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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1912-11-07, Page 17t No. 1755-3•Ith Year CLINTON, ONTARIO,, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th : (9I2 THE HOME PAPER The News -Record to any address in Canada to the end of next year for only One Dollar ---to new subscribers. Just now we are particularlywell prepared ared p p to - clothe particular men and boys from head to y foot, HEM-0fi-RISK:-CL0TH1NGT CO1 CLINTON, ONTARIO tf A SquareBoy" Deal for' Every TI;TJ LOCAL MARKET. Wheat 92e. Oats 35c. Peas 35 Sac to 55c. Butter 25c to 26e, Eggs 28c to '30e. Live Hogs $7,65. , W. C. T. U. OFFICERS. Following is the l:st of officers and superintendents of departments oI work in the \V.0.T.•11. for the en- suing year : President, Mrs. C. J. Wallis ;, Vice - Presidents, Mrs. (Rev.) Ford; Mrs, (Rev.) Wylie and Mrs. •(Rev•) Allin ; Treasurer, Mrs. R. Carter ; Cor. and Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. A. T. Cooper,. Superintendents of departments : Evangelistic, Mrs. Ford, Miss Wash- ington and Miss Porter , Railroad, Mrs, John Bean ; Lumbermen, Mrs. Allin • Mother's s meetin ' Mr's. J g, J. W. M r 0o a and Mrs. W. Mannin g, Law Enforcement, . Rev. J. Greene ; Anti -Narcotics, Mrs, G. f avis and Mrs. Doig ; Parlor meetings, Mr's, J. A: Irwin and Mrs. J: Twitchell; Temperance in Sabbath schools, Mrs. W. S. Harland ; Press, Mrs. A. T, Cooper ; Medal contest, Mrs. Har- land ; Hospital visitors, Mrs. I3, Plumstecl and Mrs. J. McMath ; Fruit and flowers, Mrs. Jervis:, and Mrs. John Chmingitame. .ST. PAUL'S CHURCH: • At the meeting of the A,Y.P.A. on Monday evening a most interesting talk on "Ireland and the Irisin" was given by the Rev, Wm. Lowe, rector of Lucan. The school room was well filled with an appreciative audience who thoroughly enjoyed the huulour- otts and entertaining narrative of the speaker. The lecture was illustrated by lantern views. Next Monday will be missionary evening when Missions in the Caa- adnan Northwest" •twill be the topic. The members of the Ladies Guild intend holding their annual sale of work on the last Thursday in the month. The rectowillr denier thesw t ' 1 od sermon in , the series for men on Sun- day evening next. The subject will be,- ' Some Missing Links in the Re- ligion of the Men of •Today," The B ,hop of the .Diocesewill vis- it the parish a week from Sunday, A confirmation service will he Reld at eleven o'clock when a large num- ber will be presented to the Bishop for the apostolic rite of the laying - on -of -hands, • The Women's Auxiliary held their annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon when a most interesting paper on, "Missions in the Northwest," was given by Mrs. C. 10. Jeakins, At -the close of the Sunday even- ing service the rector is giving a series of addresses on the early his- tory of the Church of England. 7 he period between 600 A.D. and 100 A.D. was dealt with last. Sunday. Next Sunday the rector will give a short history of the Prayer i3ook. These after service talks have proven very acceptable to the large number tvho remain. DOING GOOD WORK. The annual meeting t roe of. the Horti- cultural I r tl "- g 0 cul u ral. Society held t was i c d anr s uc - day evening, Major McTaggart, the president, presiding: The report of the sec. -treasurer, which was very gratifying, showing a balance on hand of over one hun- dred dollars, was presented) by Mr. T. Cattle, who succeeded Mc, James Fair when t that gentleman moved west. It was decided to offer next spring prizes amounting to five dollars for the best two beds of tulips, ansa - 'urs t c only tobe allowed clove tc - yto om Pete. Some of the work accomplished. by the Society during the past year was the doing away, of two unsight- ly bill hoards—one next Davy Cook's store and the other on the Sheppard lot opposite the Molsons Hank. In the former case the Society paid for the ltimlicrwhich replaced the hoard and, as for the fatter' it was done away with altogether and a Beauty Spot" -established, The intention was also to beautify the gore P ' op- osite St.Joseph's church but owing to circumstances this ha':, not yet been done but will be gone - ahead' with in the spring,. The Society will aIso endeavor to have e demolished the one remaining bill hoard, opposite the Waverley hotel. The election of officersresulted as ollows : • Prebident,- Major McTaggart, Vice, . lot VGeorg a David. Ind Vice, Chief Wheatley,' See. -Treasurer, Thos. Cottle. Directors, - C. H. Longley, H. W. Watts, J. Cuninghano, 1, Cottle, E. Munroe, Miss McTaggart, Mrs, George David, Mrs. T. 'Cottle, Mrs: W. D. Fair. Auditors, W. D. Fair, Y W. Drydloite, Messrs. J. Cuninghame, J. Wheat= ley„ G. David and the President were appointed delegates to tito animal meeting of, the Provincial Associa- tion to be held in Toronto next week. Secretary Cottle, being ' a member of the Provincial` <executive,' will also a 'in attendance. ' With these ens nten at the i meeting g e big g Clinton will indeed he well represent- ed. The members of the i-Iortieultural Society have been leaders in the movement to make 'Clinton 'one of the neatest arid prettiest towns - in Canada and ill the good work Presi- dent McTaggart and Secretary Cot- tle have keen' leaders. - AN ENJOYABLE EVENING. The B.Y.P. l U. had an enjoyable ev- ening Monday, when, after a pleasing musical program, refreshments were .served. Rev. Mr, Wyllie presided, Between pastor and B.Y.P.•tI. and the whole congregation the greatest har- mony prevails and much good work is being accotnpidshed, ENG•AGEME'NTS ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs, David. S: Cluff an- nounce the engagement of their sec- ond eaand daughter, Della, to Dr, C. J. McBride of Welland, Ont., the mar- riage to take place on Deceniber 4th. Rev: Canon and -Mrs, Craig, Lon- dOtt,' formerly of Clinton, announce the engagement of their daughter Madelon Edna, to Mr. George Sack- vi11e Cotter, of 'Regina, Sask. The marriage will he solemnized on Dec- ember 18th in the Church of St, JohnEvangelist. bride -W- ee the Lta gc tit. Tho brideto ee is a native of Clinton, being born here when her father was rec- tor of St. Paul's church; PUBLICI'T'Y CAMPAIGN, The Board of Trade in the person- nel of its council met the ' general committee of the town council in the town hallhu 'on Thursday even- ingay last and discussed the question of a Publicity Campaign. The meet- ing was well attended and much .In- terest and enthusiasm was displayed. The president of the Board of Trade, Mr. John Ranslord, outlined a scheme to the meeting and the coun- cil, through Mayor Giibbings, promis- ed to give tate scheme financial as- sistance along the lines it was in- timated the town of Goderieh had ex- pressed its willingness to help. It was finally decided that the board of Trade should call a meeting to be held in the town hall on Thursday, Nov, 21st, at one p, ni., sharp, to which infitations have been sent to all the municipal councils and Boards of 'Trade in the equity. A large meeting is expected andeverybody interested will be welcome: EN l ILILLOUIr., SUPPER. The Ladies' Aid of Ontario street church gave a Hollowe'en supper in the lecture room on 'Thursday even- ing last which, in spite of the very unfavorable weather, was ,very well attended. The room was prettily decorated with yellow attd black, l-Iallowe'en colors, flowers and au - twain leaves, and the tables, too, looked dainty anti attractive with their bright yellow, ribbon decor- ation, flowers, and pretty things to eat, The supper, of course, was all that could be desired, the ladies saw to that, and after it was amply en- joyed an adjournment was made to the body o1 the church where pleas- ing program was given. The follow- ing numbers were rendered in an ac- ceptable manni•r organ • prelude, Mrs" Treleaven ; a couple of an- thems by the choir l solo by Miss Fertile ABM ;, reading by Miss Grace Clull ; solo by Miss Boles ; reading by Miss Alln and addresses by Rev, J. E. Ford and the pastor, Rev. S. J. Allin, The proceeds of the supper amount- edb to a antf ct n n dollars, which, Y considtring to tl state of the weather and other attractions, was consider- ed satisfactory. - BEEKEEPERS �..PE' I; RS M17.LT. The IIuron Beekeepers' Association held their second annual meeting in the council chamber on 'Thursday last: The a.. endanc' t c'f t o members b vasnot so large 11S Oil some fornen occasions, no doubt owing 'to pressing woriq ' on the farms which has been delayed more than usual this season 13th those present were amply ienandfor their trouble and aie one . of the southern members remarked . "Every absent beekeeper missed the best and most instructive meeting yet. held in the county of Huron." The Provincial Apiariest, Mr. Morley Pettit, was unable to be present, but Mr. Miller, another member ; of the Guelph College staff, gave a most instructive address one the ''Spring Management of .Bees." Ile poin'ied out that in order to be able to manage properly iri' the spring you had to begin in the fall. One thing. that was necessary was to see that each hive was supplied by a young, healthy queen, toensuregood lU n - i s and plenty of young bees in Aug- ust and September. The easiest and best methods of putting each hive in- to proper shape was explained arid many questions put by those present were answered. Mr, E, 'Ti Bainard of a.ntbeth ne'of the most success- ful beekeepers in Middlesex, then spoke on "Outside. Wintering," a most timely subject which he treat- ed in a practical and helpful planner. Mr, Thos, Fraser spoke on the ben- efits o1 the Association to - the mem- bers, voicing the- sentiments of the. great ipliajority of the membership by declaring.' that these periodical gath- erings, -where practical experiences were exchanged, did, tnttcir' more to increase 'the'- knowledge of • the' aver- age beekeeper than would the study: of books and journals, though. both are necessary and taken I results its together cad to the best s the industry. The following ofllcers. were elected : Presi'deut, Isaac. Dodd, Clinton,' :Vice, Tilos, Fraser, Brucejleld„ Sec. -Treasurer, Jacob r llaberer, Zarin. - Mr. Alfred Carr of Blyth was ap- pointed, : *legate •to the Pretincial. Assoolatiea meeting in Tec.ste en.. Noy. DM t. 150, ' 22ND ANNUAL TOURNAMENT, The. 22nd annual tournament of the Clinton Gun ChM will be held on Nov, 21st and 22nd, This is known as one of the 'leading shoots in the province and the best shots take part. If you are a trap shooter or prefer the live birds come to this tournament, - ONT,. ST. CHURCH. "The Parable of the Great Supper'' was the League topic on Monday ev- ening and was presented in an inter- esting address by Mr. Jacob Taylor, A Bible question test was also a part of the program and proved to be of much interest. The pastor preached two sermons on Sunday, and administered the Sacrament at the close of the morn- ing service. St Next Sunday e ada evening pastor the will refer "to some phases of the present Mar with 'Turkey and suggest the literal lesions to be learned. Ser- vices will be held iu the auditorium next Sunday as usual as the decorat- ing of walls and ceiling will not commence until next week, WESLEY CHURCH. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was administered at the close of the morning service on Sunday. At the evening service Miss Boles rendered a solo. This was probably Miss Boles' last appearance for some time as she intends going south for the winter mond:c• Mr. T. E. oast has been appointed leader in her absence. The League held their monthly con- secration meeting on Monday evening when Mr. J. A. Irwin gave a practi- cal talk on ' The Work of ..the Spir- it." Miss Gertrude Chant gave a violin selection. 'lite Ladies' aid will hold their monthly meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. I3oles. Next Sunday being the Sunday school anniversary, Rev. E. W,. IIaI- penny, general secretary of the On ar t ioda 't S m t school Assoc a i - tion, will - preach morning and evening and will address the school in the afternoon. Ay SUNDAY'S FIRE. A passer-by noticed smoke pour- ing out • of the windows of tate Motor Company's o[bce" on Sunday afternoon and without stepping to investigate made all speed •to tito'fiie alarm. His promptness soon brought the brigade to the scene and with two streams playing en the flan:es they were soon extinguished. Less than five hundred dollars will repair any damage the fire did to the building but had it lead a little longer play it would •have swept the fact- ory and ruined the contents, includ- ing a new car worth nineteen ]hundred dollars. As it was, about seventy dollars worth of tools belonging to Superin- tendent Whitmore, •and wearing ap- parel of the staff, neither covered by insurance, were destroyed. As a crowd gatherer that fire bell is great, for, almost, if not quite, as quick as you can write it half the of thetownwatch- ing population was It i c brigade, It was .the first g fire at which Chief Bertiitf officially directed the flame squelchers but he wasas sc Discs. d F t. lF se as n I e mad 1 1 P been in charge ha for gC O . t Cars A SUDDEN CALL. Death came suddenly and without wattling to Mr. Enos Crich of 13rus- sels SOD n of Mrs Crich of Albert street, brother of Messrs Onslow and irido Crich, and father of Mrs, S. G. Castle of town, on Wednesday of last week. The late Mr. erica left his home in Brussels that morning in his us- ual health on his daily round 01 gathering cream. He had leach- ed _the home or Reeve Short - reed of Morris when he was sudden- ly stricken with -paralysis: He was carried to the house and medical aid immediately summoned but he never regained consciousness and died a few hours later: ' The deceased _ was horn it Tucker- smith5 on Dec.c. ? 1 a Ae 1 t i8 6. Fie was the eldest e tof a familyof'tw A^ twelve, eight boys and four girls, his death being the first •break in' the circle. The son are re as follows : Whitfield, v 1ottis,' Onslow, Eli, John T., Iddo and Clifford. All with the ex- ception p n of .Onslow and Iddo, who are residents of town; reside its Tucl.ersmi�th townithip, where their parents were a wee amongst the 'l - g tl e arly eel tiers:. The 'daughters are Miss Sara F. at home, Mrs. I;, Modeland, Seaforth, Mrs. John E, I3u11 of Tuek- tsmitlli, and Mrs, Wm, Macdonald of Sunset, State of -Washington, 11 he latter was the flinty 'nen ber of 'rhe ed family absent front the funeral, or Mr• 'Crich is alsosurvived by his • Pu wife, one son, Hugh. ,J,1 of Francis, 00' Bask.,' and one daughter; Mrs, S.` G. st Castle: T Dccoased had livedfor of : t1 o about seven teen wears in the township of Grey • It but for some years past had'resided - b to Brussels. In .religion he was a it Methodist. 'Th funeral neral t :k la Saturday oe c took c S place r y afternoon to Brussels cemetery, the as services being conducted by the Rev, oe Dr. Oaten. Six , brothers : Messrs, s Lottie; Onslow, Eli, John ''1 Ride w and Clifford tirfch; Gated ea pallbear tv era, -- b To the aged mocker, the wife and C children and the irro4:httrs "and sir- ce tcrs is ext.xded sympathy in • tkete tit stnddo0, bereavement. Mr, Chambers Of Blyth was grant - the use of. the corporation stone usher at rive dollars per day; He PE' c COMMLNCDMENrp NEXT WEEK: 'The 0.0,Ir commencement is bung held in the town hall Thursday even- ing. 4, good program has been .Pre- pared. pre -pared under the direction. of Miss May Ranee, and the diplomas ' •and athletic Prizes will be presented. ONLY FIFTEEN CENTS. Fifteen cents will pay 'a subscrip- tion to The News -Record to • the end of 1912 or one dollar to ,Jan 1st, 1914: This is to any address in Canada. New names are being con- stantly adidied showing that the ef- forts made to make The News -Rec- ord a first-class local newspaper are being appreciated: - WILSON WON IN A WALK. Mr, A. Case of the evaporator and .lir. W. lPilte of .the poultry Y P Y Plant could h ve exercised c t he fran- chise Iiad•they been on the other side of the' border on Tuesday, but look- ing upon t_he result as a • foregone conclusion they. did not go over. The election, therefore, of Wilson, who won in a walk was just what they expected, though not their ticket. Still it has not caused either- of therm any loss of sleep. WILLIS CIIURCII. The Young Men's Club met in the - lecture room on Monday evening, whoa an interesting meeting was the result. The president, Mr. G. 51. Yates, occupied the chair and several items of business was disposed of af- ter which the pastor,; Rev. D. If, Grant, gave an instructive address on, "Atmospheric Deist." 'There was a good attendance. The Women's Association held their monthly meeting yesterday after- noon. A conference of Sunday 1 workers of all denominations held at the close of the stir ses- sion on Sunday next which addressed by the Rev. 5, i Hal - penny, general secretary of - tario Surt:day School Ahsoci. EVERY CITIZEN, CAN IIP The News -Record understandst the Jackson Mfg. Co., are ing the starting of anothe i factory in some near by to ick or Wingham—owing to that they cannot get enough here to tape care of the that is offered them. They en- larging their building at the rich branch and Will also ci Exeter if more help can beg , In these three places they over two hundreds people. It seems too had that Clinton cant this live industry the am help It requires,. for although big thing for the town now, cer- tainly would be greater if al employes resided here: Could citizens help some by making throughout the country the n vantages this place offers men and women to locate ltd Piano Company need more m the ,Jackson Company could many more girls and we bell were better known that such wages could ld be earned b with Company, c an• and d their short p to system that hat ninny girls be glad of the opportunity. may be that some parents Clinton do not full • al'i Y realize theirdaughters c a p do so well 4 at hone The News Record like- to see every citizen pu good word whenever possible our industries. WILL VOTE ON LOCAL OP7 school will be 001. twill be V. the On lit aro . [,P, that consider- ing brand wn—/,ur- the fact help business are ir (lode - rich so at of there employ got give Dunt of ft it;a it 1 their not the known tatty al- to hath 311 The men attd employ believe if it t good this ui t hour Would 1 CV-etl to e that 1 u•ht b 5/01111 t iii a for all 'ION, A petition Ofcitizens in favor of submitting local option t0 the people at the January election was present- ed to the town council on Monday evening. 217 manes Were inscribed, whereas 187 only were necessary. The petition was received in due form. and the clerk instructed to pre-' pare 'a bylaw for the December meet- ing of the council. Mr. R. Graham applied foe a three month& license for the bowling ally and it granted. was s •a t . ed. The fee will. be twenty dollars, no less. Town & Case asked for : a - long leasef n thero r tY e on Which their P P evaporator stands and the solicitor was instructed to make out the pap- ers for a decade. The property,con- sisting of about four acres, was known upon the old plans, of the town as the Market square pr Gor- don square, so named front a Mr. Crolion, who donated it to the town for twarhet purposes. Mr. Gordon in those e early days Dawned consider- able 'real-estate in that vicinity and was naturally anxious; to ' pull the town in that direction, to use it to crush furnace al to convert 1t into pea, nut or owe coal, as the Illythites.prefer. his will probably be the first time tat a corporation 'stone crusher: as been used as a coal= tipple,. at Mi, Chambers -evidently thinks will work out all right. A :bylaw was passed amending the ntetery bylaw of 1896 and setting Me the ;ialittheast corner of 'hc metery on the perpetual ltniteeo. 'stein.. Poi lots bought there there ill be - an extra charge made w,ich ill ensure them being kept in order y. the corporation for all tihe• titer lots may be bought In the meter, in Ike sane way, but' it is calmer none otlttts' rax b,* pro -1 LARGE SHIPSIE'N7;5• • Cantelon Bros. are doing a Mtge' export trade iff prochtce this feta this week hitving shipped 0,000 pounds • of butter, and about 7,0013 pounds of dried apples. Most 01 these shipments went, to Montreal, WEDDED .IN TORONTO. - A wedding which will interest number. of News -Record readers took place in Toronto on 'Tuesday of last week when Mr: William J. Ford, eldest son of MY. and Mrs. John ' Ford of town; was married to Miss Florence Louise Mescal ,of Elora. The Clinton friends of the bride- groom will join in congratulations and good wishes. ATTENDED ,S'ERVICE. - - Clinton Orange lodge and some visiting Urethrefn attended divine ser, vice in St. Paul's church on Sunday evening, when the rector, Rev. C. E,' •Jeakins, preached an eloquent ser - 111011,i1;0111 the words, "What mean ye by this service 1" The choir render ed appropriate music and the whole service was much appreciated by the members of the order arra all pres- ent. GOING TO CONSTANCE. Mr. F. B. Hall has sold his coey residence on Victoria street to BIe 1'. H. Hawkins who gets poss sir very. shortly: This sale means that Mr, purposes, leaving Clinton, but not going far away, merely ' stance where he takes chug - ntorchantile business carried In several years by Mr: R. Clarke new firm to be known as Hall L •Clinton will sustain a loss ane t.oae• Constance a gain when this most es - thimble family leaves here. Brucefieid. Mr, Robert Bell, who some timer ago di'p' s used f a• t o his t tin .'nthe r g o art con of ,'l uckersmitlt, was lookinn over Brucelield property this week with a view to purchase as he n - tends locating ]fere. Ile is a brother of Mrs. James Turner, That open drain running from the corner to Neff Smith's shoe shop bras been closed in much to the satisfac- tion of the dwellers in that" vicinity.-' Neil is particularly well pleased. Mrs. W. Maiming of Clinton visited her daughter, Mrs, Edgar .Pattison,. this week. Large shipments of apples are being• made from Brttcefield station and tie for live stock and grain this station totals tm better than some much. more pretentious places, Mr George Copeland, the BeyGclif stage driver, lost one of his horses last Friday. '['Ile animal took colic once too often: Mr, Dan. Munroe has installed an acetylene lighting plant in his bonne, shop and barn, ft is one of the• ,uipst up-to-date systems, but for that smatter - when Dan makes a. change he wants the very best. . Tttokersntith will vote on the re- peal e p l ea i of Local Option at the January, •v l C CCL1Utt Mr. Alex. Mustard is replacing tate boiler in his saw mill by a larger one so as to get more power, Mr. Spac•u an of Bayfield contenting L in. ItIrs; ,flex. Ross, who iras been visiting friends in the west" for the - past six months, has returnedhome. Dr. McIntosh, 7n w o was thrown from Itis buggy and nearly killed it week ago, is now able to sit up and it is expected his improvement will h rapid. ul, The cuts onhis forehead I and eye were so deep that lie will, always carry the ,cars, Indeed so severe were the injuries that it was feared blood poisoning would set in and that it did not is due in mo' sutali measure to the skill and atten- tion of our local medico. .Dr. Mc- Bride of, Welland, who was visitin intheneighborhood, was also enabl- ed to render assistance: In fact he was all 'Witness 0 e}'t nesse of the accident and conveyed Dr. McIntosh to his home, in this village Mr. Berry of V Be got i a carload c yn coal recently which he dealt out at sever dollars and a half per ton. - Mr, Janes McQueen threshed his beans the . other day and had 206 bushels off seven acres. At the pre- vai&ing price this -twill net him a nice profit, . Mr. B. R. :Higgins, and Mr. Mur- ncr of Bayfield; brought in several carloads of coal recently" The price in 'Brttceticld now is nine dollars per ton. There were itwo cases of measles in our village' recently, both imported front Seaforth where there has been atm. epidemic, :Fortunately oar health of- ficer is vigilant and he at once hail the infected ones isolated with the result that there has net been an- other case, Tt does not, appear to bo generally known that according to ata : - Act of Last :session of the Legisla- tttr•e'nteasles is classed as an infec- tious disease; same as (liphtheriur etc, and the lroeso''must be placard- ed 'til danger contagion edof is re- ,1)0s ed 'Pile 'law also directs that, the medical health officer be pronlltt- ly'notifled . "The old-time idea;" said Dr. Rogers to The Newu-Record on , Tucsda'3"that' it was well for; children to have and have done with measles is a wrong one. 11110 disease, of ten leaves, evil effects in its train -- and need not ' be contracted at all," owed. pie News-Recierd, t. Jan, 13-15c.. `CJ r ter u 4 e Will Joke fi9an a Weddingiter le t . Whenyou are purchasing a present it is . a mat- t- ter ter of money and what you want—nothing else. Then this is your store, for what you want is here and at the lowest possible price. A good variety of articles selected from large stocks, consisting of t Silverware, Cut Glass, Fancy China, Clocks, Etc. The goods are new, beautiful and modern in design and of sup- erior quality. Headquarters for watches. We make a specialty of handling high grade watches, Repairing of watches, clocks and jewelery well and properly done. Satisfaction guaranteed. W.Y(. e r Xe//gar u ,crueler and Optician Clinton ' 1 TheBank OF CANADA. Capital Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up 11,500,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 12,500,000 Total Assets 175,000,000 325 Branches, With world wide connection. 'Interest allowed on Debosits. General Banking business transacted. R, E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch, tt�tt�tnrl. MN Bank 1855, Five Years -1406--1 1 1000 1011 , $3,000,000 $1,000,000 . 3,000,000 4,600,000 . 2.3,677,730 35,042,311 .• 27,457,000 38,85.1,801. , 33,090,19'2 48,•237,284 and Correspondents in all of the World. TRANSACTED DEPARTMENT at highest eur'ent rate, Dowding, Manager WIir IaaV Molsons INCORPORATED Record of Progress for . CAPITAL RESERVE DEPOSITS LOANS AND INVESTMENTS TOTAL ASSETS . . Has 83 Branches in Canada, and Agents the Principal Cities A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS SAVINGS BANK at all Branches. Interest allowed C,iuton Branch - c;, E. READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING ORDERED CLOTiiiN° tl t1 � 1=. '''' Come styles are, and correct WE WINT Y TKE... NE FALL TO t SEE GoODSW .,..„ Ii new is new , boys, Yr in and look around.ee S what the We're ready with y ,everything that this season in apparel for men and^ NEWSUITS ff ITS. CO OVERCOATS ,, QTS SWEATER ff Il Co QTS HITS ff ' ff CAPS CLOVES MITTS VES ITTS. ETC......,.._. Just now we are particularlywell prepared ared p p to - clothe particular men and boys from head to y foot, HEM-0fi-RISK:-CL0TH1NGT CO1 CLINTON, ONTARIO tf A SquareBoy" Deal for' Every TI;TJ LOCAL MARKET. Wheat 92e. Oats 35c. Peas 35 Sac to 55c. Butter 25c to 26e, Eggs 28c to '30e. Live Hogs $7,65. , W. C. T. U. OFFICERS. Following is the l:st of officers and superintendents of departments oI work in the \V.0.T.•11. for the en- suing year : President, Mrs. C. J. Wallis ;, Vice - Presidents, Mrs. (Rev.) Ford; Mrs, (Rev.) Wylie and Mrs. •(Rev•) Allin ; Treasurer, Mrs. R. Carter ; Cor. and Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. A. T. Cooper,. Superintendents of departments : Evangelistic, Mrs. Ford, Miss Wash- ington and Miss Porter , Railroad, Mrs, John Bean ; Lumbermen, Mrs. Allin • Mother's s meetin ' Mr's. J g, J. W. M r 0o a and Mrs. W. Mannin g, Law Enforcement, . Rev. J. Greene ; Anti -Narcotics, Mrs, G. f avis and Mrs. Doig ; Parlor meetings, Mr's, J. A: Irwin and Mrs. J: Twitchell; Temperance in Sabbath schools, Mrs. W. S. Harland ; Press, Mrs. A. T, Cooper ; Medal contest, Mrs. Har- land ; Hospital visitors, Mrs. I3, Plumstecl and Mrs. J. McMath ; Fruit and flowers, Mrs. Jervis:, and Mrs. John Chmingitame. .ST. PAUL'S CHURCH: • At the meeting of the A,Y.P.A. on Monday evening a most interesting talk on "Ireland and the Irisin" was given by the Rev, Wm. Lowe, rector of Lucan. The school room was well filled with an appreciative audience who thoroughly enjoyed the huulour- otts and entertaining narrative of the speaker. The lecture was illustrated by lantern views. Next Monday will be missionary evening when Missions in the Caa- adnan Northwest" •twill be the topic. The members of the Ladies Guild intend holding their annual sale of work on the last Thursday in the month. The rectowillr denier thesw t ' 1 od sermon in , the series for men on Sun- day evening next. The subject will be,- ' Some Missing Links in the Re- ligion of the Men of •Today," The B ,hop of the .Diocesewill vis- it the parish a week from Sunday, A confirmation service will he Reld at eleven o'clock when a large num- ber will be presented to the Bishop for the apostolic rite of the laying - on -of -hands, • The Women's Auxiliary held their annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon when a most interesting paper on, "Missions in the Northwest," was given by Mrs. C. 10. Jeakins, At -the close of the Sunday even- ing service the rector is giving a series of addresses on the early his- tory of the Church of England. 7 he period between 600 A.D. and 100 A.D. was dealt with last. Sunday. Next Sunday the rector will give a short history of the Prayer i3ook. These after service talks have proven very acceptable to the large number tvho remain. DOING GOOD WORK. The annual meeting t roe of. the Horti- cultural I r tl "- g 0 cul u ral. Society held t was i c d anr s uc - day evening, Major McTaggart, the president, presiding: The report of the sec. -treasurer, which was very gratifying, showing a balance on hand of over one hun- dred dollars, was presented) by Mr. T. Cattle, who succeeded Mc, James Fair when t that gentleman moved west. It was decided to offer next spring prizes amounting to five dollars for the best two beds of tulips, ansa - 'urs t c only tobe allowed clove tc - yto om Pete. Some of the work accomplished. by the Society during the past year was the doing away, of two unsight- ly bill hoards—one next Davy Cook's store and the other on the Sheppard lot opposite the Molsons Hank. In the former case the Society paid for the ltimlicrwhich replaced the hoard and, as for the fatter' it was done away with altogether and a Beauty Spot" -established, The intention was also to beautify the gore P ' op- osite St.Joseph's church but owing to circumstances this ha':, not yet been done but will be gone - ahead' with in the spring,. The Society will aIso endeavor to have e demolished the one remaining bill hoard, opposite the Waverley hotel. The election of officersresulted as ollows : • Prebident,- Major McTaggart, Vice, . lot VGeorg a David. Ind Vice, Chief Wheatley,' See. -Treasurer, Thos. Cottle. Directors, - C. H. Longley, H. W. Watts, J. Cuninghano, 1, Cottle, E. Munroe, Miss McTaggart, Mrs, George David, Mrs. T. 'Cottle, Mrs: W. D. Fair. Auditors, W. D. Fair, Y W. Drydloite, Messrs. J. Cuninghame, J. Wheat= ley„ G. David and the President were appointed delegates to tito animal meeting of, the Provincial Associa- tion to be held in Toronto next week. Secretary Cottle, being ' a member of the Provincial` <executive,' will also a 'in attendance. ' With these ens nten at the i meeting g e big g Clinton will indeed he well represent- ed. The members of the i-Iortieultural Society have been leaders in the movement to make 'Clinton 'one of the neatest arid prettiest towns - in Canada and ill the good work Presi- dent McTaggart and Secretary Cot- tle have keen' leaders. - AN ENJOYABLE EVENING. The B.Y.P. l U. had an enjoyable ev- ening Monday, when, after a pleasing musical program, refreshments were .served. Rev. Mr, Wyllie presided, Between pastor and B.Y.P.•tI. and the whole congregation the greatest har- mony prevails and much good work is being accotnpidshed, ENG•AGEME'NTS ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs, David. S: Cluff an- nounce the engagement of their sec- ond eaand daughter, Della, to Dr, C. J. McBride of Welland, Ont., the mar- riage to take place on Deceniber 4th. Rev: Canon and -Mrs, Craig, Lon- dOtt,' formerly of Clinton, announce the engagement of their daughter Madelon Edna, to Mr. George Sack- vi11e Cotter, of 'Regina, Sask. The marriage will he solemnized on Dec- ember 18th in the Church of St, JohnEvangelist. bride -W- ee the Lta gc tit. Tho brideto ee is a native of Clinton, being born here when her father was rec- tor of St. Paul's church; PUBLICI'T'Y CAMPAIGN, The Board of Trade in the person- nel of its council met the ' general committee of the town council in the town hallhu 'on Thursday even- ingay last and discussed the question of a Publicity Campaign. The meet- ing was well attended and much .In- terest and enthusiasm was displayed. The president of the Board of Trade, Mr. John Ranslord, outlined a scheme to the meeting and the coun- cil, through Mayor Giibbings, promis- ed to give tate scheme financial as- sistance along the lines it was in- timated the town of Goderieh had ex- pressed its willingness to help. It was finally decided that the board of Trade should call a meeting to be held in the town hall on Thursday, Nov, 21st, at one p, ni., sharp, to which infitations have been sent to all the municipal councils and Boards of 'Trade in the equity. A large meeting is expected andeverybody interested will be welcome: EN l ILILLOUIr., SUPPER. The Ladies' Aid of Ontario street church gave a Hollowe'en supper in the lecture room on 'Thursday even- ing last which, in spite of the very unfavorable weather, was ,very well attended. The room was prettily decorated with yellow attd black, l-Iallowe'en colors, flowers and au - twain leaves, and the tables, too, looked dainty anti attractive with their bright yellow, ribbon decor- ation, flowers, and pretty things to eat, The supper, of course, was all that could be desired, the ladies saw to that, and after it was amply en- joyed an adjournment was made to the body o1 the church where pleas- ing program was given. The follow- ing numbers were rendered in an ac- ceptable manni•r organ • prelude, Mrs" Treleaven ; a couple of an- thems by the choir l solo by Miss Fertile ABM ;, reading by Miss Grace Clull ; solo by Miss Boles ; reading by Miss Alln and addresses by Rev, J. E. Ford and the pastor, Rev. S. J. Allin, The proceeds of the supper amount- edb to a antf ct n n dollars, which, Y considtring to tl state of the weather and other attractions, was consider- ed satisfactory. - BEEKEEPERS �..PE' I; RS M17.LT. The IIuron Beekeepers' Association held their second annual meeting in the council chamber on 'Thursday last: The a.. endanc' t c'f t o members b vasnot so large 11S Oil some fornen occasions, no doubt owing 'to pressing woriq ' on the farms which has been delayed more than usual this season 13th those present were amply ienandfor their trouble and aie one . of the southern members remarked . "Every absent beekeeper missed the best and most instructive meeting yet. held in the county of Huron." The Provincial Apiariest, Mr. Morley Pettit, was unable to be present, but Mr. Miller, another member ; of the Guelph College staff, gave a most instructive address one the ''Spring Management of .Bees." Ile poin'ied out that in order to be able to manage properly iri' the spring you had to begin in the fall. One thing. that was necessary was to see that each hive was supplied by a young, healthy queen, toensuregood lU n - i s and plenty of young bees in Aug- ust and September. The easiest and best methods of putting each hive in- to proper shape was explained arid many questions put by those present were answered. Mr, E, 'Ti Bainard of a.ntbeth ne'of the most success- ful beekeepers in Middlesex, then spoke on "Outside. Wintering," a most timely subject which he treat- ed in a practical and helpful planner. Mr, Thos, Fraser spoke on the ben- efits o1 the Association to - the mem- bers, voicing the- sentiments of the. great ipliajority of the membership by declaring.' that these periodical gath- erings, -where practical experiences were exchanged, did, tnttcir' more to increase 'the'- knowledge of • the' aver- age beekeeper than would the study: of books and journals, though. both are necessary and taken I results its together cad to the best s the industry. The following ofllcers. were elected : Presi'deut, Isaac. Dodd, Clinton,' :Vice, Tilos, Fraser, Brucejleld„ Sec. -Treasurer, Jacob r llaberer, Zarin. - Mr. Alfred Carr of Blyth was ap- pointed, : *legate •to the Pretincial. Assoolatiea meeting in Tec.ste en.. Noy. DM t. 150, ' 22ND ANNUAL TOURNAMENT, The. 22nd annual tournament of the Clinton Gun ChM will be held on Nov, 21st and 22nd, This is known as one of the 'leading shoots in the province and the best shots take part. If you are a trap shooter or prefer the live birds come to this tournament, - ONT,. ST. CHURCH. "The Parable of the Great Supper'' was the League topic on Monday ev- ening and was presented in an inter- esting address by Mr. Jacob Taylor, A Bible question test was also a part of the program and proved to be of much interest. The pastor preached two sermons on Sunday, and administered the Sacrament at the close of the morn- ing service. St Next Sunday e ada evening pastor the will refer "to some phases of the present Mar with 'Turkey and suggest the literal lesions to be learned. Ser- vices will be held iu the auditorium next Sunday as usual as the decorat- ing of walls and ceiling will not commence until next week, WESLEY CHURCH. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was administered at the close of the morning service on Sunday. At the evening service Miss Boles rendered a solo. This was probably Miss Boles' last appearance for some time as she intends going south for the winter mond:c• Mr. T. E. oast has been appointed leader in her absence. The League held their monthly con- secration meeting on Monday evening when Mr. J. A. Irwin gave a practi- cal talk on ' The Work of ..the Spir- it." Miss Gertrude Chant gave a violin selection. 'lite Ladies' aid will hold their monthly meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. I3oles. Next Sunday being the Sunday school anniversary, Rev. E. W,. IIaI- penny, general secretary of the On ar t ioda 't S m t school Assoc a i - tion, will - preach morning and evening and will address the school in the afternoon. Ay SUNDAY'S FIRE. A passer-by noticed smoke pour- ing out • of the windows of tate Motor Company's o[bce" on Sunday afternoon and without stepping to investigate made all speed •to tito'fiie alarm. His promptness soon brought the brigade to the scene and with two streams playing en the flan:es they were soon extinguished. Less than five hundred dollars will repair any damage the fire did to the building but had it lead a little longer play it would •have swept the fact- ory and ruined the contents, includ- ing a new car worth nineteen ]hundred dollars. As it was, about seventy dollars worth of tools belonging to Superin- tendent Whitmore, •and wearing ap- parel of the staff, neither covered by insurance, were destroyed. As a crowd gatherer that fire bell is great, for, almost, if not quite, as quick as you can write it half the of thetownwatch- ing population was It i c brigade, It was .the first g fire at which Chief Bertiitf officially directed the flame squelchers but he wasas sc Discs. d F t. lF se as n I e mad 1 1 P been in charge ha for gC O . t Cars A SUDDEN CALL. Death came suddenly and without wattling to Mr. Enos Crich of 13rus- sels SOD n of Mrs Crich of Albert street, brother of Messrs Onslow and irido Crich, and father of Mrs, S. G. Castle of town, on Wednesday of last week. The late Mr. erica left his home in Brussels that morning in his us- ual health on his daily round 01 gathering cream. He had leach- ed _the home or Reeve Short - reed of Morris when he was sudden- ly stricken with -paralysis: He was carried to the house and medical aid immediately summoned but he never regained consciousness and died a few hours later: ' The deceased _ was horn it Tucker- smith5 on Dec.c. ? 1 a Ae 1 t i8 6. Fie was the eldest e tof a familyof'tw A^ twelve, eight boys and four girls, his death being the first •break in' the circle. The son are re as follows : Whitfield, v 1ottis,' Onslow, Eli, John T., Iddo and Clifford. All with the ex- ception p n of .Onslow and Iddo, who are residents of town; reside its Tucl.ersmi�th townithip, where their parents were a wee amongst the 'l - g tl e arly eel tiers:. The 'daughters are Miss Sara F. at home, Mrs. I;, Modeland, Seaforth, Mrs. John E, I3u11 of Tuek- tsmitlli, and Mrs, Wm, Macdonald of Sunset, State of -Washington, 11 he latter was the flinty 'nen ber of 'rhe ed family absent front the funeral, or Mr• 'Crich is alsosurvived by his • Pu wife, one son, Hugh. ,J,1 of Francis, 00' Bask.,' and one daughter; Mrs, S.` G. st Castle: T Dccoased had livedfor of : t1 o about seven teen wears in the township of Grey • It but for some years past had'resided - b to Brussels. In .religion he was a it Methodist. 'Th funeral neral t :k la Saturday oe c took c S place r y afternoon to Brussels cemetery, the as services being conducted by the Rev, oe Dr. Oaten. Six , brothers : Messrs, s Lottie; Onslow, Eli, John ''1 Ride w and Clifford tirfch; Gated ea pallbear tv era, -- b To the aged mocker, the wife and C children and the irro4:httrs "and sir- ce tcrs is ext.xded sympathy in • tkete tit stnddo0, bereavement. Mr, Chambers Of Blyth was grant - the use of. the corporation stone usher at rive dollars per day; He PE' c COMMLNCDMENrp NEXT WEEK: 'The 0.0,Ir commencement is bung held in the town hall Thursday even- ing. 4, good program has been .Pre- pared. pre -pared under the direction. of Miss May Ranee, and the diplomas ' •and athletic Prizes will be presented. ONLY FIFTEEN CENTS. Fifteen cents will pay 'a subscrip- tion to The News -Record to • the end of 1912 or one dollar to ,Jan 1st, 1914: This is to any address in Canada. New names are being con- stantly adidied showing that the ef- forts made to make The News -Rec- ord a first-class local newspaper are being appreciated: - WILSON WON IN A WALK. Mr, A. Case of the evaporator and .lir. W. lPilte of .the poultry Y P Y Plant could h ve exercised c t he fran- chise Iiad•they been on the other side of the' border on Tuesday, but look- ing upon t_he result as a • foregone conclusion they. did not go over. The election, therefore, of Wilson, who won in a walk was just what they expected, though not their ticket. Still it has not caused either- of therm any loss of sleep. WILLIS CIIURCII. The Young Men's Club met in the - lecture room on Monday evening, whoa an interesting meeting was the result. The president, Mr. G. 51. Yates, occupied the chair and several items of business was disposed of af- ter which the pastor,; Rev. D. If, Grant, gave an instructive address on, "Atmospheric Deist." 'There was a good attendance. The Women's Association held their monthly meeting yesterday after- noon. A conference of Sunday 1 workers of all denominations held at the close of the stir ses- sion on Sunday next which addressed by the Rev. 5, i Hal - penny, general secretary of - tario Surt:day School Ahsoci. EVERY CITIZEN, CAN IIP The News -Record understandst the Jackson Mfg. Co., are ing the starting of anothe i factory in some near by to ick or Wingham—owing to that they cannot get enough here to tape care of the that is offered them. They en- larging their building at the rich branch and Will also ci Exeter if more help can beg , In these three places they over two hundreds people. It seems too had that Clinton cant this live industry the am help It requires,. for although big thing for the town now, cer- tainly would be greater if al employes resided here: Could citizens help some by making throughout the country the n vantages this place offers men and women to locate ltd Piano Company need more m the ,Jackson Company could many more girls and we bell were better known that such wages could ld be earned b with Company, c an• and d their short p to system that hat ninny girls be glad of the opportunity. may be that some parents Clinton do not full • al'i Y realize theirdaughters c a p do so well 4 at hone The News Record like- to see every citizen pu good word whenever possible our industries. WILL VOTE ON LOCAL OP7 school will be 001. twill be V. the On lit aro . [,P, that consider- ing brand wn—/,ur- the fact help business are ir (lode - rich so at of there employ got give Dunt of ft it;a it 1 their not the known tatty al- to hath 311 The men attd employ believe if it t good this ui t hour Would 1 CV-etl to e that 1 u•ht b 5/01111 t iii a for all 'ION, A petition Ofcitizens in favor of submitting local option t0 the people at the January election was present- ed to the town council on Monday evening. 217 manes Were inscribed, whereas 187 only were necessary. The petition was received in due form. and the clerk instructed to pre-' pare 'a bylaw for the December meet- ing of the council. Mr. R. Graham applied foe a three month& license for the bowling ally and it granted. was s •a t . ed. The fee will. be twenty dollars, no less. Town & Case asked for : a - long leasef n thero r tY e on Which their P P evaporator stands and the solicitor was instructed to make out the pap- ers for a decade. The property,con- sisting of about four acres, was known upon the old plans, of the town as the Market square pr Gor- don square, so named front a Mr. Crolion, who donated it to the town for twarhet purposes. Mr. Gordon in those e early days Dawned consider- able 'real-estate in that vicinity and was naturally anxious; to ' pull the town in that direction, to use it to crush furnace al to convert 1t into pea, nut or owe coal, as the Illythites.prefer. his will probably be the first time tat a corporation 'stone crusher: as been used as a coal= tipple,. at Mi, Chambers -evidently thinks will work out all right. A :bylaw was passed amending the ntetery bylaw of 1896 and setting Me the ;ialittheast corner of 'hc metery on the perpetual ltniteeo. 'stein.. Poi lots bought there there ill be - an extra charge made w,ich ill ensure them being kept in order y. the corporation for all tihe• titer lots may be bought In the meter, in Ike sane way, but' it is calmer none otlttts' rax b,* pro -1 LARGE SHIPSIE'N7;5• • Cantelon Bros. are doing a Mtge' export trade iff prochtce this feta this week hitving shipped 0,000 pounds • of butter, and about 7,0013 pounds of dried apples. Most 01 these shipments went, to Montreal, WEDDED .IN TORONTO. - A wedding which will interest number. of News -Record readers took place in Toronto on 'Tuesday of last week when Mr: William J. Ford, eldest son of MY. and Mrs. John ' Ford of town; was married to Miss Florence Louise Mescal ,of Elora. The Clinton friends of the bride- groom will join in congratulations and good wishes. ATTENDED ,S'ERVICE. - - Clinton Orange lodge and some visiting Urethrefn attended divine ser, vice in St. Paul's church on Sunday evening, when the rector, Rev. C. E,' •Jeakins, preached an eloquent ser - 111011,i1;0111 the words, "What mean ye by this service 1" The choir render ed appropriate music and the whole service was much appreciated by the members of the order arra all pres- ent. GOING TO CONSTANCE. Mr. F. B. Hall has sold his coey residence on Victoria street to BIe 1'. H. Hawkins who gets poss sir very. shortly: This sale means that Mr, purposes, leaving Clinton, but not going far away, merely ' stance where he takes chug - ntorchantile business carried In several years by Mr: R. Clarke new firm to be known as Hall L •Clinton will sustain a loss ane t.oae• Constance a gain when this most es - thimble family leaves here. Brucefieid. Mr, Robert Bell, who some timer ago di'p' s used f a• t o his t tin .'nthe r g o art con of ,'l uckersmitlt, was lookinn over Brucelield property this week with a view to purchase as he n - tends locating ]fere. Ile is a brother of Mrs. James Turner, That open drain running from the corner to Neff Smith's shoe shop bras been closed in much to the satisfac- tion of the dwellers in that" vicinity.-' Neil is particularly well pleased. Mrs. W. Maiming of Clinton visited her daughter, Mrs, Edgar .Pattison,. this week. Large shipments of apples are being• made from Brttcefield station and tie for live stock and grain this station totals tm better than some much. more pretentious places, Mr George Copeland, the BeyGclif stage driver, lost one of his horses last Friday. '['Ile animal took colic once too often: Mr, Dan. Munroe has installed an acetylene lighting plant in his bonne, shop and barn, ft is one of the• ,uipst up-to-date systems, but for that smatter - when Dan makes a. change he wants the very best. . Tttokersntith will vote on the re- peal e p l ea i of Local Option at the January, •v l C CCL1Utt Mr. Alex. Mustard is replacing tate boiler in his saw mill by a larger one so as to get more power, Mr. Spac•u an of Bayfield contenting L in. ItIrs; ,flex. Ross, who iras been visiting friends in the west" for the - past six months, has returnedhome. Dr. McIntosh, 7n w o was thrown from Itis buggy and nearly killed it week ago, is now able to sit up and it is expected his improvement will h rapid. ul, The cuts onhis forehead I and eye were so deep that lie will, always carry the ,cars, Indeed so severe were the injuries that it was feared blood poisoning would set in and that it did not is due in mo' sutali measure to the skill and atten- tion of our local medico. .Dr. Mc- Bride of, Welland, who was visitin intheneighborhood, was also enabl- ed to render assistance: In fact he was all 'Witness 0 e}'t nesse of the accident and conveyed Dr. McIntosh to his home, in this village Mr. Berry of V Be got i a carload c yn coal recently which he dealt out at sever dollars and a half per ton. - Mr, Janes McQueen threshed his beans the . other day and had 206 bushels off seven acres. At the pre- vai&ing price this -twill net him a nice profit, . Mr. B. R. :Higgins, and Mr. Mur- ncr of Bayfield; brought in several carloads of coal recently" The price in 'Brttceticld now is nine dollars per ton. There were itwo cases of measles in our village' recently, both imported front Seaforth where there has been atm. epidemic, :Fortunately oar health of- ficer is vigilant and he at once hail the infected ones isolated with the result that there has net been an- other case, Tt does not, appear to bo generally known that according to ata : - Act of Last :session of the Legisla- tttr•e'nteasles is classed as an infec- tious disease; same as (liphtheriur etc, and the lroeso''must be placard- ed 'til danger contagion edof is re- ,1)0s ed 'Pile 'law also directs that, the medical health officer be pronlltt- ly'notifled . "The old-time idea;" said Dr. Rogers to The Newu-Record on , Tucsda'3"that' it was well for; children to have and have done with measles is a wrong one. 11110 disease, of ten leaves, evil effects in its train -- and need not ' be contracted at all," owed. pie News-Recierd, t. Jan, 13-15c..