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The Clinton News Record, 1933-09-14, Page 1Who News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 5340 -55th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, The Now Era Est, 1866; SEPTEMBER. 14, 1933 ' ur est prta ,4 1 £epiir ok IS IN MAKING WRONG G A TCHDSRIG HT- -PARTICUL:ARL•Y THE BTGHER GRADE WATCHES Watches that must be handled by someone who understands them— who knows how they are made. • We don't claim to know all about everything, but you can safely leave us any and every sort of watch repair work with a certainty of securing competent workmanship. CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH GOOD. WORKMANSHIP ellq sr Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j DRESSES For I FALL Stress the Wide Line of Shoulder and the Straight Line of Skirt. In materials of Satins, Crepe Sheers and Roughs. n Black, Brown, Wine, Taupe, Green and Royal Blue, At Prices Running from $4.95 to $11.5Q. IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPI'E " I AVIATION DAY IN CLINTON BROUGHT OUT MANY AIR-MINDEf PEOPLE OLDEST FLYER NEARING 87— YOUNGEST ONLY SIX YEARS --t Parachute Jumper Thrills Spectators Makes Good Landing Clinton's aviation day, Friday last, was one of the hottest days this sum- mer a regular bliaterer and, incid- entally, 'Capt. Gillies said it was one of the worst flying days in his ex- perience, a gusty wind blowing and what aviators describe as "air poc- kets" making the voyaging a bit rough. This did not prevent between sev- enty and eighty peoplp from taking a flight, however, and we heard no complaints about a rough trip. Capt. Gillies carne up before noon and tried out the landing field, on J. T. Turner's farm, just west of the town. After the lunch hour the crowd began to assemble on the field and the first passenger to go up was Hugh McKinnon of Zurich, a 'Collegiate student, this being his first flight, and .he enjoyed it might- ily. He wished he could own one of bis own. He has had considerable ex - pe onnce with motorcycles but seemee to ink a flying thin machine would be Y g more fun. The youngest person going up was a lad of six and the oldest a man h his eighty-seventh year, Mr. James Shobbrook of Hallett township, who took to the ,air as calmly as a boy and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was the oldest man Capt. Gillies had ever taken up, though on one occasion a ;woman of that age took a flight, lklr. Barney Bristow, parachute jumper, was present a]1 afternoon assisting Capt. Gillies, and about six -thirty, when the wind had Settled a bit, he went up, the plane going up to a height of 1800 or 2000 feet, when he calmly walked out onto the wing of the plane and made his jump. He turned a couple of complete sourer, saints before opening his parachute, which behaved beautifully, and he made a fine landing. "Barney" is a jovial chap and much, in love with his work, which he doesn't teem to think at all dangerous. But most of us would prefer to have a good ship under us and that in charge of an experienced pilot, when in the air. Capt. Gillies remained in town un- til Saturday morning, flying off to Stratford about nine o'clock. These air flights were arranged amongst the merchants and business mien of Clinton,. The News -Record and Captain Gillies, for the small sum of 98e, plus a card front one of thea- foresaid businessmen, AT THE FAIR The five hundred children taken to the C.N.E. last week as guests of the Wrigley people hada great time and seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. Mas, ter Jack West and Miss Violet Fremlin were the Clinton represen- tatives and they report a good time. They were divided into small groups, with a leader for each group, who saw that they got around and saw as much as possible. They stayed at the King Edward hotel, the boys oc- cupying one floor, the girls another, and were treated to the best in the way of meals. It was quite an ex- perience. THE MARKETS Wheat, 65c. Barley, 40e. Barley,(87c, Buckwheat, 40e, Oats, 0 3 c. Eggs, 9c to 16c. Butter, 17c to 18e. Live hogs, $6.50. BROKE CAMP YESTERDAY The party of surveyers from the Department of National Defence, an, der Mr. E. A. Tramondon, who have been camping on the town plot, Mary street, for the past fortnight and working out from here, broke camp yesterday morning, going on to EIora. They had a very com- plete camping outfit and when ready to move were able to take down their tents and pack them for moving in very short order. A PARTING GIFT Before their departure from the town the members of the congrega, tion of the Elmira Wesley United church and the Sunday School held a surprise presentation for Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Leonard, who have re- moved to Milton. The gathering was held in the basement of the church, and games provided amusement for the first part ofevening. the Later the floor was cleared and Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard were requested to occupy the chairs in the circle. Mr. Martinson, secretary of the Board, then readithe address, in which he expressed, on behalf of the congregation, appre- ciation of the work done by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard in the church and Sunday School, Mrs, Leonard was presented with an arm chair and Mr. Leonard with a book -case, These ar- ticles were made in Elmira and there- fore will be of special significance to the recipients. Mr. Leonard expres- sed thanks on behalf of himself and Mrs. Leonard, speaking of the happy associations enjoyed. Refreshments were served and a merry time was spent. Mrs. Leonard also received e token of remembrance from the girl guides, of whom she had been the leader, MRS. (REV.) J. E. FORD PASSES News readied here Sunday evening of the death, which occurred at her home in Goderich that afternoon of Mrs. Ford, wife of Rev. J. E. Ford, a former pastor of Wesley church, Clinton, Mrs, Ford had been in dele- cate health for some years and had been quite ill for a couple of months. She was in her eighty-sixth year. Mrs. Ford's maiden name was An- nie E. Douglas, she was born in Eh gin County and was married to her now bereaved husband in 1879, they having ng celebrated the fifty-fourth fourth anniversary of their marriage a few weeks ago. She was a woman of rare sweetness of disposition, and of artistic taste, but also, and the com- bination is uncommon enough to be noted, of keen mental powers and unusual strength of character. She was a true helpmate to her husband during his long ministry in the Me- thodist Church ' and made mans friends wherever they were station- ed, including Point Edward, Thorn - dale, Forest, Liman, Wyoming, Lam, beth, Lucknow, Clinton, Parkhill and Goderich. At the close of Mr. Ford's pastorate in Goderich he retired and they established their home there. Besides her husband Mrs. Ford is survived by one son, Mr. A. R. Ford± editor of The London Free Press, and three daughters, Hellen, Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. Scott, Flesherton; Willa, Mrs, R. D. P. Davidson, Belleville, and Jessie, Mrs. 1. II. Robertson, Gode- rieh. A son died in infancy and an- other daughter, Irate, Mrs. (Dr.) Art thur Bean, passed away fourteen ydars ago. The funeral took place from the family residence yesterday after. noon to l'faitland cemetery. The Rev. Dr, Hazen of London, a former colleague of Mr. Ford's and a friend of long standing, was in charge of the service, Rev. Mi. Watts, -pastor of North street church being absent owing to illness. Dr. Hazen was assisted by ,Rev. C. E. Clarke of London, a former pastor of ' North Street church, Rev. W. F. Craik of Victoria street cliurdi; Rev, A. A. Holmes of Clinton and Rev. W. A. Bremner of Brucefield. 1Vtany very beautiful floral offer- ings. were ' sent, anidhgst then a lovely basket from the Collegiate Board, of whom- Mr. Ford was a member; other pieces from the church oganizations, and a wreath frac Premier G. S. Henry and the members of the Ontario cabinet. Those going up from Clinton to the funeral included Rov, C. W. b. Cosens, Rev. A. A. Hohtes and Mes- srs. A. S. Tyndall and R,. E, Man- ning, while many old friends had gone up to offer sympathy to the family on the previous two days. THE HOME . PAPER LAST 'GOLF CLUB TEA The Ladies' Golf Club held their lett Wednesday afternoon tea for the season yesterday. As the wea- ther was rather chilly for a verandah teaMr . Middleton very kindl open- ed o en -ed her house for the occasion. A number of the ladies played bridge and others played golf and all gath- ered in for tea, making a very hap- py ending for the season at the club, although occasional gatherings inay be held at the hones of the members from time to time during the fall and winter. AIR RIDING AT EIGHTY-SEVEN Mr. James Shobbrook of Hallett was in town last Friday and while in The News -Record office he niet and gat into conversation with Capt. F. F. Gillies of the Stratford Air Port, who was in town that day taking up pas- sengers, who offered to take him for a flight if he would like one. Mr. Mr. Shobbrook will be eighty-seven years of age in January next, but he is by no means yet lacking in the spirit of adventure, so he went out to the field, The News -Record saw that he was taken out, and went up and enjoyed his ride. Mr. Shobbrook was the oldest passenger Capt, Gil- lies had that day, the oldest, man Passenger in his experience this far. Mr. Shobbrook is a native of Devon- shire am En lhas.lived d, but has.l wed in Can- ada most of his life, as he .was brought here by his parents when a- bout seven years of age and in Oc- tober next will have resided upon the same farm for eighty years. He is not ELS spry as he once was but is still able to get about and look af- ter some small chores. His young- est son, i\ir. Howard Shobbrook, man- ages the farm. Mr.' Shobbrook happened with an accident ten years or so ago which cast him his left eye. While stook- ing oats a stiff straw placed the eyeball and the eye had to be re- moved. He complains that he cannot read as much as lie would like as the tether eye tires, but he manages to keep pretty well abreast of the tines in spite of 'the handicap. Eighty years ago, as the young couple from the English Coun- ty brought their little family to a bush farm' in Hullett, over very crude roads, no doubt, they little thought that one of them would have an opportunity of leaving roads al- together, taking a comfortable trip through the air, but such is the century of progress, and of course Mr. Shobbrook could have enjoyed this experience fifteen years ago. But it isn't every pian of 87 who would as blithely step into an airship and allow himself to be whisked up into the air, AMONG THE CHURCHES C S St. Paul's Church Rev, Mr. Perry of Huntingford con- ducted the service in this church on Sunday. Miss Clarke of London as- sisted the choir and sang a solo at both morning and evening service. Presbyterian Church Anniversary services will be held this coming Sabbath, September 17th with the Rev. Dr. Wardlaw Taylor asthe special preacher at morning and eventing services. The church officers trust that every loyal church member and adherent will plan to' attend these services. Ontario Street United Church Sunday will be Rally Day in this church. Morning service at the us, cal time, rally in the Sunday school at half past two. The evening ser- vice will be withdrawn owing to an- niversary services in the Presbyters ian 'church. Anniversary services will be held in this church on Sunday, Oct. 1st, when Rev. J. A. Agnew, St. 1ttarys, a former pastor, will be the special speaker. Thd Girls' Club will meet in the church lecture room this, Thursday, evening at eight o'clock. Wesley -Willis United Church The minister morning sermon sub- ject will be: "The Whole Duty of Man." The evening service will be withdrawn on account of anniver- sary services in the Presbyterian church. The Young People's Society met for re -organization on Monday even- ing, the minister, Rev. C. W, D. Cos- ens, in charge. A new slate of offi- cers were elected as follows: President: Harvey •Cooper. Vice -President: Dorothy 'Corless. Secretary: Jessie Cameron, Treasurer: Norman Lever,` Group Leaders *Christian fellow, ship: Viola Holland; Missions, Leila Till; Citizenship, Grant Lindsay; Lit- erary, Violet FremIin; Social, Dor- othy Glazier; Recreation; Harold Seeley; • Isobel Lindsay; Pianists, Mary Andrews, Bernice Bond; Cap- tains? Agnes 'Cameron, Benson Sut- ter. TRANSFERRED TO NEW MISSION Miss Margaret Mustard, a former Brucefield girl, who has been fax sem ,years in charge of a mission hospital at Gypsumville, Man„ where she was instrumental in having a church erected, the first church in the locality, has been transferred to Hearst, Ont., and is now in 'charge of St, Paul's Hospital, Miss Mus- tard is working under the W. M. a. of the United Chuych of Canada, the Horne Mission Board. The hospital at Hearst has thirty beds and is fairly well equipped, so that it will be a change for Miss Mustard, who was `obliged at Gyp- sumville to get along with but very crude equipment. Miss Mustard is a graduate of Clinton Public Hospital and has many friends hereabouts who will wish her success in her new work. ITELD WEINER ROAST • On Monday evening last about for- ty of the young people of Ontario Street Church League held a very successful weiner roast at Mr. Geo. Elliott's farm on the Bayfield Road, an ideal spot for such an event. BY the light of a large campfire a num, ber of lively games were indulged in, the president, Leonard McKnight, act- ing as master of ceremonies during the evening. After the games had ceased all seated themselves in a circle around the camp fire and many old and familiar songs were sung, Masters Jack Perdue and George El- liott, Jr., contributed some very pleasing mouth organ and guitar sel- ections during the evening. After the evening's amusements were over hot dogs and coffee were served, which touched the right spot on a cool night. Mr, and Mrs. Elliott were present anci very kindly assisted the young people in preparing the lunch in their old home, and from their kindly hospitality the young people were very grateful. LITTLE LOCALS Ht spite of the low prices for hoge Manager Jacob of the Huron County ITome reports a profit return of $70C on hogs during 1932. Harold Gibbs bas gone to Strat- fordto attend Collegiate. The local hockey team will be minus a good player by this arrangement. Messrs. J. T. McKnight and Son are this week installing a fine new electric refrigerator counter in their grocery store, it was bought through Mr. W. G. Cook. A couple of the Wesley -Willis W. M. S. groups, about twenty in all, in- cluding the .minister and his family, went out to I'lr. H. E. Rorke's cot- tage at Fuller's Beach on Monday aft ternoon and had a picnic tea. A very pleasant time is reported. Reeve Sweitzer of Stephen Town- ship hid in his mellon patch one night recently and caught three boys who came to help themselves to his mel, Ions. He had them up before Magis- trate Reid of Goderich, who placed them under suspended sentence, ILLUSTRATED LECTURE The illustrated lecture by Mr, Stephen Haboosh, put on in Ontario street United church on Friday ev- ening, under the auspices of the Women's Asociations sof Ontario street and Wesley -Willis churches, brought out a full house, the church being filled to capacity, with chairs having to be placed in the aisles. Mr. Haboosh is a native Galilean, who spent several years in his native land before coining to America to be ecrncated. He dressed in picturesque native costume and showed many very fine pictures of the land of which we read so much in the Bible, explairting'theni as he went along. Madam ITabeosh assisted her hus- band by contributing a cou, ple of solos. She was al- so dressed in native costume, hav- ing about her neck a necklace which is an heirloom in the family of her husband and which it is the custom to place upon the neck of the bride of the eldest son of the house on her wedding day. This necklace, trade of precious metal, was that from 'which the woman of the par- able last the "piece of silver" which, Mr. ITabeosh said, explained her anxiety to find it and her rejoicing when it was found. During an interval of the lecture Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, Mrs. Harry Fitzsimons and Misses Dorothy Cor- less and Doris Tyndall were called tc the platform and each presented with a very handsome pearl necklace, in recognition of their !efforts as ticket sellers. These necklaces, the speaker said, were made by hand ip Bethle- hem. Later each received an autos graphed shell and some pressed flow- ers from the shores of the Sea of Galilee. The Women's Associations of the two churches, who undertook the sel- ling of the tickets, received a per, centage of the proceeds. BAND CONCERT SUNDAY The Clinton Kiltie Band gave an open-air conceit Sunday evening, when many .waited after the church services or came into town to hear it. Leader Morgan Agnew was in charge and the program as announc- ed was Carried out. The trumpet solos of Miss Leona Rapson, a twelve year old girl, were much enjoyed, GOOD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE The Collegiate board niet an Mon-. day evening, Chairman Ranee and Dr, Evans, Dr. Thompson and Mes- srs, Fingland and Cooper present, Orders were issued for payment of coal account and a few other ac- counts. Enrolment at the Collegiate this term was reported as 198, and it is expected it will reach or exceed the 200 mark. There are 85 students from .town, 113 from outside the town. There are 90 boys and 108 girls; 51 in first form; '40 in se- cond; 40 in 3A; 30 in 333 and 37 in Upper School. Practically all in form one and half of form two are taking up commercial work. 1934 will be the last year in which students can write for second class certificates, after that first class certificates only will be given. H. AND S CLUB B C OFFICERS The first meeting of the Home and School Club executive for the Autumn term tools place Saturday at the home of Mrs, G. T. Jenkins. Arrangements were made for the annual social evening and reception of the teachers of the Collegiate, Public School and School of Com- merce. The officers this year are as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. J. C. Gaudier. President: Mrs, Geo. T, Jenkins. Vice -Presidents, Mrs. (Dr,) P. hearn, ]Vtrs, W. J. Plumsteel, Mrs. W. D. Fair, Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. Oakes. Rec.Secretary: Mrs, Thos, Venner Cor, -Secretary: Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Press Secretary: Miss M. Cudmore. Treasurer: Mrs. C. H, Venner, Pianists: Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Mrs, Ed. Wendorf, 'Committee Conveners: Social, Mrs. Hearn, Mrs. H. 'Bartliff; League of Nations, Mrs. Cooper; Lookout, Mrs. W. Pickard, finance, Mrs. (Dr.) Axon, Mrs. G. H. Jefferson, program, Mrs. E. Paterson, welfare, Mrs. G. T, Jenkins, concert, Mrs. 3. Cree Cook, costumes, Mrs. G. W. Cuninghame. Date of meetings, third Tuesday of each. Month. The first meeting which will be the reception. will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, in the Collegiate auditorium. VARNA Mr. W, J. Colclough has sold his farm near here and will hold a sale on Wednesday next, Sept. 20th, Mr. Colclough has had poor health and cannot stand farm work so the fam- ily will return to Woodstock, where a couple of the boys already are. Mr. J. Dennison is the purchaser of the farm. LONDON ROAD A number of people from this road are taking in the Western Fair at London these days. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Plumsteel spent Sunday in Elora, Mr. H. Snell had the misfortune to lose over one hundred and fifty pul- lets on Monday night. The thieves must have known the premises as they brought along a truck and in- stead of going in the lane, which led past the house! they went around the sideroad, let down a rail fence crossed another farm and cut a wire fence to gain access to the pullett pens, which were situated behind the barn and well away from the house. The loss is a heavy one BRUCEFIEL1) The services in the United church will be held at the usual hours next Sunday. Mrs. Alex, Mustard and IVlr. and B. Mustard and family re- turned to their homes last week af- ter spending the past few weeks at their cottage at Inver Enron. Mr. and Mrs. II. Collins and family and Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Moodie mot- ored to St. Catharnies, Niagara Falls and Toronto last weeis, Mrs,' C. Simpson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Elliot last week. The following appeared in yester- day's Globe and refers to a Iady well-known in Brucefield and sur- rounding community: "Word has just come from Sas- katoon of the Horne call of Mrs. An- na Ross of Strasbourg, Sask., a widely known and much -beloved fig- ure in Presbyterian circles. Anna Ross was ene of the old stab F. C. ELFORD Dominion Poultry Husbandman, Ot- tawa, and an old Holmesville boy, well known hereabouts, who is at present in Rorie attending the World's Poultry Congress. What "Fred" doesn't know about poultry is hardly v erth mentioning. . warts of Scotch Presbyterianism, The widow of Rev. John Ross of Brucefield, she was known for her zea o l for foreign missions mons temper- ance, the spreaed of the Bible among the young, and many other 'good works.' If one virtue stood out in her life it was faith. Her prayers seemed ever miraculously answered —even for rain in the dry seasons. The second daughter of Rev. Jas. Duncan, Northumberland, this daugh- ter of the manse was born at Waris - worth in 1843. She was in her eighty-sixth year, full of vigor and enthusiastic endeavor, till within two weeks of her death. The call came Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6, and the weary body was laid to rest at Strasbourg (where she had resided lately with her son, David, and family) on Sept. 8th. Presbyterians, Lutherans, United' Church worshippers . and Anglicans ail joined in doing last honors to this noble woman, who 'loved much' and 'prayed in faith', and who was never - 'weary in well doing.'" HAYFIELD Miss Isobel Mustard, (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mustard, has been appointed to the nursing staff of Marburg Hall, John Hopkins Hos-• pital, Baltimore, Maryland. Miss• Mustard was graduated from the • nursing school of Johns Hopkins in June, She will spend a month with- her.parents before assuming her new duties, Miss Mary Widcombe is visiting with her sister in Sandwich. Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Bristol re-• turned to their home in Washington, D;C., after spending Iast week at their cottage here, Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Mustard and family who have spent the summer. here left for Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,.. on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Fisher of Kitchener are visiting with Mr, and Mrs, F. A. Edwards. Rev, and Mrs, R. M. Gale and Gladys aro away on their holidays. They will spend some time at Alma and Waterloo with relatives, Prof, Lloyd Hodgins is spending a couple of weeks here in his cottage. The Bayfield Fall Fair will be. held on the 27th and 28th of this month. The fall fair board has en- gaged the Dashwood brass band to supply music. In the evening a play- "A lay"A Path Through the Woods" will be presented by the Young People of the United Church, Goderich. It looks as if we should have 'a very good fair this year. It is with great regret that the community heard that Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Paull, rector and wife of Trinity Church, Bayfield, are leav- ing. Mr, and Mrs. Paull have been here for geing on nine years, and will be greatly missed not only by' the members of their own parish but: by the whole community. Mr. Paull was rector far Middle- ton Church, Varna and Bayfield, anis his quiet, unassarning manner had a goodly influence on all his people. The young people of the parish will bo loosing two good friends in Mt,, and Mrs. Paull as they both took a great interest in all their activities: and have done much for the A.Y.P.A. Mrs. Paull's untiring energy and cheerful personality will be missed. Rev, Mr. arid Ms. -Paull are going• to St. Aden's Parish, East Windsor and will take np their duties on Oc- tober 15th: The community wishes • them prosperity and happiness in their new parish. At present • Mr. and Miss Paull' are on their holidays and are visit- ing with Mrs. Paull's parents at" Brantford, Ont.