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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1914-12-10, Page 1inton Newsom No. 1862 -36th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER IOth, 1914. THE HOME PAPER Giveto gour bog or girl awag from hOme, or to a distant friend, as a Christmas airt a gear's paid.in.advance subscription to The News A TALK ON JAPAN. The prayer meetinge in the two Methodiet churches were withdrawn , last everting and a union. ineeting under the auseices of t130Women's IVrissionary Society was arranged., when Miss Drake, a retained . seise .sionary from Japan, gave an address . on the work among the people of the Sunrise Kingdom - A leATRIOTIC TEA. Mime Hattie, and Agnes Middleton entertained the members of the Trav- el Club and a few friends -to tea at Baetliff's restaurant on Friday after- noon last from four to six o'clock. Affairs of a purely social character are banned just now, everybody must think of others, and this little en- tertainthent, while exceedingly pleas- ant and social, was given with a view of adding to the Patriotic tend. Tickets were therefore sold to the guests and •the holder of the lucky number was presented with a piece of hand -painted china, the work of Miss Agnes Middleton. The tables were attractively laid, the hostesses were most attentive to their guests and an enjoyable couple ot hours were spent. Miss Hazel O'Neil • was • the Winner of the china, a • handsome plate. Some sixteen dollars wore ad- ded to the Paniotic fund as a result. of the little gathering. ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. The pastor on Sunday morning last preached on, "The Meaning and Need of a 'Vision," and in the evening on, "The Parables Within the Parable of The Good Samaritan," At the close of the evening service fifteen person.% were received into fellowship With the Church, The athandance at the Sunday school in the. afternoon was considerablyi over two hundred. Following the les- son study Miss Lucile Grant gave reading which was appropriate and interesting. Miss Drake, recently from tie mis- sion field of Japan, addressed a union meeting of the Methodist douches on Wednesday evening. On Sunday next; Rev. Jas. M. Holm- es of Ridgetown will preach both morning and evening, It being the occasion or the chinch anniversary, Special music will be provided by the choir. A special offering will be taken at oath service. PAYS TO BE THOUGHTFUL; The postal authorities some weeks ago announced the, fact. that Christ- mas seals might again be used 00 let- ters and parcels. 'the practise ot sel- ling Cheistmas scale ig widely used by charitable inetitutions and quite a revenue is thereby obtained, width is. the reason their sale and use Is al- lowed, These seals or stamps must, however, be placed on the backs of letters or parcels, otherwise the mail matter will not be forwarded. The reason for this regulation is •quite ob- vious. Tee postal clerks have their hands fell at the holiday season and if a letter or parcel is so covered by seals, stamps, en. that its address and Government stamp have to be studied our from among a cluster of • other things, valuable time le wasted, The Public should he willing to assist these over-worked officials all they poseibly can and if they are thought- less in regard to this matter they have no awn:mice tbat their Christ- mas mail will be forwarded, AN INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESS, COIVIMENCEMENT ENERCISES; The annual Commencement exercises of the Collegiate institute will be held in the town hall on. • Thursday' evening next. A, good program of instrumental end vocal music, read- ings, drills, etc. will he given arid the preseetation of certificates and piizes will.be made. ONE WAY OF HELPING. The membere of the Ontario W. 0 T. U. sent .1, 151511 (0 the front with , the First Canadian Contingeht, un- deetaking the responsibility of his maintenance, who will do his part in ministering to the spiritual• welfare 1ot the Canadian soldiers, During the month oE Nowember each member of Ito W.0.T.U. contributed one cent per day for, the purpose of defrnying this expense and at the next meeting, December 18th, the Clinton union will receive from ite members their con- tribution to the fund thus raisel Anyone else wishing to contribute anything to this cause may send or hand it to the president, Mrs. 0, J. Wallis. THE MEDICOS MEET. The Huron Medical Association met in Clinton on Tuesday, the follow - members being present ; Drs. Dar- row, Whitely, E'mmerson and Taylor, Goderich ; Drs. McKay, Ross, Bur- rows and Cooper, Seaforth.; Drs. Kennedy and Redmond, Wingliato ; Dr. Allison, Myth ; Mr. Machete Dub- lin ; Dr. Woods, Ba.yfield ; Drs. Gunn, Thompson, Shaw, Gandier and Sloan, Clinton. The following officers were elected. for 1915 : President, Dr. Kennedy, Vice, Dr, Machell. • Sac. -Treasurer, Dr. Redmond. D. Taylor ot Godcrich and nt. GUM' were appointed delegates to- at - A. NIECE PASSES. • Mrd. Chambers received word re- cently of the death of her niece, Mrs. James Crozier of Tugaske, Sask, Mrs. Crozier -underwent an -operation in the Clinton hospital three years ago and has enjoyed excellent Xeaith ever since, the cause of death being bent failure. She will be remember- ed by many who had the. pleasure of meeting her as she remained in town for several weeks, THEY DID. WELL. Messrs. Clifford C. Itunt and Os- car .8. Ball, students at the Clin- ton Saboal of Commerce, have re- ceived intermediate certificates, and Misses May and Quelle, pennants for fl proeieney in their work. This makes six students passing these intermed- iate exams. teem C.S. of C. This is a good record. and proves that • the pupils have been ffilligent and the in- struction efficient. OFFICERS INSTALLED. The tolloviing officers were duly 'in- . stalled in Murphy Lodge on Tuesday evening : Master, II. Pringle. Deputy), Wm. Walker. Fin:ier, Secretary, H. Glaz. Ree. -Secretary, A Clarkson. Treasurer, 1'. Cauttelon. D. et C., D. N. Watson. Lecturers, R. J. Cluff, John Ford. Committee, A. Cook, Fred Mutch, G. Hanley, D. Steep. A S IJCCIeSSiet:L AT-HONIE. The Model school staelaits, under the auspuceaeof the Literary Society held at vegy enjoyable at-home in the town hall, in honor of the Collegiate studeel ;elf' other young people of the town, on Wednesday evening of last week. The, hall was mese taste - tend the meeting of the Ontario Meme fully decorated, one of the remarks ical Association hheard eld yesterday le M this connvtion was, ."The Totonto for the atnalgamation of old hall never looked better," and county and town societies. the short program was well carried Papers were read on subjects biter ,out. The president of the Literary testing to the Profeseion by Drs. Ete_ Society, Miss Mabel Clarke, presided. mason, Ross, Gaudier and Burrows. The next meeting of the association will be held in Wingliam. in March. A YOUNG MAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The following letter was written by Mr, Frank Law or the Molsons Bank staff, Montreal, brother of Miss Em- ily Law, teacher-in-trainine. at the Clinton Model school, to his father, Mr. George Law of Drumbo, also was reluctant about giving his =sent to his son joining the seemed contingent for overseas service. :His objections -were overcome, however, and nal* is now awaiting the call to go to the front. The letter breathes the proper spiel t. 'I feel it Is a duty I owe my country, I consider I can go much better than others who hose people depending on them for support, eel when you think . our national eels - taxes is at stake it is a saerifice 1 eau well afford to make, Considering what England has done tor Canada I believe that we as Canadians have tailed in the duty we owe to bile Mother Country. While we bave sat with folded atom and done nothing, the enemies of our country have been preparing for this supreme struggle. As a result we have been caught un- prepared. If we young men in giving our lives for our country help to ex- terminate the enemies of our land we av shall not he died in vain. Instead of feeling as. badly as you do you should be proud that I .ain helping Mrs. Grant Needham, who is trav- in my small way to bear nay eoun- elling under the auspices of the Cana- try's burdens. As Sir Wilfrid Laur- dian Red Cross Society and addres- ) ier says, "Phis is the young man's sed a meeting in the town hall on I opportunity.' We in Canada hardly know what war means as we have lived in peace so long." Thursday afternoon, spoke to a com- paratively small number, though the ineseage sha brought was one well worthy of the atteetion of all. Sbe spoke or the work of the Red Gross and ot the need of the unitea inter- est of all Canadians at the present time. She thought that Canadians who are a b id i n g at home in peace should be -willing to sacri- fice much fox tha sake of those tybo are fighting the 'Empire's battles in Belgium and leraace.'eteeShe did tot favor very much the reasing ot mon- ey, lip meane of teae, socials, etc. She thought the necessary funds ME MING Olt' PRES B Y T Ele „ The Presbytery of Huron held RS Decembet electing in Clinton on Tuesday, a large number of ministers and ley delegates being present. Moderator Rev. G. le, Roes. of God- erich presided and the. treasurer, Rey. le. le, Mcle Smith of Hensall, read his eeport which showed -.a small balance in the treasury. The etuditors also read their report and a good leal of routine business *EIS teen - sacted. should he given of the free will- of .Rey. . A.. Macfarlane of Bay field, the people, as their contribution to- thairman of the leresbytery's oom- ward the campaign.. 'She said the inittee on Religious Education, react lds report recommendmg- that an. es,: - change Presbyterial visitation of the Sunday schoole and Young Peo- ples Societies be arranged tor Dec- ember 201111 and 2,7111s, with a view or carrying oet the General. Assembly's policy of getting after ;the "last boy" wig the "Met girl" who may be..still unaffiliated with any Sunday school. or young people's soolety. A the same time and place the claims of ehe 13ticlgeli will be presente.d to the people. A committee on Church Praise, eon- sisting 'of Reels. James Hamilton, Coderich, le, Sharpe, Elieter, and John G. Reid, Londesboro, .was ap- poieted, the first) named being cot - eerier and also Presbytery repectsen- tative On the Genesee Assembly's committee. ' The Presbytery passed resolubions of sympathy with Rev. Hall Woods of Bruthileld, who was uhable to he peesent owing to illness, aud also with bit. W. J. Taylor, weo met with a, serious accident recently. The Presbytery adjourned to meet, in Hensel] on the second Monday in February, the meeting to be followed by a Medic meetingin the even- ing at which the subject of Church Pea,* will• be taken hp by promin- ent members of the General 'Assam- . need of money was great,. It was urgently needed to equip hospitals end furnish supplies of various kinds, cold was needed at once. Other things wore needed, too, of comae, and Mrs. Needham urged the woinen to Gentle- lle their work 'on supplies exhibiting several articles as patterns or tne th Inge required. 'Mrs. Needham also euggested that a course of lectures be arranged for tbie Winter en various subjects re- lating to the countries and peoples in the war zone, about which the av- erage person bias hut scant linoevledge and she gave the names of several University professors who will, dur- ing the wintee months, be aeffilable for such instructive work. She thought the mon should tales lip the matter of raising a subscription foe the Bed Cross work and should algo arrange for the holding of the lee - tures as the women alreadet have their hands, full. Mrs. Needham intends paying a se- cond visa to Clinton immediately 01 - 'ter Christmas and it is hoped a laeger number will avail themselves of the opportunity et hearing her. She giv- es her tinee to this work, accepting no remuneration, and as the railways furnish transportation free her ex- penses, which are paid by the Socie- ty, are not beavy. b y, After the program the young people enjoyed themselves with games and in pi:emanating untll nearly midnight when dainty retreshments were Sero - ed, and afterwards those who so. de- sired indulged in dancing for a time. The Model At -Home of 1914 was considered quite a success and the students deserve much praise for their evident pains in making it so. The Model term closes tomorrow. SATURDAY'S BAZAAR. At the Junto]: Patriotic Society's Christmas Bazaar. on Saturday af- ternoon a good erowd and a succees- fel sale is expasted. ) The juniors have been busy making, various ar- ticles suitable tor Christmas gifts which will be sold at reasonable rat- es. Tbey ,will also have for sale books, toys, homemade candy, ter- iosities, etc., and mil(1 he graenful to anyone donating anything in this line which they think would see. , The members et the Senior Patrio- tic Society intend having a bone - made cooking booth and will be glad to have donations of bread, cakes. Pies, etc. item any of the friends in town or country, The members of ihe Travel (lab will serve tea during the atternooa. The Junior Society intends send- ing the proceeds realized from their sale to the Canadian Red Cross, the senior Society will use the premeds of the homemade cooking sale foe the purchase of material, and the Travel Club will donate the mow derived from the tea to either oreof the two societies or divide it be- tween them. .Caress along on Saeur- day afternoon and patronize tate or other or all of the different erganiea- tiong who- are thus working, not for themselves, but for the good of °Bi- ers. EVAPORATOR CLOSED, The evaporator closed clown Tuesday of last week alter n husy and coinparatively successful seasom Tt ie twenty years this fall since Mr. Cleat came to Clinton to do bus- iness and eves: since his old friends in town. have looked forward t0. hay- ing him here for a few menthe during the autumn season. During that time there were a few seasons when the apple crop failed and it was. nob thought: worth while to open up for business, but there were only a few such, This season the stock offered for drying Purposes wag of a superior quality and the finished product Is consequently or a high class. Five car loads of evaporated apples have been shipped this season, genie goitig to the west and some to Montreal for export abroad. This week the last car, consisbing of l'Otir liulidre,d bar- rels of waste, only the best et which was saved and dried, le being load- ed and Will he exported eo Europe. A. large anment of the finithed stock im packed in fifty and twenty- five pound boxes but a largo number alsoof three -pound cartons weee us- ed this year and Mr. Case thinks these will eventually almost_ entirely replace' the larger pad:caps. About eighteen thousand of these cartons were used this season. ,They are then, packed by dozens in bokos and shipped to the wholesale houses who in turn can ship them, out to the re - 0111 dealers, no. handling or weighing being necessary. Although the prospect at the . be- ginning of the season did not appear to be very bright the evaporator has run full time with 'a tull staff and the proprietors are making no com- plaint about the result. THE LOCAL elARKET.. Wheat $1,10. Oats 45c to lea, Bailey 55c to 600. Butter 21.c to 22e, Eggs 29c to M. Live Hogs $6.75. ALWAYS PRIZE 'WINNERS, Mr. Harry Fitzsimonsleft yester- day afternoon for Teronto with a consignment of twelve head of cattlu. aed. twenty lambs tor exhibition at the Fat Stock Show. II. Fitzeimone ce. Son usually earrp o(1 several prizes at this annual show. Mr. Weslee Nett of Titoism:smith accompanied Mr. Fitzsimons, taking. 15 1101 ini three very fine Polled Aimee cattle. 3fird OFFICER HONOURED. Capt. Sale or aoderroh was the guest of his brothne officees of the 38rd Regiment at the Clinton Club MOMS 011 Friday evening, \\hien lie was presented with a neat address and is handsome pair of field glasses. COL Wilson presided, the address was read by Major Ranee and the presentation made bp Major Mc- -Taggart, .A, few promenant citizens of town were also present and short addresses were made by Major Shaw and Messrs. D. A. Forrestee and Cr. II Dowding. Later refreshments were served bY Caterer liartliff and after a social hour the guest of the evening 1011 110 catch the: evening train for Goderich. Captain Sale goes with the Second Contingent to the front, being home, over the weak -end on leave of ab- sence Born the camp at London. A. DECEMBER WEDDING. ecc)rd. In the Service of the King. Wm. Jackson, Clinton -Born. Above is the portrait of Mr. Wil- liam Jackson, third son of Mr. Isaac Jackson of town, who is one of Ulises) liaNing volunteered tor overseas ser- vice and is now in trekking at the camp at Winnipeg. Mr. Jackson, who ia a native of Clinton, has been in Saskatchewan for some time engaged in farming. He served as, a member of an ar- tillery corps during the South Afri- can war and has, therefore, had ex - patience in actual warfare. He was' stricken with fever in South Atriea and was 0110 01: those who *ailed around by England on the way homes of the Huron Road, The home ot Mrs. Matthias Clew Nest, was 't„ee en up arms in defence ef the Ell1Pixt4 ton native-born who has already tale - Mr. Jackson makes the eighth Clin- scene or e pretty wedding got high noon The honour roll lengthais. yesterday when her daughter, Miss Adeline, became the bride of Mr. 11001. Meleenzie. of Detroit, son of Mr. and Mos. Thos. McKenzie, Sr., of Clinton, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frank C. Harper and. was wit - nested by immediate friends was wit- latives of the two families.. Miss El- eanor Meelenzie, Mete]: 01 the groom, played the wedding music. The bride looked chart/Wig in her handsome Wedding gown or duchese satin witk over dress of silk lace and pearl trimmings. She also wore a veil with wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of lovely 'mums. Congratulations followed the cere- mony and then all sat (WWII tO the wedding luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie left on the afteraoon train for Toronto, where they will spend a shore time betore last. Bagfield. Mrs. Cowie left this week for Gott- erich to spend a few weeks with her sister, lees. PhoinSoa. IMiss Everett of Seatortlt is the guest of etra Orval Westian. this week. Me, William Stanley of Helmet,- ville spent Tuesday in the village. Mr. E. Macomb of London is the guest of 1\10. and. Mrs. .Tames Speci- men. Mrs. John Thomson and family of IWinnipeg ant spending the wintet with Mr, Thomson's parents, MO. and Mrs. James Thomson in the, , village. j Mr, Kain, student of Huron Col- lege, London, occupied the pulpit of Trinity church on Sunday evening going to their home In Detroit, a large number of their young Mende being at the depot to see them off and wish them well. The bride's go- ing away costume was a beautiful tailored suit of King' blue. Both bride and groom are very well and favorably known in Clinton and their large circle of Wends join heart- ily( iti good wishes. And They DRly-Dally While Christians Are Starving and Freezing.. One of the most active of the womeit's patriotic societies in this countp 16 the Red C`ross Lea- gue at Varna, a band et devoted and energetic women who have al- ready fortvarded Lwo handsome donaelons to the -ravaged and starving Belgians and purpose con- tinuing in the good work. In all parts of Huron there are similar societies to whom it te a joy to contribute their mite to the succor of a nation which through no fault of its ciWil IS in, Sere niStreSS tile like of which the world had not heretofore seen. Weeks age at a special meeting 01 15 committee of the. county council it was recommended that a grant of $20,o00 be made to the Belgian Retie and other Pat- riotie Funds. Through the elect- rum al the press this was sent abroad and was quoted as an in- stance of the libeeality ot the County of Buxom The county council met last, week and -LAID THE. MATTER OVER uNTIL N.Ern: YEAR.. Who was it said : "And the mountain labored and brought forth a mouse." The opportunity for Ontario citizens to send relief to the suf- fering Belgiene still stands open. Hope of assistance for these peo- ple is gradually being narrowed to persons living on the American continent, and the necessity of drawing heavily on their generos- ity is imminent. This -was the substance, of a letter received on Monday by Premier Hearst train the prime minister of Nova Scotia, ylic premier crulorSed the spirit of the letter. It is stated the letter that to supply the actual neeessities of the seven million residits in Belgium 80,000 tons of foodstuffs monthly will be required theough- out the winter, Thus tar Canada has sent about 6000 tons in two ships. The movement will be ex- tended to all parts of Canada, and thosel 10 thergo have little fear of the outcome. It is point, - ed 'out that there is no question of the actual need of the Belgians. They an homeless and staving, News-7Reeord Means News -Leader. A number of the young men who wont to Port Stanley a shorb wbile ago to engago in fishing bave all re- turned home on account of the fish- ing being very poor. Are you a News -Record subscriber e The annual meeting of L.O.L. No, 24 took plime, on Monday evening when the following officers were el- ected for the ensuing year : Master, Robert; McMurray. Deputy, John Parker. Rea -Secretary, Percy Tippet. FinaSeeretarp, Clarence Pollock, Treasurer, John Tippet. Chaplain, A. E. Erwin, Lecturer, Richard Elliott. D. of 0,, Cleoege Castle, Committee, Cicero B. Greenslade), Emerson Heard, C'arl Huston, Wm, McDool, More Ilayfield News page 4. May He Have Many Happy Returns. Mr. James Walkinshaw. On the last day of November Mr, James Walkinshaw celebrated his sev- enty-seventh birbhday. The probabil- ity is that he celebrated the event by paying even greater attention to his everyday duties, for he is a consciee- tious official and keeps the Post -of- fice square in such spiek and span order that it is a credit to the town. A man who has elwa,s,s, encleaer- ored to do his duty as he saw it, la- dustrious and upright to the higilese degree, he has won and held the es- teem of his) fellows and Is today one of Clinton's most respected citizens. The News -Record but voices the sen- timents of Inc host of friends in wishing him as many more birthdays as lie dthires to see, Good Morning I Haw does your sub to Tho Neves -Record read ? The label tells the story. 'A Happy Xmas for all Our holid a y stock is filet M %gaiety ancl quality and fairest in nCYVTsseautiful display of gifts will meet all remitromen‘bs from fest e'o last. E'yery department is filled with fresh goods at fate prices. Our stock. anticipates every want 1.i. Watches, Clocks, Rings, Pendants, Necklaces, Lockets, Cufflinks, Fobs, Chains, Ebony Goods, China, Cut Glass, Sterlin,g and Plated Silverware, and many ap- proprtate gi?›es not here enumerated W et ....4/ YCI11 ( 1 i W. it. ar "eyelet ana Optician - Store Open Evening - Clinton s. I _...., The Royal BankI OF CANADA. Incorporated 1809. Capital Authorized 825,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,560,000 Recierve and Undivided Profits 13,500,000 Total Assets 185,000,000 - 380 Branches. With world wide connection. Interest allowed .on Savin ge Deposits, General Banking business transaeted. R. E. MANNING, Manager - Clinton! Branch, _ lrie Molsons Bank Incorporated 1855 Eetablished' In Clinton 1870 Capital and Reserve •- $8,800,000 01 BRANCHES IN CANADA. A - GENERAL - BANKING - BUSINESS - TRANSACTED, CIEOULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT - . . TRAVELLERs CHEQuES ISbITED. BANE MONEY ORDERS - - - - - SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT At all branches. Interest allowed at highest current tette. C. E. Dowding - Manager - Clinton Branch. • READ -TO -WEAR ORDERED CLOTHING tgAi0Sral 1 CLOTILING "i0NOW OWO' COVRTamittY A* Man's Christmas Gift Will Be Most AppreciatedWhen it is Something he Can [Put" to el Everyday Use. .........=.2..... ......._ Ask him what he wants for Christmas and nine tinaes out of ten he will answer "something to wear." This list will make choosing easy and gou can be sure your gift will be • especially appreciated. • Cravats that are different .as to $1.50 Mufflers and silk handkerchiefs -50 to $2.50 Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes .25 to $1.50 per box. Fine HosieryBoys' cashmere, lisle or silk .25 to .75 Dress Shirts handsome sew designs .75 to $2,50 Umbrellas plain or self -openers 51.00 to $5.00 Night Robes .so to 51.25 Arm Bands and Garters iu fancy wood boxes .25 to .50 Stylish Hats make acceptable gifts $1.00 to $4.00 Sweater Coats all color combinations $1.00 to $7.50 Caps in all the latest styles .25 to 51.50 Sweaters Plain or button shoulder .50 to 51.25 .House Coats a very useful gift $4.00 to 510.00 Bath Robes big range of patterns 56.50 to $15.00 Pyjamas $1.50 to 53.50 Suspenders in fancy boxes .25 to .50 We Suggest an Early Selection. 1 THE MORRISH CLOTHING tO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." ... A TALK ON JAPAN. The prayer meetinge in the two Methodiet churches were withdrawn , last everting and a union. ineeting under the auseices of t130Women's IVrissionary Society was arranged., when Miss Drake, a retained . seise .sionary from Japan, gave an address . on the work among the people of the Sunrise Kingdom - A leATRIOTIC TEA. Mime Hattie, and Agnes Middleton entertained the members of the Trav- el Club and a few friends -to tea at Baetliff's restaurant on Friday after- noon last from four to six o'clock. Affairs of a purely social character are banned just now, everybody must think of others, and this little en- tertainthent, while exceedingly pleas- ant and social, was given with a view of adding to the Patriotic tend. Tickets were therefore sold to the guests and •the holder of the lucky number was presented with a piece of hand -painted china, the work of Miss Agnes Middleton. The tables were attractively laid, the hostesses were most attentive to their guests and an enjoyable couple ot hours were spent. Miss Hazel O'Neil • was • the Winner of the china, a • handsome plate. Some sixteen dollars wore ad- ded to the Paniotic fund as a result. of the little gathering. ONTARIO ST. CHURCH. The pastor on Sunday morning last preached on, "The Meaning and Need of a 'Vision," and in the evening on, "The Parables Within the Parable of The Good Samaritan," At the close of the evening service fifteen person.% were received into fellowship With the Church, The athandance at the Sunday school in the. afternoon was considerablyi over two hundred. Following the les- son study Miss Lucile Grant gave reading which was appropriate and interesting. Miss Drake, recently from tie mis- sion field of Japan, addressed a union meeting of the Methodist douches on Wednesday evening. On Sunday next; Rev. Jas. M. Holm- es of Ridgetown will preach both morning and evening, It being the occasion or the chinch anniversary, Special music will be provided by the choir. A special offering will be taken at oath service. PAYS TO BE THOUGHTFUL; The postal authorities some weeks ago announced the, fact. that Christ- mas seals might again be used 00 let- ters and parcels. 'the practise ot sel- ling Cheistmas scale ig widely used by charitable inetitutions and quite a revenue is thereby obtained, width is. the reason their sale and use Is al- lowed, These seals or stamps must, however, be placed on the backs of letters or parcels, otherwise the mail matter will not be forwarded. The reason for this regulation is •quite ob- vious. Tee postal clerks have their hands fell at the holiday season and if a letter or parcel is so covered by seals, stamps, en. that its address and Government stamp have to be studied our from among a cluster of • other things, valuable time le wasted, The Public should he willing to assist these over-worked officials all they poseibly can and if they are thought- less in regard to this matter they have no awn:mice tbat their Christ- mas mail will be forwarded, AN INSTRUCTIVE ADDRESS, COIVIMENCEMENT ENERCISES; The annual Commencement exercises of the Collegiate institute will be held in the town hall on. • Thursday' evening next. A, good program of instrumental end vocal music, read- ings, drills, etc. will he given arid the preseetation of certificates and piizes will.be made. ONE WAY OF HELPING. The membere of the Ontario W. 0 T. U. sent .1, 151511 (0 the front with , the First Canadian Contingeht, un- deetaking the responsibility of his maintenance, who will do his part in ministering to the spiritual• welfare 1ot the Canadian soldiers, During the month oE Nowember each member of Ito W.0.T.U. contributed one cent per day for, the purpose of defrnying this expense and at the next meeting, December 18th, the Clinton union will receive from ite members their con- tribution to the fund thus raisel Anyone else wishing to contribute anything to this cause may send or hand it to the president, Mrs. 0, J. Wallis. THE MEDICOS MEET. The Huron Medical Association met in Clinton on Tuesday, the follow - members being present ; Drs. Dar- row, Whitely, E'mmerson and Taylor, Goderich ; Drs. McKay, Ross, Bur- rows and Cooper, Seaforth.; Drs. Kennedy and Redmond, Wingliato ; Dr. Allison, Myth ; Mr. Machete Dub- lin ; Dr. Woods, Ba.yfield ; Drs. Gunn, Thompson, Shaw, Gandier and Sloan, Clinton. The following officers were elected. for 1915 : President, Dr. Kennedy, Vice, Dr, Machell. • Sac. -Treasurer, Dr. Redmond. D. Taylor ot Godcrich and nt. GUM' were appointed delegates to- at - A. NIECE PASSES. • Mrd. Chambers received word re- cently of the death of her niece, Mrs. James Crozier of Tugaske, Sask, Mrs. Crozier -underwent an -operation in the Clinton hospital three years ago and has enjoyed excellent Xeaith ever since, the cause of death being bent failure. She will be remember- ed by many who had the. pleasure of meeting her as she remained in town for several weeks, THEY DID. WELL. Messrs. Clifford C. Itunt and Os- car .8. Ball, students at the Clin- ton Saboal of Commerce, have re- ceived intermediate certificates, and Misses May and Quelle, pennants for fl proeieney in their work. This makes six students passing these intermed- iate exams. teem C.S. of C. This is a good record. and proves that • the pupils have been ffilligent and the in- struction efficient. OFFICERS INSTALLED. The tolloviing officers were duly 'in- . stalled in Murphy Lodge on Tuesday evening : Master, II. Pringle. Deputy), Wm. Walker. Fin:ier, Secretary, H. Glaz. Ree. -Secretary, A Clarkson. Treasurer, 1'. Cauttelon. D. et C., D. N. Watson. Lecturers, R. J. Cluff, John Ford. Committee, A. Cook, Fred Mutch, G. Hanley, D. Steep. A S IJCCIeSSiet:L AT-HONIE. The Model school staelaits, under the auspuceaeof the Literary Society held at vegy enjoyable at-home in the town hall, in honor of the Collegiate studeel ;elf' other young people of the town, on Wednesday evening of last week. The, hall was mese taste - tend the meeting of the Ontario Meme fully decorated, one of the remarks ical Association hheard eld yesterday le M this connvtion was, ."The Totonto for the atnalgamation of old hall never looked better," and county and town societies. the short program was well carried Papers were read on subjects biter ,out. The president of the Literary testing to the Profeseion by Drs. Ete_ Society, Miss Mabel Clarke, presided. mason, Ross, Gaudier and Burrows. The next meeting of the association will be held in Wingliam. in March. A YOUNG MAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The following letter was written by Mr, Frank Law or the Molsons Bank staff, Montreal, brother of Miss Em- ily Law, teacher-in-trainine. at the Clinton Model school, to his father, Mr. George Law of Drumbo, also was reluctant about giving his =sent to his son joining the seemed contingent for overseas service. :His objections -were overcome, however, and nal* is now awaiting the call to go to the front. The letter breathes the proper spiel t. 'I feel it Is a duty I owe my country, I consider I can go much better than others who hose people depending on them for support, eel when you think . our national eels - taxes is at stake it is a saerifice 1 eau well afford to make, Considering what England has done tor Canada I believe that we as Canadians have tailed in the duty we owe to bile Mother Country. While we bave sat with folded atom and done nothing, the enemies of our country have been preparing for this supreme struggle. As a result we have been caught un- prepared. If we young men in giving our lives for our country help to ex- terminate the enemies of our land we av shall not he died in vain. Instead of feeling as. badly as you do you should be proud that I .ain helping Mrs. Grant Needham, who is trav- in my small way to bear nay eoun- elling under the auspices of the Cana- try's burdens. As Sir Wilfrid Laur- dian Red Cross Society and addres- ) ier says, "Phis is the young man's sed a meeting in the town hall on I opportunity.' We in Canada hardly know what war means as we have lived in peace so long." Thursday afternoon, spoke to a com- paratively small number, though the ineseage sha brought was one well worthy of the atteetion of all. Sbe spoke or the work of the Red Gross and ot the need of the unitea inter- est of all Canadians at the present time. She thought that Canadians who are a b id i n g at home in peace should be -willing to sacri- fice much fox tha sake of those tybo are fighting the 'Empire's battles in Belgium and leraace.'eteeShe did tot favor very much the reasing ot mon- ey, lip meane of teae, socials, etc. She thought the necessary funds ME MING Olt' PRES B Y T Ele „ The Presbytery of Huron held RS Decembet electing in Clinton on Tuesday, a large number of ministers and ley delegates being present. Moderator Rev. G. le, Roes. of God- erich presided and the. treasurer, Rey. le. le, Mcle Smith of Hensall, read his eeport which showed -.a small balance in the treasury. The etuditors also read their report and a good leal of routine business *EIS teen - sacted. should he given of the free will- of .Rey. . A.. Macfarlane of Bay field, the people, as their contribution to- thairman of the leresbytery's oom- ward the campaign.. 'She said the inittee on Religious Education, react lds report recommendmg- that an. es,: - change Presbyterial visitation of the Sunday schoole and Young Peo- ples Societies be arranged tor Dec- ember 201111 and 2,7111s, with a view or carrying oet the General. Assembly's policy of getting after ;the "last boy" wig the "Met girl" who may be..still unaffiliated with any Sunday school. or young people's soolety. A the same time and place the claims of ehe 13ticlgeli will be presente.d to the people. A committee on Church Praise, eon- sisting 'of Reels. James Hamilton, Coderich, le, Sharpe, Elieter, and John G. Reid, Londesboro, .was ap- poieted, the first) named being cot - eerier and also Presbytery repectsen- tative On the Genesee Assembly's committee. ' The Presbytery passed resolubions of sympathy with Rev. Hall Woods of Bruthileld, who was uhable to he peesent owing to illness, aud also with bit. W. J. Taylor, weo met with a, serious accident recently. The Presbytery adjourned to meet, in Hensel] on the second Monday in February, the meeting to be followed by a Medic meetingin the even- ing at which the subject of Church Pea,* will• be taken hp by promin- ent members of the General 'Assam- . need of money was great,. It was urgently needed to equip hospitals end furnish supplies of various kinds, cold was needed at once. Other things wore needed, too, of comae, and Mrs. Needham urged the woinen to Gentle- lle their work 'on supplies exhibiting several articles as patterns or tne th Inge required. 'Mrs. Needham also euggested that a course of lectures be arranged for tbie Winter en various subjects re- lating to the countries and peoples in the war zone, about which the av- erage person bias hut scant linoevledge and she gave the names of several University professors who will, dur- ing the wintee months, be aeffilable for such instructive work. She thought the mon should tales lip the matter of raising a subscription foe the Bed Cross work and should algo arrange for the holding of the lee - tures as the women alreadet have their hands, full. Mrs. Needham intends paying a se- cond visa to Clinton immediately 01 - 'ter Christmas and it is hoped a laeger number will avail themselves of the opportunity et hearing her. She giv- es her tinee to this work, accepting no remuneration, and as the railways furnish transportation free her ex- penses, which are paid by the Socie- ty, are not beavy. b y, After the program the young people enjoyed themselves with games and in pi:emanating untll nearly midnight when dainty retreshments were Sero - ed, and afterwards those who so. de- sired indulged in dancing for a time. The Model At -Home of 1914 was considered quite a success and the students deserve much praise for their evident pains in making it so. The Model term closes tomorrow. SATURDAY'S BAZAAR. At the Junto]: Patriotic Society's Christmas Bazaar. on Saturday af- ternoon a good erowd and a succees- fel sale is expasted. ) The juniors have been busy making, various ar- ticles suitable tor Christmas gifts which will be sold at reasonable rat- es. Tbey ,will also have for sale books, toys, homemade candy, ter- iosities, etc., and mil(1 he graenful to anyone donating anything in this line which they think would see. , The members et the Senior Patrio- tic Society intend having a bone - made cooking booth and will be glad to have donations of bread, cakes. Pies, etc. item any of the friends in town or country, The members of ihe Travel (lab will serve tea during the atternooa. The Junior Society intends send- ing the proceeds realized from their sale to the Canadian Red Cross, the senior Society will use the premeds of the homemade cooking sale foe the purchase of material, and the Travel Club will donate the mow derived from the tea to either oreof the two societies or divide it be- tween them. .Caress along on Saeur- day afternoon and patronize tate or other or all of the different erganiea- tiong who- are thus working, not for themselves, but for the good of °Bi- ers. EVAPORATOR CLOSED, The evaporator closed clown Tuesday of last week alter n husy and coinparatively successful seasom Tt ie twenty years this fall since Mr. Cleat came to Clinton to do bus- iness and eves: since his old friends in town. have looked forward t0. hay- ing him here for a few menthe during the autumn season. During that time there were a few seasons when the apple crop failed and it was. nob thought: worth while to open up for business, but there were only a few such, This season the stock offered for drying Purposes wag of a superior quality and the finished product Is consequently or a high class. Five car loads of evaporated apples have been shipped this season, genie goitig to the west and some to Montreal for export abroad. This week the last car, consisbing of l'Otir liulidre,d bar- rels of waste, only the best et which was saved and dried, le being load- ed and Will he exported eo Europe. A. large anment of the finithed stock im packed in fifty and twenty- five pound boxes but a largo number alsoof three -pound cartons weee us- ed this year and Mr. Case thinks these will eventually almost_ entirely replace' the larger pad:caps. About eighteen thousand of these cartons were used this season. ,They are then, packed by dozens in bokos and shipped to the wholesale houses who in turn can ship them, out to the re - 0111 dealers, no. handling or weighing being necessary. Although the prospect at the . be- ginning of the season did not appear to be very bright the evaporator has run full time with 'a tull staff and the proprietors are making no com- plaint about the result. THE LOCAL elARKET.. Wheat $1,10. Oats 45c to lea, Bailey 55c to 600. Butter 21.c to 22e, Eggs 29c to M. Live Hogs $6.75. ALWAYS PRIZE 'WINNERS, Mr. Harry Fitzsimonsleft yester- day afternoon for Teronto with a consignment of twelve head of cattlu. aed. twenty lambs tor exhibition at the Fat Stock Show. II. Fitzeimone ce. Son usually earrp o(1 several prizes at this annual show. Mr. Weslee Nett of Titoism:smith accompanied Mr. Fitzsimons, taking. 15 1101 ini three very fine Polled Aimee cattle. 3fird OFFICER HONOURED. Capt. Sale or aoderroh was the guest of his brothne officees of the 38rd Regiment at the Clinton Club MOMS 011 Friday evening, \\hien lie was presented with a neat address and is handsome pair of field glasses. COL Wilson presided, the address was read by Major Ranee and the presentation made bp Major Mc- -Taggart, .A, few promenant citizens of town were also present and short addresses were made by Major Shaw and Messrs. D. A. Forrestee and Cr. II Dowding. Later refreshments were served bY Caterer liartliff and after a social hour the guest of the evening 1011 110 catch the: evening train for Goderich. Captain Sale goes with the Second Contingent to the front, being home, over the weak -end on leave of ab- sence Born the camp at London. A. DECEMBER WEDDING. ecc)rd. In the Service of the King. Wm. Jackson, Clinton -Born. Above is the portrait of Mr. Wil- liam Jackson, third son of Mr. Isaac Jackson of town, who is one of Ulises) liaNing volunteered tor overseas ser- vice and is now in trekking at the camp at Winnipeg. Mr. Jackson, who ia a native of Clinton, has been in Saskatchewan for some time engaged in farming. He served as, a member of an ar- tillery corps during the South Afri- can war and has, therefore, had ex - patience in actual warfare. He was' stricken with fever in South Atriea and was 0110 01: those who *ailed around by England on the way homes of the Huron Road, The home ot Mrs. Matthias Clew Nest, was 't„ee en up arms in defence ef the Ell1Pixt4 ton native-born who has already tale - Mr. Jackson makes the eighth Clin- scene or e pretty wedding got high noon The honour roll lengthais. yesterday when her daughter, Miss Adeline, became the bride of Mr. 11001. Meleenzie. of Detroit, son of Mr. and Mos. Thos. McKenzie, Sr., of Clinton, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frank C. Harper and. was wit - nested by immediate friends was wit- latives of the two families.. Miss El- eanor Meelenzie, Mete]: 01 the groom, played the wedding music. The bride looked chart/Wig in her handsome Wedding gown or duchese satin witk over dress of silk lace and pearl trimmings. She also wore a veil with wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of lovely 'mums. Congratulations followed the cere- mony and then all sat (WWII tO the wedding luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie left on the afteraoon train for Toronto, where they will spend a shore time betore last. Bagfield. Mrs. Cowie left this week for Gott- erich to spend a few weeks with her sister, lees. PhoinSoa. IMiss Everett of Seatortlt is the guest of etra Orval Westian. this week. Me, William Stanley of Helmet,- ville spent Tuesday in the village. Mr. E. Macomb of London is the guest of 1\10. and. Mrs. .Tames Speci- men. Mrs. John Thomson and family of IWinnipeg ant spending the wintet with Mr, Thomson's parents, MO. and Mrs. James Thomson in the, , village. j Mr, Kain, student of Huron Col- lege, London, occupied the pulpit of Trinity church on Sunday evening going to their home In Detroit, a large number of their young Mende being at the depot to see them off and wish them well. The bride's go- ing away costume was a beautiful tailored suit of King' blue. Both bride and groom are very well and favorably known in Clinton and their large circle of Wends join heart- ily( iti good wishes. And They DRly-Dally While Christians Are Starving and Freezing.. One of the most active of the womeit's patriotic societies in this countp 16 the Red C`ross Lea- gue at Varna, a band et devoted and energetic women who have al- ready fortvarded Lwo handsome donaelons to the -ravaged and starving Belgians and purpose con- tinuing in the good work. In all parts of Huron there are similar societies to whom it te a joy to contribute their mite to the succor of a nation which through no fault of its ciWil IS in, Sere niStreSS tile like of which the world had not heretofore seen. Weeks age at a special meeting 01 15 committee of the. county council it was recommended that a grant of $20,o00 be made to the Belgian Retie and other Pat- riotie Funds. Through the elect- rum al the press this was sent abroad and was quoted as an in- stance of the libeeality ot the County of Buxom The county council met last, week and -LAID THE. MATTER OVER uNTIL N.Ern: YEAR.. Who was it said : "And the mountain labored and brought forth a mouse." The opportunity for Ontario citizens to send relief to the suf- fering Belgiene still stands open. Hope of assistance for these peo- ple is gradually being narrowed to persons living on the American continent, and the necessity of drawing heavily on their generos- ity is imminent. This -was the substance, of a letter received on Monday by Premier Hearst train the prime minister of Nova Scotia, ylic premier crulorSed the spirit of the letter. It is stated the letter that to supply the actual neeessities of the seven million residits in Belgium 80,000 tons of foodstuffs monthly will be required theough- out the winter, Thus tar Canada has sent about 6000 tons in two ships. The movement will be ex- tended to all parts of Canada, and thosel 10 thergo have little fear of the outcome. It is point, - ed 'out that there is no question of the actual need of the Belgians. They an homeless and staving, News-7Reeord Means News -Leader. A number of the young men who wont to Port Stanley a shorb wbile ago to engago in fishing bave all re- turned home on account of the fish- ing being very poor. Are you a News -Record subscriber e The annual meeting of L.O.L. No, 24 took plime, on Monday evening when the following officers were el- ected for the ensuing year : Master, Robert; McMurray. Deputy, John Parker. Rea -Secretary, Percy Tippet. FinaSeeretarp, Clarence Pollock, Treasurer, John Tippet. Chaplain, A. E. Erwin, Lecturer, Richard Elliott. D. of 0,, Cleoege Castle, Committee, Cicero B. Greenslade), Emerson Heard, C'arl Huston, Wm, McDool, More Ilayfield News page 4. May He Have Many Happy Returns. Mr. James Walkinshaw. On the last day of November Mr, James Walkinshaw celebrated his sev- enty-seventh birbhday. The probabil- ity is that he celebrated the event by paying even greater attention to his everyday duties, for he is a consciee- tious official and keeps the Post -of- fice square in such spiek and span order that it is a credit to the town. A man who has elwa,s,s, encleaer- ored to do his duty as he saw it, la- dustrious and upright to the higilese degree, he has won and held the es- teem of his) fellows and Is today one of Clinton's most respected citizens. The News -Record but voices the sen- timents of Inc host of friends in wishing him as many more birthdays as lie dthires to see, Good Morning I Haw does your sub to Tho Neves -Record read ? The label tells the story.