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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-01-19, Page 1The News Record Est. 1878 WITH WIIICH IS INCOPPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 5306 -54th YEAR Sale Victor Records Regularly 65c to. 22.50 NOW, 19c TO 89c which applies to• all Re-' cords that we have in stock. 10 -in. records, black or blue label 19c, was 65c. 12 -in. records, black label, 29c, was $1.50. 10 -in. records, red label,. 69c, was $1.75. 12 -in. records, red label, 89c, was $2.50. Make your choice while our stock is complete. Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity. ' • • This sale is authorized by the Victor Talking Machine Qompany of Canada, Limited. tar' Headquarters for' Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j Bin ?a1sp≪ VeIvet FORS 3 Only, Sizes 36, 38 and 40 Formerly Priced at $25.00 Sole Sal $IZ 0111S8 t essos' Clearing Lines of Dresses origin- ally Priced from 89c up. An Assortment of Sizes and Styles N " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " FORMER. MAYOR RAKES COUNCIL AND TOWN OFFICIALS OVER COALS Criticises Expenditures in all Spending Bodies, Holding Council Responsible The nomination to provide two councillors to fill up the number re- quired to transact the business of 1933, which was held'on Monday ev- ening in the council chamber brought out a fairly good crowd, the chamber being well filled. The following were nominated: W. S. R. Holmes, by A. J. Tyndall and J. P. Sheppard. William Walker by R. 3. Miller and H. E. Rorke. G. D. Roberton, by George Cook and O. L. Paisley. J. E. Johnson, by H. Glazier and Walter Mair. A. T. Cooper, by W, H. Cowan and W. L. Mair. • D. T. Churchill, by J. J. McCaugh- ey and Walter Mair. . Messrs. Holmes and Walkersign- ed up Monday night and Tuesday morning Mr. Churchill qualified, so two of these will be chosen at the polls on Monday next. When the hour had expired for putting forward nominations. Clerk R. E. Manning suggested that a chairman should be chosen, whereu.- on Mayor N. W. Trewartha was cal- led to the chair and an opportunity given to the candidates to speak. Mayor Trewartha said he would not take up the time by snaking a speech he had expressed himself at the reg- ular - nomination meeting and pro- ceeded to call on the candidates. Mr, Holmes' was the first name on the list. He said this was the second time within a few weeks that he had been nominated for such a position. The first time it t he hadhadno inten- tion tion of running but was prepared to stand if he was needed to make up a council. As it turned out they were two short and as he could not take the place of two men he had not signed up. He had been approached by several citizens, both Liberals and Conservatives, and asked to stand. He was glad of this for, it was his opinion that in municipal af- fairs party politics should have no place. It was one.municipal family, all should be working for the good of the town. Ile considered the town was fortunate in having such a chief executive as Mayor Trewartha. j CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUA He had known him for thirty-five years and had always ;found him bots; exemplary grid competent. Re was sorry this second nomination had had to be .held, it was the second tune within a few years and should not occur. He had promised if nominat- ed this time to sign Lip for the office and would do so. He would not can- vas, however. He thought it rather foolish for a man to have to go as bent begging the ratepayers to allow him to work for them. If the elec- tors wished him to servo them as councillor for 1933 they could vote for him, otherwise he was content to attend to his own business. He had plenty to do. He thought something should be clone, if it were possible, to assist Clinton's largest industry. The council might appoint a committee to offer what help could be given to the head of that industry in an en- deavor to bring it back to its form- er strength. Many a man in Clinton had reared a family on the wages paid by that industry and he would like tg see it again prospering. He was glad we had two good industries running; one of these had cost him, personally, $1,000, but he was not worrying about that now and' was pleased to see it flourishing. IIe thought almost everything had been reduced in price except coal and thought this was owing to the Whole- sale Coal Dealers' Association. He thought the provincial government should be asked to look into this and thought this organization night be done without. The local coal deal- ers, he said, would be as well or bet- ter off without it, and consumer - would get their coal at less cost. The council might petition the goy- ernment. Mr. Walker said he had been ap- proached since the last nomination, when he did not stand for school trustee, to go into the council. IIe had not at first thought of it but finally had promised to do so. He thought town affairs had got into something of a rut and that it might take a good long pull to get them out of it. He would first suggest that the mayor call for a meeting of the council and school boards, when they could talk things over and work to- gether. He was for equal rights to all but he did not think it was right for teachers with small salaries to have the same cut as those with large salaries. He also thought that the penalty for unpaid taxes should be graduated as to the time of pay- ment, beginning a one per cent. per month. This, he said would give a man some incentive to pay as quick- ly as he could. IIe thought most of those whose taxes were unpaid were widows or men who were unemploy- ed. Mr. Cooper was the next speaker. He was glad to see so many out and that most of those were seated. He had come to the first meeting of the council and had had to drag a, chair from a pile at the wall to sit on. Only a couple of others present. He thought the people were to blame for taking so little interest in their own affairs and the council for not inviting the citizens to be present ano providing for their accommodations He had entered the council in 1907 and then they used to have stirring times. Tonight he had several things to say but he wished to point out that he had no axe to grind. IIe was only thinking of the good of the town and no one had spent more time in furthering the town's inter- ests. He thought the annual =mina= tions should be held in Novombe and the election in December. Next nomination would be on the '"`ridgy before Christmas, the clay before the busiest day in the year, as far as business -nen were concerned. The council had but to pass a bylaw anc this change could be made. He was also in favor of aboard of educa- tion, an elective body, with a repre- sentative from the county council, which would control both 'schools. As it was, he said, the •council ap- pointed six members, the reeve re- commending three and the council appointing three others. He discus- sed the arrears in taxes and thought the council should' bring down the tax rate this year. The bank would advance a loan, he said, and with a reduction in all salaries paid to tea- chers , and town officials, also in grants, mentioning the Public Lib. rary grant, which he said could be cut in two, a reduction in the tax rate to about thirty mills might be made.. The Collegiate Institute board had saved some money by dispensing with one teacher and cut- ting the salaries of others. The Pub- lic Utilities came in for -some criti- .cisin but when Mr. Cooper made statement about capital' account and about the waterworks books nor' having been audited, 'Supt. Humbal' who was in the audience, interrupter saying that lie had not made the statement attributed to him, nor had he told him these books had never been audited. They had not been audited by a provincial auditor. That, he said, was. what Mr. 'Cooper had asked him and what he said. Mr. Cooper brushed this aside by stat- ing that the auditing by town audi- tors ineant nothing. Mr. Cooper thought the town of- ficials' salaries might lie cut twen- ty or thirty percent. as all incomes had been reduced, also the cost of living. He became rather sarcastic in regard to the salary paid -the town clerk and' treasurer, had something' disparaging to say of the chief of police and called for the re- signation of e-signationof the chairman of the fin- ancial committee of the council, who seemed not to talk enough to suit him. He also referred in a way which many resented to the late clerk and treasurer. - He finally declared that while he was nominated for council he could not stand, being a member of the C. I. board. The other nominees did not speak ' Mayor Trewartha at the conclus- ion wished to reply to some of Mr. Cooper's criticisms. He recalled that tenear y s ago, when 14Ir. Coop- er was a member of the council, the tax rate was forty-four mills; that the mode of collecting taxes or of financing was not changed. He said these times were abnormal, whirl, account the for largearrears in taxes, and that it was not a question of what the council wanted to do but what was the best business arrange gent to make. This would be decid- ed by the council in due time. Banks, he said, were always ready to lend money, on good security, but they also looked for,payment of the loan and a municipality could not afforer to go back on its obligations. Muni- cipalities had to be careful of their credit and overdrafts at banks were poor business. Ho also defended Councillor Paisley 'against Mr. Coop- er's attack. He said he considered Mr. Paisley one of the best council- lors he had ever worked with. IIe was not a public speaker but he was a good business man and a careful administrator, saving the town's money in every way he could. "In fact, I consider Mr. Cooper isn't in it with Mr. Paisley as a financial man," said Mr. Trewartha. But Mr. Cooper stuck to his point, which he said was not meant as anything per- sonal to Mr, Paisley. Mr. Cooper suggested that the meeting be turned into a ratepayer's meeting, for free discussion, which Mr. Trewartha said he was quite a- greeable to. , Mr. Holmes then arose to point out to Mr. Cooper that thc Public school, Collegiate, Library and Public Utilities boards were quite independent of the council. whiel' could not interfere with their finan- cing. But Mr. Cooper came back with the demand that a board of edu- cation be formed, but as no one else seemed to have any views to air thc meeting was adjourned. As may be supposed this little ex- change of pleasantries was hugely enjoyed by the audience -to whom a bit of a scrap always appeals. C. H. S. ELECTS OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Clinton Horticultural Society was helot on Thursday evening last in the board room of the Agricultural offices, thc President. Mr. Ian MacLeod, in the chair. The attendance was the largest on record and seemed to in- dicate increased interest. The president spoke briefly on the im- portance of the work done by thr Society and encouraged enthusiasm and interest in it. The financial statement showed receipts 3302.09 and expenditure- 8372,54, leaving a bank overdraft of $10.45. 8130.85 was spent in civic improvements and $159.70 in the pur- chase of members premium options. Miss Cuninghame and Mr. C. V. Cooke reported for the civic improve- ment committee and Mr. A. S. Ink - ley for the flower show committee. The dates of the flower show were set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, and it was decided to have the prize lists issued early in the season. The election of officers resulted as follows: President,: A. S. Inleley. 1st Vice: Miss F. R. 'Cuninghame. 2nd Vice: M. T. Corless. Directors 1:933-34: Mrs. M. Nedi- ger, Mrs. J. L. Heard, C. V. Cook, W. J. Cook, Ross McEwan. Delegates to Convention: Mrs. ;N' W. Trewartha, G. VanHorne. My. MacLeod was given a hearty vote of thanks for his services as. president and after the business of the meeting Mr. Win. Iiartry of Sea - forth gave an interesting talk on horticulture.. n eetin the director lat- At a n g of h d s, f er Mr. H. E. Rorke was re -appointed ; secretary -treasurer. Mr. H. R. Sharp was appointed ..convener of the civic improvement committee and Mr.j Rorke of the premium committee. Y 19, 1933 THE MARKETS Whe; c. Barleyat42 37e. Oats, 20c to 25c. Butter, 17c, . - Eggs, 12e to 18c. Live Hogs, 23.25. LEFT MOURNERS- BEHIND • Charlie Koo, who has been running the Rido cafe far over a year, slip- ped quietly out of town 'last week without bidding all his friends good bye.' Ho sent the key of his cafe to Lawyer Fingland ,telling him to sell the •contents and pay 'as far as funds would go but, unfortun- ately, the contents are not numerous enough nor valuable enough to gc very far toward liquidating the debts incurred. On coming to Clinton considerable money was spent in fitting up the restaurant interior and it was sup- posed that he had good backing and would be - a permanent resident, but the times were too hard on Charlie 110 doubt. Those bright windows and that gaudy sign are missed on main street these evenings. CLINTON WINS ANOTHER The Clinton Colts were sure in great form last night when they zegistered a 4-2 victory against the Seaforth Beavers, on their own ice. 'Phis was no mean feat as the Beavers with their b r revamped team were no easy opponcnts. Scarcely two minutes had gone in the first period when "Timmer" F Mc Ewan notched the first ,hunt of the game with a flashing shot from the wing which the Seaforth goalie. Muir, hardly saw. Five minutes lat- er J. Rennie evened things up with one past Twyford on a pass from "Roaster" Muir. Thio war; shortly duplicated by Hilderbrand in a nith combination play with Hart when they walked through the Colts de- fence and Twyford didn't stand a chance. During this frame Clinton had most of the play with the for; ward line playing some great com- bination and continually shooting on the goal but Muir was right there with the goods making some great saves. However its goals that count and the period ended wtih the score 2-1 for Seaforth. No penalties this round although there should have been. In the second frame within two minutes "Timmer" McEwen re- peated his play of the first when or a rebound of "Red" Rath's batted in the Colts second tally to Make the score two all. The rest of the period was full of chills and thrills and close shaves with both goalies at- tending to business, as a result ne further scoring and both teams even. 2-2. The same with penalties, 2-2, The Colts started the third round determined to win without any over- time as was the fervent wish of the many fans there from Clinton. Rath broke the tie after five minutes of play when Kennedy who looked like scaring overskatod the puck, but "Red" was right there and flipped 11 in, putting Clinton one up. Shortly after this "Rooster" Muir' shot a hot one at Twyford which the goal umpire called a goal but Referee Reg. Kerslake had called the play on 811 offaide, lout for which it might have counted. Gibby had a great chance to score on a pass from Elliott right in front of Seaforth's net but was skating toe fast and missed it, McEwan with some great stink handling went right past Seaforth'- defense and round behind their net and slipped the puck :n the corner for the nicest goal of the game. In the remaining few minutes- Seaforth failed to score and at the final bell the standing was Clinton 4, Seaforth 2. Three penalties this frame ane like the goals all for the Colts. While to all the players go credit for the win, "Timmer" McEwan it certainly entitled to special mention as his scoring punch was the decid- ing factor and his aggressive playing too. Twyford played a good game in goal with Kennedy and Elliott after the first period, doing great work on the defense. Although Gibbs did not scorn he had his check bottled up most of the time which helped• considerably. Glidden, Pickett and Campbell, the second forward line are 'able to say even if they didn't score that they always stopped 'Sea - forth from scoring while they were on. Rath's poke check was very ef- fective and, one would imagine, an- noying to his opponents. The line-up: Seaiorthi Goal, . Muii;; :C. Ballard and Little, 'defense; Muir, centre; T. Cluff and J, Rennie, wings; subs G. Hildebrand, S. Rennie, J. Hart. H. Christie. , - Clinton:- Goal, J, Twyford; J. El- liott, D. Kennedy, defense; G. • Rath,, centre; F. McEwan, 11. Gibbs,. Wings. Subs, Gliddon, Pickett, Campbell, Nedie•er. . Referee: Reg. Kerslake, Seaforth. The 'New Era Est. THE 'HOME_ PAP HOME AND SSOHOOL .CLUB FUNERAL OF D. FLYNN On Tuesday evening the Collegiate auditorium was the scene .of the re. gular monthly meeting of the Homr and School Club. The president lIrs. George Jenkins, was in charge and it was opened by, singing "The Maple Leaf," after which the mid rites were read and 'approved. Dr. P. Hearn gave an llustrated talk. The pictures were scenes of Bombay, Ceylon and German Eris' Africa, taken during the Great War' A•hearty vote of thanks was giver Dr. Hearn for providing such ar interesting talk. Mrs. Wondorf gave an instrumental and Miss V. Fraser sang a solo, accompanying herself an the guitar. The meeting closed with the National. Anthem. • W. I. HARD TIME SOCIAL The next meeting of the Women's Institute -will take the form of a Hard Time Social, and will be held in the firemen's hall on the evening of Thursday, January 26th, com- mencing at 8 o'clock sharp., This meeting will be a very spec- ial one, and the husbands or friends of the members of the W. I. are cordially invited. It is hoped, and expected that everyone will come dressed in a hard time costume, and if not present in such a costume there will be a forfeit cif five cents. Suitable prizes will be given for the various costumes, and a program is being arranged as that everyone will have s' real jolly time. The hostes- ses will be: Mrs. L. Crce, Mks. J. L. Heard, Miss M. Trewartha, Mrs. Wm. Perdue, Mrs. Tolland, and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, • DEATH OF JOHN G. CRICH At the Aged Men's Home, Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 12th, John G. Crich, son of John and Mary Crich of Tuckersmith, passed away, in his seventy-ninth year. He was a retired artist and master painter incl was born in Tuckersmith on a farm on the 2nd concession near Turner' - church. He had been in Toronto many years. He is survived by one brother, living in the West and one sister, in St. Catharines, also two sons, Frank of Millie and Ernest of Great Falls, Montana, and three daughters, Mrs. Mary C. Lincoln or Binghamton, N,Y., Mrs. Jerold Lord of Moody, Man., and Mrs. Leonard Grills of Campbellton, Ont, and ele- ven grandchildren. Many in town and vicinity will re• member Mr. Crich. He was the art- ist who decorated Ontario Stree' church several years ago, also Turner's. Messrs. Iddo Crich of town and Gifford Crich of Tucker. smith are first cousins of the de- ceased. AMONG THE CHURCHES ' Presbyterian Church Eleven a.m, Sermon Subject: Se- cond in series on Oxford Group Move rnent Teachings "'Restitution." Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Conqueror." Evening: "The Sermon on the Mount" The annual meeting of the W. M S. was held in the Sunday school room on Thursday afternoon last with a good attendance. Report:- were eport-were received from the several de- partments, that from the C. G. I. T. being particularly pleasing. The treasurer reported that the alloca• tion had been exceeded by 230.00. Ontario Street United Church Sunday morning: "Sharing in the Church's Outreach." Evening: "A Withered Hand Restored." The regular meetng of the C.G.I.T. was held on January 17th, with twenty-three present and the presi- dent, Sadie Elliott, in the chair. The devotional period was in charge of Clete Ellis and Gertrude Reid. A study of Canadian poets was the main feature of the evening. Fol- lowing a sing -song by all members the meeting was brought to a close by taps. St. Paul's Church The members of the Fellowship dlass are requested to make a spe- cial'effort re attendance on Sunday next as the desire is expressed to ex- tend to some form of social activity. A full discussion of this subject will take .place immediately after the class session. The vestry meeting was held on Tuesday evening with a good atten. dance. Reports were received from all departm.ents of work, showing steady progress, - the Ladies' Guild having had an especially successful, year. The rector ehose.as his warder for the year Mr. T. Hawkins and Mr. G. E. Rall was elected peoples' warden. Mr.- T. Hawkins and ISlleriff Mid dleton . were elected represer`atiive- to the Synod. The funeral of the late Dod Flynn of .Hullett took place 1relnl'. Joseph's "church, Clinton, on Fpid morning last, Rev, Father Su1Tlr; conducting mass. The pallbeare were J, P. McIntosh, J. J. McCaugh John ,Carbert, John Shanahan,'• Reynolds . and James Brown. 'rite hint was made in then R. C. corn eery, Hullett. Mr. Flynn, who was in his seven; fifth year and had been in the vel best of health, had gone to Stratfoi for a little visit last Wednesda morning and a few minutes aft reaching the home of his brother -i law, Mr. Purcell, died as he talk with the family. - LITTLE LOCALS The W. C. '1'. U. will meet at three o'clock on Friday afternoon at th home of 1VIrs. Walter Manning. The report of the Christmas era inations in the • Clinton Co1Iegiat has been' crowded out of thia•ajr sue. Mr. Clifford Castle, who haslith with the Harriston Creamery fo some time, is having an enforce holiday just now, nursing an injire; hand. Ile had an accident whit jacking up his car, having one hon rather badly crushed. An election will be held in Ciinte nn Monday to elect two councillor to fill cut the required number fm 1933. The candidates are D. 'T Churchill, W. S. R. Holmes and Wm Walker, and appear on the ballo paper in that order. But only vote for two of them. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEE7!S Centre Huron Agri^.ultural Society was held in the board room of z'ho Agricultural offices on Saturday ternoon last with -a fair attend= The financial report showed a td1. ance of 5378.04, only five cr six Oi- lers below last year'; balance, which; considering everything, was consld= ered very satisfactory. The executive will meet on ' Sat" i dayafternoon to prepare hive 1s, p l a 1 and arrange for the Spring Slrow, which will be held on the first Thursday in April, which this year comes on the Gth. The officers of 1032 were re -elect -- ed as follows: Hon. -President: J. Shanahan, H. C. Cox, J, Macfarlane, H. Snell:, President: Win. Mc•lrwen. lst Vice: James "Ape's 2nd Vice: Frank Powell. Secretary: G. H. Elliott. Treasurer: Ian MacLeod. Directors: Hullett: Reeve J. Leiper, L. Tyn- dall. Tuckersmith: Reeve W. Archibald, W. Nott, M. Crich. Stanley: W. Sinclair, J. Innes; Reeve W. Douglas. Goderich Township: Reeve V4'. Henke, W. H. Lobb, 0. Jervis, W' Yeo. Clinton: Mayer N. W. Trewartha- Dr. J. W. Shaw, T. E. Livingston, G::. H. Jefferson, H. L. Atkinson. DIED AT DRAYTON The following' from The Draytozr Advocate refers to the death of thd. mother of Mrs. E. W. Morrison, of? the Huron Road, East. Mrs. Dells, has often visited her daughter here and will be remembered by many friends: "There passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Da. vid Johnston, Main St., Drayton, on Jan. 5th, in her 84th year, Eliza Jane Stoddart, widow of the late Wm. L. 'Cells, who predeceased her 25 years ago. She was born in, West Gwillumsbury, July 13th, 1849, and moved with her parents, Robert and Sophia Stoddard to the Queen's Bush, 10th line of Wallace near Pal- merston, at the age of 6 years. On Oct. 16th, 1866, she was united in marriage to Mr. William L. Kells in the .church of St. John, Huston- ville, by the Rev. Geo. Nesbit, They lived on the 10th line of Wallace un- til 1874, when they moved to Lis -- towel, where Mr. Kells in conjunction with A. St. Geo. Hawkins establish- ed "The Listowel Standard" and where Mrs. Kells resided until 1911 when she gave up her home and has since resided with her children, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. John Zinn, Innerlcip; Mrs,. David Johnston, Drayton; Mrs, Ed: mund lVIorrison, Clinton; Mrs. C. R. Shannon, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mr. Robt. "'ells, New Rochelle, N. Y. and' Mr. W. E. Kells of St. Catharines. She is also survived by 13 grand- children and 9 great grandchildren. The funeral took place from -the home of Mrs. Johnston last 'Satur- day, the service. being conducted by Rev. E.: S. Clifton,. B.A. 'Friends, were present. from Waterloo, Clin. ton, St. Catharines, and Palmerston Interment was made in List. cemetery,» aea on a e