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WITH WHICH IS, INCORPORATED THE CLINTON ' NEW ERA
The New Era Est. 180
NO. 5305 -54th YEAR
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1933
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HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB
The January meeting of the Home
and School Club will he held in the
Collegiate auditorium on Tuesday
next, the seventeenth. The address
will be given by Dr, P. Hearn. The
musical part of the program is being
arranged by Mrs. Wendorf and Mrs.
Chowen. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all who are interested in
the society.
FORMERLY OF CLINTON
The death occurred at Strathroy
last week of Ernest Evans Hilton, at
his late residence, Front street west
in his 03rd year. Mr. Hilton . was
born in Strathroy and was a son .of
the late Friend Hilton and Mary
Ann Evans.He had. not been in
good health for some time.
For the greater paint of his life he
was eonnected with the printing
business, having been employed on
The New Era, Clinton, for some time
and will be remembered by many
here. At the time of his death lie
was on the staff of the Strathroy
Age- Dispatch. The deceased also
took an active part hi fraternal af-
fairs, being a member of the Odd
Fellows, Woodmen of the World and
an officer inthe grand lodge of,the
Knights of Pythias. Surviving him
are his wife, Lottie Creighton, and
three brothers, Edward F., of Chi-
cago; Frank C., of San Francisco,
and James H., of Long Beach, Cal.
Three brothers and two sisters pre-
deceased him.
The funeral was held on Friday
afternoon with a private service at
his borne at 2 o'clock, followed by a
service at 2.30 in'St. John's Anglican
Church, of. which Mr. Milton was a
staunch member. Interment tool'
place lit' Strathroy Cemetery.
TOWN COUNCIL
The town council met on Monday
evening, Reeve Elliott, -Councillors
Paisley, Livermore, Cook and Inkley
present, MA:yor Trewartha in the
chair,
Mayor Trewartha, after hearing
the minutes of the last meeting and.
before callingbusiness,
for other u si
Hess,
took occasion to congratulate the
reeve and members of the council
who had been elected by acclamation,
welcoming the new members, Mr
Inkley, and trusting that he would
move a useful member and a pleas-
ant associate in the work of the
council,
He spoke also of several natters
which would probably cone up for
discussion and settlement during the
year. He mentioned the work of
roadbuilding which had' gone on Iast
year and said it would be up to the
council to say whether this would br
continued. The County Highways
Commission, he said, would probably
resurface Albert street from the
town limit to the mill, in which case
there would be no refund from the
county and all the town would have
to spend would be the allotment set
aside by the council. But this would
come up for discussion later.
The matter of a baud stand was
mentioned, he said the band was anx-
ious to have a stand erected and this
would have to be considered.
The cemetery during the nest vear
had been self-sustaining, the town
clerk and superintendent having
made a special effort to collect out,
standing debts, which had been done.
and it is expected that in future it
will maintain itself.
The matter of relief was also
touched upon. Mayor Trewartha said
that so far the town had done prac-
tically nothing in the way of supply-
ing direct relief with the exception of
giving meals to transients but he said
that he thought the council should
co-operate with the organizations
and churches in town and see that no
one went hungry or cold.
Ire would like to see some new
industries established in Clinton and
expressed pleasure in the success of
the industrial plants now operating.
A new pre -cooling plant for the use
of fruit growers was talked of and
as Clinton is centrally located in the
county he thought Clinton would be
a good site for such a plant.
The matter of taxes also cane in
or notice. The rate this year he
thought might be reduced S mills. If
all outstanding taxes were collected.
he said, the rate might be reduced to
25 mills. About 44000 in taxes, a-
bout $1800 of this being before 1932
nee still outstanding.' Some sngses-
trops had been made ye the cci.1
ectran
of this arrears in taxes but so far he
had not heard of anything really
erection]. Clinton had never consid-
ered arrears in taxes when striking
the rate and until same workable
plan was presented he thought they
would have to go on in the way they,
had been going. He said the comacil really only controlled about on•
third of the taxes collected, payments
on debentures, schools, etc. took the
remainder. But he thought a sub-
stantial reduction Could be made. An
increase in the government grant to
the Collegiate, in respect of the
number of county pupils, had been
given. Ile hoped no big expenditure
calling for the issuing of debentures
would be necessary. The existing
debentures were coming dawn and in
a short time would be paid and this
would ease the burden of taxation.
He said the town had an efficient
staff of officials and he honed that
with co-operation on the part of
the council a successful year might
ensue.
Bylaw No. 1 for 1933., appointing
auditors for town also representative,
on Public Library, B: of H. and
C.I., was read three times and pas-
sed. Mr. J. Wiseman and Mr. W'. B
Armstrong were appointed auditors•
Dr. F. G. Thompson to the C.I. board
for 3 years; W. A. Grant r•e-oppoint-
ed to the Library board for 2 years,
H. B. Manning for one year, filling
out Major McTaggait's term; and
R. E. Manning to the Board of
Health. The auditors are the only
ones receiving any remuneration,
each receiving $$15.00,
By-law No. 2, authorizing the may-
or and treasurer to.borrow money for
Current expenses, up to $25,000, was I
also read three times and passed. The
mayor 'explained that no money
would be borrowed only what was ab-
solutely needed and that the 'Medi I
was not reached in any year, only
sums' 'for short periods being. borrow-
ed.
As , the councils is still ineornplete
Reeve Elliott and Councillor Paisley
moved that a striking connnittee he
not formed until, a full council is
present.
On motion. of Couneillors 'Liver-
more andCookthe Mayor m y r was asked.
to issue a warrant far the holding of
a nomination, and, if necessary, an.
election, to provide two more coun-
cillors to complete the.. required num-
ber.
Mayor Trewartha accordingly, is-
ssuda ariant toClerk Manning
to
'issue a
proclamation calling .for
nominations, in the council chamber
on Monday evening,, between the
hours of 7.80 and 8.80, and if more
than the required number of candi-
dates qualify for the position, an el♦
cation will be held on the following
Monday, January 23rd.
The council then adjourned.
COLLEGIATE BOARD MEETS
On Friday evening last the Col-
legiate board held a meeting to wind
up the business of 1932 and leave
the boards clear for the inaugural
meeting which will he held in Feb-
ruary, when the new appointees will
take their seats.
Routine business was transacted,
such as the payment of accounts,
etc., the chief business being the re-
ceiving of the resignation of Mr,
Sohn Ransford as secretary -treasur-
er, a post he has held for the past
nine years. Mr. Rensford's age and
inability to attend the meetings and
transact the necessary business is
given as the reason of his resigna-
iion.
Mr. W. H. Hellyar, who has been
doing much of the work of the sec-
retary during the past couple of
years, was appointed secretary pro
tern, and it is not unlikely will be
appointed permanently to the posi-
tion at the next meeting of the beard.
The board is made up of three
members appointed by the town coun-
cil, one being appointed each year
for a three year term, three rneniber.
appointed by the Council. one each
year for a three year term, and one
appointed by the Public school board.
The new appointee of the town coun-
cil this year is Dr. F. G. Thompson.
Following is the letter of resigna-
tion sent by Mr. Ransford and the
resolution passed by the board in
accepting sante:
"Clinton, Ontario, Dec. 00th, 1932.
Colonel H. T. Rance, Chairman of
Clinton Collegiate Board:
Sire --This letter is to notify the
Board of my resignation firm the
position of Secretary -Treasurer, held
by me since 1923, which I trust they
will accept, to take effect forthwith.
I cannot do so, without expressing my
very sincerest thanks for the many
kindnesses I have uniformly received
from all the members. But at the
ege of my 85th year, I find myself
both mentally and physically unequal
to the task of properly doing the
work the position calls for. Doubt-
less you will have rm difficulty in
securing superior cervices to mine,
and any help I can render my suc-
cessor, will be cheerfully given at
any time, The kindness of the Board
has been specially shown to me, dur-
ing the past 6 months, when they
must have been placed at considers
able inconvenience owing to the books
being kept dawn at my house. A-
gain expressing my heartfelt thanks
for all the kindnesses of which I
have been the recipient,
I remain, Yours gratefully,
JOT -IN RANSFORD."
"Clinton, Ont., Jan. 0th, 1933.
Mr. John Ransford, Clinton, Ont.,
Dear Sir. -I have been instructed
by the Collegiate Board to send you
a copy of a resolution which was un-
animously passed at a meeting of the
Board, held January 5th.
Yours sincerely,
Sec -Pro -tern.
Moved by Col. H. B. Combo, Second-
ed by A. T. Cooper.
The Board of the Clinton Colle-
giate Institute wish to place on re-
cord their appreciation of the ser-
vices given by Mr. John Ransford in
his efforts to advance the interests
of the school during the many years
in which he has been identified with
the work of the trustees.
They wish to refer especially to
his efficient services as Secretary
Treasurer of the Board for the last
nine years, as it was during these
years that the new building was er-
ected, which entailed much extra
work in handling the finances and
cer. respondence.
They regret his inability, on ac-
count of ill health and advancing
years, to give his services as form-
erly, and that because of this he
finds it necessary' to submit his res-
ignation as 'Secretary -treasurer. The
Board ,expresses to Mr. Ransford.•
their sincere thanks for his kindness
to the officers and memelrrs as well
as to the staff of the school during
his term of office."
Mr. Ransford was for fifteen year;•
or so a member ' of the board before
being appointed to 'the position of
secretary -treasurer, and has always
taken a keen 'interest in educational
matters.
THE MARKETS
Wheat, 42c.
Barley, 37e.
Oats, 200 to 25c.
Butter, 17c.
Eggs, 15c to 23e.
Live 'Hogs, $3:25.
THEY'VE 13ZEN + N PROMOTED
Eleven officers of Huron regiment
qualified for promotion ata provis-
ional school of Infantry held during
the fall months, according to results
issued at headquarters London. Those.
who qualified for the rank of Major
are: Capt. A. IL Jane, of 'Goderioh;
Capt• A. H. McIntyre, Clinton; Capt.
N. II. McLeaen of Wingham; for cap-
tain, Lieuts, S. G. Rennie, of Hen --
salt; H. B. Manning and H. C. Law-
son, of Clinton; for lieutenant, J. A.
Murin, Seaforth; J. O. Combe, of
Clinton; F. A. Crich and A. B. Stur-
dy of Goderich, and R. S. Hethering-
ton, of Wingham.
MANY PARTING GIFTS
Miss Margaret Mahaffy has been
visiting her sister in Goderich town-
ship before leaving for Montreal to
take a course in nursing.
Before leaving Clinton Miss Ma-
itaffy's friends saw to it that she
had some tangible tokens of appre-
ciation, a few material thing; to re-
mind her of Clinton and its man -1
associations. The girls' Club of
Wesley -Willis church was the first
to present her at the last meeting
which she attended; then the Sunday
school staff gave her a necklace and
a pencil; Postmaster Scott and Mrs.
Scott, a week -end bag; the postoffice
staff, m. clock and another travelling;
bag; the mail couriers a ring; the
Rebekah Lpdge a case of toilet access
series and the bridge club, toilet
water.
Miss Mahaffy will be missed in
the postoffice, in Wesley -Willie
church and amongst her circle of
friends, as she was invariably cheer-
ful, courteous and friendly.
SAIL Tq VICTORY
Another overtime game was play-
ed here on Tuesday night. Thirty
minutes this time, and the result;
reversed, when the Sailors from
Gcderich gained a 2-1 decision over
the Colts. A larger crowd than the
last being present, many coming
£rem surrounding towns.
The playing conditions were far
from ideal and towards the enol of the
game the ice surface was almost a
miniature lake, which maybe put the
sailors in their element.
The game was certainly very
strenuous and gave the fees plenty
to yell about but was productive of
no brilliant hockey, which was only
to he expected. tinder the- conditions.
While the visitors wenn fairly and
squarely it was a hard game to lose
as the players were evenly matched
with tin' play evenly divided, and
there was but two minute's left to go
when the whether goal was scored.
Referee Norfolk of Stretford was
kept busy handing out penalties,
which were numerous, twenty-three
all told. The honors were almost
even, the visitors receiving 12 and
the Weals 11. So even in this Grcle-
rich was one up. Some of the boys
were peeved at th.ace decisions and
Butch Kerney armed with Mr. Nor-
folk but apparently lost out sinee he
remained in the box and served his
time,
• To give the pray by nerinds would
be monotonous. Briefly it was, slush
slash, check, crash, shoot, splash,
penalties, penalties, nennitiest
Roth goalies were kept rarely
busy, each team shootingvery often.
but, as the score indicates, not very
effeetively. Ahem' halfway tlrnanrth
the fi'•ut fu'nnm Stoddart seared for
Goderich and almost immediately gf.
ter McIsevan eetche.l Clinton's first
and only goal of the game, Tit:-
scare
hrscare remained this was until within
two minute; of the firm' everlimp
when Maellonnld of the Sailors sent
one nest Twyford which apparently
caught him unawares,
Our lads made a great effort to
get this beck bet 'twos not to he.
In the first ton minutes overtime
Deng Kennedy looked to le" headed
for sure goal whenhe was tripeed
by Robinson, bet there's many a slip
from the goal by a trip.
'The next game between these two
teams on good ice will be well worth
going to see:.
McKay was injured in the second
period by a poke. in the abdomen
from e, stick end and was off for
the rest of the game.
The line-ups:
Goderieh Goal, Doak; I.d.,
'Woods; r.d., . Stoddard;. centre, Mole
ney; l.�v McKay;r,.w., Allison; subs,
E. and. W. R.ohieson, R. Newcombe
and W. 'McDonald.
Clinton--5Goal; Twyfoad; l.d:; E1-
Batt; r.d., Kennedy;' centre,. Rath•
l.w., it nEwan; rose,' Gibbs; subs, Pic-
kett; Sts sets,, Glidden, Nediger;
Referee --H Norfolk, Stratford.'
'AMONG THE CHURCHES
The Ministerial Association will
meet at ten -thirty on Monday fore-
noon, Jan: 16th, in Wesley -Willis
Sunday school rooms.
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_ The union week of prayer conclud-
ed with the service in Ontario street
United church on Friday evening,
when Rev. Dr. Dougan preached a
very earnest sermon to a fair, con-
gregation. The services, which were
held in the several churches Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and ' Friday
evenings, and at which the Revs. G.
W. Sherman, K. McGoun, F. G. Far -
rill and Dr. Dougan each preached
earnestly and impressively, were not
as well attended as might have.
been expected, considering that five
congregations were uniting, but
those who did attend felt themselves
well repaid by the inspiration re-
ceived. ,
Presbyterion Church'
First in a series of sermons deal-
ing with the Oxford Group Move-
ment Teachings.
Sunday morning: "Confessing
Faults to One Another."
Ontario Street United Church
Morning sermon subject: "Man en-
der Divine Care." Evening: "Jesus
as a Friend to Zacchaeus."
The first meeting this year of the
C.G.LT. was held Tuesday, Jan. 10th.
Reports were heard from the con,
venors of the different committees
for 1932. An election of officer!!
Om with ith the following re-
sults:
Secretary: Sadie Munnings,
Vice: Irene McInnis.
Secretary: Sadie Munnings.
Press Secretary: Jean Colquhoun.
Convenors: Gladys Radford, Clete
Ellis, Gertrude Reid, Margaret
Heard.
Mrs. Farrill favoured the meeting
with a talk on "Canadian Poets." .
Wesley -Willis United Church
Subjects for Sunday. Jan. 15th.
Morning: "Religious Conservatism."
Evening: "Total Loss—Yet a Song."
The Girls' Club met at the hem(
of Mrs. (Dr.) Hearn Tuesday even-
ing at eight o'clock. Interesting pa-
pers were read by Miss Luella Wal
kinshan' and Mr's. Geo. Jefferson
explaining 'tire Oxford Group Move.
moat. The club decided to hold a
Valentine tea February 14th. Re,
freshinent: were served at the close
of the meeting.
The Women's Association elected
its officers for the present year at
the annual meetng held on Wednes-
day of last week:
Hon. -President: Mrs. D. E. Foster.
President: Mrs. A. T. Cooper.
hat Vice: Mrs. R. F. Manning,
2nd Vice: Mrs. E. Paterson.
:'rd Vice: Mrs. W. A. Male.
Cor. -Secretary: Sirs. T. Veneer.
Ree. Secretary: Mrs. M. Nediger.
Treasurer: Mrs. II. Charlesworth.
Mile of Pennies: Mrs. J. McKinley.
Silverware: Mrs. A. Seeley.
Work: Mrs. Saville.
Communion: Mrs. J. Stewart.
Leolcout: Mrs. M. T. Corless.
Manse: Mrs, W. Manning,
Representative to Church Board:
Mrs. M. Nediyem'.
At a recent meeting of the Ever -
ready Mission Circle the following
officers were elected for the year:
President: Bessie Livermore.
let Vice: Mary Andrews.
2nd Vice: Viola Holland.
3rd Vice: Helen Nediger.
Rec.-Secretary; Florence Shipley.
Cor. -Secretary: Dorothy Mute'''.
Treasurer: Madeline VanHor'ne.
Supply Secretary: M. it. Clark.
Press Secretary: Isobel Chowen.
St. Paul's Church
Men's Fellowship Class meets each
Sunday afternoon at half past two.
Rev. K. McGoun gives a comic of
Bible study in an interesting manner'
All men cordially invited.
The Vestry meeting will be held
on Tuesday evening, Jan. 17th, at
eight o'clock.
The amtuaI meeting of the Ladies'
Guild was held on Monday afternoon
when the work of the year was re-
viewed and it was found that,' in
spite of the (Witness of trade, the
,Guild had had its most successfulyear'
and winds up with a nice balance in
the treasury. Mrs. 3. Zapfe is the
retiring president amid it is felt that
a, great deal of the success of the
Guild was due to her enthusiastic ef-
fort's and the loyal support she was
able to command from all members.
The new officers for 1938 are as
follows:
President:. Mrs. H. B. 'Comite.
1st. Vice: Mrs. A. J. Holloway.
2nd Vice: Mrs,: I{. McGoun.
'Secretary: Mrs. Clara Rumball.
Treasurer: Mrs. J. E. Hovey.
Convener of Teas: Mrs. O. Sturdy,
Memorial Flower Fund Committee:
Mrs. Rance and ''Miss' Doan.
Social Hostess: Mrs. iI. Earthff,
assistec1,'by Mrs.H. J. Thompson,
Urge Theo. Fremliir, Mrs. A. J. Hol-
ioway, Mrs. C. Ruinball, Mrs. J. At `
Ford, Mts. G. Taylor and Mrs. C.
V. Cooke.
FIower:• Mission: Mrs. Rance and
Mrs: W. 3. Elliott.
Representative p ve to I•Iospital Board:
Mrs. H. 3. Thompson.
Owing to the absence through ill-
ness of Mrs. H. Clark, Mss.. G. A.
•acted
Walker as secretary for the
day. ,
At the conclusion of the business
of the day a social hour was spent
over a cup of tea served by a com-
mittee.
WATCH REWARDS RHYME
Reg McInnes, son of. Mr. D. H. Mc --
Lanes of town, recently won a wrist
watch, offered by the R. G. Dun•
company fur the best rhyme, the
following being Rex's "effort:"
"My efforts may all be in vain,
But from R. G. Dun I have learned
That a 'sticker' is bound to gain,
And aoprize must first be earned."
A SUDDEN GALL
Another sudden death is to be
chronicled, that of D•cminic Flynn of
Hulled, who died shortly after his
arrival in Stratford yesterday morn-
ing. He had gone down to Strat-
ford on the morning train, walked
up to the home of Mr. Purcell and
was sitting chatting to the family
when he suddenly collapsed and died
almost instantly. Mr. Flynn was
seventy-five year, of age but was
active and smart and it was not
known that he had any heart trouble.
Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife
and a family of seven: John of Dee
trait; Leo re Montreal; Mrs, Currie
of Clarkson, Mrs. Fred Thompson
and Loretto of Toronto and Tena and
Tem at home.
The remains were broneht hnmr
yesterday evening and the Amore'
takes place from 'St. Joseph's church
tomorrow morning at half past pin,'.
interment to be in the 11. C. come.
tory, ITullett.
Mr. Flynn was a brother of Mr.
James Flynn of Clinton.
CLINTON WINS GAME
On Thursday last at the local ar-
ena. a good sized crowd saw .Tack
Nediger's Colts register a 4-3 victory
against the Seaforth Beavers but it
took twenty minutes of overtime to
reach that verdict and but for a con-
! pie of spectacular saves by goalie
Jack Twyford this night easily have
been reversed.
The play was exciting, with both
telling checking hard but only a
small percentage ofteal hockey.
I Clint en went int., the lead with
the only goal of th,, first eerind af-
Itee five minute: of play when Ser:
(Meld(' shot ono in on a rase from
Jed:. It'll: tt. The rust of the r:er-
iod was rnthee newer, five peeeltic-
being handed out l:.- Referee Ree.
Kerslake, three of thein !ming to
Clinton.
The second ported had barely got
started when Hart of the t usit' rs
put one past Twyfo"sl. hut a couple
of minutes later. Gibhi far the lorats
scared from a smart crmhinntinn play
with Rath and Metewart. putting
them in the lead again het it was of
short duration, foe Se afo'thie Rene -
tar Iflu•r slipped thrmigh the defenee
and netehed sue to tie things un a -
second time. Two ltenaltiee were a-
warded the visitors this round.
In the third frame bath teams
brake even, each registerin,r• a .goal.
Scafot•th's was tallied by R. Muir and
Clinton's by Doug. Kennedy on a lone
rush• The locals missed a counle of
good chances to score, seemingly be-
ing over anxious. Ne penalties. Beth
teams tried hard in the first ten min -
sites overtime to break the tie but
failed to de so: The next ten was
full of excitement and the boys had
blend in their eye. •With but a few
minutes left to go Jack Elliott took a
shot at Sealierth's net bet yes: a little
wide and hit the corner boards. Gibbs:
went in like a flash for the rebound
and whipped in the winning goal.
However Seaforth still had some
fight left and swarming around
Clinton's goal, sent in a very wicked
shot which Twyford just stopped
with his skate.
The hell didn't ring any to soon
for most of the ardent fans, and the
Colts, too, perhaps, anyway theles,
was the. game.
The line-up:
Seaforth: C. Muir, goal; T. Cleft,
left defence; W. Barber, right de-
fence; G. Hilderbrand, centre; 'Cl.
Muir, right wing; E. Rennie, left
wing; subs: A. IIildebrand, C. Christ
tie, J. Hart.
Clinton: J. Twyford, goal; 'J. Pie
liott, left defence; D. Kennedy, rieSeti
defence; R. Rath, centre; F. Mc,Ew-
art, left wing; H. Gibbs, right wing;
Subs: D. Glidden, K. Streets,
keit, J. Nediget
Referee -Reg. Kerslake, Seaforth_
(More local on page 4)