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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1914-09-10, Page 1No. 1849 -,36th Year THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER loth, 1914. THE HOME PAPER The News -Record to any address in Canada to end of I9I5 for $1.00. ""°o' i PATRIOTIC MEETING, ;its 11 J ' i kt if it'etriei. from elli ar'6 ry Wedding Be careful in selecting your gift. Itwill be e viewed and criticized by many. those whose/ opinions you most esteem bill see it. By it p may judged 'ud9 ed your good taste and judgment, perhaps your friendship and liberality. Safe- guard yourself by making us in the selection' we bade the goods that suit. We know the latest styles- best makes—most suitable gifts. Cut Glass, Sil'berware, Art Goods, China; Clocks, Special pieces that sho»i refinement, richness at' surprisingly moderate prices ZO.Yiellgar • feweler and Optician - - Clinton The Royal -Bank OF CANADA. 1 Incorporated 1889. Capital Authorized S25,000,000 Capital Paid-up ,11,560,000 Reserve anclUndtvided Profits 13,500,000 Total Assets - 180,000,000 310 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed. on Deposits., General Banking business transacted. R. E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch T'e Molsons Bank Incorporated 1555 Established in Clinton 1870 Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 01 'BRANCHES IN CANADA A - GENERAL - BANKING - BUSINESS - TRANSACTED. CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT - CHEQUES - - ISSUED. TR3YELLERS R • • • BANK MONEY ORDERS SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT At all branches. Interest allowed at highest current rate. C. E. Dowding Manager - Clinton Branch. RDXDY=TO•WEAR CLOTHING ORDERED CLOTHING Three of Our Many Styles. HE MORRI9H CLOTHING CO, Motto . "A Square Dial for Every Man." The Board of Tracie is arranging for a patriotic conceit to be • given in the town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, When an address will he given b}+ 'Rev. J. 11. 'Fairfull 'on "Fighting machines and how to handle them." The best local musical talent, both vocal and instrumental, have kindly consented to assist, so that the cit- izens may look forward to an ' even- ing which will prove 'instructive and entertaining in the highest degree,, ONT, ST. CI3URCIL Miss Beatrice White of Windsor as- sisted the choir last Sunday evening and sang a': solo with much expres- sion, adding much xpression,'adding,nmuch to the interest of the service. The 'pastor will preach on Sunday, morning next` on, "The Things, ` That Are Really Ours." -In the evening Rev. 'Kenneth : Beaton and his vrife, who are about to leave forhis • C a will give a farewell message. The W.M.S. held ' an interesting meeting on Tuesday evening at the parsonage, which was well attended. HE HAD A PASSPORT, Among the refugees who arrived in Canada ,this week from Berlin, Ger- many, was Dr. Andrew. Clark of Bill- ings, 51l in s Montana, who vho g , was 11 , allowed` to leave on the strength of his pass- port, which had been issued by Sec- retary of State Bryan of the U. S. government, although Dr. Clark is a native Canadian. He had to leave his wife and two daughters in Ber-' ling where they will remain . until such time as they can leave more conveniently. Mrs. Clark was form- erly Miss Hattie Foxton, ' a well known and popular Clintonian, she being for several years' on the teach- ing stab of the Public school. , REV. MR. HARPER INDr0TIf0. Rev. Frank C. Harper was inducted into the pastorate of Willis church on Thursday evening -last at an im- pressive and largely attended service, Rev. John Richardson of Kippers, moderator of the Presbytery, amid. ed. Rev. J. G. Reid of Londesboro preached the induction sermon, which was a most thoughtful and earnest one ; Rev. Mr. Carswell addressed the minister and Rev. W. D. Purser of' Blyth addressed the congregation. Immediately after the sermon, the prayer and a selection by the choir, the moderator asked Rev,. Mr. 11ar- per to come forward when the usual questions were asked and satisfactor- ily answered, the new pastor was formally inducted into the pasmrate of the church and was greeted by the board of managers and the members of the Presbytery present. - Rev. Mr. Carswell, in opening his address to the minister said be al- ways, felt somewhat enbarass d when called upon to address a bro- ther minister on such an. occasion, as 0, looked somewhat like an •tssurnp- tion of superior knowledge, hut he said his words were not to be taken hi that spirit, they were rather ad' monitions which he himself was en- deavoring to take to heart as truly as to impress then upon another. Ile then spoke of the work, the re, sponsibillty and the rewards which attend the office of a true minister and gave Mr. Harper the assurance of the kindly sympathy of the mem- bers of the Presbytery in his work On being called upon -Co address the congregation. Rev. Mr. Turner re- marked that it was exactly the part of the exercises, he most liked to take. He cited some of . the things. which a congregation could expect from their pastor and also some of the things a, pastor might !expect front his people .and urged upon the congregation the necessity of giving their united; prayerful, sympathetic support in order that the greatest (work might be accomplished, Rev. Mr, Reid, who acted as mod- erator interimwhile the church was without a pastor, then spoke -a few words thanking the session and the people for all their kindness to hire and assuring them' that he would long remember the, kindly intercourse they had while he performed . his duties, which were thus spade a pleasure and would remain an agree- able Memory: The congregation was dismissed by the singing of, the' doxology after` which a reception was held - in the lecture rooni, the Women's Associa- tion and the Girl's Club serving re- freshments, when the new pastor: and his wife had an opportunity- of 'meet - Mg and becoming • acquainted with their people; • The ladies lead both the church and rho lecture • reoin very handsomely decorated with flowers, the latter be- ing o-ing draped' with flags as well and the tables being arranged in ntosir invit- ing fashion. The choir assisted in. the service by leading the singing and rendering a couple of selections. Miss McIver al- so sang a solo in excellent. voice during the evening. ' Besides the ministers taking pari; in the exercises there were prosen0 Rev. A. Macfarlane, Bayfield ; 'Rev, Mr: Johnston, Varma ; Rev, Hall Woods, Brucefield, and Rev. Mr. Argo of E,gniondville. The resi- dent ministers of the different chur- ches in town were also present - and marry of the members of the several Congregations exhibited their kindly interest in their sister., congregation byleis •re• i oc- casion. being •1 csent on the happy o casion. The ,News -Record congratulates 'both pastor ' and people: and bespeaks for Mr. Harper a happy- and success - a Loi sojourn Isere 'as-ahe leader --of the Thcshyteriao, forces of Clinton. TIIE LOCAL MAR1ii T. Wheat '81.10. Oats 45c. Barley 55e. Butter "Hie to 22c. Eggs 22c to 23e, Live Hogs 09.25,; MJ1EiING 013 TEACIIT}RS. The annual meeting of trite East I-luron Teachers' Association will be held in Brussels on the 8th and lith of Octob)r: All sessions are open to;the public and trustees and all in- terested in the 'education of the young are particularly invited to at- tend. WILLIS (1II,JRCH-I. Large ;congregations, assembled on Sunday at both the .morning and ev- ening service to hear Iter. Mr. Bare - eels first'sernons ,as pastor of the church. The disc Urso o swore thought- ful and impressive and were listened to with pleasure' and- profit. At the evening service Miss Kate Scott ren- dered a solo in good voice. Quite a large number of delegates from this congregation attended the meeting of the Presbytery and Pres- byterial held in Hensall on Tuesday. PASSED ANOTHER MILESTONE. Mrs.o ert Niel :Mall, b M shall, who until a year and a half ago was a respect- ed resident of Goderich township but who now makes ber home with her daughter, Mrs. Janes Livermore, of town, on 'Tuesday passed her seventy- fourth birthday. Mrs. Marshall carte out from Barnstaple, England, over fifty years ago and after _ter marri- age with her husband now deceased, she saw many a hardship its the ear- ly days of 1111 good 001 township of Goderich. She has never paid a re- turn visit across the Big Pond though she has six sisters residing in England. Mrs. Marshall l fi s had 1 her share of trouble and bereave- ment, havin* been called upon to lose her husband and a son within the past fifteen months. She is enjoying fair health, however, and her many old friends •in town and surrounding country wish her yet many anaiver- series of her natal clay. 0250.1 011 RED CROSS FUND, The appeal to the 850 Women's In- stitutes in Ontario with over 25,000. members, to assist in the Red Cross Society work has stet with a most hearty response: -Supt, Geo, A. Putman having sent circulars to the officers of each branch giving Alert authority to collect funds and supplies for the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Clinton branch appointed collectors to canvas the town during the past week and they have collected 0250.00 • which was sent on Tuesday to the Treas- urer of the Canadian Red Cross So- ciety in Toronto, They are also sending supplies such as pillows,. socks, wristlets, etc. which have been collected. The Women's Insti- tute wish to thank all those, who so kindly gave money or supplies, also the Morrish Clothing Co., W. D. Fair and W. S. It, Holmes for placing boxes in their stores. Any wishing to contribute ' money or supplies, their donations will be gladly re- ceived by the collectors.. Although the Clinton branch is not a strong organization they' have been doing good a work in quiet o q w way as .their mottois for "Moine and Country." The Travel Club of Clinton has kind- lydonated wool and any lady in town or country willing to do kn}.t- ting such as socks, ' caps, wristlets, etc. will be supplied with material, also, , material and directions for mak- ing Balaclava Caps by applying 00' the president, Mrs. Munroe, Victoria St„ all work to be given in by Sep, nth so that it can be sent away as quickly as possible, A +SEPTEMBER WEDDING. A -pretty 'toe wedding took place on Monday last at' the residence of Mrs. Margaret Pickett, Albert street, when her eldest daughtgr, Harriet J., became the bride of Mr. Oscar J. Blanchard of 'Toronto. The bride wore' her going away costume, a handsome tailored butt of blue with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of white roses. She also Wore the groom's gift, a dainty gold necklace with pearl and diamond setting. The bridal couple were. unattended. except by' little Miss • Isabel Pickett,' mice of the bride, who spade a sweet and tlainly Gower girl, wearing a pretty white frock', with blue ribbons. Tle ceremony was performed by Rev: S: •J.:A11in and only ih,e tinnily and immediate relatives were pres- ent. The only out-ef-town •guest was _Mrs. R. R. ladwarcls:`of Toronto. • The drawing room.' and dining rooni were very prettily,," decorated With ferns and astors, . white and pink predominating. Miss Rena Pickett played' the wedding starch. At the conclusion of -the ceremony all sat down to the wedding break- fast and AIr. and Mrs, Pickett left,, the same at ter noon on:a trip to Ro- chester; N.Y"., and Montreal, (:,+nada; where the ,rtootn's family reside. They intend spending' the winter: Florida but will eventually .settle Toronto. The bride was the recipient of many lovely wedding gifts, from old Clinton friends and 1 others. The. groom •r o resented to the g o p pianist; a pearl pin :and to the little dower girl a pretty locket. The News-ReCord joins with ] v h the Clinton -friends of the newly -wedded pair in wishing them abundant hap; pines and prosperity, WORKS AMO G.FO1tliLGN1?RS. Miss Forman, w110 vi'orks among the foreigners inthe west under the, auspices, of the 14. C. T. U., will address' a meeting in Wesley clutroh 00 llturstt econi g next. • Ihcre will as well be a good musical pro- gram. ST: PAUL'S C110311CH.. Rev. Mr. Potts o_cuC pied•' his pulpit ,on Sunday! last alter - absent fora few weeks on a tion. Every 4ireduesday ei'ening further notice ,special prayers be said for Ulnae .engaged in own being yaea- ,unt'1 will' war, the meetings being held in - the school room. : TO ORGANIZE CHORAL SOOIL'I'Y, Some _timer ago it was intimated that a project was on foot to start a Choral Society o tet' toClinton( this autumn. We understand e stand that a meeting will be held for this purpose on Thursday evening of - .nesmt week at eight o'clock in the Own hall. It is 'toped that all who are interest- ed in singing will attend this meet. ing, • THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, Married in Whitby on Septa nber 901, 1872, Mr. and Mrs, r Hei ty Pluntpteel yesterday observed the forty-second anniversary of theft* wed- ding day. They came to Clinton, eigateen months later' and thus for over forty - years they have bee.' greatly respected residents of this town. Their very many friends in the community will join heartily with The News -Record in the hove that they Wrap together enjoy many more anniversaries of their weIding day, LABOR DAY ON THE GREEN. 'Ole usual. Labor Day competition, took place on the bowling green, the folloying rinks taking part : W. Jackson, II. S: Chapman, Dr. Axon, J. Taylor, skip. ' A. J. Grigg, 0. Johnston, W. Grant, E. G. C'otn:tice, skip. Karl a 1 N`ilkrn, A. J. lIolloway, P. Towuc 0. E. Dowding, skip. C. Paisley, W. Johnson, II. Wiltso, J. E, Cantelon, skip, Rev. F. C. Harper, 11. E. Hunni ford, J. Hunter, N. Bal], skip, G. D. Roberton, Major Combe, A. .I: Morrish, J, Nediger, skip. 11. 7;. •Paull, J. Ransford, J. W. Stephenson 1, 1?. Hovey, skip. C. F. Libby, ,7. Wiseman, W. Bry- done, J. Watt; skip. Following is the way it worked out Trophy contest:. 1st round—Dowding O—Cottrtice 10, Cantelon 9-1001 11, 'Taylor 7—Ned- iger 8, Watt 10 -Hovey 11. 2nd round—Courtire 10—Ball 8, Nediger 9—I-Iovey 8. Finals—Cottrtice 1.2—Nediger 4. The Association :. 1st round—Dowding 9—Cantelon 12, Taylor 0—Watt 11, Hovey 12—Ball 15. 2nd round-Cantelon 1—Ball 12. Finals—Watt 1—Ball 13. The Consolation 1st round—Dowding 12 -Taylor 17, Ilovey 18—Cantelon 4. Finals—Taylor 14-Ilovey 12: As, will he seer E. O. Courtice's rink, won the trophy, N. Ball's the association • and 1, Pl. Ilovey's . the consolation. The contest went on all day, it being after six o'clock before it was finished. Constance Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wynne and babe of Watford spent a few days here as the guests of the lady's sis- ter, Mrs; W. Bruton, Mrs. D. Sutherland is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Kindy of 'Tor- onto. . Mr, and - Mrs. Ernest Adams and Mr. eTon Adams visited their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Adams of Blyth,' last week. Just What Was Expected Tom Jackson . Tont Jackson says he is going to get up a big concert assisted: bp the of town. l3 ur t s^. Paying DONS 110 V C 0 ,.S _ 1111 p 1 Y g all the expenses himself and, turning over the enure proceeds to -a com- mittee to be disbursed as local aecds may arise. 'Tom's reputation for doing'Ohmgs and his big stand in with the boys ensurer. a .spleirdid program, and a big crowd, • A Pretty Wedding in Lon des boro on Saturday. Cho' home of Miss: E. ,Lyon of '1 ondesboro was the scene of a very pretty wedding • on Saturday last when her youngest dahglttct i0tta M., was united' in marriage to Mr D E. 'Dewar of London. Promptly at'twelve, o'clock the bride entered the drawing room with her. brother, Mr, 'W..11. Lyon, who. gave her 'away'; to tltn 'strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Mrs.- W. 11. Lyon,, and the couple took their places' under a canopy of evergreens and asters. The" bride was 'daintily gowned h white: silk crepe: with trimmings of lace and pearls, wore the conventional veil- and wreath of hlp of -the -valley 'and carried a boquet of white roses,' Ple ceremony was performed. by Rev. 0. C. Keine. At the conclusion of . the ceremonyi and when hen tle newly -wedded pair hadreceived- the conl,rattfia.tious of those present, all: sat down to • • a 'well -served wedding feast. Mr. and Mrs. Dewar left the sauce afternoon for their home' in London, the. bride 'travelling hi a tailored suitof navy blue broadcloth with, 'ninon blouse and a pretty black, velvet ]tat. The yoithg couple have the very, best wish- es of a verylarge ge ciro1e of friends for their happiness and well being. Holmesville Mr. Geo.. Holland has- been on an- other cattle buying expedition and also took in the big Fair at Toron- 01 this week: lie will have his sale on Tuesday. Bliss Mary Wtt]toil of Clinton spent the week -end as the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Win Stanley. Miss Ethel Snyder and her friend, Miss Harris, who have been visiting thef o rme r s aunt, Mrs. G. Ladd, re- turned to their home in Jarvis on .Monday. During her stay here ' Miss Snyder assisted in the church servic- es and at other affairs by rendering several solo selections which wet:e much appreciated. Mr. Will Pickard, who has been in the west for some time, the greater part of the time at Medicine Ilat, Alta., .returned home on Friday. BA:s, Pickard returned sweral weeks ago, Mr: J. A. Irwin of Clinton suppli- ed the pulpits on the llolntosville circuit on Sunda} giving excellent addresses. Mr. Irwin is always wet- come at Ilolniesville. Mr. R, Y. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 1lolland and some others from hereabouts are attending ' the Can- adian, NationalinToronto this week. Mrs. D. Glidden and Mrs. 71. J. l'rewagtha visited at Mitchell over the week-enil Blrs„ 11' Pickard and: her sister, Mrs. A. Sinclair of Winnipeg, visited friends ^,t Winghani over the week- end and holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Draper of Goderich and Mr, John Mulholland of Clinton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mulholland on Labor Day. The Women's Institute will hold their regular meeting at Mrs. Mul- holland's on Thursday afternoon ' of next week. 'There will be a good program, therollcall, will be an- swered by a `brew idea" and ' there will be a question s Lton drawer. . The members t hes are requested to be present and visitors are always welcome, Summerhill Mr. A. Young of Toronto ' was a guest of Mr. II. McBrien last week. Airs. T. Mason and children and Miss Amy AfcBrien visited Goderich friends over Sunday. Mr. Chas: Clifton has- disposed of his farm to Mr. R. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McBrien visit- ed Goderich friends on Sunday. Mrs. W. S. R. Holhies and .babe visited tinder the parental roof last wk; _ lioliaeee.y at the home of Mr. Wm. Mr. and illrs. 'P: T,awson spent the Lawson, :Mr. Norman Ball spent a couple of; - days at Toronto Fair: London Road Mrs. G. '13. Hanley is in Toronto Alis week taking in the big Fair. Mrs.; Win. Falconer and blaster Victor were London visitors on Lab- or Day. Mrs. James Nott spent a few days of this t}•eel: at' Bayfield. Messrs. Robt. Staples' and Iiugli Campbell of McKillop visited -friends' in this vicinity. on Sunday. Mr.. Robert Pearce of Edmonton, who has been making a business tour of the -Northern States in the inter- ests of the Alberta Telephone Sys- tem of which he ds manager, spent the week -end as the guest of Mr. and M:is Trod Waldron. •I0Ir, pearce is a brother-in-law ;of Mrs. Waldron's. Stanley Township Rev. _Melvin and Mrs. Keys are visiting at the hone of `rhe 0011ter's parents; Mr: and Mrs. W;, L, Keys. Mr Melvin •`1 slboi has returned home after spending a,few months the west. ve Bis Appian and daughter of, God- erich spent the week -end as the guests of Mrs. Edward Robinson. Mr. Warwick Cole and his sister, Miss ,Flossie; of Goderich township spent : Sunday at the home of Air. and Mrs. J. F, Keys. Bayfield 'lilie. young people of the , village gave a hop in, thepavilion on Mon- day evening: Mrs Harry- Young, and claitglttee, who' spent the past two months with fri1ads in the village, left for their home at A]terdcen, Solidi ' Dakota, on Friday last. Mc, Walter Doug and • wife and fancily who scent the past two months in the village, returned Co their home at tipindsor 011 Monday, Mr. 1I. Merrier was "itt S tratford a :fete days the past week on business.. Mrs. David Stott left this week for her Hosie at Detroit after signaling the summer in her cottage on the Terrace, Dr. Atkinson of Detroit caste - up on Saturday and remained over the holiday with his family at -"their resi- dence esidence on the Terrace.'; • Mr and Mrs4 illiart Ferguson y r n and Ptmil f a } returned to their home on Saturday last after an - absence of three months. Mr. Frank (lass, M.P.P., of Lon- don spent a few days the° past reek with his wife at their summer resi- dence on the Terrace. Mrs. H. Darrah spent the past week with friends at Clinton. Mrs. McDonald and daughter, Mrs: Lowedc a t family, of Port Dover, are the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. J. `Pouts. Rev. A. Macfarlane exchanged pul- pits with Rev. George Ross of God- erich on Sunday last. Mrs. Moorbouse and Mrs. Falconer spent a fete days the past week at Toronto Exhibition_ • L. C. White, pastor of the Method- ist church, is spending the week at Toronto. Mrs, Brandon is visiting friends at Winghani this week. - Mr. W. Mustard and, wife spent the week at Toronto. Miss Maggie Falconer and friend of Goderich spent. Sunday at the paren- tal home. Mr. Robert Bailey spent the holi- day at Mitchell, The evaporator will open on Mon- day next and it is expected the ap- ples will begin to pour in this week. 1'hc .Call Fair will be held on Sept. 20th and 30th: Mr. A. Miller of London and wife and fancily, who spent: the summer in Deer Lodge Parte, returned on Tuesday to the city. Brucefield Miss S. Parks and Miss 13, Parke of New York, formerly of Bayfield were the guests of Mrs. 7i, Little' the past week. Hullett Township 0 -Ir. J. If. Snell, who has been attending the 'l'or:onto exhibition the last week, have, bels fortunate in carrying oft several of the red t eke1' as his stock is of .a fine class. Mr. Russell Bradshaw of Brussels was a visitor at Mr. D. Hoggart's for 0, few days last week. bIrs. Southcombe and her sister, Miss Washington of Clinton are at- tending the Toronto exhibition this week. .- Mr, Wilson Sundercock is wearing. a broader smile than usual lately, the broader S, result of a visit by the stork. 'Pltreshings are the order of the clay b weather hut the wet veath r f last weelc made it 'very disagreeable. People You Know. Mr, T. Kemp of London spent over the week-rttd with Mr. and Mrs. 8. Kemp. Miss Gladys Crich of Tuokersmith fs spending the week with her brother Mr, M. Cried). Married. Fifty -Three Years Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kemp. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Iieitp' , .of London, formerly of Clinton, were united in marriage, in the Anglican church at Ticehurst, Kent, England, on .Sept. 1St,' 1861, so out ,.0^qday of last week- observed• the fifty-third an- niversary mtiiversary of their wedding day. Their" fancily consists of six sons, 'Thomas, Albert and George, Loudon Alfie i ton •; Will, 6 , Stratford; I-I,alry al {roderieh and Samuel ofy Clinton. Tlic ver many friends 01 this worthy couple will very gladly, joha with The News -Record in 'Wishing them'ntany more happp years 'togeih- '