as pastor at Clinton. Mr. C. C. Hele, who has been Secret ary to 1-lon. H. Ferguson, Minister of Funds, Toronto, has been promoted to the position of Secretary of the depart ment. He is a grandson of the late Mrs. Morley, a former well known resident of Clinton. Mrs. (Rev.) Powell will be at home to her friends on Friday afternoon from three until six and afterwards on the fourth Friday of each month. Mrs. Downs, sr., accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Pickering and son, Master Eddie left Thursday last for Iowa, where Mrs. Pickering met her eldest son. just arived from Alberta. Miss McLaren, nurse, is in,Lucknow. Mrs. A. T. Cooper returned last week from a month's visit at Chicago and otherP oin ts. her. Carl Argent of town left last week for Paisley to take a position as assistant baker with NI'r. McLachlan of that town. Rev, Wm. Moulton addressed the A. Y. P. A. of Grace church, Millbank, Tuesday evening last. Mrs. Robert Jamieson of Loudon, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Josh Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Harris and daughter, of Mitchell. were recent visi tors with Mr. and Mrs. Josh Cook. Mrs. A. C. Dames, of Brussels, was the guest of Mrs. Harry Bartliff, for a few days this week. Mrs. (Dr.) Hamilton, of Vineland, Ont., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. W Robb, Ontario Street, . Mrs. R. M. McKay, of Blyth was a visitor in town last Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Archer left on Wednesday for Griswold, Man., where they will visit their daughter for the next year or so. Major Rance of the 33rd Battl. was here for a few days this week. Mrs, Thos. Trick has returned home after a two months trip in °atario with friends and relatives. e Mr. and Mrs. T. Trick spent two pleas ant weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Hawke. They are doing grand work in North wood, also Botonice and Beachwood. Mrs. Hawke is also doing Red Cross work, They will be greatly missed when they leave next year. Rev. J. B. Fotheringham, of Goderich, was a visitor i" town last week. Mr. D. Mc onald of Goderich, was in town last Prid Y Mrs. A. 0. Pattison entertained a number of her lady friends last Thursday from 4 to 8 o'clock, t Mr. Stewart' Scott, of Seaforth, was in town last Friday. Blyth Standard, -Miss Rose Mc- Caughey, of Clinton, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. F. IyIcCaugheyrthis week. Master Will Binscliffe, of Wing ham, who has been bugle boy in the 71st Battalion now stationed at Stratford, had the misfortune last week, to fall tend brealc his left arm below the elbow. George Jordan is rebuilding the chopping mill atBelgrave recently destroyed by fire and will fit it up with mockers machinery, The ,'atter 'Factory of W. W. Har s'is, C n street, Brussels, Will run alt ' tinter,. Ret iefr. Parnaby of Belgrave has a brother at the front, doing laity, at, the Dardanelles. Exeter Times. -Mr. Goodwin, of Cline ton sang a solo in James street church Sunday evening and assisted' in the musi' cal entertainment Monday evennig. Seaforth News. -Mies Bawden, Clinton spent Sunday with Mrs. F. Case. Mrs. Rance and her mother, Mrs. Ferran, spent a few days last week at London with Major Rance of the 33rd Battl. Miss Marion Irwin attended the Lon don Conference Epworth League Con vention at St. Thomas this week. Mrs. Thos. Cook is visiting, in Toronto this week, going down on Monday to, attend the funeral of Mr. Carl Edward Schuch. It is expected that Mrs. Schuch' and little son will return with Mrs. `Cook the end of this week. Mrs, D. Cantelon and Miss Dorothy Cantelon returned from a month's visit with Mrs. Weatherwax at (Millie, last Friday. Barrister Vanstone, of Wingham, was in town on Tuesday. Mr. J. Cook attended the funeral of his brother in law the late Carl Edward Schuch at Toronto on Monday. Mrs , Lattornel and Miss Maggie Combe who have been here during.the past week have returned to their home in St. Thomas on Wednesday. Miss Ethel Harris of Mitchell is visit- ing at her uncles home, Mr. Josh Cook, Ontario Street, Little Jean Plunisteel has been confined to the house for the past week with;the prevailing cold. Mr. ,and Mrs. Gordon Cunninghame returned Wednesday night from their honeymoon trip and will now get settled in their home on RattenbUry street, e; Mr. buyer, DoYou Need Underwear? If you do, and appreciate good value when buying —it will pay you well to visit this Department of our store during the next few weeks. Although wool has advanced considerably during the past year, we, are still offering most of our Anes at old :prices. See our Men's Heavy Pure Wool Underwear at $1 per garment Men's Heavy Ribbed Underwear, mostly wool, 75c per garment Fleece Lined at 50c and 75c per garment Also a full stock of Stanfields Unshrinkable Underwear in different weights- at lowest prices RUBBERS Don't buy your Rubbers without first giving us a call as we are showing a bigger stock and a better assortment than ever before, and prices are the very lowest possible. We po�sie. can save you money on your' Rubber wants if you give us a call 1 Plurnsteel Bros. Small Profits Phone 25. More Business •0,•••••••••••••••••••••••• •• • • • • • • Local CAP+ FICAL VISIT. • Dr. Waugh, chef inspector, 'anti also Model Seltunl inspector, paid the Clinton Model School a visit on Wednesday of this week, WORK DAY SALE. The Ladies Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold a work day sale in Owen Memorial Hall on'1'hurs- day afternoon, Dec. 2nd, After- tnoon tea will be served. MARRIED IN UODERICH. On Wednesday of this week, a quiet wadding took place at Gode- lich when Miss Nellie Osbaldeston of Cllintpn was united in marriage to Mr. George Mair of the Huron Road, G'odericlt township, The hearty good wishes avill follow the young couple. NO HURON AND BRUCE BATTL. Lieut -Col, Combe received word from headquarters this 'week, stating that they ;would mot grant permission to have the counties of Brnc:e and 'Huron join to raise a Battalion for .overseas. The Huron officers will now( go ahead with their plans to raise a Battalion in Huron County. GOINC+ TO ENGLAND. Dr. W. Gunn and Ms daughter, Miss Isabel, left on Wednesday af- ternoon to spend a few days in Toronto, then a few days at New York, where th-.sy will take pass- age for England, where Ise expects to enter some of the military hos- pitals for surgery. Their many friends here hope for a safevoy- age and pleasant time while there, C. C. I. COMMENi1EMENT tFrom an advt. elsewhere will be seen that thte Clinton Collet- giate will hold their commence ment eeerc•ises on Thursday even- ing of next week. The first part part o1 the program will be de- voted to ftolos, choruses, drilla, and the presentation of prizes and diplomas. The second part will be a short play entitled, "The Con., epiratora," presented by the pu- pils. Secure your tickets from the si'udlenlls. _ MOTHER AND BABY DROWNED IN CREEK. A sacf and terrible tragedy oc- curred at noon, Monday, in which Mrs. 1•hineas Cardwell and little baby, Lmbro Road near Stratford lost their lives, Mrs Cardwell left the the dinner table, Went up stairs anti did not reappear. A search was instituted, land the tracks in the snow followed, to the creek, where the bogies, of the woman and child were found., The whole community has teen shock ecl by the terriele tragedy. The deceased is a ciaughter-ing-law of Mr. Thomas Cardwell, William St. Clinton. NEW OPTICAL CO'Y. t News • • • WILL ALL CLOSE Confidence prevails in the minds ori 'the Ontario License commis- sioners that all club bars in On- tario will be voluntary closed at 8 o'clock, MOVINGS. Mr. L. Cook has movect from the house of Kirk Street to the double house o'n 'victoria Street. Mr. T. E. East moved this week to his own house on James St.. Mrs. Gardner, mother of Mrs. T. Murphy, who has been hying at Godericlr, will move into the house lately, vacated by T.E.lEast CONFERENCE CALLED OFF The World's Baptist conference, at which Canada was to have been presented,, has ,been called on owing to the war. It was to have been held in Berlin, _Germany. The autumn assembly of the Bap- tist Union at . Great Britain has also been cancelled, but a spring convention will be held in Lon- don on May, 4, 1916. AS PAYMASTER The selections of Major J. C. Tolmi e M. P. P.. Windsor, well known here, as paymaster of the newly formed 99th Battalion, is announceq, by Lieut. -Col, S. C. Rob inson, of;the; Mat Regiment. Ma- jor Tolmie has been rendering splendid service at recruiting meetings throughout the country. He says he is tired asking men ip gcoo,'m' e winowth heme.'" is urging them' to " Ml7ST POST SEPARATE Citizens who are sending tobac- co or liquors to the soldiers at the front should remember that these should not be placed in oth- er packages, such as those con- taining woolen comforts, or eat- ables. The view taken ibyl tfnq authorities is that this is a case of smuggling. No liguors should be sent in , glass bottles, owing to danger of breakages. +FIELD DAY 1N 'HURON. Field Day of the Huron Pres- bytery kill be observed on Sun- day next, in the interest of the Budget. The various pulpits will occupied by laymen. Mr. John A. Patterson, K.C., of Toronto, will oc'c'upy the pulpit of Duff's church, McKillop, at 10 o'clock i, Winthrop, at 2.30, and Seaforth at 7 p. m. Mr, R. D. Cameron of at, will be at Au'bnrn at 11; Smi'th's Hill at 2.30, and Goderich at 7p,m. Mr. B. Higgins of Brucefield at Union and Leeburn. Rev. R. M. Hamilton, B.A,, of Tor;ontlo, will be at Burns' church, 'Hullett, at 11; Londesboro at 2.30, and Blyth at 7. Mr. Sallows of Goclerich, at Bayfield at 1i.: and Betihney at: 2.30. Mr. 3,'Fraser of Bayfield, at Brucefield dt 11 a,m. Mr. A. S. Me - Gregor of London, at Varna at 11; Blake at 3; and Hensall at 7, AFTER DUCKS BUT GOT BIG GAME. The Trailer and Canadian Jewel- er of last month, makes 'none of a new optical company, of which'3etr. P. B. Crewes, formerly a jeweler in this town, is one of the partners. The following is taken from The Canadian Jeweler,- The Central Optical Company is the name of a new business, enterprise launched in Toronto during the month, with headquarters in [Kyrie Building, at the corner hof- Yotng e and Shuter "Streets. At the tread of this is Mr. P.13. Crews, well known in 'hll, parts of Cajnad'a, through his long connection with the, Cone solidated Optical Company, as manager of their various branches. After, some time in Ontario in their employ, he was for several years Western manager, having'charge of the territory from Winnipeg to Vancouver. During the last two years he has been in chargte of their Ontario and foreign ,offices. ,One year previous to his oonnec tion with the Cdnsohidated, ISi Crews was 'with the Cohen Bros, Iis' fact, he liaa spent the better part of twenty ,years in ithe op- tical 'business, to is 'well known and nicely qualified to t(ake the ;natural and inevitable course ,off etariting fn lsusiness tloi himself, Associated with Mr, CreWO is Mr. Frank J. .Higgins, late manager and founder of the "Monarch Op ideal Company, who has alsci,beeu promineintly,' associated With the trade in O;nt<n io for shout. 9' ,years.. -the two mal•, nation that should ea, development of a a ieeesslu r(ess4 The Edmonton Journal had ,the fol- lowing story on their Sport page and refers to Walter Holmes, nephew of Mrs, H. B. Chant of town, and an old Clinton boy: -Three headline sketches in the Journal's bowling, curling, base hall and trap shooting organizations (to wit: Barney and Eddie Marekell and Walter Holmes) went hunting Saturday morning. They went for ducks, but came home with a load of wildcats. The scene of the grim tragedy was Kingman, near Camrose, ween the boys arrived Saturday morn ing with enough chilled shot and black powder to blast the neighborhood. The search for duck was immediately launched and proved a dismal failure. the ducks having evidently got word of the edvant of the Teddy Roosevelts of the shotgun.' The boys switched their energies to chicken elan:w _. ne. as they state it, to a quest for ns r" elite and other wild fowl. Gerling into a, clump of brush "Hnhnie" diecensc'd something in a tree that wee not e chicken, or yet was it a partridge, Is had legs - miles ilof s them - and. whiskers like tee family cat. -Bang"! said Walter's gun and the quadrupted bit the dust. Then Eddie spotted a live one, Another bang, but no dust biting. A gay chicken hound started to track the animal and the animal turned on it. Still auotber h'up and the said animal had no more windpipe left. Li the eventful mom ante which followed Barney also got Ins oar into the big game hunting met He is not quite sure how ho i, arra frill it he slid. This morn in t e Imam returned proudly ae, each bears the shin of a lynx. Mentoily, 11 t+ e'-'1 to he, the. first , c,, it ebe year: teat 1 nx had been p;rrl r in the Kingman district.