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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-05-11, Page 1The News-IteeordEst. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPOEAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA • The New Era Est. 1814 N0. 5322 -55th YEAR FOR OLD GOLD OR SILVER CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1933 THE HOME PAPER Bring along all old gold or gold filled Jewelery, Rings or Watch Cases, and turn, then in for new up-to-date goods or cash if prefer- able. Look up your stored -away articles in above lines. Do it now. And if your Watch or Clock needs -repairing, bring them along and we will make .them of value to you. eller Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174es and 174j 00 TK[SE L6ti PAIGES APPEAL TOYOU? WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S COTTON HOSE, per pair 15e WOMEN'S FINE LISLE HOSE, Assorted Shades, per pair 25c MISSES' and WOMEN'S SAND CHAMOISETTE GLOVES Special, per pair 25c MISSES' ALL WOOL KNITTED BERETS 190 FINE MARQUISETTE FRILLED CURTAINS, ,per pair 89c FINE CREAM CURTAIN MADRAS, 36 inches wide, per yd. 19c FOR MOTHER'S !AY MAY WE SUGGEST Hosiery Gloves Lingerie Handkerchieves Pocket Book Scarf or an Umbrella 1 �1 �- IN'S 1 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " FUNERAL Ole MISS LANXON The funeral of Miss Annie Lanxon whose death occurred in Detroit af- ter an illness of some weeks, took place from the home oe her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Sloman, •Fulton Street, on Thursday afternoon, The deceased lady, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lanxon •of the Huron road and later of Clinton, was been in England but came to Canada with her par- ents as a child. For about thirty years she had been residing in De- troit. Her relatives here were shook, ed by news of her death as 'they thought she was recovering. Death was due to an abcess at the base of the brain. The Rev. K. McGoun, rector of St. Paul's, conducted the service at house and graveside. The pallbear- ers were: Messrs. James Appleby, D. Elliott, D. Kay W. G. took, W. G. Pinning and H. Sloman, Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and son and daughter, and Mr. Wilcox of Detroit and Mr, E. T. Fax of Sarnia were amongst those from outof town who were here for the funeral. DEATH OF FORMER CITIZEN Word was received in Clinton on Monday of the death of James R. Bowe, a former resident of Clinton, which occurred early Monday morn- ing at his home in Toronto. Mr. Howe who was in his 77th year, will be remembered by marry, here as the first driver in this centre of the Im- perial Oil tank wagon. That was before the advent of the huge motor tr•uelds. Previoue to that he was en- gaged in the dray business. It is about twenty-two years since he went to Alberta and was employ- ed in connection with oil develop vents at Tofielci. Mr. Howe was a member of the 0. 0. 9'. and was al- e a rnember of Clinton Lodge A. F. nd A. M. and was for a few years tyler of the lodge. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Annie (Mrs. Webb McConnell) and Lulu. The funeral was held from his late residence in Toronto on Wednesday. A •GIFTED LADY The following from a Moorehead, Minn,, paper refers to an old Clin- ton girl,. formerly Miss Rumball, a sister of Mrs. A. J, Tyndall of town: "A talk by . Mrs. Carroll A. Nye, 618 Eighth street south, on "Mount Vernon" will . feature the •benefit program for the Moorhead Garden club at the Moorheaed high school auditorium, Friday, at 8 p.m., it was announced today. Students of the agriculture de- partment of Moorhead high school will sponsor the program, and act as ushers during . the evening, and in general assist with the program. A statement by Dr. R. A. Beard, Fargo, pastor emeritus of the First Congregational church of Fargo, and' formerly a pastor in Moorhead, gives the following concerning Mrs. Nye's talk: `Having heard that Mrs. Car- roll A. Nye had been secured to give her "M'onntVernon" • address at a benefit entertainment in Moor- head, I cannot forbear saying a brief word to express my appreication of that wonderful ad- dress, She gave It atthe last meet- ing of the Fargo Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution. It was . ,one of the most inspiring, interesting and in- structive addresses I ever heard, I have visited Mount Vernon many tunes, but when Mrs. Nye described in her fascinating way all the things that are •to be shen there, I then knew 'how great is the difference be- tween visiting a place and seeing its Her address was remarkable, not on- ly for its matter bti.t also for its manner. Her trained and •exciaisitoly used voice, her clear enunciation, her precise and disornnating use of words were a delight to the ear, and gave her address a finish beyond words." THE MARKETS Wheat, 75c. Barley, 35c. Oats, 30c, Butter, 20c to 22c. Eggs, 9c to 11e. Live Hogs, $5.25. IL AND S. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Home and School Club will be held in the Public School on Tuesday, May 16th, at 8 p.m. The election of officers will take place at this meeting and it is hoped that as many members as possible will be present. COLD STORAGE NEWS TABOO The News -Record likes the news and is always grateful when its friends send in items for publication, but we do not like it when it is two or three weeks old. We receiv- ed a •communication this week, a re- port of a gathering which we should have been very glad to have had the day after it happened. But it hap- pened two weeks ago and conse- quently is not "news." Send in it- ems as soon as the events occur and we shall receive them gladly and gratefully. SOME OLDER PAPERS Col. Rance, probably in the annual spring cleaning of his office, came across some copies of The Mail and The Globe, dated away back in 1872-3 the time of the Pacific Scandal, which was being dealt with at length editorially in both papers. The papers, big blanket sheets, nine and ten columns wide and meas- uring thirty inches in length, look very queer in this day of smaller, handier newspapers. There are just the four pages, of course. The Mail being nine columns wide, The Globe in 1872 being the same size but in 1873 had been enlarged to ten col- umns. The papers are full of news and advertising, most of the front pages being made tip of advertising, and carry much general news. In the column headee"Canada" we note several items from Huron Coun- ty. For instance: "The Goderich Signal states that the County Council of Htwon has determined to petition the local legis- lature to do away with the North Riding Registry Office." And Again: "Conventions are the order of the day. The blacksmiths of Seaforth and neighborhood held one last week, and agreed upon a list of prices for work, which it was decided should be submitted to a county convention to be held in Clin- ton on February 16th." (This papeu is dated Feb. 2nd, 18?2.) "The than Stevenson, caught in the township of Grey, County of Huron, by Constable Hay of Listowel, and charged with having bought stolen goods in the County of Perth, was tried before Judge Liters on Monday last, and. being found grtilty, was sentenced to three months in gaol." C. C. I. BOARD MET The Collegiate board met in the board room of the town, hall on` Monday evening, Chairman Col. Ranee, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Evans, Dr. Thompson, Col. Combe and Messrs. Cooper and Fingland and Principal Fines present. Col. Rance occupied the chair. Several items of routine business were put through. The property committee were authorized to have some trees and shrubs mov- ed and planted as previously plan- ned; the finance committee was in- structed to interview the Pubic 'Ut- ilities Commission and see if the lighting system cannot be put on a domestic basis instead of a commer- cial. Prin. Fines reported some re- pairs needed at rifle range and also asked that a suitable fire gong be installed. An motion. of Messrs. Cooper and Shaw the property com- mittee was instructed to report on a suitable fire alarm. On motion of Drs. Shaw and Thompson the request of Mr. T. Churchill for the use of the campus for softball' practise was granted, provided those using it be responsible for any damage done, Arrangements were made for a meeting' of the trustees of the Col- legiate and High schools of the County of Huron sometime . this month, date not yet set. Mr. Cooper reported having at- tended the Easter meeting of the 0. E. A. in Toronto and gave a brief report of proceedings, I -Ie said a full printed report would be sent the board by the Association. Tho following accounts were re- ceived and ordered paid:, National Stationery Co, $8; , Bell Telephone Co., 32.75; The News -Record, $9.35; Miss Hovey $1.50', Suter and Perdue 110,85 W. H. Heilyar; 412.10; W. T. O'Neil, 31.31; W. D. Fair, $10.80; Public Utilities, $9.84; Central Scien- tific $49.32. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Miss Evelyn May Ricker of North Bay, a former member of the Clin- ton Collegiate .staff, .was graduated last Friday from the United Church Training +Sichool, Pronto,; carrying ofd a scholarship for general pro- ficiency. Miss, Ricker, who was always iden- tified with church work in Clinton, intends offering herself for the for- eign missionary field. AN OUT -D0-011 SCHOOL Tuesday's Globe. had some pictures of an open-air school in Toronto, showing the children at their desks and also taking their mid-day nap, with .a teacher on guard, to see that they really did rest. The teacher in this ease was Miss Dell O'Neil, a Clinton girl who has taught in this outdoor school for some years. This school has recently been moved to a new site at the corner of Danforth and Victoria Park avenues and two hundred children are now in regular attendance. These schools are for the chiioren who need the outdoor treatment, which it is hoped will help them to grow strong and .heal- thy. LITTLE LOCALS Cadet inspection at the Collegiate on Friday. Annual Cadet dance in auditorium on Friday evening. Mr, Norman Miller has purchased Mr. 0. L. Paisley's house on Mary Street. He takes possession imme- diately. Those calla lilies of S. G. Castle's are still in bloom, after several weeks. Surely the calla lily is a regal flower. Hensall wants to secure the ser- vices of Clinton's Junior Band for Saturday evening concerts during the summer months. Little Miss Pearl Elliott, daughter of Reeve G. II. and Mrs. Elliott, had the misfortune to break her arm at school one day recently. The Huronic Rebekah lodge-, will hold its regular meeting in their rooms on Monday evening, May 15th, when a good attendance is requested. AMONG THE CHURCHES Ontario Street United Church Mother's Day service at 11 am.. "The Hand That Moves the World." Baptismal Service, Floral Tributes to "Mother." Special music prepar- ed for Mother's Day. Evening: "Mother's Faith." The Girls' Club will meet this ev- ening, Thursday, May llth, tit the home of Miss Margaret Ball. Presbyterian Church 11 am. Special Mother's Day ser- vice, "His Mother Was There." The members of the Sunday School will meet in the School Roots not later than 10.45, before uniting in the Church Service. Dr. J. H. Barnett has been secured to assist in the induction of the new elders on Sunday, the 21st. The W. M. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. George McTaggart on Wed- nesday, May 17th, at 3 pan, Wesley -Willis United Church Mother's Day will be observed at the morning service on Sunday, when the sermon theme, hymns, etc. will he in keeping. A choir com- posed of mothers will lead in the service of song. The minister's evening subject will be: "The Man Who Disappoints His Future." An open session of the S. S. will be held in the church at 2.30, the program to be appropriate to Moth- er's Day: Anniversary services will be held on May 28th, when the Rev. Dr. J. E. Hogg of Strathvoy will be the special preacher. The Eveready Mission Circle niet at the home of Miss Mary Andrews on Thursday evening, May 4th. bliss Andrews' group had charge of the meeting. The Study Book was con- tinued under the heading of Congre- gationalism, Methodism and Presby- terianism, taken by Miss Andrews, Miss Clark and Miss Chowen, res- pectively. Miss Rudd gave a chart talk on "Deborah." At the ,conclus- ion of the meeting. Miss Andrews served hunch to the Circle. ,On Monday evening the I''. P. S. entertained the Y. P. S. of Ontario street church, when the visitors put on an excellent program, the presi- dent, Mr. L McKnight, in the chair, Miss Laura Jervis gave the topic; Mr. C. S. Hawke sang a solo, Miss E. Wiltso accompanying loin; read, ings were given by Misses Eva Gil- bert and Helen Swan and a piano solo by Miss Hazel Van Eginond. At the conclusion of the program an adjournment was trade to the hall below stairs, where games were. enjoyed for .an hour, followed` by refreshments served by the home seg elety. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by the young people. STREET WORK DISCUSSED At a special meeting of'the bown council MDoday evening, street im- provements were considered. The council seems at present inclined to favor a heavy cleating of crushed stone with a top clressing of fine crushed material rolled in to form a smooth surface. This treatment will net provide the permanency of the treatment given some of the streets last season, yet in view of the need, it is felt that more of the streets can be improved with the same outlay of money. AN ADJOURNED MEETING The meeting called for Tuesday evening for the purpose of discus- sing an organization of business men brought out a number of those most enthusiastic in regard to town boost- ing and considerable discussion en- sued, Col. H. B. 'Combe in the chair. Finally a committee, consisting of Messrs. Walker, Groves, Plunisteel and Hellyar, was appointed to make a canvas of the entire business sec- tion and the meeting was adjourned until next Tuesday evening, when it is hoped an effective organization will be completed, THE FIRST INCOME TAX Magistrate Andrews of Clinton has a good memory for events in the past, whether they were events coming under his own recollection, and he can remember back a good many years as he will celebrate his eighty first birthday in another three months, or+whhether i:hese events were recorded to hint by others. When in the office the other day renewing his subscription, and, by the way, he always keeps it paid well in advance, he related an interesting little story. A good many years ago, when Clin- tott was very young, Mr. William Rattenbury kept hotel down there on the Bank of Montreal corner some. where. He kept a good house, too, according to reports, and whisky was cheap and plentiful. One day a stranger came to town and put up at the Rattenbury House. In the evening the host brought out a bottle and glasses and tobacco and pipes, as the custom was, and the two sat and chatted before a great log fire. Presently the stranger be- gan asking about certain settlers hereabouts, enquiring about their circumstances. Rattenbury answer- ed some of his questions then asked the stranger what his business was and why ire was enquiring into the affairs of these peopte, who were all friends of his. He was then told that he was a government official who had been sent up to collect a tax, it must have been an income tax, and showed a list of the time on whom he was to call. The tax was not ae Y h av one andMr. Rattenbury R tenbur y said he would pay the whole shot, about $00, Magistrate Andrews thought it was, and depend upon the settlers to refund to him. "That was the first direct 'Govern- ment tax collected in Huron," added Magistrate Andrews. ENTERTAINS H. AND S. C. Mrs. George T. Jenkins, president of the Ilome and School Club, was the hostess at a social evening for the club members and a few invited guests in the auditorium of the Col• legiate on Friday evening last. Mrs. Jenkins received her guests at the door of the auditorium and when the time came to open the meeting she took the chair and the regular program was given. The Maple Leaf was sung as an opening piece, Mrs. A. T. Cooper at the piano. Miss Connell of Goderich contributed a piano selection which was much enjoyed and Mrs. Frank Saunders, al- so of Goderich, sang a couple of songs, kindly responding to an eni core eaech time, Miss Connell playing her accompaniment. These songs were charmingly rendered and were very much enjoyed. The main feature of the program. was the report, by Mrs Gordon Cun- inghame, of the convention of the Ontario : Federation of Borne and School Clubs, recently, held in To- ronto. Mrs. Cuninghame's repor'V was a comprehensive one, covering most completely the more important of the addresses given by 'special speakers, and was given in such a pleasing manner that all were in- terested and she was given the closest attention throughout, 'At the conclusion of the program a contest served to mix the company up and then the hostess invited all down to the gym., where tables were prepar'e'd' for the playing of cards or the putting together of jig -saw pus- zles, as the guests preferred. A. pleasant couple of •hours werethue spent and laterdelicious refresh- nests were served. The members of- the Rebekah lodge assisted Mgrs. Jenkins, in entertain- ing and in serving and all present voted it a most delightful party.. BAYEIELD 'On Friday, May 5th, the A.Y.P.. of the Parish of Bayfied, Varna and Middleton' presented a bill of three one -act plays in the Bayfield Town Hall The players took their parts well and a good evening's entertain- ment was enjoyed by the audience. The first play entitled "The Door- bell" depicted the trials of a modern housewife whose morning's work was continuously interrupted by various agents coming to her doer. The cast of characters were as fol- lows: The Housewife, Lucy R. Woods Agent selling lace, Floy Edwards; Washing Machine Agent, Carl Diehl, Magazine Agent, Arthur Peek; Thin- ner Brusly Man, John MacFarlane; No Agents Signs Man, Sam Wid- combe; Stocking Agent, Lillian El- liott. The second play presented war "His Model Wife." This was a studio farce in which the artist who wants to keep in favour with his rich aunt sends her a picture of one of his models, saying it is his wife as his aunt is desirous of his marriage. The aunt who is a missionary in China unexpectedly visits hint when _lie is having a studio tea for one of his rich patrons, whose daughter's portrait he is painting. so Willie, his model, has to play the part of his wife. This brings complication's, as Willie often forgets his part, but it all ends well as it brings together the artist and the girl whom he has always loved but who has hitherto refused him. The players were: Arthur Everett, The Artist, Stewart Middleton; Bobbie Parks, his friend Robert Cole; Willie Torrington Montgomery, The Model, Ethel Cook Eleanor Perry, Annie McLeod; The Rich Aunt, Agnes McPherson, Mur- iel Rathwell; Mr. Potts, a rich pork packer, Gordon Rathwell; His Wife Ruth Elliott; Bella Potts, his laugh ter whose portrait the artist is painting, Ella MacKay, Patsy, the washerwoman's daughter, Marion Davison. The third and last play, "Mix Well, and Stir," shows the troubles of a newly married couple whose friends are always dropping in much to the husband's disgust. On a cer- tain stormy night their friends all call and as they all have some rea- son to hate the other and do not want to meet, they all hide in dif- ferent parts of the house sin the en- trance of the next visitor. In this way they all overhear the other's conversation. Finally two burglary visit the place and midst a scene of terror they all meet. The conversa- tion they have overheard brings a greater understanding between then all and the storm clears their way to friendship. The Cast of characters were: Piril Grant ben lies of a ec of to long year, who wants a little peace, E. W. Pat- chell, Phil's wife, who likes people to drop in, Norma Welsh, Mr, Peter Doake, Phil's employer and a good, simple old soul, Les. Elliott, Mrs. Peter Doake who has not forgotten the old days or old ways, Bessie CIuff, Jim Doake, their son and something of an heir, Edgar Rath - well, Bryce Kennedy, a little of a snob, Rev. F. H. Paull, Lola ICennedy, Bryce's wife and a little more of e snob, Margaret Ferguson, Miss Alice Williams, who is disappointed in love, June Stephenson, Miss Perkins, a pettiskirted Paul Revere, Margar- et Groves. Gentlemen Joe, a burglar John Ostium; Slick Dick, Joe's pal, Ninian Heard. Musical selections were given be- tween the plays by the orchestra, Mr. Paull, cello; Milton Pollock. Arhur Peck, violins; Harold Scotch- Iter, saxophone. The proceeds a- mounted to $37. Mr. J. L. Dixon and Miss Carrie Dixon of London visited Rev. and Mrs. Paull on Sunday. Mrs. Paull returned to London with them. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Robinsdn and family of London, Dr. and Mrs. G, S. Atkinson of 'Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Orr of Stratford spent the week -enol at their cottages, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knucky spent Sunday at their summer home here. Mr. and' Mrs. Alec Sparks of Lon- don and Mrs. Schader of •Dashwood called on friends in the village, Mrs. W. H. Talbot spent a few days at Woodham. • Mother's Day Service and Sunday School rally will be observed .on Sun- day in St. Andrew's United church. iVIrs. G. Gairdner and daughter Betty, spent the week -end in Toron- to. Miss Margaret .Ferguson spent the. week -end at her house in Seaforth, Miss Ella McKay was her guest over the week -end. 'Mrs. N. W. Woods and Miss Almo MacKay visited. Miss Jean Woods at Myron on Tuesday. A7nr. G. Peddie, the student rho con- ducts the services in the Presbyter- ian . 'Chinch 'during the summer' months resumed his ditties on Sunday morning last. In the evening he preached a splendid sermon in St. Andrew's United Church. Mr. and Mrs.' Ed. Talbot and daughter, Eileen, Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and family and Miss Susie Westlake, Stanley; Mr. Cornet, Exe- ter; and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tal- bot and family, Goderich, and Mr. Lawrence, London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westlake on Sunday. BRUCEI+•'IELIJi Mother's Day and Go -to -Sunday School day will be observed next Sunday, May 14th, in the United' ehureh at the morning service, The choir will be composed of the Meth - 011,1 and fathers. A special' invite- tion extended to all the families of the congregation to be present. The Misses Ina and Marion Gray of Egmondville visited at the home, of IlIr. and Mrs, Moodie last Sunday and attended the Young Peoples' Anniversary in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wheeler spent the week -end at the hone of their par- ents in the village. The many friends of Mrs, Hugh Berry will be glad to hear that she was able to come to her home this week after undergoing an operation for appendiictis in Seaforth Memor- ial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. D. Munroe and fam- ily moved to the Walker House last week and will be ready to accom- modate the travelling public. The May meeting of the Men's Club was held last Thursday evening. It was another open meeting to which the ladies of the community were in- vited to listen to Dr. Al. Moir of Hensall, who gave a very interesting and instructive address on the Pre- servation of Health. Dr. Moir very ably discussed his subject for nearly an hour, after which he submitted himself to ques- tions from the audience cm any med- ical tedicer subject 'one wished to ask about. Many interesting matters were dealt with during another hour which leas thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The doctor spoke in his discussion, on the wonderful health giving fac- tors of radium, and told in detail of its discovery and development, and said that while X -Ray and Violet Ray were wonderful, they were still' artificial and electric, while in this more or less new thing, radium, we had from nature the nearest thing to actual life that the world Inas yet discovered. To the writer's mind however, the most unique thing at the meeting was the opportunity given to each one present to see radium, as he had five radium needles with hint which he displayed so that everyone had a chance to witness its wonderful health -giving rays. The men of the community who are not availing themselves of mem- bership in this Men's Club with its opportunities of listening to these outstanding speakers ate certainly passing up some of the better things of life, The membership fee is merely nomi-• nal, and entitles anyone to come and' bring their friends with them. It may be paid to any of the present members, or to J. B. Mustard, Sec. - Treasurer. , The services of last Sunday were a • success as the young people were fortunate in securing two outstand- ing men, Rev. Mr. Patton and Rev=t. Mr. Craw. Mr. Craw's subject for the evening service. "Iiow can I snake my life count for something," was listened to and enjoyed by all pre- sent. Then on Monday eevning Mr. Craw• displayed his ability as a reader while assisting in the program. His interpretation of some of the Scot- tish and French-Canadian poems por- trayed the life and actions of these people very effectively, and was greatly enjoyed, Dr. Smillie, Mr. Rennie, Miss Fraser and Miss Tyn dell also' contribtited some. pleasing numbers. The young people feel greatly indebted to those who assist- ed in making their anniversary a: success. SUIVIMERHILL Mr. and Mrs. Harry I-Iayes and' family returned home on Sunday to Detroit after spending a' week with friends here. , Mrs. Victor Bisback returned home after spending a weer' with friends in 'Toronto. Quite a number attended 'the fun- eral of Mr. Henry' Sturdy of Auburn on Wednesday. Mr. Brinson of Clinton has en- gaged With Mr, Ezra Ellis for the summer months, Mr, and Mrs. John.Johnston and family have : moved to his aunts house, Mrs. Chas. Johnstons' on the 10th concession of. Iiullett for the summer.