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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1912-11-28, Page 1, • , •'• 'W. • • • • sat No. I758---31th Year - • as CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, I9I2 ne Dollar will pay a subscription to The News -Record to the end of next year ''''"•••••°•••••••••• HAPPY IS 11E. •LIKES A "DRY" TOWN. THE CLINTON MARKET. JEWELRY plata duty ol the moment quickly Happy is he who will do and cheerfully. --Benjamin Franklin. the • Vfl1W‘ How does your sub, to The News - Record read? The label 'tells the of the best quality and newest designs can be had at HELLYAR'S • We guarantee the goods we sell and court comparison. Gold broaches pearl set Gold cuff ]inks • Gold necklaces Gold filled fobs. • W. . feweler and Optician - - Clinton • The Royal Bank OF CANADA. Capital Authorized $25,400,000 Capital Paid-up ' 11,500,000 Reseive and Undivided Pktfits 12,500,000 , Total Assets 175,000,000 325 Branches. With world wide conaeetion. Interest allowed on Debosits. General Banking business transacted. .R. E. MANNING, Manager, - Clinton Branch. .1rie Molsons Bank . INCORPORATED 1855. Record of Progress for Pive Years -1906- -1 I 1908 1911 • CAPITAL . . . . . $3,000,000 $1,000,000 RESERVE . . . . . 3,000,000 4,600,000 DEPOSITS . . . . 23,677,780 35,042,311 • LOANS AND INVESTMENTS . 27,457,000 88,854,801 •TOTAL ASSETS . . . 33,090,192. 48.237,284 Has 83 Branches in Canada, and Agents and Correspondefiti in all the Principal Cities of the World. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT at all Branches. Interest allowed at highest eureent rate. Ciitaton Branch - E. Dowding, Manager amemnimmemasnammus READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING amerimmiamemnaumme °EDF. Ft ED CLOTH I NG INE MINT YOU TO SEE THE NEVI FALL GOODS • Come in and look around. See what the new styles are, We're ready with everything that is new and correct this season in apparel for men and boys. _ . • N'f,1N SUITS OVERCOATS SWEATER COATS 66 16 66 HAT CAPS GLOVES •1 MITTS. ETC, 1 • Just now we ,are particularly well prepared to • clothe partioular men and boys from head to foot, TIIE M0111115E1 CLOTHING CO CLINTON,-- ONTARIO ‘` A Square• Deal for Every Boy" story. ••, MANY HAPPY RETURNS. Mr. Robert Hanna of the Hotel Norreandie celebrated his eighty- first birthday on Friday last. Time has indeed dealt gently with this staunch Ulsterman who at 'over four- score is old only in years. Many happy returns, LOOKING BACKWARD. The first Public school iis Clinton was an unpretentioub brick building located just east of St. Paul's church and established in 1854. It was presided over by a Mr. Riley, who ruled by Right Divine of the cat -o -nine -tails, thereby gaining the sobrioquit of "Old Riley." He was succeeded by Mr. McGinnis. The se- cond school, somewhat more commo- dious, was situated on Albert street just opposite Fair's mill. The first teacher here was Mr. McKinnon, who was subsequently succeeded by Mr. Chas. Moore, who had the distinc- tion of teaching in three different buildings during his term. The third school was located where the hospit- al now stands, and the fourth, winch preceded :the present structure, was the building now occupied as the home of Mr. J. E. Hovey. This school was opertad with great cere- mony, the pupils providing the funds for the purchase of the first bell which did duty for many years to call would -be -truants to follow along the flowery path of knowledge. Mr. Moore was still principal and had able • as- sistants in 'Miss Eddy and Miss Bin liop. He was followed by Mr. Mc- Faul who was again succeeded by Mr. Jas. Scott, who occupied abigh place in 'the esteem of the coalman- ity, being called "Clinton's Grand Old Man." After his retirement from teaching h spent several years as liberarian of the Public Library, in which his picture now hangs. In the early seventies the present building took the place of the for- mer structure. Mr. Scott was suc- ceeded by Mr. Malloch, wlio resigned in 1883, having been principal for fourteen years. He succeeded Mr. Dewar as Inspector and did here in 1890. .In 1377 the., school became a Model school for the training of teachers with Mr, Malloch as Model School teacher. • Mr. James Turn- bull was principal of the High school held in the same building, Mr, Mal - lock was succeeded in 1884 by Mr. W. 11. Lough, now of Vancouver, who held the position of principal to the satisfaction of all concerned for near- ly a quarter of a century. In 1907 he was succeeded by Mr. John Hart- ley, recently removed to 'Vankleek Hill where he tills the responsible position of principal of a training school • for teachers. This record of 'early days would be quite incomplete if mention were not made of Mr. Hine, father of the Misses Hine, Rattenbury street, who was possibly more closely connected with the development of the schools in this vicinity than any other man. While others came and went on the board from time' to time Mr. Hine remained the constant secretary from away back in the sixties until his death in 1894 and in all that time he was absent but six times from the meetings of the board. In looking over the records and noting the many changes which have taken place in the persormel of the staff we wish to make mention of Miss M. O'Neil, who first taught a private school and afterwards taught for two score years in the Public school. Miss Preston and Mr. Tay- lor alao received very kindly mention in the records. We note also that Miss Callander, daughter of the first mayor of Clinton, was instrumental in interesting the board in securing material for Kindergarten work in the primary department. It would be utterly impossible to give a list of those who have writ- ten 'their navies high in the annals of fame who could trace their early education to the schools in this community Mr. John ouninghame, who bad acted for several years as trustee and as chairman of the board, suc- ceeded Mr. Hine as , secretary and still occupies that position. The pre- sent members of the board are Messrs. H. E. Rorke, chairman, F. B. "Hall, Dr. Evans, W. H. Hellyar, Thos. Cott/e, J. E. Hovey, S. Kemp and N.' BOW The present principal, Mr. C. D. Bouck, comes from the village of Morrisburg on the St. Lawrence Riv- er. He was born in 1871 and re- ceived his Public school education in the rural school near his . parental honse, Beuck's Hill, Dundas County. He attended the garrisburg Colleg- iate for five years, obtaining a first class non-professienal certifieate. He has • taught ai all grades of Public school • work and has attended the Model, Normal, and Ontario ,School 'of Pedagogy. Ile has been principal of Morrisburg Model school, • shwa 1904 andnvai for awe. years , Comm-, croft' master in his Alma II/rater, the Morrisburg ' Collegiate... Ile is • a third yearandergradnate,af queen's University; Kingston. He iS a thor- °Ugh scholar of wide experience and ab earnest worker and we bespeak for him' the fullest Measure' ot sac- eees in 'his new field of; labors • In remitting his sub. to The News - Record Mr. S. C. Rathwell, formerly of Clinton added for publication : 'We like living in Lucknore, espetial- , ly since it has gone 'dry,' Being 'dry' is •good for business, Minton ought to try it." WILL MEET WE:MESA:4.Y, The ministers of the Goderieb Methodist district will spend Wednes- day next in conference together in Clinton concerning the spiritual in- terests 0,1 the Church. The morning and afternoon sessions will be • held sten ' will be held in Ontario street in Wesley church. The evening ses- church and will be a meeting Inc the Methodist laymen of town and sur- ' rounding country. The evening meet- • ing will bo addressed by Rev. D. .N. alcCamus of London and Rev. A. Brown of Goderich. ONT. ST. CHURCH. • morning. and owing to Ilia absence at Turner's appointment in the even- ing Rev. J. • Greene occupied the pulpit. The League held their meeting on Tuesday evening this week on ac- count of the jubilee entertainment at Turner's church on Monday. Mr. J. A. Irwin gave a very interesting temperance address, Mr. Newton, one of the' teachers -in -training, also gave a little talk on the subject ad the Young Men's Choir rendered a couple of choruses. THE BaG MOCK COURT TRIAL. Full list of characters and other interesting particulars : Since the announcement was made in these columns that a big Mock Court Trial was to be held under the aus- pices of Clinton Lawn Bowling Club, in the town hall, 'on Tuesday even- ing next there has been great curs iosity to know "who 'tis," The sec- ret is going to be let out right here and now, and the public can begin to look forward to the merry event. No wonder there is deep in- terest when so important a ques- tion is at stake, as to whether the affections of fair woman shall be trifled with, her tender heart rent asunder and her future blighted. with no redress whatever. That I this Mock Court Trial will . be no light affair will be clearly seen and here comes the list of participants His honor, the Judge, will. be J. B. Hoover, Esq, ; Clerk, II. T. Rance, Cou.rt Officer, Dr. Axon ; Court Crier, G. W. Yates ; Plaintiff's at- torney, Col. A. V. Newton of Wor- cester, Ma'ss. ; Defendant's attorney The pastor preached' on Sunday Wheat 93c. Oats 35e: Peas 90c to $1.00. Barley 50c to 60c. • Butter 26c to 27c, Eggs 29c to Soc. Live Hogs 87.60. a A FLATTERING REFERE.N.C. The Berne News -Record of recent date, in reporting a 'musical enter- tainment, has the following flatter- ing reference to a well known Clin- ton girl, Miss Elileen Hoover, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 13. Hoover of town "Miss Hoover rendered a . delight= ful selection on the' violin and play- ed. the slow dance part in the can- tata, proving herself capable of handling the instrument in a very efficient meaner." A UNIVERSITY CLUB. On Tuesday evening at a meeting held 'in Mr: W. Brydone's office . a University Club was formed with the following officers : president, Mr. W. Brydones vice -represent, Dr. W. J. Shaw, sec -treasurer, Mr. Rata. Man- ning, University graduates an4 un- - der graduates are eligible for mem- bership and the Club will meet monthly. It is the intention to put on a course of University Eaten - slim Lectures, the lectures to be given by University professors and to be open to the public. The i irst lecture will probably be given in January. The Club's next meeting will be held on Dec. 17th. WILLIS 0151.715011. IThe Girls' Club held ' their 'regular meeting on Tuesday evening at which a nice little program was given. Mrs. J. McLeod gave a most inter- esting and instructive paper oa the 1 "Uses of the Human Voice," Miss Winnie O'Neil gave a reading, Miss Becker sang a solo and Misses Haz- el O'Neil and Jean Chidley contri- buted a duet. Refreshments were aerved at the conclusion of the pro- ! grain and a husinesb meeting fol- lowecl. The Club during the past year have contributed nearly seventy dollars • to missions besides paying for the piano and bave still a bal- ance in the (reasury. The choir practice this week will be held on Saturday evening in- stead of Friday. A LITTLE SURPRISE. THE HOME PA.FiER o any address in, Canada. Try it. Turner's Church, Titclt.ersrikitli, Celebrates Its Itti)ilee. The ham° of Mr. and Mrs. I). 5. Muff was the scene of a pleasant little gathering one evening last week when 305 ohou of Ontario street church went over in a body and sin:- The broken-hearted plaintia in this •;;i -;;t. Miss Della, one of their num- • Ranslord, a. ber, who next week will wed Dr. highly interesting Breach of Promise McBride of Welland, Miss Cluff was suit will be Miss M. Rance, and the expecting one of the ladies to spend luckless defendant is F. T. Jackson. The witnesaess will be nev. the evening with her but the arrival Jeakins, Dr. Shaw, Mayor Gibbings, of the whole choir was indeedi a sur - McIver, Miss Chaney. prise. Mutual greetings over, how- Missever, Mr. R. J. Gibbings, leader, on The jury to be entpanelled, if the behalf of the choir, in a neat lawyers do not kill each other be- speech expressed the regret Nit at fore the trial begins, will be as her intended departure from town but follows also the hearty good wishes of all C. E. Dowding, J. Hunter, W. J. for her future happiness and asked Stevenson, D. A. Forrester, W. Grant her to accept as a little squvenir of J. McLeod, T. Jackson, Jr., J. their happy intercourse a pretty Neidger, J. Wiseman, W. Jackson, hand -painted cream and sugar. Ma. N. Bail, A. J. Grigg. Cluff replied for his• daughter, thank - Altogether this Mock Court Trial Ng her friend:for their good sviabes promises to be one of, the events of and for the bandsome gift. The re - the season,toth in the interest at- mainder of the evening was very taching to it and in the crowd that pleasantly spent in music, etc., fol - will attend, • low ea by .refreshments. Miss Chat has been a valued member of the SHOOTING TOURNAMENT. I choir for some tizne and her depart - Contrary to the usual order ot , are is matter for regret.s things the Clinton Gun Club had i- ST. pAuus CHURCH. deal weather for their twenty-second annual tournament, Which took place A. goodly number gathered in the on the Club grounds on Thursday school room on Monday evening to and Friday of last week. This ev- hear an address given by F.ev. C. ens is one which is looked forward R, Gunne, a former rector of Clin- to by the local shooters and it al- ton, needless to say the speaker re - ways attracts some of the best shots ceived a very hearty welcome from in the province, "This year was no old friends, pariahioners who listened exception," remarked a , local mem- with. pleasure to an interesting talk, ber, "A couple of dozen men • fore- on "Signs and Symbols." gather for the Clieton shoot At the close of the evening dainty each year and it you'd search refreshmouts were served, from east to west in the Dominion , M. G unne will ever find a warm you could _hardly rind a better bunch welcome irons St. Paul's congregation of shots. You've got to shoot to ; Mrs. J. McLeod will have charge win in Clinton. The 'Dubs' never of the A, Y. P. .A. meeting 111 Mon. come here." This fact niakca it all day night and will give -a Paper • on the more interesting to those who ',Canadian Poets and Writers." A take part and the winning of first good programme will consist of Can - place at the Clinton tournameet has adieu songs with readinga met lecita- aignificanee all its own. On 'Phurs- tions from distinctively Canadian au - day Bee pigeons were rue targets, thors--Dr. Drummond, Lampman, R0 - and in addition to the usual prizes berts, Gilbert Parker, stc. this year a handsome silver trophy C. (a. C. was donated by Mr, J 11. Hill of The member's of St. Paul's Sunday Toronto, tor idle Winner of the .•-live school under „the leadership of teach - bird championship of Ontario. •This ars and Rector have fanned thernsel- event was won by Mr, B. W. Glover s'nes into a 0, C. C. which being in - of London, who. tied with J. E. Ca,n- • terpreted is a "Christmas Cheer telon • of town with -foukteen birds Club." The marine of 'the plan of out of fifteen. They shot miss and, out work is somewhat as follows : In- to decide who should take the cup, stead of the usual Christmas- enter - which is known as the "loe 11111 tainment and distribution of gifts, Cup." Glover killed six straight but to each child, the scholars are to be "Shortys" sixth was "dead out of asked to bring some toy or book bounds," and Ma. Glover oarrNd oit to be given to some poor child in the trophy, which must be won • town or one of -the larger cities, twice before becoming the prtmerty , Toronto or Laden These gifts of the winner. for children who will Bat be able ota- • Oh Friday bhie rocks were the tar- erwise to have the delight of gets and there were more taking part a toy, will be paelica aab a in the event's, The long distance suitable time and • sent •to thaw, championship of'Western Ontario was city Mission% It is felt tkat .the ,true won by ' Mr, II. L. 'Taylor of Ttidgea .Christmas spiritwill he '.emphabized trean, •who was also the winner last in these and such like acts of Sers year. The :paizes.was a very halal- , vice remembering that it,. is • more sone piece Of Royal Vienna ware val- blessed to give than to receive, tied it twenty dollars. The . score which 18 the motto of the C. C. C. Was 40 out of 50. Mr. Day of Lore, „Why not every,' one in town belong don tied with Mr, Taylor for. • high' to' a Cbristmas Cheer Club at this average. . s 808800 of the year.? , Why •n0t ? . For half a century it has been the centre of the religious life of the community. The Jubilee of Turner's ehureh, this congregation in the celebration eTuckersmith, was celebrated 011 of their Semi -Centennial. • Sunday and Monday last, ev. 1 have frequently heard bothamy la - 24th -and 25th, with appropriate and titer and mother speak ol! the kindness impressive services. The President at of this congregation in what they were pleased to refer to as the "good old lays'', ' and I feel I ani taking no liberty, Sas a stranger to you) in extending my good wishes on this occasion, as I am sure it would be father's desire to do so had he still been with us. With best wishes for success to bath Pastor and people, I am, , Yours truly, Charles H. Mills. -Conference, .Rev. .1.. E.. Ford, preach- ed on Sunday 'afternoon Irons the words found in 1 Thes. 1 and 5 : "For our gospel came unto you not in word only, but also in 'power." The discourse was listened to with much interest and will be long re- metnbered by many who were pre- sent. In addition to very excellent mus- ic supplied by a large elirtit, a male quartette composed of Messrs. Gin bings Terryberry, Turner and Town- send, added much to the interest of the occasion. The pastor, Rev. 5, T. Altai, can - ducted the evening service and had The Jubilee supper on Bland. ening waa, attended by an audience that taxed the capacity of the church even for standing room. For variety and quality and quan- for his theme, "The mission. of a, try of provision as well as Christ and Elis Chuech." "Lead me enc , of service the supper could all the way. Father", were the hardly be equalled anywhere. It, re- words of an acceptably render:al aolo by Miss Fernie Allin. The present church building dates from the year 1862 and was erected during the pastorate of the late Rev. John Mills. At that time the ap- pointment was connected with what was called the "Clinton 'Circuit" which included the Rattenbury 53. churcb in Clinton as well as Holmes - vale, Londesboro, Kinburn, Tipper- ary's, Rudd's and Pearen's. About the only man now living who was directly interested in the erection of the church at Tur- ner's is Mr. William Gibbings, at preseut residing in the west, and who drew the stone needed for the basement walls of the building. airs. Turner, Mrs, Johns Mts. 1a:ew- es, Mrs. James Crich and Mrs. Sam- uel Crich all now living in Clittor, were in their early days actively as- sociated with the work of the church, Prior to the erection of the preseat building at the time mentioned a log building had been in use as a place of worship Inc some years and in thche days formed a part of what constituted the "Goderich Mission." In 1870 Rattenbury St, Church be- came a separate charge under he n,in- ilitery of the late Rev. James G I a - ham, and Turner's church Las lot several years been connetand with Ontario St. Church and given an af- ternoon service. The follotving letter from Chas. 33. Mills a son of the late. Rev. John Mills and who is now a member of the Ontario Legislature, will be lead with interest: ' Berlin, Nov. 23rd, 1012. Rev, Sa J. :Allen, Clinton, Dear Sir :--Through the columns or the press, I learned to -day of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Turner's church, to -morrow, Sun- day. I see that my father, the late Rev. • John Mills, was at that time the pastor, being stationed at Rat- tenbury St. Chnrch, Clinton. Per-, mit me to extend my eoneratula- tions to the officials and members of fleeted the . greatest credit on the ability% and generous natures of the ladies of the community. The ,young men and women also or the church deserve hearty recognition for the splendid way in which they so large- ly aided in making the event a memorable one. The musical and literary program of the eveniug' Was mainly turnishea by the choir of Ontario 83 church wider direction of Mayor Gibbings. In addition to anthems, quartettes and duetts, all very ably rendered, two members of the choir, Misses. Grant and Allin gave readings ' that afforded much pleasure and satistacs ton. The chair was, occupied by the pastor Rev. S. J. Alii, and the churcb choir, with Mr. Robert Gib bings at the organ, led the large gathering in the closing exercises. Since the above items were scours ed the News -Record 'earns that Mr. John Jacksoni of this town was one of those who was present at the dedication ot the church tifty years ago and perhaps more 'than any one else remembers thc events of early days. The musical part of the. program was mainly under the direction of MAYOR GIB'BINGS, CLINTON. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. IT'S 1aYlaR0 EVERYWHERE. Mr. Wm. MeClinchey, who recently Hydro -electric is winning against. " sold his property on Victoria street all combinations, ita., making headsvay to Mrs. Butler, has bought again, everywhere. As an instance : In On - this time the house on James street' tario county last Friday it won 84 owned by Mr. Arthur. Cantelon, for Woodville by 54 for and h against, which. he paid in the neighborhood of in Sunderland by 81 for and 3. 'a - 'one thousand dollars. This dwelling ga,inst and in Breckin by 25 for and has been occupied Mr. Wilfrid Pick- eleven against. The .villages of Bea- ett, who bas bought the house op- verton 0 and Cannington previously posite the Motor Works which' has passed bylaws in favor of I-Iyd.ro, been leased by IVIrs. I3awden. • the people's power. It's up to the powers in.Clinton to make a move. WESLEY CHURCH. SORRY TO LOSE,' THEM. Before leaving Port Albert, where they had resided for some time, Mr, and -Mrs. John Schoenhals and fam- ily, who have recently taken up their residence here, were honored by their neighbors and friends. Mr. Schoen - hats was presented with an address and a handsome arm chair hy his fellow -members ot the C. D. Fa; Mrs. Sehoenhala • 'with an addresa and a handsome gift from neighbots anaaris ends, and 'Misses Rose and 'Margaret and Mastar. Mervia Schoenhals with reinemarances from the members • of the 4, Y. IP. A. The addresses spoke in the highest 'terms of the family, who are welcomed to a place in the citizen life Of Clinton, where it is The pastor will be absent on Sun- day next, when the Rev, Mr. Tre- leaven of Lucktiory will, preach. The congregation of Ontario street church will join with this one for the even - le service, their church being still in the hands of the decorators. , Mrs. (Rev. Dr.) Hawks of Toronto 'on Monday evening gave the League a very entertaining little talk on a recent •trip to Norway.; Mrs.' Mears is an 'observant traveller and .has withal a pleasant ' and interesting Way of describing what she sees and her address was much enjoyed. AI- terwarda she dressed in the costume , hopedi theta sojourn May be happy of a native Norwegian bride, whick and prolitabN. greatly interested those preseut.