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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1955-05-26, Page 4PAGE. FOUR CLINTON NEWS -RECORD The Top Shelf.. a =;� •cam _ (I3y BENJAMIN BEVERIDGE) Those of us whose destinies lie in the filed of writing and publish- ing have made an interesting die- eovery during the past few years an the search fora common thread which ties together the cultural sentiments of Canadians. We have `turned with increasing fondness .and confidence toward the weekly ,newspapers. In no other place, is the perspective of the passing scene quite so. clear., The slick magazines, specializing, in the dance, the theatre, music and the written word have failed to, find -the level of the common man, and even the daily press,; reaching to the ends of all roads, has been unable to put its finger on the pulse of our everyday aspirations :and common needs quite so aptly •as the country ; editor, with his homely philosophy acid his unend- ung interest's. The ront Page is important to 'people these days because we are .living in momentous times, But when all these great happenings' around the world—diplomatic con- ferences, life-saving serums, . and :new modes of travel—have been -filed away in the wake of prog- ress, there will be recurring events in small towns and villages that will• capture the imaginations of the people, even more than the to •cruP 'ovolcanoes andns of distant 'the conquering of foreign lands. •The. first May of the sea son may be -'a simple observation, blit .it is a simplicity of infinite aneaning, and it always means the same to the weekly editor and to the people who look to him for guidance. At the moment I am obsessed by these thoughts because I have just finished reading my allotment .of weekly newspapers. Each in there. Higginbotham was a nat- ional hero during the gay 90's. He left Bowmanville in 1884 and: went west, where he became interested in the game of hockey a new sport which was beginning to rival la- crosse d football. Crosse n Hockey is a truly national game in Canada. It was first played at Dartmouth, N.S,,; as early as 1828, lid it was in Halifax that the first hockey goal nets were used and where the first game in a covered rink was played. The link reached deep into the continent when a team from Winnipeg, including Fred 'Higginbotham, became the amateur champions'' of the world in the late years of last century by defeating Ottawa and Montreal. The team took the -Stanley Cup to the West for.the,first time. Higginbotham was killed in an accident whilein; his prime, and he was ,buried in the family plot at Bowmanville in 1896. His team- mates erected a monument over the grave, and for many years, an the anniversary of his death, they sent a wreath to be placed on the grave. Is there such sportsmanship to be found these, days? its own way is bringing the people closer to the meaning of a national culture. In Kitimat, B.C., where an ex- panding industry and several thou sand people are making an inter- esting experiment' in work and hu- man relations, The Northern Sent- inel has, through its leadership, saved 'the community years of floundering. The issue I have just read tells of a recent exhibition of Eskimo sculpture work in Kiti- mat and of a display of copper work and bead dolls from Prince Rupert. For those who think' of culture in terms of violins and belles lettres it will be interesting to know that art exists in primitive' societies—as it did in Eslcimoland —long bere the establishment of a church or a school,_ — w * sKippen East WI Entertain; Hear 4-11' Club Girls From the Canadian Statesman of Bowmanville,::Ont.,: whoseevery stick of type is sheer Canadiana,;I learn that Alfred Shrubb, a .74 year ,old citizen, is the same Alfie. Shrubb who a half -century ago was .once one of the" world's four most outstanding runners. During his athletic 'career, this one-time Sussex tobacconist held -11 world's records. 'One of the most spec- tacular events was when he rah tin miles in Scotland in. 1904 in and three-fifths fifths i n ues 50 minutes, , 40 seconds. This was an amateur triumph and took place, in an era which seems sadly to have passed, when people ran races and played games just for the fun of it, Who expected no compensation and got none, other than the satisfaction of bay- ing played hard and *ell. Bowmanville has another proud' link with world champions. The grave of Fred T. Higginbotham is SEE! Hear JIM SCOTT on a network telecast CFPL - TV Channel 10 Friday, May 27--8.00 to 0.30 p.m. With a Special Message for Huron CFPL TV Channel 10 Thursday, June 2nd -6.08 p.m. AND LISTEN TO MINX, WINGHAM Monday, May 30-10.00-10.05 a.m. Wednesday, June 1-7.00-7.10 p.m. SEE AND BEAR FOR YOURSELF • A Liberal Vote Will Give Huron Outstanding Representation 411 Vote Liberal Vote Scott (Inserted ,by the Huron Liberal Association) Another memory of sport in the good old days is stirred by the death of Fred Breen from , Saint John, N.13. - In 1893 this -athlete defeated Thigh McCormick; then the world's champion speed skater,. by doing the two-mile course in six minutes, 14% seconds. Even with his old-fashioned skates, Breen's time,for the distance- was less than the best done in the United States meets last year. Saint John was the speed capital of North America in those days. Anothernative. Charles I ra , Gorman established ,four world speed re- cords in the early 20's which still stand. (By our Hensall correspondent) Kippen East' W.I. entertained the Zurich Institute members on May 18,' at SS No. 2. There was five. anattendance of seventyf President Mrs. It, M. Peck ex- tended the welcome. Hostesses were Mrs. Ross Chapman and Mrs. John Cooper. Members answered the roll call with "What form of entertainment I like best," Mrs. Charles Eyre commented on the motto "Look pleasant plea- se, the world is taking yourwpie• ture." Current events were revietd- ed by Mrs, Robert Upshall. A reading, "Daylight Saving Time" was given by Mrs, W. Workman. Mrs. Wallace Haugh, Brucefield, presented a very interesting and informative talk on "Girls Cltib Work". The Thrifty Kippenettes gave an interesting demonstration on their latest project f'The Milky Way." Catherine Anderson, gave a talk on the demonstration on the Milky Way which she had previously giv- en on Achievement Day at Sea - forth. The first seven girls who have completed: their nine projects were presented with china cups and saucers. The . address was read by Mrs. J. McLellan, presen- tations were by Mrs: H. McLeod, Mrs. H. Upshall, and Mrs, Stewart Pepper. Two past leaders Mrs. Ross Chapman and Mrs. Eldon Jarrott also received cups and saucers. During the business period short courses were discussed _ at great length, The annual picnic is to be held at Seaforth Lions Park in June. ' Contributing to the program were Mrs. Ken McKay with piano solos, and Mrs. T. Meyers and Mrs. H. Rose, Zurich, sang vocal duetts. Lunch was served by Mrs: J. McLellan, Mrs. Ivan Forsythe, Mrs. John' Sinclair' Mrs.' J. Hen- derson, Mrs, W. Workman, Mrs. Harry Caldwell, Mrs. R. Brock. • * * n. Reminiscent of the early colonial years when women folk spent their evenings making quilts and fash- ioning goose feathers into exquisite, bouquets of artificial flowers, The 'Tillsonburg News (Ont.) ;:.tells of a 75 -year old art piece made of nuts, seeds and grains, It took a local woman ten .years to fashion the lyre. It measures three feet by four and is made up of simulat- ed "flowers". There are precious few women today who would spend that much time making an heir loom. Come to_think of it, there aren't any heirlooms any more, * . * I started to read a story entitled "Farewell, My Lovely", 11) H,' B, White's collection called "The Sec- ond Tree From the Corner" (Harp- er), I expected some Frances Winwar-like piece of romantic pathos, but discovered Mr. White was simply lamenting the passing of his Model T Ford. 1 had almost forgotten the days when a motorist had to pull out the front seat to get to the gas tank, and in lieu of a gauge poked a stick down into the tank to determine by the wet line how much gasoline to buy. Anyone who has never sat in anticipation at the steering column (to which the spark and throttle were attached) of a Model T Ford, while a brave assistant cranked the motor and pulled at the choke wire protruding through the rad- iator, has missed a most exciting transitional period In our history. No one ever got a whole car when he bought a Model T. It was just, a shell—something to start with. The blacksmith was first approached to install .some brackets to .hold trunks on the running board. And Sears.. and Roebuck, and T. Eaton's in Can ada, sold all manner of necessary inconveniences: fan belt guides for nine cents, special oil, compounds to stop radiator leaks, rising glass windows, patching outfits (the $12,50 tires were easily punctur- ed) containers for gas, oil and water, ants -rattlers shock absorb- ers and connections tool kits, gadgets and paraphernaha of all sorts. The engine of the Model T was filled with benign tumors and the body with squeaks. But every man who owned one knew how to cure most of its ills with a sound bang from a wrench. When the No.1 bearing burned out --because the oil would drain away from it going uphill—no one was surprised. But despite its trembling disposition, no horse ever hada a faster take -off than See me for -remarkably LOW. RATES ON AUTO INSURANCE With State farm Mutual! LLOYD ETUE 8-15p-tfb Phone . Collect Zurich 78r5. perfect circle discharge vents no clogging SAVE TIME 'AND LABOUR WITH LAIN KING ' BY CLEMMER WELDING, Waterloo, Ont. s,. Large 7"'din- .Inane "rt • - meter special tread wheels, easy pushing as' and grass pro- tection. Lawn King Is Available With Either 2 or 18" Cut Rotary'' Power Mower. LIFTING DEVICE for quick, easy height adjustment, from 1" to 4" by " pulling ratchet lever. 4 -Cycle Motor. Dealer: HUGH HAWKINS HARDWARE, CLINTON 20-21-22-b s THURSDAY,' MAY °26; "1955 United Church WA Presbyterial Held At Exeter; Clinton Ladies Take Part With the president, Mrs. C. C. for 1955-56. These were installed by Mrs. Walsh. Prayer by Rev. Anne Graham closed tae meeting. Officers are as follows; honor- ary president, Mrs. C. C. Washing- ton; president, Mrs. N, Reid,; Wal- ton; first vice-president, Mrs. A. c ncrieff • McTaggart, Mo ,econd vice- president, president, Mrs. R. Townsend, Lon desboro; recording secretary, Mrs. E Wightman, Auburn; correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. K, Greb, Cent- ralia; literature secretary, Mrs. S. Argyle, Goderich; devotional sec- retary, Mrs. C, Higgins, Blyth; visitation, Mrs. A. Iioyes, Egmond- ville; parsonage, Mrs. W. Van Wyck, Wingham; press secretary, Mrs. R. Fear, Clinton. Washington, . Auburni in charge, the second annual meeting of Hu- ron Presbytery Women's Associa- tion of the United -Church, was held in -Exeter James i Street Church, on May, 11. Ladies of Walton WA conducted the worship service, Secretary Mrs. J. McGill, Clin- ton, read the minutes of the semi- annual meeting held in Centralia in November. The literature secre- tary, Mrs.. S. Argyle, Goderich, dis- played many fine books .for, use of WA groups. Mrs. T. H. Walsh, president of. London Conference WA, ' gave a stirring address on the aim and object of the constitution of the Women's, Association. Theladies of James Street Church served a delicious dinner in' their, new assembly hall, after which. Rev. Harold Snell, pastor of the church, welcomed the ladies, Rev. C; C. Washington, as chair- man of the Presbytery `:added greetings, as did Mrs. (Rev.) W. Moores, of Thames. Road, on behalf of London Conference WMS. Mrs, C. Farrow read a letter of greet- ing from Mrs. E. Desjardines, of Grand. Bend, president of Huron Presbytery WMS. Afternoon worship 'service was conducted by Moncrieff WA. Twenty-seven auxiliaries answ- ered the roll call, With a total of 119 ladies registered. Rev, Anne Graham, assistant pastor . of Metropolitan United Church,London, was inti4du ced by Mrs. C. Farrow. Miss Graham' spoke with much enthusiasm on "The Gospel of Small Things". An invitation from North Street United Church, Goderich, for the fall rally' was accepted. The nominating committee, con- vened by Mrs. H. Johnston, Wal- ton, presented the slate of officers the Model T Ford. And notwith- standing the sleek engineering ac- complishments of 1955, it was a bit saddeningto grow out of the pioneering stage of nobility. It was like seeing the sailing ships go. But even at that, they tell me that. Sears -Roebuck still have a few axles to fit. the 1909 Model T. "BUSINESS DIRECTORY" . INSURANCE Be Sure : : Be .Insured H. W. COLQUHOUN GENERAL INSURANCE Representative: Sun life Assurance Co. of Canada Office: Royal : Bank Building Office 50 - PHONES - Res, 703w2 IL C. LAWSON Bank of. Montreal Building Clinton PHONES: Office 251W; Res. 2513 Insurance — Real Estate Agent: Mutual Life Assurance Co. Insure the "Co-op" Way W. V. ROY District Representative Box 310 Clinton, Ontario Phone Collect Office 557 Res. 324J , J. E. HOWARD, Bayfield Phone Bayfield 53r2 Car - Fire - Life - Accident Wind Inisatance If you need Insurance, I have a Policy THE McKIJ.LOP MI3TUA FIRE =SI3RA ODE COMPANY Head Office Seaforth Officers 1954: President, John H. McEwing, Blythl vice-presi- dent, Robert Archibald, Seaforth; secretary -treasurer and manager, M. A. Reid, Seaforth. Directors: John H. McEwing; Robert Archibald; Chris. Leon- hardt, Bornholm; E. J. Trewartlia, Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Wal- ton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Har- vey Fuller, Goderich; J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Alister Broadfoot, Sea - forth. Agents: Wm. Leiper Jr,, Londes• boro; 3. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, ` Brussels; Eric Munroe, Seaforth. INVESTMENTS Get The Faits Call 'VIC DINNIN Phone 168 — Zurich Investors Mutual Managed and Distributed by Investors Syndicate of Canada, Ltd. OPTOMETRY J. E. LONGSTA 11 Hours: Seaforth: Daily 'except Monday & Wednesday -9 a,m, to 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Clinton: Maclaren's Studio—Mon- days tudio —Mon- PHON PHONE 791 only -9 a.m. to EAF30 pORTH G. B. CLANCY Optometrist` - . Optician (successor to the ]ate A. L. " Cole, optometrist) For appointment phone 33, Goderich. • PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT RONALD G. 1V1e0ANN Public' Accountant Royal Bank•Btdg., Phone 501 Res: Rattenbury St., Phone 455 CLINTON; ONTARIO 4-tfb RIM N. BENTLEY Publib' Accountant • 4 Britannia Rd. (corner South St) Telephone 1011 GODERICII ONT.: REAL ESTATE • LEONARD G. 'WINTER Real' Estate • and Business Broker High Street —Clinton Phone KIDHEYACIDS Rob-yourRest.. Many people never seem to get a goal night's rest They tum and toss—blame it on 'nerves' -when it may be their kidneys. Healthy kidneys filter poisons and excess acids from the blood. -If they fail and impurities stay in the system—disturbed rest often follows. if you don't rest well get and use Dodd's Kidney Pills. Dodd's help the kidneys an that you can rest betler--and, feel better,. 136 Dodd's Kidney Pills cru teen S. 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