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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1948-09-30, Page 3THURSDAY, SEPTP B R,30, 1948 CLINTON ,NEWS -RECORD "B RIDGES By "PEG"t" Many of us, since our earliest years, have been very much in- terested in bridges. The study of bridges is indeed very complicat- ed and there are many of us who know very little about them. One thing we do know and that is that -it is absolutely essential that they be built on a firm founda- tion. Very occasionally now as we drive through the country we will come across what used to be known as a covered bridge. We presume that the cover must have been built over it in order to protect the occupants of the cut- ter or buggy from getting the breeze from the water as they drove along. There are very few of diet style of bridge now left. We all have many happy me- mories of days when we used to go fishing quite often in the shade of a bridge. We can recall mak- ing a fishing pole from the side of an old-fashioned fan. A piece of ordinary string was attached to it, Our fishhook was a bent pin and with such equipment we had no need of ahy bait at all. We well remember on one occas- ion we fell into the water trying to catch a minnow with our hands in spite of all the fishing tackle we had. We dare say, that that was probably one of the hap- piest hours of fishing we ever had although we took a lot of the river home with us in our clothes. It, has always indeed been a pleasure to walk. along a country road, especially if we knew the district, and stop at one of those old bridges. In many instances names were carved on them. Quite often the initials were carved in- side of a heart. That of course told its own story. At times the young couple had gone on and taken their marriage vows, at others the heart has become a triangle. Tragedy end often sick- ness have stepped in and nothing more has come of the occasion than the carving of the names. The bridges were often the meeting and parting places of friends of years standing. The reading of the names frequently TIME TABLE CHANGES EFFECTIVE Sunday, Sept. 26, 1948 Pull information from Agents Canadian National Railways tu ■ recalled stories of pioneer days. Many- of those who had cut their names there have moved to dis- tant parts of the country; some went to save our country in World War I and II and there are those who 'have crossedthe last bridge and have gone on to a new world. Whet • a joy it must be for them to watch for the time when we will come. There are many notable bridges in the world. Just recently a celebration was held in connec- tion with the hundredth anni- versary of the building of the bridge over the whirlpool rapids. The history revealed that the bridge had been started by a young lad flying a kite. In that way he had been able to get the rope from one side to the other. This finally was strong enough to carry the cable. Whet a joy it must have been to the builders when the first bridge was com- pleted. Unfortunately, there are many accidents in the construction of these immense spans. Just re- cently six men went down to their death when a span of the bridge on which they were work- ing collapsed. Some few years ago the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Mir'tister MacKenzie King opened an International bridge over the St. Lawrence River at a point near the Thous- and Islands. The words of friend.. ship there spoken were backed by- the assurance that in case of war the two countries would stand together. It is a great re- lief to know that this feeling of emiety exists between these two neighbouring countries. In past days one of the most important bridges in the then known world was the Bridge of Sighs, over which prisoners pas- sed on their way to their death. Another famous bridge is the London -Bridge. Many beautiful. pictures depict this old bridge as it so often is in a dense fog. Our talk on bridges would not be complete did it not include the greatest bridge of all times, the Bridge of Eternity. This bridge reaches from earth to the next world. The guard on this is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. There is one entrance to it but there are two roads which lead from the far end of it. The one on the left leads to Eternal Darkness and despair, but the one to the right, to everlasting Light. oy and peace. As we have lived before, we come to the dividing line. The password is the equiv- alent of "Jesus is Mine" There are times when we feel The University of Western Ontario offers the following courses at the Collegiate Institute: ENGLISH 20 and 21 (General Lit. and Comp.)—Sat- urday, October 2, 10.30 a.m. ENGLISH 30 or 40 (Romantic Revival or Victorian Period)—Saturday, October 2, 1,30 p.m. In Wingham, Geography 20, Geography 35 or 95. In Stratford, Economics 20 and 32. 40-b PRESBYTERIAL WMS ' HOLDS FALL RALLY The annual fell rally of Huron Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in Caven Presbyterian Church, Ex- eter; on Tuesday, September 14, with morning and afternoon ses- sions. There was an excellent attendance of delegates from Au- burn, Blyth, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall and Seaforth, and Mrs. Gordon Bissett, of Gode- rich, Presbyterial president, 'ex- pressed her pleasure in seeing so many of the members present, The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. H. Erskine, Goderich, and prayers were offered by Mrs. J. Parkins, Seaforth, Mrs. G. Rob- erton, Clinton, and Mrs. A. D. MacEwen, Hensel', The president gave a splendid message of inspiration, emphasiz- ing the theme of the rally, "In the beginning, God." Mrs. W. Sillery of Exeter Wel- coined the visitors, and the report of the treasurer, Mrs. J. Russell of Seaforth, was given, showing an advance in givings over last year. A letter was read from Miss Una Macdonald end Miss Dorothy Raynard of Goderich, who were the delegates sent by the Presby- terial to the weekend camp for young women held recently at Kintail. -' Ideas Advaatced A. number of suggestions were offered by- the departmental sec- retaries: Mission Band, Mrs. J. F. Scott, Seeforth; Literature, Miss B. Campbell, Seaforth; Life Membership, Mrs. G. Walker, Hen - sell; Welcome and Welfare, Mrs. C. Hudson. Hensall; Press, Mrs. A. Taylor, Goderich. .A number of good ideas were contributed by the various auxil- iaries. Some find it helpful to meet in the homes, one member responsible for the music, one to bring the hymn books, others to help the hostess and take part in the program. One auxiliary had a special pro- gram provided by the Evening Auxiliary and the Mission Band. Another had group leaders who did splendid work, and messages were sent to the meetings by those unable to come. Other activities were weekly hospital visits to all Presbyterian women there, which was espec- ially appreciated by those from out of town; the sale of calendars by the auxiliary, with the profit going to the Mission Band; a tal- ent table at each meeting, end a number of extra copies of "Gled Tidings" placed in the homes, that it is useless for us to try to get safely across a bridge but how happy we are when we have the essurance that the bridge it - le self is safe and that even when the way is dark we have a Com- panion and a Guide who will never forsake us. Such happiness comes into our hearts when we realize we have nothing to fear. Mothers and fathers will you not commence at once and teach your children that this greet joy may be theirs just simply by asking Jesus to come into their hearts? Do not delay this—tomorrow may be too late. PAGE THREE :w by the groom's mother who wore a grey crepe dress with black ac- cessories and a corsage of yel- low roses. These assisting were Misses Yvonne MCAties Elinor /�� DISTRICT .j �WEDDING -..4 ALLEN—IMAMS Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton, Alberta, was the scene of a wedding of interest to Clinton friends of the bride and groorn, when at six o'clock on Wednes- day evening, September 1, Rev. Canon Neinby heard the marriage vows of Joyce Elizabeth Kearns, younger daughter of Mr..and Mrs. Burton W. Kearns, Owen Sound, formerly of Clinton, and Arthur Herbert Allen, youngerson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Allen, Ed- monton, Alta. which brought new subscribers to the magazine. - There was a discussion on Mis- siori Band work, and a plea wes. made for the churches to do some- thing for the boys. The W1VIS have shown their interest in the work for the young children and teen-age girls. What is the church going to do for the boys? Afternoon Session At the close of the morning session a delightful lunch was served by the Exeter ladies, and the afternoon session was opened with prayer by the president. The devotional period was in charge of the Blyth auxiliary. The Scrip- ture lesson was read by Mrs. A. Hosford and prayer was offered by Miss A. M. Toll. A beautiful solo was sung by Mrs, D. Simp- son, Exeter, and this was followed by a splendid address by Mrs. C. H. McDougall, Strathroy. The speaker brought greetings from the Synodical Society of Hamilton and London (which will hold its annual meeting in Knox Church, Goderich, next year), and her topic was "Missionary Work in Your Own Congrega- tion." Mrs. D. J. Lane, Clinton, thank- ed the speaker for her excellent address, The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. H. Rivers of Goderich. "Tbe Mission Barrel" A short play was presented by the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary, Seaforth, entitled "The Mission Barrel." The play visualized the theme of the rally, that social activities and money -making plans should not take first place in the work of the organization but that love for God and desire to help others must come first. Each mem- ber of the cast gave a fine per- formance, and their presentation was enjoyed by ell. Mrs. D. T. Lane, Clinton, paid tribute to the memory of Miss Laura Jeckell, a faithful member of Exeter Auxiliary, and a past president of the Presbyaiarial, and announced that a bequest of $500 had been received from her estate which will go to the work of the WMS in Jhansi, India. Mrs. C, Hudson, Henson, brought in the report of the cour- tesy committee, expressing the thanks of the members to the of- ficials of Caven Church, to the Exeter ladies for their hospitality, and to all who took part in the meeting, A fine reading was given by Mrs. E. Mitchell, Exeter. The hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me" was sung, and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. W. T. Robison, Auburn. • 101114016.14011111111040110111 1)01E11 ! Here is what YOU can do 1 Turn off all unnecessary lights. Don't leave lights burning in empty Rooms, Halls, Basement, Attic, Porch and Garage. Eliminate all: colored bulbs. 3. 4. 5 Conserve electrically heated hot water. Observe the Hydro Regulation which permits one. 25 -watt lamp at the ent- rance to each residence. • Please d� not use Portable Electric Heaters or. Electric Grates as they place . a heavy strain on your Hydro System. Use Oven for cooking complete meals. Only one .element is required for the Oven Process while three or four elements are needed for the Cooking Surf ace. This year your Commission bas no control over probable cut-offs. Please cooperate and eliminate inconvenience and expense caused by cut-offs. Clinton Public UtiIi-ties Comrnission A. E. RUMBALL, Superintendent The groom formerly was eta- toned at RCAF R, and C. school Clinton. - - Pastel gladioli, sweet peas and ferns formed the setting for the double -ring ceremony. H. Wylde I Was at the organ to play tradit- ional wedding music and to ac- eompany Miss Kay Hanak who sang Schubert's Ave Marie dur- ing the signing of the register. Given in marriage by the groom's father, -the bride looked -lovely wearing pale. garden -pink crepe, the cap -sleeved bodice ap- pliqued' in 'deeper p-pliqued''in'deeper shade and the skirt fashioned with a side drap- ed effect. She wore long match- ing gloves, pearls, silver sandals and a bandeau of sweetheart roses in her hair. Her shower bouquet was of shaded orchids and Sweet - hear roses. Mrs. Ernest Allen, sister-in-law of the groom, was the bride's only attendant. She chose a dress of aquablue, long white gloves and accessories and wore feathered aqua carnations in her hair to match her shower - bouquet. Richard Mercer was groomsman. Following the ceremony a re- ception was held at "Allendale Gardens" the home of the groom's parents. Receiving with the bridal party, Mrs. Alien chose a black crepe dress with grey hat end ac.. cessories and corsage of American Beauty roses. Leaving on a motor trip to Banff and Lake Louise the bride wore a turquoise blue wool suit, Victorian brown hat and ecces- sories with matching top coat and corsage of baby orchids. Mr. and Mrs. Ellen are residing in Edmon- ton, Alta. COOK—ALCOCK A very pretty wedding was held at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. S. Cook, 121 Centre St., St. Thomas, when Mrs. Evelyn Marie Alcock, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bezzo and the late Wil- liam Bezzo, Clinton, became the bride of Robert Cecil Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cook, West Lorne. Rev. Mr. Nickols, Dutton, per- formed the double ring ceremony which took place beneath an arch of pink and white streamers, centred with white wedding bells and banked with fall flowers. The occasion was also the 41st wed- ding anniversary of the groom's parents. The bride was charming in a street -length dress of Heavenly blue crepe with shoulder -length veil in matching tones, blue gloves and black plastic shoes. Her cor- sage was of red Talisman roses and snapdragons. Attending the bride was Miss Barbara Benns, who was dressed in a street -length dress of powder blue crepe with headdress of ostrich feathers and blue ribbons. She wore black accessories and her corsage was of pink Talisman roses and snapdragons. The groom was attended by Donald Hardiker, West Lorne. For the reception which follow- ed the ceremony, the bride's mo- ther received becomingly* attired in a dress of fuschia crepe with navy blue accessories and e corsage of yellow roses: She was assisted McClaffier and Mrs, A. Marshall. • Later the young couple left on a trip to Welland and points east, the bride travelling in a Burgundy wine dress with grey accessories. On their return they will reside in St. Thomas. Guests were present from Wel- land, Clinton, Wrest Lorne, Dut- ton, London, Sparta and St. Thomas. The bride's aift to the brides- maid was a gold necklace and the groom's gift to the best man was a gold collar and tie set. BOLAM—McLEOD (By our Auburn correspondent) St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Toronto, was the setting for a lovely autumn wedding on Saturday, September 25, when Annie .Christena,'daughter of Mrs. John McLeod, Auburn, and the late Mr, McLeod, became the bride of Wilfred Bolam, Renfrew, Pref. F. ' W. Breare of Trinity College, officiated. The bridal couple were attend- ed by Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Scott, Toronto. The bride was attired in a suit of field green gabardine with ac- Renfrew. 38 NEW MEMBERS GODERICH—Thirty-eight pew , members were received into the congregation of Knox Presbyter- ian Church at preparatory ser- vice, 15 by certificate from other churches, and 23 by profession of faith, 4e et FORM NEW CLLTB WINGHAM—At an enthusiastic meeting plans were madeto form a Kinsmen Club here. Donald Patterson, president of Kincard- ine branch, presided over the meeting, and explained the ad- vantage of such a welfare club to the community. Temporary of- ficers were elected to act until a charter is received. . cessories in winter white and wore a corsage of white roses and gladioli, Mrs. Scott, had chosen a suit of black crepe with corsage of salmon pink roses and gladioli. A reception followed the cere- mony at the Savarin Hotel. The bride's mother received dressed in black crepe trimmed with sil- ver with accessories in mauve and corsage of yellow roses and mauve gladioli. 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