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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1914-12-24, Page 1linton No. 1864 -36th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th 1914. TflE HOME PAPER The News -Record wishes a a UChristmas, THE LOCAL MARKET Wheat $1,05, Oats 45e to 16e. Barley, 55e to 60e. Butter 21:0 to 22c. Eggs 29e to 30e. Iiive Hogs $7.00. COURT PROSPERITI' OFFICERS. The officers of Court Prosperity A.O.P. for the ensuing terra are as follows : Chief Ranger, Fred Slomen. Past Chief, Theo. Prerann. Sub. Cihief, Alex. Simian. Treastirer, .Jolin Derry. Secretary, A. F. Cudmore. Sr. Woodward, J. Stoma'', .Ir. Woodward, W. Appleby. Sr. Beadle, W. McIntyre, Jr. Beadle), W. Stoman Jr. Trustees, W. Brown, J. Appleby, T. Preinlin. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The Sunday school' held thee an- nual Christmas tree entertainment on Monday evening in the school room. This was children's night. The little ones took part irethe drills, dealogues sblos, choruses and recitations, ac- quitting. 'themselves very creditably. The rector, Rev. J. C. Potts, ()min- ed the chair and there was a good turnout of the parents and friends, A -t the conclusion of the program the glees from the tree were distribu- ted, Old Sants Claus • sparing time from his busy season for this purpose, and each of the children was remem- bered. By the kindness of Mr, W. Jackson each one received a bag of candy. All preeent thoroughly enjoy- ed , the.. evening. • C. C: I. COMMENCEMENT. • The conimeneement excereises in connection with the Collegiate Insti- 'tute were held in the town hall on Thursday evening last when a 331005 interesting program was gone through. The program was given almoet al- together by the pupils and was well presented. Among those taking part were : Mr. (1. Whitmore, piano solo ; Miss G. Keller, reading ; andAries Marion Gibbings, Mr. Free Thuitipten Miss K. 13. Reid, who veh rendered a solo very acceptably, A couple 01 drills by the C. 1. girls and a tab - eau, "Britain, her Colonies and Al- ies" were also much appreciated. The boys of the 1st, 2nd and .3rd orins had a military contest, the tratheona competition, Dr. Shaw iul Mr. tl. le. Dowding being, judges. 'he 2nd form was awarded 155 prise ,nd the 1st form, Intl, , The orchestra rendered several ste- e51008 and Mr. Forrester, shairmee of he 0. I. Board, gave a brief address. Principal Treleaven oceupied the hair and presented the diplomas and rizes to the winners, As was (Weld - d several months ego, no prizes were mrphased this year, the money 5(811 - lily thus expended being donated to lie Patriotic Fund, the winners being ontent to hold the honour, which in his case can hardly he deseribed as CII empty one. This action of the ollegiate students is a worthy one nd deserves commendation. The prize winners in the several mine were . as follows : 1st, Miss 11. °Gowan ; 2nd, Miss KatellaGregor; rd, Miss.M. McGowan ; 4th, Part 1, . Beacom ; Peet 11, j. Watt. Mr. C. Kaiser woii the senior athle- te championship for boys, le. Law- enee, the junior. Miss G. Wallis, sen- or athletic championship for girls, iss 15, Dotyzer, the junkie, 1ESLEY CHURCH. Rev. De. Rutledge occupied his owe ulpit on Sunday • morning, preach - 0 special Christinaa sermon. , In the afternoon an open session or he Sunday school Was held when the rimary arid other classes took part the program which was well-ren- med. A most interesting feature of he afternoon was an address by Dr. loam, who spoke on conditions and Istoms in Alasella, where he bee eth living for several years past. Voryboay, even the little ones, lisb- ned with eager attention to what his visitor had to 'Say of tlfe far orth. As is the USUat COStOM • on hristmae Sunday, the - special 'offers g for She Children's hoeSital; Tor- ito, was taken' mid the amount, fit - dollars, forwarded Monday., The .1 .1',VV. class, an organized class of oys, assieted handsomely by giving n dollars of thie amount., In the evening Rev. W. H. Cole, -President of a lelichigan, Oonfee- ce, .who is visiting in the, neighbor. ott, preached from the words: For now me WO 00 011.11then of od, but 61 (10411 not -yet appear. what 0 shall be, delivering an eleven() Id practical sermon which was list- ed to ,with rept) attention.. The chair antlered 'specie'. Christ: - as music, singing two anthems at e morning mid three at the even. g service. '('he Meisel) was handsomely deior- ed with fer: aant, cedar, memson scus and flowering plants and bulbs d presented a very attractive: aP- ara,nee, a Merry Cluestmas banner orning the arch behind the pulpit, The „junior League held their irisenes entertainnient on Monday ening, the young people giving the ogram. There were a couple of ry pretty drills, 'a flag drill by 10 older gists, and a bell drill by e younger ones, also music, read- gs, recitation, dialogues, etc„ the esident, Maseer Ilarold Manning, tee chair. After the program nta Claus., a very funny old Santa was, too, distributed the gifts ni the -well-laden tree and e:ery- dy was, made happy. IT WAS A GOOD OND. It is being suggested Wit Major Ranee, be asked to repeat, his addsess on "Duty," which was given at the Patriotic gathering in connection With the Ontario street, Sunday school on Sunday afternoon last, in the town hall and the public be invited stet hem it. Major Ranee is a pleasing speak- er and his address was of so excellent O nature. that is is a pity a larger number of people should not haves the privilege of listening to it. TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL. Mr. Arthur Allis Toronto, a son of ReV. S. J. and Mrs, Allin, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday last and being removed to. the hospital, was opeeated on for appen,diettis on Monday. Ast last reports het was do- ing well and it is hoped his recovery will be rapid, but his plan of spend- ing the Christmastide with- his par- ents here has been rather rudely in- terfered with and the family gather- ing tomorrow will be so much the smeller, A SUCCESSFUL SESSION. It was decided that the Sunday school of Ontario street church should give the collection for one Sunday during December to the Belgium Re- lief Fund so on Sunday last a spec- ial open session was held when in- stead of the regular lesson a pro- gram of patriotic musks, speeches, eta. was givete. A quartette from the Young .Men'. % Claes rendered an ap- propriate selection, "Touting on the Old Camp Ground ;" Mr. C. D. Dow- ding gaVe an. excellent/ solo; Major Shaw contributed an interesting and instructive talk on the work of the Medical Corps on the battle field and Major Ranee also spoke,. Other reci- tations followed and an orchestra reralered several selections. There was a good turnout, the meeting be- ing held in She body of the - church. The offering amounted to forty dol- lars. WEDDED LAST WEEK, A. quiet wedding was solemnized at the home te Mr. David Nichol . of elyith 'at high noon on Wednesday of last week when their daughter, Flor- ence Myrtle, was vatted in marriage to Mr. John Carte, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carte, Sr., of the 2nd eon. of Mullett. The bride was very becomingly at- tired in a handsome gown of while messeline silk arid carried a bottuet of white eatnations and ferns. Miss Gladys Cartee, sister of the groom, wild acted as bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of pale blue crepe -de - dente, Mr. Harvey 1313115 Wan best man. The ceremony was perfornied by Rev. W. D. Turner and wao witness- ed only by immediate relatives, Mrs. Turner played thet wedding alusie, After the ceremony a dainty lun- cheon was served and a coup1e. et hours spent la social ehat before the bridal Party drove to the home of the grooM's. Parents, where a large reception was held id the evening. Over two hundred guests were in- vited to meet the newly -wedded pair and the evening was gaily spent in music and dancing and the enjoyment of the refreshments provided by Mrs. Carter's best, skill. The merrimeat was kept up r to, a .late, or rather an early, hour, all thoroughly enjoying themselves, . 52r, and Mrs. Carter, Jr., have now taken up their residence on their own farm on the leth oon, west of Constance and have the very best wishes of a large circle of Mende for a,long and happy married lite, XMAS TREE AT ST. JOSEPH'S. A very enjoyable Christmas Tree entertainment was held in the sehool room of St. Jewell's church on Mon- day evening. The Dramatic Society of the church was in charge of the program which was given by the children, who were trained by Miss Kinrae Enid Mr. P. McCaughey. The little ones clid themselves and their coachers credit and aquitted them- selves well, in song and drill and reeftaliiee, • After the 'program the tree, . which was, of course, the centre of attrac- tion for the younger portion of the company, was stripped of its fruite, each one receiving a gift be,sides can- dy, etc., and it was a happy little company who wended their way homeward at the close df the enter- tainment. There was a good turnout of the parent's and friends and all enjoyed the evening. Those having the affair in hand are deserving of praiea for bringing it to such a suecesetul eon- clusioe, Mr, Chas. Shanahan presid- ed, The program was as follows : Opening chorus : "Men oi the North," Town 'children.. Reacting, Bernard Tighe, Dialogue, Alicia, Kane, Susan, Jos- apli and Louis Howard. Recitation, Leo Reynolds. Stocking Drill. Recitation, Elmer Le Beau, Song, Della Brennan. Recitation, Arthur Le Beau. Cooks' drill, A country store of all sorts. Reading, Helen Carbert, Parasol drill. Reading, Mary 5', Flynn. Lullaby, Josephine Brennan. Reading, Clara Carbon. Tipperary chorus. Reading, Joseph Carbert and Ber- ard Tighe. Dialogoe, Separate sohool. Song, "Mureah for ,good old Santa 1VIEETS lON TUESDAY. The December meesieg of - the Women's Institute Will be held at the home of km. '(Dr,) Fowles' on Tuesday afternoon of next weak. A ten cent tea will be served and a good program given. An ladies cordiallY nr AleL ENJOY IT, We tboroughly enjoy reacting Thc News -Record, including the Old - Timers' Ooluinte Both:my wife and I spent several years as sleulente a the 0. C. L and- consequently many whose names appear in your paper ere personally known to us,"-Rebh, P. Stelek, Edmonton, Alberta. ',I sure, wouldn't like to do without 'elle Nevis -Record which keeps me so well posted in. the heppenings of the old home dietriee."-Louis L. Ktng, ,Moosejaws. Sask. ' AN INTERESTING EVENIeG. Dr. Sloan, who is a guest at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Wes- ley Walker of town, gave a most teresting address before the Clinton Club on Friday evening last, his sub- ject being "Alaska." Dr. Sloan tent- ed, not from hearsay or from what can be learned from books or maga- zines, buff from actual experience he having resided there for several years and it could easily be seen 'that he is a shrewd observer of men and al - fare. He spoke in conversational eityle and gave his hearers a very clear idea of the vast extent of that .territory and its great natural wealth, especi- ally in gold and coal. He spoke strongly .01 the stamina of the men hi those far, northern perte, ,of their total absence of fear, tliefi: ludepen- donee' and- resourceful nets and . their ken' seme of honour, acceding to their OWn code 'of ethics. lle gam several of his 03311 personal experienc- es during his stay in the town of Nome ia his efforts to perform his duty EIS he saw Ie. The Dr. had along and ex- - Whited a miniature dog; sleigh, or 'parka, a belutifully ornamented pair of seal skin gloves and several pieces of Alaska gold. Ite also had along a collection of pliotographs showing the nature of life in that north lancl. Al- together it ware a delightful evening and was much appreciated by the members of the elite and the fri- ends ivlio had 1)es11 favored with an Invitation. After the tuldrees retresn- ments were served and a pleasant, half hour spent in social chat. PASSING OF 151511. 11. efORSLEY, Mrs. Rithard llorsley ol Ilensell passed away in Clinton on Friday last after an illness extendlue; over a Miele of' years. The deceased lady WAS a native et L'Iluten, being a daughter of Mr. and Mee, (leap Warder, and had spent nearly all her life here, the family having mov- ed to heneall about four years ago. It will be thirty years on, New. year's Day since she was married to Mr. Horsley, who with their three sons and two daughters m- elte her. 'rho, family ate : Thomas and Charles of Prince Albert, Sask., and Ruby, George and Nellie at 1101116. She is also survived by her • agel Parents and six brothers ana two sisters : Robert Warrener of town, John of Sarnia, Gone of Wallace - burg, Richard of Toledo, Ohio, Thom- as of Goderich, Nathan of , Mansell, and Mrs, Wm. Allen and Mrs. P. Valley of Toronto. The funeral took place from the Weather residence, Mary street, (111 Monday afternoon, the intenneut tak- ing- place in Clinton cemetery.. The services at house and graveside were conducted by the deceased's pastor, Rev. Mr. Hicks of the Methodist ehureh, Monsen, and Rev. 7. 51, Potts of, town. The pallbearers were She pix brothers Who teem all home for the obsequies. Both sisters were home also, bite 11011 Iwo sons were un- able to come from 3110 west. ,Much sympathy is felt rot the aged patents and the bereaved families in their sorrow. 1,VILIAS CHURCH. Christenes 80113'1C08 were, observed last, Sunday in Willis church in hee- l/Ss-spirit. The minister, Ilev. Isratik Harper, was in good form in his ser- mon on No room, in the Inn." In the evening Rev. A, E. Armstrong `Of Toren -to made many friends for Ms Missionary oaf -Ise as well as foe him- self by his, frank and earnest' presen- tation of "Christmas and the Gospel for the World." The choir rendered She Christi -0E18 anthems "1381101d, I bring you good tidings," and. "It <lame "mon the midnight dear," and Rev. Mr. Harper sang the baritone solo "Night'of Nights" (Van de Wat- r), Both services were Characterized by the splendid Christmas spirit of congregational singing. On Sunday next Rev, Alfre,d Mc- Farlane, of Bayfield will conduct the morning senviee and will adileess, the Sunday scnool in the afternoon. The minister, Mr. Harper, will preach ie the evening, the eubject tieing : "Things thae We have left undone," Tuesday evening- was not a very pleasant one for a ditch:ens' gather - Mg, hut it would have taken more of a storm .than even that to keep the children of the Sunday school away from the Christmas tree entertain- ment on that date. The minister pre- eided and the short prolitain given ler the younger membees. of the school was very Well presented, indeed. I3ut the chief feature was the distribution of the gifts from the; wonderful tree, which . was accomplished by , Santa Claus in hearty fashion, anti a sleepy tired, hut happy bunch of youngsters wended their Ivey home. ONTARIO ST. 015012070. Sunday next will be observed as Christmas Sabbath, The pastor will preach in the meriting on the "God Man," in 5110 03010115 there will be a special service of praise, "Angels fro113 realms of Ginty" "Glory to God in the highest." "A song in the night)." "While AngelS. "vaiehed their floe's," DEATH OF MRS: 12, BROWN. The death occurred at idei home of her son, Mr. ET. 3, Pingel, on Tues- day of Mrs. Perri -Mt Brown in hoc sixty-eighth year. The deceased had I only been a resident of Clinton for a fey Inonths, coming here from Blyth, and had been in apbarent good health until a Few days previous to her demise, which was the result of an attack of paralysis. She is survived by her son, who is an only child, and from whose resi- dence, corner of Rattenbury and Ship- ley streets, the funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon to Hope Chapel cemetery, Mullett township. The service at the house will com- mence 'at one o'clock. ENTE,R'rAINMENTS. Acceptances ,have been a:celled by Kr. Thos. Jacksen, feom .the teachers on behalf of their schools in the coun- try and in town to the free entertain- ment to all' the thildren 01 the, town heal on Christmas afternoon at four o'clock. This will bring about the largest -gathering of children ever held in Clinton. In addition to the moving pictures, Jack BawdeniWillis Cooper Charlie (!ook, Edna MeCaughey, Ruth Jackson, arid Masters Tom and Billie Jackson will take' part in the nemical .prograin. • • .•' ' An entertainment will be provided for Christman evening by the . small boYS of town, in the Ailly of a good Musical' pfogram and moving ,eictiires all 5011 5110 small price of ten cents. It will be, a double show commencing at seven o'clock, and the proceeds will go to the Paerlote Fund. SOIDO OE those taking part will be Miss 13, White, a noted soprano ot 'Windsor, Mrs. ADM, violinist, of Toronto, Miss 115. Allin of town, contralto, Edgar East, and others. PUMPING BY TIYDRO PAYS. . The following figures have been fur- nished The News-liesord by the cour- tesy of the Wattr works Department showing the comparative east of pum- Meg the water during five months eif 1913 by gas prociueer power and for the correspentling 11118 monthe 01101.1 under Hydro 1July, 1420,810 gals. cosi. 5111.48. August, 1388,000 gale., cost) $111,27. Sept,, 11 10,800 gals., cost, $101.5-7. Oct., 882,900 gale., cost, $100,10, Nov., 710,100 gale,, eost, $ 98,19, 16111 - ,1115', 150531.1 gals, pumped, eost $69.08. August, 1699,630 gala., cost, 566.03. Sept., 1097,855 galls., cost $59,96. Oct., 1518.802 gals., eost, $00.48. Nov. 1678.274 gals, cost, 562.91. Water pumped during the 018 months of 1013, 551 2,900 gals, Dur- ing the Corresponding ilve months 01 1914, 8159,911, 2041.011 5a18. less in 1913 than in. 1914. Cost of pumping in the five !eoliths ot 1913, $528.91, during the corres- ponding five months of 1914, 5318.1.0, 8210.75 less than in .1913. 150 per cent. less under Hydro then by gas producer. DEATH OF GEORGE POTTS, There passed away at his home 00 Princess street on Friday last one of the oldeet residents of Olinton (11 the person of Mr. Geerge Potts. The late Mr. Potts was born near Belleville seventy -WO years ago fine came to Clinton' omer fifty years ago and line besn a resident eser since. He has been failing in health for some time past, a yaar or more, but was confined to his bed but six week previously; The immediate, CallSO of death was heart troeble. He iS survived by his wife and a family of two sons and theee >laugh - ten. Fred or Cleveland, Ohio ; Herbert of G0(1011011, Mrs. Whitely of Woodsboalc, Mrs. Bruce of Fort Wil- liam and Miss Millie at home. One" brother, E, W. Potts, and one sister, Mrs. W. H. Cluff, both of Detroit, al - 50 SUEViVe, 151'." Potts came over fro») Detroit some weeks ego to vis- it his brother ancl Mrs. Chta was presen) for 1,110 funeral, which took place oe Sunday afternoon. The services at house and graveside were conducted by Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Pastor of Wesley chued where Mr. Potts wordipped. The bearers wore: 1VIessre. P. Cantelon, A. and H. . W. Cook, 13. Cole, D. &nosier and le. W. Evens. All the members of the family, wetepresent for the funeral. A large number of lovely flowers were sent by sympathizing friends, itt Sown, also at Toronto and Detroit. Mts. Potts and family desire to thank the frie,ncls and neighbora for their Many, acts, of kindly thoughtful- ness during their trouble and be- reavem en t. People You Know. Mr, T. Jae:teen, Jr., was in Toronto the latter and of last week, Mr. Dean Courtiee, Toronto, is at the parental homey Mr. and Mrs. /D. G. Courtieres, for the holidept. Dr, and Mrs. Fowler , and tattle daughter of Toronto came tip yes. terday to spend the Obristeriestide as guests of tho lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. tssard of hullett, Friends, a host there are, wish him Many Happy Returns. Andrew J. Courtiee. ' On Christmas Day Mr. Andrew J, Courtiee, the genial and obliging mer- chant and postmaster at tlie. village of Helmeeville,33113 pasa.anothee mile- stone on the journey of life. Three score and six years ago, on his (either's farm in Pieltering township, about eigliteen miles thet of Toronto, Mr. C.ourtice first saw the light of day. Toronto was the market town in these days and elle Courtice has %e- ked' recollections .01 She long elde ieto tile city' and back, taking ta market 1110grain and produee: To lams then the down town portion of the Queett clitItotnvaearaestizan)i,narnacesttihici s sptreemektss 001f Pickering and Ter -onto_ ast"hotee" and, likes to go down for a vieit to the old friends and old scenes. Something over thirty years ago Courtiee, came up to Huron with Itis wife tine young family, settling cm the Dempsey farm neer lIolmesville, and there they resided until thirteen years thso when they moved into tlie village cvlieto he has since eencluettel a general store, in fuleiteon to this he is postinaslee, express agent end (3,T,1t, ticket agent, 1 Tot Ines villa is not a very large town bet it is won- derful bow much work all these of- fices carry with them when the dut- ies pertaining thereto arc, performed c:redarft:1y, as is the ease with cm -T- illing going through 111r. Cournee's l Mr. Courtiee le a Methodist In re- ligion and has always taken an active interest in the work of the holiness v scilhloaehurell, for twentenfive years be- insuperintendent g of the Sunday ol, In regard to po/itles, it is to be feared that Mr. Couridee has been vole . 111g "agin tise Government" during the past few years. But nobody holds this against him, not even a Tory, he's such a good all around eitieen, otherwise and a. man Mt scarcely be expected to chane his polities after he's sixty. fleeing trained and edueated their really of eons and daughters 13110 are all today occupying ' places of hon- our end usefulness in the world, one daughter only being left 50 them and ithe juati now visiting in the West, ItIr. and Mrs, Courliee are living comfor- tably and quietly et their home in the tidy and pleasant village of Mot- niesville, esteemed and tespeeted all who know therm ' This old world ie the better and richer for end lives and The N,ews- Record heartily congrabulatts Mr. Courtice, wishes him many another happy Christmas Da.y and he and his good 'wife many more • hapPy Years together. ilolmesville Rev. R. J. and Mrs. McCormick and Master Harry ttre with friends 55 Sweaburg for Alto Christmas fes- tivities. 1Vliss Mandena Holland of die Medi of W. H. Chapmen's My goods es- tablishment, London', is expected home to 513013(1 .1110 festive holiday. Mr. J. 13. Lobb of Galt is a Christ- mas visitor at the home of his sis- ter, Mrs. George holland. Over hair' a century in the Methodist Ministry. ealeseeteseeseeket ''• seeteei•tietiStSe Rev. Josias Greene, 1 A Happy Xrnas for all Our holiday stock is flesh in vziriety and quality and etirest in prices, • Our beneitiful display of gifts 111 met ell requirements from first to last, Every department is filled with fresh goods:at fah, prams, One stock anticipates every 33 1U( in. Watches, Clocks, Rings, Pendants, .Necklaces, Locke t, Cuff Links, 'Fobs, Chains, Ebony Goods, China, Cut Glass, Sterling and Plated Silverware, and many ap propriate gbes not here enumerated W. Yi• - Yiellitar /mete! and Optician - - Clinton Store Open Evenings. - -..... 1 The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Ineorpoented 1800. Capital Andorized $25,000,000 Capital Pai441111 11,580,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits .1i15003000 Taai Assets . , , .185,000,000 3S0 Branches. With world wide connection. .Interesb allowed - on Saviugs Deposits. General Banking business transeeted. - R,.E. MANNING,' Manager - Clinton. Branch - 1 r.....----...---... , 11) e Molsons , ank Incorporated 1855 Established in Clinton 1870 Capital and Reserve .: $8,800,000 . 01 BRANCHES IN CANADA A - GEe7ERAL - 13ANKING - BUSINESS . TRANSACTED. OnitOULAN, LETTERS or CREDIT - - , TrtAvEELERs OnEOUES - - - - - IeSUED. BANE MONEY ONEEES - - - - - SAVINGS BANK- 'DEPARTMENT At all branches. Interests allowed at highest =rent rate. C. E. Dowding - Manager - Clinton Branch. • • ucAny-To-wEmc CLOTEtiNGzi 't f.msykit Owv cc OnosmED L ourrktuvoi , 1 1 1 i I i ' t 1 (1 I ,. t 1 t, c t L b 54 e: 0 h, G w ai et nt i n al It al O( al c 0 PI vc tl lip' *1 Iii in 'Zsl fr, 1,, rcONgnv CoutroauittY . Will it Put to and nine times to wear," easu and wiii be • Hate gifts Lo 24.00 Coats combinations Lo $7.50 Caps latest styles to $1.60 Sweaters shoulder to 51.25 Coats useful gift to 510.00 Robes of patterns -. $15.00 to $3.50 boxes to .50 A Man's Christmas Gift Be Most AppreciatedWhen is Something he Can Evergdag Use. Ask him what he wants for ChritIttnas out of ten he will answer "something This list will make choosing gou can be sure your gift especiallg appreciated. Cravats that are different .25 to $11.20 Mufflers kir ink bOdkorohlers .50 to *2.50 Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes 25 to 51.50 per box. Fine Hosiery cashmere, lisle or silk 25 to .7 S Dress Shirts liamisorne new designs .75 to 22.50 -Umbrellas , plain or self-oPeners $1.00 to $5.00 , Night Robes .50 to 51.25 Arm Hands and Garters in fancy wood boxes .25 to .50 Stylish make adoptable $1.00 • Sweater ' all color 21.00 in all the .25 Boys' plain or button .50 House a very 54.00 Bath big range 56.50.50 Pyjamas 50.50 Suspenders in fancy .25 We Suggest an Early' Selection. _ re i esse THE millitoti CLOTHING CO. i Motto : "A Square Deal for Every Man." THE LOCAL MARKET Wheat $1,05, Oats 45e to 16e. Barley, 55e to 60e. Butter 21:0 to 22c. Eggs 29e to 30e. Iiive Hogs $7.00. COURT PROSPERITI' OFFICERS. The officers of Court Prosperity A.O.P. for the ensuing terra are as follows : Chief Ranger, Fred Slomen. Past Chief, Theo. Prerann. Sub. Cihief, Alex. Simian. Treastirer, .Jolin Derry. Secretary, A. F. Cudmore. Sr. Woodward, J. Stoma'', .Ir. Woodward, W. Appleby. Sr. Beadle, W. McIntyre, Jr. Beadle), W. Stoman Jr. Trustees, W. Brown, J. Appleby, T. Preinlin. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The Sunday school' held thee an- nual Christmas tree entertainment on Monday evening in the school room. This was children's night. The little ones took part irethe drills, dealogues sblos, choruses and recitations, ac- quitting. 'themselves very creditably. The rector, Rev. J. C. Potts, ()min- ed the chair and there was a good turnout of the parents and friends, A -t the conclusion of the program the glees from the tree were distribu- ted, Old Sants Claus • sparing time from his busy season for this purpose, and each of the children was remem- bered. By the kindness of Mr, W. Jackson each one received a bag of candy. All preeent thoroughly enjoy- ed , the.. evening. • C. C: I. COMMENCEMENT. • The conimeneement excereises in connection with the Collegiate Insti- 'tute were held in the town hall on Thursday evening last when a 331005 interesting program was gone through. The program was given almoet al- together by the pupils and was well presented. Among those taking part were : Mr. (1. Whitmore, piano solo ; Miss G. Keller, reading ; andAries Marion Gibbings, Mr. Free Thuitipten Miss K. 13. Reid, who veh rendered a solo very acceptably, A couple 01 drills by the C. 1. girls and a tab - eau, "Britain, her Colonies and Al- ies" were also much appreciated. The boys of the 1st, 2nd and .3rd orins had a military contest, the tratheona competition, Dr. Shaw iul Mr. tl. le. Dowding being, judges. 'he 2nd form was awarded 155 prise ,nd the 1st form, Intl, , The orchestra rendered several ste- e51008 and Mr. Forrester, shairmee of he 0. I. Board, gave a brief address. Principal Treleaven oceupied the hair and presented the diplomas and rizes to the winners, As was (Weld - d several months ego, no prizes were mrphased this year, the money 5(811 - lily thus expended being donated to lie Patriotic Fund, the winners being ontent to hold the honour, which in his case can hardly he deseribed as CII empty one. This action of the ollegiate students is a worthy one nd deserves commendation. The prize winners in the several mine were . as follows : 1st, Miss 11. °Gowan ; 2nd, Miss KatellaGregor; rd, Miss.M. McGowan ; 4th, Part 1, . Beacom ; Peet 11, j. Watt. Mr. C. Kaiser woii the senior athle- te championship for boys, le. Law- enee, the junior. Miss G. Wallis, sen- or athletic championship for girls, iss 15, Dotyzer, the junkie, 1ESLEY CHURCH. Rev. De. Rutledge occupied his owe ulpit on Sunday • morning, preach - 0 special Christinaa sermon. , In the afternoon an open session or he Sunday school Was held when the rimary arid other classes took part the program which was well-ren- med. A most interesting feature of he afternoon was an address by Dr. loam, who spoke on conditions and Istoms in Alasella, where he bee eth living for several years past. Voryboay, even the little ones, lisb- ned with eager attention to what his visitor had to 'Say of tlfe far orth. As is the USUat COStOM • on hristmae Sunday, the - special 'offers g for She Children's hoeSital; Tor- ito, was taken' mid the amount, fit - dollars, forwarded Monday., The .1 .1',VV. class, an organized class of oys, assieted handsomely by giving n dollars of thie amount., In the evening Rev. W. H. Cole, -President of a lelichigan, Oonfee- ce, .who is visiting in the, neighbor. ott, preached from the words: For now me WO 00 011.11then of od, but 61 (10411 not -yet appear. what 0 shall be, delivering an eleven() Id practical sermon which was list- ed to ,with rept) attention.. The chair antlered 'specie'. Christ: - as music, singing two anthems at e morning mid three at the even. g service. '('he Meisel) was handsomely deior- ed with fer: aant, cedar, memson scus and flowering plants and bulbs d presented a very attractive: aP- ara,nee, a Merry Cluestmas banner orning the arch behind the pulpit, The „junior League held their irisenes entertainnient on Monday ening, the young people giving the ogram. There were a couple of ry pretty drills, 'a flag drill by 10 older gists, and a bell drill by e younger ones, also music, read- gs, recitation, dialogues, etc„ the esident, Maseer Ilarold Manning, tee chair. After the program nta Claus., a very funny old Santa was, too, distributed the gifts ni the -well-laden tree and e:ery- dy was, made happy. IT WAS A GOOD OND. It is being suggested Wit Major Ranee, be asked to repeat, his addsess on "Duty," which was given at the Patriotic gathering in connection With the Ontario street, Sunday school on Sunday afternoon last, in the town hall and the public be invited stet hem it. Major Ranee is a pleasing speak- er and his address was of so excellent O nature. that is is a pity a larger number of people should not haves the privilege of listening to it. TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL. Mr. Arthur Allis Toronto, a son of ReV. S. J. and Mrs, Allin, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday last and being removed to. the hospital, was opeeated on for appen,diettis on Monday. Ast last reports het was do- ing well and it is hoped his recovery will be rapid, but his plan of spend- ing the Christmastide with- his par- ents here has been rather rudely in- terfered with and the family gather- ing tomorrow will be so much the smeller, A SUCCESSFUL SESSION. It was decided that the Sunday school of Ontario street church should give the collection for one Sunday during December to the Belgium Re- lief Fund so on Sunday last a spec- ial open session was held when in- stead of the regular lesson a pro- gram of patriotic musks, speeches, eta. was givete. A quartette from the Young .Men'. % Claes rendered an ap- propriate selection, "Touting on the Old Camp Ground ;" Mr. C. D. Dow- ding gaVe an. excellent/ solo; Major Shaw contributed an interesting and instructive talk on the work of the Medical Corps on the battle field and Major Ranee also spoke,. Other reci- tations followed and an orchestra reralered several selections. There was a good turnout, the meeting be- ing held in She body of the - church. The offering amounted to forty dol- lars. WEDDED LAST WEEK, A. quiet wedding was solemnized at the home te Mr. David Nichol . of elyith 'at high noon on Wednesday of last week when their daughter, Flor- ence Myrtle, was vatted in marriage to Mr. John Carte, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carte, Sr., of the 2nd eon. of Mullett. The bride was very becomingly at- tired in a handsome gown of while messeline silk arid carried a bottuet of white eatnations and ferns. Miss Gladys Cartee, sister of the groom, wild acted as bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of pale blue crepe -de - dente, Mr. Harvey 1313115 Wan best man. The ceremony was perfornied by Rev. W. D. Turner and wao witness- ed only by immediate relatives, Mrs. Turner played thet wedding alusie, After the ceremony a dainty lun- cheon was served and a coup1e. et hours spent la social ehat before the bridal Party drove to the home of the grooM's. Parents, where a large reception was held id the evening. Over two hundred guests were in- vited to meet the newly -wedded pair and the evening was gaily spent in music and dancing and the enjoyment of the refreshments provided by Mrs. Carter's best, skill. The merrimeat was kept up r to, a .late, or rather an early, hour, all thoroughly enjoying themselves, . 52r, and Mrs. Carter, Jr., have now taken up their residence on their own farm on the leth oon, west of Constance and have the very best wishes of a large circle of Mende for a,long and happy married lite, XMAS TREE AT ST. JOSEPH'S. A very enjoyable Christmas Tree entertainment was held in the sehool room of St. Jewell's church on Mon- day evening. The Dramatic Society of the church was in charge of the program which was given by the children, who were trained by Miss Kinrae Enid Mr. P. McCaughey. The little ones clid themselves and their coachers credit and aquitted them- selves well, in song and drill and reeftaliiee, • After the 'program the tree, . which was, of course, the centre of attrac- tion for the younger portion of the company, was stripped of its fruite, each one receiving a gift be,sides can- dy, etc., and it was a happy little company who wended their way homeward at the close df the enter- tainment. There was a good turnout of the parent's and friends and all enjoyed the evening. Those having the affair in hand are deserving of praiea for bringing it to such a suecesetul eon- clusioe, Mr, Chas. Shanahan presid- ed, The program was as follows : Opening chorus : "Men oi the North," Town 'children.. Reacting, Bernard Tighe, Dialogue, Alicia, Kane, Susan, Jos- apli and Louis Howard. Recitation, Leo Reynolds. Stocking Drill. Recitation, Elmer Le Beau, Song, Della Brennan. Recitation, Arthur Le Beau. Cooks' drill, A country store of all sorts. Reading, Helen Carbert, Parasol drill. Reading, Mary 5', Flynn. Lullaby, Josephine Brennan. Reading, Clara Carbon. Tipperary chorus. Reading, Joseph Carbert and Ber- ard Tighe. Dialogoe, Separate sohool. Song, "Mureah for ,good old Santa 1VIEETS lON TUESDAY. The December meesieg of - the Women's Institute Will be held at the home of km. '(Dr,) Fowles' on Tuesday afternoon of next weak. A ten cent tea will be served and a good program given. An ladies cordiallY nr AleL ENJOY IT, We tboroughly enjoy reacting Thc News -Record, including the Old - Timers' Ooluinte Both:my wife and I spent several years as sleulente a the 0. C. L and- consequently many whose names appear in your paper ere personally known to us,"-Rebh, P. Stelek, Edmonton, Alberta. ',I sure, wouldn't like to do without 'elle Nevis -Record which keeps me so well posted in. the heppenings of the old home dietriee."-Louis L. Ktng, ,Moosejaws. Sask. ' AN INTERESTING EVENIeG. Dr. Sloan, who is a guest at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Wes- ley Walker of town, gave a most teresting address before the Clinton Club on Friday evening last, his sub- ject being "Alaska." Dr. Sloan tent- ed, not from hearsay or from what can be learned from books or maga- zines, buff from actual experience he having resided there for several years and it could easily be seen 'that he is a shrewd observer of men and al - fare. He spoke in conversational eityle and gave his hearers a very clear idea of the vast extent of that .territory and its great natural wealth, especi- ally in gold and coal. He spoke strongly .01 the stamina of the men hi those far, northern perte, ,of their total absence of fear, tliefi: ludepen- donee' and- resourceful nets and . their ken' seme of honour, acceding to their OWn code 'of ethics. lle gam several of his 03311 personal experienc- es during his stay in the town of Nome ia his efforts to perform his duty EIS he saw Ie. The Dr. had along and ex- - Whited a miniature dog; sleigh, or 'parka, a belutifully ornamented pair of seal skin gloves and several pieces of Alaska gold. Ite also had along a collection of pliotographs showing the nature of life in that north lancl. Al- together it ware a delightful evening and was much appreciated by the members of the elite and the fri- ends ivlio had 1)es11 favored with an Invitation. After the tuldrees retresn- ments were served and a pleasant, half hour spent in social chat. PASSING OF 151511. 11. efORSLEY, Mrs. Rithard llorsley ol Ilensell passed away in Clinton on Friday last after an illness extendlue; over a Miele of' years. The deceased lady WAS a native et L'Iluten, being a daughter of Mr. and Mee, (leap Warder, and had spent nearly all her life here, the family having mov- ed to heneall about four years ago. It will be thirty years on, New. year's Day since she was married to Mr. Horsley, who with their three sons and two daughters m- elte her. 'rho, family ate : Thomas and Charles of Prince Albert, Sask., and Ruby, George and Nellie at 1101116. She is also survived by her • agel Parents and six brothers ana two sisters : Robert Warrener of town, John of Sarnia, Gone of Wallace - burg, Richard of Toledo, Ohio, Thom- as of Goderich, Nathan of , Mansell, and Mrs, Wm. Allen and Mrs. P. Valley of Toronto. The funeral took place from the Weather residence, Mary street, (111 Monday afternoon, the intenneut tak- ing- place in Clinton cemetery.. The services at house and graveside were conducted by the deceased's pastor, Rev. Mr. Hicks of the Methodist ehureh, Monsen, and Rev. 7. 51, Potts of, town. The pallbearers were She pix brothers Who teem all home for the obsequies. Both sisters were home also, bite 11011 Iwo sons were un- able to come from 3110 west. ,Much sympathy is felt rot the aged patents and the bereaved families in their sorrow. 1,VILIAS CHURCH. Christenes 80113'1C08 were, observed last, Sunday in Willis church in hee- l/Ss-spirit. The minister, Ilev. Isratik Harper, was in good form in his ser- mon on No room, in the Inn." In the evening Rev. A, E. Armstrong `Of Toren -to made many friends for Ms Missionary oaf -Ise as well as foe him- self by his, frank and earnest' presen- tation of "Christmas and the Gospel for the World." The choir rendered She Christi -0E18 anthems "1381101d, I bring you good tidings," and. "It <lame "mon the midnight dear," and Rev. Mr. Harper sang the baritone solo "Night'of Nights" (Van de Wat- r), Both services were Characterized by the splendid Christmas spirit of congregational singing. On Sunday next Rev, Alfre,d Mc- Farlane, of Bayfield will conduct the morning senviee and will adileess, the Sunday scnool in the afternoon. The minister, Mr. Harper, will preach ie the evening, the eubject tieing : "Things thae We have left undone," Tuesday evening- was not a very pleasant one for a ditch:ens' gather - Mg, hut it would have taken more of a storm .than even that to keep the children of the Sunday school away from the Christmas tree entertain- ment on that date. The minister pre- eided and the short prolitain given ler the younger membees. of the school was very Well presented, indeed. I3ut the chief feature was the distribution of the gifts from the; wonderful tree, which . was accomplished by , Santa Claus in hearty fashion, anti a sleepy tired, hut happy bunch of youngsters wended their Ivey home. ONTARIO ST. 015012070. Sunday next will be observed as Christmas Sabbath, The pastor will preach in the meriting on the "God Man," in 5110 03010115 there will be a special service of praise, "Angels fro113 realms of Ginty" "Glory to God in the highest." "A song in the night)." "While AngelS. "vaiehed their floe's," DEATH OF MRS: 12, BROWN. The death occurred at idei home of her son, Mr. ET. 3, Pingel, on Tues- day of Mrs. Perri -Mt Brown in hoc sixty-eighth year. The deceased had I only been a resident of Clinton for a fey Inonths, coming here from Blyth, and had been in apbarent good health until a Few days previous to her demise, which was the result of an attack of paralysis. She is survived by her son, who is an only child, and from whose resi- dence, corner of Rattenbury and Ship- ley streets, the funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon to Hope Chapel cemetery, Mullett township. The service at the house will com- mence 'at one o'clock. ENTE,R'rAINMENTS. Acceptances ,have been a:celled by Kr. Thos. Jacksen, feom .the teachers on behalf of their schools in the coun- try and in town to the free entertain- ment to all' the thildren 01 the, town heal on Christmas afternoon at four o'clock. This will bring about the largest -gathering of children ever held in Clinton. In addition to the moving pictures, Jack BawdeniWillis Cooper Charlie (!ook, Edna MeCaughey, Ruth Jackson, arid Masters Tom and Billie Jackson will take' part in the nemical .prograin. • • .•' ' An entertainment will be provided for Christman evening by the . small boYS of town, in the Ailly of a good Musical' pfogram and moving ,eictiires all 5011 5110 small price of ten cents. It will be, a double show commencing at seven o'clock, and the proceeds will go to the Paerlote Fund. SOIDO OE those taking part will be Miss 13, White, a noted soprano ot 'Windsor, Mrs. ADM, violinist, of Toronto, Miss 115. Allin of town, contralto, Edgar East, and others. PUMPING BY TIYDRO PAYS. . The following figures have been fur- nished The News-liesord by the cour- tesy of the Wattr works Department showing the comparative east of pum- Meg the water during five months eif 1913 by gas prociueer power and for the correspentling 11118 monthe 01101.1 under Hydro 1July, 1420,810 gals. cosi. 5111.48. August, 1388,000 gale., cost) $111,27. Sept,, 11 10,800 gals., cost, $101.5-7. Oct., 882,900 gale., cost, $100,10, Nov., 710,100 gale,, eost, $ 98,19, 16111 - ,1115', 150531.1 gals, pumped, eost $69.08. August, 1699,630 gala., cost, 566.03. Sept., 1097,855 galls., cost $59,96. Oct., 1518.802 gals., eost, $00.48. Nov. 1678.274 gals, cost, 562.91. Water pumped during the 018 months of 1013, 551 2,900 gals, Dur- ing the Corresponding ilve months 01 1914, 8159,911, 2041.011 5a18. less in 1913 than in. 1914. Cost of pumping in the five !eoliths ot 1913, $528.91, during the corres- ponding five months of 1914, 5318.1.0, 8210.75 less than in .1913. 150 per cent. less under Hydro then by gas producer. DEATH OF GEORGE POTTS, There passed away at his home 00 Princess street on Friday last one of the oldeet residents of Olinton (11 the person of Mr. Geerge Potts. The late Mr. Potts was born near Belleville seventy -WO years ago fine came to Clinton' omer fifty years ago and line besn a resident eser since. He has been failing in health for some time past, a yaar or more, but was confined to his bed but six week previously; The immediate, CallSO of death was heart troeble. He iS survived by his wife and a family of two sons and theee >laugh - ten. Fred or Cleveland, Ohio ; Herbert of G0(1011011, Mrs. Whitely of Woodsboalc, Mrs. Bruce of Fort Wil- liam and Miss Millie at home. One" brother, E, W. Potts, and one sister, Mrs. W. H. Cluff, both of Detroit, al - 50 SUEViVe, 151'." Potts came over fro») Detroit some weeks ego to vis- it his brother ancl Mrs. Chta was presen) for 1,110 funeral, which took place oe Sunday afternoon. The services at house and graveside were conducted by Rev. Dr. Rutledge, Pastor of Wesley chued where Mr. Potts wordipped. The bearers wore: 1VIessre. P. Cantelon, A. and H. . W. Cook, 13. Cole, D. &nosier and le. W. Evens. All the members of the family, wetepresent for the funeral. A large number of lovely flowers were sent by sympathizing friends, itt Sown, also at Toronto and Detroit. Mts. Potts and family desire to thank the frie,ncls and neighbora for their Many, acts, of kindly thoughtful- ness during their trouble and be- reavem en t. People You Know. Mr, T. Jae:teen, Jr., was in Toronto the latter and of last week, Mr. Dean Courtiee, Toronto, is at the parental homey Mr. and Mrs. /D. G. Courtieres, for the holidept. Dr, and Mrs. Fowler , and tattle daughter of Toronto came tip yes. terday to spend the Obristeriestide as guests of tho lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. tssard of hullett, Friends, a host there are, wish him Many Happy Returns. Andrew J. Courtiee. ' On Christmas Day Mr. Andrew J, Courtiee, the genial and obliging mer- chant and postmaster at tlie. village of Helmeeville,33113 pasa.anothee mile- stone on the journey of life. Three score and six years ago, on his (either's farm in Pieltering township, about eigliteen miles thet of Toronto, Mr. C.ourtice first saw the light of day. Toronto was the market town in these days and elle Courtice has %e- ked' recollections .01 She long elde ieto tile city' and back, taking ta market 1110grain and produee: To lams then the down town portion of the Queett clitItotnvaearaestizan)i,narnacesttihici s sptreemektss 001f Pickering and Ter -onto_ ast"hotee" and, likes to go down for a vieit to the old friends and old scenes. Something over thirty years ago Courtiee, came up to Huron with Itis wife tine young family, settling cm the Dempsey farm neer lIolmesville, and there they resided until thirteen years thso when they moved into tlie village cvlieto he has since eencluettel a general store, in fuleiteon to this he is postinaslee, express agent end (3,T,1t, ticket agent, 1 Tot Ines villa is not a very large town bet it is won- derful bow much work all these of- fices carry with them when the dut- ies pertaining thereto arc, performed c:redarft:1y, as is the ease with cm -T- illing going through 111r. Cournee's l Mr. Courtiee le a Methodist In re- ligion and has always taken an active interest in the work of the holiness v scilhloaehurell, for twentenfive years be- insuperintendent g of the Sunday ol, In regard to po/itles, it is to be feared that Mr. Couridee has been vole . 111g "agin tise Government" during the past few years. But nobody holds this against him, not even a Tory, he's such a good all around eitieen, otherwise and a. man Mt scarcely be expected to chane his polities after he's sixty. fleeing trained and edueated their really of eons and daughters 13110 are all today occupying ' places of hon- our end usefulness in the world, one daughter only being left 50 them and ithe juati now visiting in the West, ItIr. and Mrs, Courliee are living comfor- tably and quietly et their home in the tidy and pleasant village of Mot- niesville, esteemed and tespeeted all who know therm ' This old world ie the better and richer for end lives and The N,ews- Record heartily congrabulatts Mr. Courtice, wishes him many another happy Christmas Da.y and he and his good 'wife many more • hapPy Years together. ilolmesville Rev. R. J. and Mrs. McCormick and Master Harry ttre with friends 55 Sweaburg for Alto Christmas fes- tivities. 1Vliss Mandena Holland of die Medi of W. H. Chapmen's My goods es- tablishment, London', is expected home to 513013(1 .1110 festive holiday. Mr. J. 13. Lobb of Galt is a Christ- mas visitor at the home of his sis- ter, Mrs. George holland. Over hair' a century in the Methodist Ministry. ealeseeteseeseeket ''• seeteei•tietiStSe Rev. Josias Greene,