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The Clinton News Record, 1932-10-20, Page 1The News-Reeord Est. 1898 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA O. 5293 -54th YEAR The New Era Est. 180 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY,OCTOBER 20, 1932 aNCEECtra eJinee the `Sun dee4 net Jli5e as 'ear'dri as in the Seed `Old Junarner=tinge is no reason why you should not be up and doing at the same tined es formerly FOR A.SMALL INVESTMENT YOU CAN HAVE A RELIABLE GUARANTEED ALARM CLOCK that will eaIl you at the exact time you wish to arise You can take your rest, which you so much need, feeling safe you will be called on time. CLOCKS FOR $1.00 AND UP. . �&o Ye1iqar P.S.—We repair all kinds 'of time pieces at Moderate Prices, Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j reparo No For Christmas Everyone is Knitting We know you will be delighted with our Values and Qualities in 2 and 4 Ply Knitting Yarns for Pull - ,overs, Sweaters, Bedjackets, Scarfs, Berets, Etc. Many new shades have been ad- ded to our stock this week iss vs COATS ai SiOeOO to $19.75 We cannot elnphasize too strongly the outstanding values we are offering in this line. The great num- ber of garments already sold is our assurance that YOU too will appreciate our Values. CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE4" m I a unici The following are offered subject to prior sale and change in price:— City of Kitchener 6% Bonds, Maturing July 1939 at 104 3.4 City of Kitchener 5% Bonds Maturing Sept. 1940 at 99 City of Montreal 6% Bonds Maturing May 1940, at 105 3-4 City of Hamilton 5% Bands Maturing August 1949 at 100 - City of London 5 1-2% Bonds Maturing Dec. 1939 at 1031-4 City of London 5% Bonds Maturing Dee. 1945 at 101 We consider the above bonds very attractive at quoted prices. [Ib MANNING Bank of Montreal Bldg, Phones 29 or 18. Clinton, Ont. WA,'LICER--TA.TE Ai quiet wedding took place at the 'United church manse, Timmins, on Oct. 4th, when Rev. B. Miller united in marriage Anne Mae Tate and Sam- uel L. Walker, the latter a son Of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Walker, Sea- forth. The bride was attended by Miss Colleen Phillips of IKenora, her rote and Mx. Douglas Walker, Brussels, acted as groomsman, Mrs. W. J. Walker of Seaforth and .a • number of immediate friends at- tended the wedding. The newly-weddedcouple ].eft at once on an extended iMeter trip, vis iting the bridegroom's home town enroute: Mr. S. L. Walker is a brother of Mr. J. R. Walker of town, THE MARKETS Wheat, 45c. Barley, 40e. Oats, 32c. Butter, 19e to 20e. Eggs, 23c to 28e, Live Hogs, $3,75. NOW IN ENGLAND liar. G. R. Paterson, formerly agri- cultural representative in Huron County, going from here to Peel county and later resigning to take a position on the Ontario Marketing Board, has recently been appointed Honey Commercial Representative to Great Britain and is already in Eng- land. It is hoped that having a re- presentative on the ground will greatly increase the marketing of Canadian honey in the British Isles. CLINTON WINS AT PALMERSTON The first schedule home game, of the Three -County Lacrosse League was played in Palmerston on Friday night, Palmerston and Clinton being the opposing teams. Palmerston won a recent game here but Clinton stag- ed a comeback and won by a .score of 5 to 2 in a close contest. The first period both teams work- ed hard but no scoring was made by either team. However, in the se- cond, Straka for the hamsters scored the first counter, Clinton also scoring two in this period. The third period both teams worked hard. The Pal- merston players were unable to score with Wendorf in goal, and Clinton boys made their third goal,a putting them 2 in the lead. The fourth per- iod Palmerston boys cane nut with fire in their eyes, but it was too late, as they were tiring. However they managed to slip another counter past Wendorf, -the visitors aisle counted one, making the final score 5 to 2 for Clinton. Clinton—Goal, Wendorf; defence. Rath and Campbell; wings, Gibbs and McEwan; rover, Fulford; centre, Pickett. Palmerston --Goal, Lavelle; defence Clarice and Moore: wings, McCrea and Nichol; centre, Nye; rover, Struke; subs, Fair, Klus, Hudson and McCrea, AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday morning the minister's subject: "The Holy Ghost Our Comforter." (Second in a ser- ies on the Holy Spirit") Presbyterian Church The Thankoffering meeting of the W.M.S. will be held Tuesday, October 25th at8 P.m in the lecture room ofh i ofthe church. Miss Stringer, who is on furlough from India, will be the speaker. Cordial invitation is ex- tended to all. Wesley -Willis United Church The Ever -ready Mission Circle will have its Autumn thankoffering meet, ing in the church lecture room this evening, to which all ladies of the church are invited. A good attendance was present at the W.M.S. Thankoffering meeting on Thursday evening last, the presi. dent, Mrs. W..Pielcard in the chair, 1frs. McKinley offered the opening prayer, Mrs. J. Scott read the scrip) Wye lesson, Mrs. Hearn and Mrs Paterson contributed a duet and the address of the evening was delivered by the Rev. D.E. Foster. Ontario Street United Church The Fall Convention of the Huron Presbytery Young Peoples' Societies of the United Church will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 in this church. The C. G. L T. met Tuesday even- ing, and had their election of .offieere as follows: President: Sadie Elliott. Vice: Gertrude Reid. Secretary: Margaret Levy. Press See.: Lorna Ellis. Treasurer: Dorothy Armstrong. Oomtnittees Convenor: Lunlch: Dorothy Steep. Literary: Evelyn Heard. Recreation: Grace .Lavis. Lookout: Gladys Radford. Pianist: Pearl Swan. The meeting was closed by the C.G.T.T, song. The W. M. S. Thankoffering meet- ing was held in the church lecture room on Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs. George Shipley, Mrs, F. G. Farrill presided. The devotional exercises were eondnet- ed by Mrs. W. Walker, Alms.. C. S. Hawke, Mrs. W. M. Aiken and Mrs. W. J. Plunsteel. Miss Elva Wiltse and Mrs, Harold Lawson each sang a polo, ;Miss Marion Thompson gave an appropriate reading. Theaddress ell the day was given by Miss Sinclair, who spoke on her home mission work, in the west and her address proved to be most interesting. Mrs. Aiken and Mrs. Murdoch enoved a vote of thanks at the et:elusion of the ad- dress. Mxs. Elizabeth Kennedy made the dedicatory prayer and Mrs. H; Hiles the closing prayer. THE HOME PAPE A. BROTHER DIES • Mrs, A. 0. Pattison received word on Thursday last of the death of her brother, James Stygall of Buffalo, N.Y., who had reached the age of eighty,three years. Mr. Stygall is survived by his wife , .and a grown family. J. H. WYLIE DIES Mr. J. Ii. Wylie died in Toronto on Monday in his ninetieth year. Mr. Wylie was the father of the late Mrs. 3".,E. Hogg, and for seine years spent his winters here with her, so was well known to many here. He was a genial and affable man, had travelled widely and was an interesting con- versationalist. He is survived by two daughters and a san. The funeral takes place today from the home of his son in Toronto, with interment in Orangeville cemetery. GAME GOES TO MITCHELL Clinton Collegiate was defeated by the Mitchell High school squad, in a closely contested W.O.S.S.A. soccer game in Recreation Park on Friday afternoon. This was the second game in the Clinton, Goderich, Sea, forth, Mitchell schedule. The game was a fast one and was lost by but one goal. The half-time whistle left the teams tied with one goal each, and in the second half Mitchell ac- counted for two to the Clintons' one, winning by a 3-2 score. The line-ups: Mitchell—Goal, Kehler; backs, Brown and Pullman; half backs, Hen- son, Park, Colquhoun; centre, Stone- man; forwards, Erskine, Russell, Bettger. Christie; alternates, McGill, Macicenisian. Clinton: Goal, Gibbs; backs, Wes- ton, Hyde; half backs, Cook, Arm- strong, Murdoch; centre, Campbell; forwards, Smith, Snyder, Colquhoun, Moyne;. Referee—Charles Wilson, Clinton. BOWLING NOTES On Monday evening the several - times postponed Chicken Tournament was played off on the local green, thirty-two bowlers taking part. This event has hacl to be postponed sever- al timer owing to wet weather and it was thought well to have it Mon - they when the night was fair. The winners Were as follows, each man getting a nice, plump chicken: G. Hanly, n v A. M. Knight, ,w. Johnson,I,. g E. A. Fines, A. Morris, G. D. Reber - ton, R. J,Millor, J. L Heard, M, Counter, P. Livermore, J. J. Zapfe and M. Schoenhals. On Tuesday evening, the singles competition, which has been going on for some time, was finished, inic, Nzhad r . E. A. Fines coming out winner. The three who remained to the last were: N. Miller, E. A. Pines and N. Ball and lir. Fines won out, carrying off the prize, a very handsome occasional Chair. The season just closing has been the best bowling season enjoyed in b Clinton for serine time, more players taking part and more enthusiasm bee, ing shown than for some years. The greens, which have had hard us- i age :all summer, will now be put in- to shape some fresh soil and geese seed applied so as to be ready for next season. AN ELEiCTION NOT NECESSARY An election will not be hold to fill the vacancy 10 the town council ow- ing to the death of Councillor Her- bert Crich. When his seat is declar- ed vacant at the next council meet- ing. November 7th, it will be less than two months until the end of the year and, according to statute, it is not necessary to fill vacancies for so short a period, CHRISTMAS GIFT SCHEME, The local branch of the Canadian Legion aro taking up the Christmas i gift scheme being put forward by the Buckingham tobacco people, in which gifts suitable for children at Christmas will be given in exchange for cigarette wrappers. Ballot boxes will be placed in convenient places and all smokers are being asked to deposit their wrappers therein, when they will be returned to the company by the Legion, who will get credit for the number, Any prizes won will he used to make a Merry Christmas for the children of returned men, and the children of men who died who would otherwise not have much toe look forward to at the Christmas season. YOUNG COUPLE "SURPRISED" On Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Knight were pleasantly sur- prised, when friends from Mitchell and Clinton gathered at their hone, it being the occasion si on of their fifth wedding anniversary, The evening was spent playing bridge after which a dainty repast was served. Those from Mitchell were. Mr. and Mrs. .1. Levy, 112r. and Mrs. H. McGlenning, 37tiss M. Stoneman: Mr. and Mrs. I. Pearce, Mr. and Mra. A. W. Biowes, and Mr and Mrs. E. A. Fines of Clinton. , LITTLE LOCALS Clinton's population has gene up a round half dozen in the last year, no - cording to the returns of the asses - so;, Mr, "Tommy" Leppingtnn brought in some raspberries to this office yesterday, some •c£ which were ripe and many more full-grown and turn- ing. Ail this country needs is a few months more summer and we should be able to grow tropical fruits. The season just past was a great garden season. Rev. K. IlleGoun %hewed The News -Record some very fine. large t"matoes the other day which he bad just taken in from hie garden. t)'ne of the number tipped the scales at twenty-seven ounces. Mr. Gordon- Rutledge, son of Mrs. Rutledge e c g and the .e late Rev, Dr. Rut- ledge, formerly pastor of the Wes- ley thumb, Clinton, who has been manager of the Financial Post, has been appointed manager of the Tor onto branch of the Ontario Equitable Life. Although not having a charge of is own Rev, A. A. Holmes is usually by no means idle, On Sunday last he preached three times, in the Cline en Presbyterian church in the morn ng, Bayfield in the afternoon and at Turner's church anniversary in the evening, LAID TO REST HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB The October meeting of the II. and S. Club was held in the Collegiate t auditorium on Tuesday evening.. It s was in charge of the president, Mrs. a Geo. Jenkins, and opened by singing v "0 Canada." The secretary's report was read and approved, Iikewiie s that of the treasurer. Mrs. (Dr.) Axon was appointed as a delegate ±0 a meet representatives from the God- erich and Seaforth Clubs to discuss the possibility of introducing' Manual b Training into the schools. While the society realizes the great value of this, the members do not think it should be undertaken at the present time. The musical part of the pro- gram had been arranged by Mrs. R. E. Manning and Mrs. E. Paterson and consisked of a solo by Miss Ann Stewart, accompanied by Mrs. Isla. Agnew, and a duet by' Misses Wil- hemine Trewartha and Ellen Charles- worth with . guitar accompanimnentt The funeral of the late Councillor Herbert Crich, who died on Tuesday after an Illness .of several weeks, ook• place Friday last. After a hory private service at his late re- iclence, Vitcoria street, a public ser - ice was held in Ontario Street church. The Rev. F. G. Farrill, as- isted by Rev. A. A. Holmes and MeiC, S. Hawke, conducted the service t the house and graveside Mayor Trewartha and the mem- ers of the town council acted as honorary pallbearers, marching be- hind the casket. The pallbearers were old friends and neighbors: J. Alien, S. Broadfoot, G. N. Turner, W. J. Elliott, W. Tiplady and E. Munro, Interment was made in the Bath responded to encores, The address of the evening was given by Dr. J. W. Shaw. He said he was pleased to have the oppore tunity of speaking to the Home and School Club, He emphasized the fine portance of good care of small chil- dren. He also spoke briefly on pas- teurized milk, infantile paralysis and maternity welfare. A. hearty vote of thanks was given to Dr. Shaw for his splendid address, also to those who had taken part in the program. The next meeting is to be held in the Collegiate on November 15th, Mr. J. Scott will speak on the "History of Clinton." It is hoped that es many as possible will make arranger merits to be at this meeting as what s 0 1i u f in ti f CO Co 1 an er re lin to 1n a£amity plot in Turner's cemetery, •1111r. Crich was a native of Tucker- nith, being been on the faun now ecupied by Mr. S. !Switzer and be vel in that township alI his life ntil six years- ago, when he left his arm to his son, Frank, and moved to Clinton. He had served his na- ve township as councillor and reeve or many years and for the past ouple of years had served very.ac- eptably on the town council. The funeral on Friday was very argely attended, many .old Mende d neighbors coming. in from Tuck. smith to pay their last tribute .of sped to one whom they'had long own. Amongst those from a dis- nee were Mr. and Mrs. E. Crich; outlet;, Mith, a son and elaughter1 -law, Miss Vera Douglas, Reg. N.1. Hamilton, a granddaughter, and Mr. an Mrs. Abner Cosens, Winghant. Many lovely floral .offerings were eau be of more interest than the sent, amongst them a handsome de - history of our home town? sign from the town Council, atcompap ed them for a little visit. PROHIBITION MEETING A meeting in the interests of the Prohibition Union will be held in the Baptist church, Clinton, on Fri- day evening this week, at which out- side speakers will be present. A cordial invitation extended to all to attend. This evening a county convention is being hell in Goderieh and several gatherings are being arranged for in different parts of the county. THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The October meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the firemen's hall next Thursday after- noon at 3 o'clock. The ladies of the Hoene and School Club will be present and are provid- ing the program. Te roll call will be answered with a helpful thought from prose or poetry. Hostesses for the day will be: Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. H. Ford, Mas. Saville, Mrs. Mulholland, Miss E. Ford, Mrs. S. B. McBrien, Mrs. D. Lindsay, Mrs. C. Draper and Mrs. R. Draper. THI; THRIFTY BEE Everybody has heard of the busy- ness of the bee and on Monday Clin- ton citizens had an opportunity • of witnessing• the thriftiness of the same little insect. Someone roade vertently spilled a jar of honey on the sidewalk in f• e 11 afront of i\Itss Mc- Donald's - Donald' s mriiiner y store and in no time the spot was swarming with bees busily licking up the sweet nec- tar. Some straying bee must have discovered the find and in short order broadcast the good news for it looked almost like a swamp, of bees which were doing their .best to salvag what they could. They worked atv for a long time and were finals driven off and the spot covered with sand as the presence of the bees eva thought to be a sort 0f a menace t traffic. Although the bees wer paying no attention to anything bu the work in hand. TAKING PART IN CONTEST Mr. H. L. Atkinson, assistant-ag— ricultural representative, was in To- ronto this week, taking Alfred Pate. terson, Lucknow, and Harold Vin- cent, Belgrave, to compete e. in the - Provincial Calf Club competition,. which was held' yesterday, to decide.the winning team to represent On-. tanto in the Interprovincial Calf Chub Contest at the Royal Winter Fair. The above-mentioned boys are mem- bers of the Wingham Calf Club• The Huron boys., although not take• ing first place, made a very good'. showing. They were entered in the beef class, numbering seven, and' came third in the competition, And in the final summing up they came• fifth out of twenty-four, as there were seventeen in the dairy class. LONDESBORO A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wright on Friday evening, Oct. 14th, when about sixty friends and' neighbors gathered at their home - and, in view of their recent marriage, presented them with an occasional chair. Mr. Neville Forbes read the address and Mr- Roy Eassom present- ed the chair. The•rennainder of the evening was spent in playing cards and dancing. Following is the ads dress: "Dear Ida and Norman: We,your many firends and neighbors, are as; sembled here tonight, drawn by a spirit of goodwill and fellowship, to spend a social time with you and also to convey to you our best wishes As true friends it is our desire t0 . rejoice with you in this your hate oii e , happiness and sunshine. We do not ay ' wish you to feel that our interest in y i your welfare enols here, but we trus'a• fellowship that exists will grow with 8I the years so that as you go through life you will feel our sympathy in k your clouds and sorrow and our ap BARN BURNED Mr. C. Tyner of the Base Line near Sttnnnerhill, had the misfortun to lose his fine bank barn by fir early Monday morning, including al the season's crop. The fire wa caused by the. explosion of a ienternt Mr. Tyner was up in the hay mow putting doom p g hay and Mrs. Tyner was in the stable milking at the time. They immediately let the stock out as the fire spread so quickly that nothing could be done to save the building. All live stick was got out with the exception of one small pig. p Insurance latnCe w'a5 carried but the loss is heavy, as all the season's crop and some of last ,year's hay, besides all the things which are usually Stored in a barn, went up in smoke. It is not known why the lantern exploded. It was hanging on a• nail at the time and was found later with the top and bottom blown out. precutti•on in your joys and sunshine: While our meeting here to -night on such a happy and joyous occas; ion 110 this may bring to us all a sense of unalloyed happiness and pleasure, yet would we not forget that life is real and life is earnest 1 mad that not enjoyment and not sore row is our destined end or way, Buie to act as each tomorrow finds us farther than to -day. We hope that youwillbe e as one in 1 your duties and course sof life. As for the worthy bridegroom we .feel sure that the woodbox will always, be filled to its capacity and the wat erpail ever overflowing. We do not feel that any words can adequately express m v L .s the esteewith h whicfi we • P regard you but at this time on be- half of your friends we kindly ask you to accept this chair, hoping that it may be your privilege to enjoy and to while away many pleasant hours therein.—Signed on behalf of the young people." A 1ennlon of the family of Mrs. Harry Lyon was held at the home of NI1'. and Mrs. Stanley Lyon, on the lath con., on Thanksgiving Day when Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Holmes and family, Dresden; Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Kerslake, Exeter; Mr, and' Mrs. Earl Gaunt, Lucknow; Mr, and Mrs. Emmen desk and'family, Hut - lett; Mrs, ]I, Lyon and Miss Ida, Londesboro; Mr, and Mrs. Joe Lyon and son, Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs Peter Watson and daughter, Luck - now; all gathered to enjoy a fowl dinner and to spend a few hours in happy intercourse. All the members of Nies. Lyon's family were presents, with the exception of one daughter. Miss 11Taud, who is in Calgary. Har- old, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kerslake, had the misfor- tune when cranking the ;car to leave home that morning to have his arm broken. The (bones were set and the lad came along to the party, ]rowe ever, as it was too good an outing - to be missed. SUPPER AND CONCERT The supper and concert put on by St. Jo.senh's church vaster ing proved to be quite a success. The supper was, of course, all that could be desired, abundant, well -cooked and well -served, and the dining hall and tables were attractively decorated with autumn- flowers, autumn leaves and fruits of the field and garden, as well as a few black cats, goblins, etc, Mrs. J. Becker was in charge of the supper arrangements and she and her helpers saw to it that all who came were well served. i After the supper a varied and pleasing concert was put on and, judging from the applause, was much enjoyed by the large audience pre- sent. Mr. Olehain of Toronto sang some Irish songs which were well re eeived; Miss Audry Wbitesides and Mr. Richardson, two young pianists of Stratford, delighted the audience with their performances; Mr, Harry McGee, ' Blyth; Huron's own comed- ian, with Miss Howson as accompan- ist, gave some of his popular songs, while Gifford Kelly of Blyth, et six- year-old, brought down the house with his clog dancing. Mr. Parrish of Goderich, who won the old-time fiddlers' contest, played for 'Clifford. This way Mr. Farrish's third win in similar contests. Altogether the entertainment was a fine success and people cane from Toronto, Stratford, Goderich, Blyth and other places to attend i8. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Donna Cochrane has :been visit- ing. relatives in Toronto this week. Mrs. IL Wiltse returned Tuesday evening after spending a fortnight in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, harry Marsh, who have been' visiting relatives at Au- burn and in Clinton, left for their homo in Detroit on Tuesday. Miss Mae Davies, Mrs. Marsh's sister, IIULLETT TOWNSh Report of S. S. No. 11, fullett, for month of September: Sr. 4th; Lillian Wilson, 90; hazel Lee, 84; Juneve Hull, 84; Thelma Scott, 81, Sr. 8rd-Clarice Lee, 80; EIaine Hull, 77. Jr. 2nd—Donald Sundercock, 82; Alien ,Shaddick, 81; Kenneth Scott,. 78. Sr. 2nd—Jack Lee, 74. Pr. -Jean Hull, Russell McClean:.. Best speller Lillian Wilson. —Mary' K. Moon, teacher, HURON ROAD EAST' . (Too late for last week) Mr.' and Nlrs, Richard McW'Iiiiiney and Mrs. Sprung of the Nile spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ball'. Mr. Fred Cook spent a day in To- ronto recently. Mr. and Mr's. Bert Moniloss of St. Thomas called on Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vanderburgh last Sunday.