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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-10-26, Page 11Phe News -Record .Est. '1878 WITH WHICII IS INCORPORAT ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 1868•. NO. 5346 -55th YEAR aalcomegmemamegome o rt li t /�•�'{ i' t'Jm 1' � G� :. e air ork IS IN MAKING WRONG WATCHES RIGHT- -PARTICULARLY THE HIGHER GRADE WATCHES Watches that must be handled by someone who understands them— who knows haw they are made. We don't claim to"lenow all about everything, but you can safely leave us any and eveiy sort' «f watch repair work with a certainty of securing competent workinanship, CHARGES OONSPSTENT ;WITH GOOD WORKMANSHIP eli'dr Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174J ON RAINY DAYS Step Smartly Equipped with a Rubberella. An Umbrella with a pair of Rubbers to fit any Shoe folded into the Handle. Something Entirely New. Ask to see them. Women's Colored Cashmere Hose 59c pair A limited quantity of lines form- erly priced at $1.00. Misses' Fine All Wool Ankle Sox In white only, sizes 8+ to 10 Special 35c pair. NEW WINTER COATS AND DRESSES If price is consideration the values should appeal to you. You cannot better yourself anywhere. IRWI'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1933 HOSPITAL BAZAAR LAST THURSDAY FINE SUCCESP dee. .re' Energetic Salesmanship, Good Crowds 'First Class Eaby Show Snappy Play Put on Friday Evening 'As Wind -Up The annual Hospital bazaar, put on in the town hall on Thursday last proved to be, as it usually is, a success. The members of the board comprise a very energetic body of ladies who can be counted upon to make a success of anything ' they undertake and they spare neither time nor effort to put over this annual event, which its the one ef- fort of .the sort made each year to make money for the Hospital. The hall was a very busy spot all afternoon, the Iadies having the sev- eral booths nicely decorated and fit- ted up with the various articles for sale, The following ladies were in charge of the several booths, being assisted in many cases by others: Fancy 'work, aprons, etc., Miss E, Pickett, Mrs. Wended, Mrs. F. Ven- ner; Candy, Mrs. T. Herman, Mrs, J, A. Sutter; Farm, Produce and Fruit; Mrs. T. L. Heard, Mrs. , C. Sturdy, Mrs. C. SI, 'Venner; Home baking, Mrs. R. G. Thompson, Mks. J. E. Cook, Mrs. W. J. Elliott; White El pliant or Rummage, Mrs. R. G. Smyth, Mrs. 0. L. Paisley, Mrs. R. Roberton, Mrs. VanHorne, Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs. Cree Cook. Mrs, E. Ward, Mrs. W. S. R. Hol- mes, Mrs. M. Johnston, Mrs. H. Jenkins, Mrs. F. Rogerson and Mise L. Grant bad charge of the afternoon tea, which was daintily servedfrom small tables, and which proved a popular resort during the afternoon. 1,. The baby show aroused much in- . n- terest, babies born in the Clinton 1 Hospital during the past two years be- ing eligible. This was under the 1 } management of Miss Florence Cum inghame and Mrs. W. A. Oakes, the latter having been a registered nurse, and Dr, and Mrs .W. Martin, God- ( erich, and Dr. Dunlop, Exeter, were the judges. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Atkinson, Clinton, was awarded the silver mug, donat, ed by Mrs. R. H. Johnson. president of the board, for the sweepstakes baby. The mothers of the other prize winners are: Under six months, girls, Mrs. l.+'. Middleton, Mrs. George Falconer; boys, Mrs. James Postell, Mrs. James Murray; six months to one year, girls, Mrs. H. Crich, Mrs. Morley Jordon; boys, Mrs. E. Pickett, Mrs. Melvyn Moyer; one year to 18 months, girls, Mrs. H. L. Atkinson, Mrs. Norman Mair boys, Mrs.. harry Venner, Mrs. W. A. Lane; 18 months to •two years, girls, Mrs. George Elliott, Mrs. Sherlock Keyes; Boys, Mrs. Willis VanEgmond, Mrs, J. Armstrong, Mrs. Herbert ,Bunking was the mother of the only entry in the twins class, little Delphine and Maxine, who were much admired. Sixty-five invitations were sent out by the committee in charge to the mothers of :babies born in the Hospital and there were thirty-five entries, Each baby who was enter - (Continued on page 4) CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1933 THE HOIVIE PAPER C. C. I. NOTES TheL iterar L y Society will meet on Friday evening at eight o'clock, in the auditorium, the program taking the form of a Hallowe'en masquer- ade. Parents and friends are cordial., ly invited. The C. 0. I. football team played a friendly game at Mitchell, the score being 6-.1 in favor of the Clin- ton boys. AMONG THE artrRC'HDS His Lordship, Bishop Seager has announced the appointment of the Rev. W. G. Bugler of Walters Falls to the Bayfield parish, the change to be made on Nov. est. The Hay- field Parish includes Trinity ehureh, Bayfield, St. John's church, Varna, and St. James' church, Middleton, Presbyterian Church Pre -communion service will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed on Sunday morning. The W. A. will met at the home of Miss McLaren on Thursday afternoon next, Nov. 2nd, at two o'clock, A shower of yardage goods for aprons is requested. A picnic tea served. Wesley -Willis ignited Church Morning sermon subject: "The Temple of the Holy Ghost." Even- ing: "The Shepherd Psalm." The W A. will meet in the church hall on Wednesday arternoon, Nov. 1st at three o'clock. The W. M. S. Thanko£fering meet- ing will be held at three o'clock on Friday .afternoon, Nov. 3rd., when Mrs.' Child, of London, a member of the provincial executive, will be the speaker. The Girls' Club met at the home of Miss Florence Cuninghame on Tuesday evening, when Miss Beatrice Greene gave an interesting address on her work in a summer vocational school in Toronto and Miss Brigham gave a sketch of her recent visit to the World's Fair at Chicago. Mrs. Harry Ambler of Pontiac gave a reading during the evening and Mrs. W. A. Oakes contributed a solo. Re- freshments were served at the con= elusion o£ the program. There were twenty-five present. Baptist Church This church observed its anniver- sary on Sunday last, when good congregations were present for both morning and evening service, an es- pecially good attendance being pre- sent in the evening.The special prea- cher for the day was the Rev. D. Dick of Toronto, who preached two in, spiring sermons. The church choir, with Mrs. Wm, Stewart at the organ, furnished m- ete for the morning service. In the evening the choir was assisted by Mrs. W. A. Oakes, who sang two solos in good voice, and also the male quartette of the Presbyterian church, which rendered two, num- bers. The pastor, the Rev. G. W. Sherman, conducted :both servies. On Monday evening the Rev. Mr. Dick delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on the Early Christians to a good house, On this occasion the Byrant Male Quartette of Stratford, which bas been in this church on several former occasions, furnished most excellent musical numbers and were heard with pleas- ure. The proceeds of the special offer. ing on Sunday and Monday night's collection were satisfactory. The Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. George Carter on Fri- day, Oct. 27th, at three o'clock. Ontario Street Uhited Church The W. A. will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 1st, at three o'clock, in the Sun- day school room. The Base line and Goderieh township ladies will be hostesses. Morning sermon subject: "The Cross is Central." Evening service will be conducted by the Young Men's Bible Class of Wingham, who will also supply the. leadership In music, with a chorus of thirty-five. Soloists; Messrs. Buchanan and Jack McMichael. Speaker: Mr. Padfield of the Dominion Bank. Young People's Hallowe'en Party on Monday night, costume parade, prizes, music and refreshment. All welcome, The young peoples' meeting Iast Monday evening was in charge of E•Inora McInnis. Musical selections given and Dr. McInnis and Mrs. Ver- rill each read a number of poetic numbersof their own composition. Mrs. Pockett and Miss Luara Jer- vis represented the Ontario Street W. M. S. as delegates at the Section- al Rally of the Presbyterial at Mon- crieff on Monday. The C. G. L T. will attend the Rally in Goderich North Street on Friday evening and have been asked to put on the initiation ceremony. ITHE MARKETS Wheat, 60e to 65c. Barley, 30c to 37c. Oats, 82c. Buckwheat, 42e, Egg's, 14c to 27e. Butter, 17e to 18e. Live hogs, $6.10 MURNEY HART A quiet wedding was performed at St. Thomas Church, Seaforth, when Miss Sadie Hart, second daughter of Mrs. Jean Hart, Seaforth, and sister of Mrs. George Carter, Clin, ton, was. united in marriage with Mr. Harold Murney, only son of Mr, William. Murney, Goderich, the Rev, Canon Appleyard officiating. The young couple wiII reside in Goderich after returning from an extended honeymoon trip, HERE'S THE STATUTE As some people seem to be a bit hazy as to whether Nov. llth, should actually be a holiday we publish the following actual wording .of the Statute of the Parliament of Canada setting aside November 11th, in each year as Remembrance Day. "His Majesty, by and with the consent• of the Senate and the House of Com- mons, of Canada, enacts as followse "1. Sections Two and Three of the Armistic Day Act, Chapter 9 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1927, are repealed, and the following is substituted therefore:—:"2. Through- out Canada in each and every year, the Eleventh Day of November, be- ing the day in the year One Thous-. and Nine Hundred and Eighteen on which the Great War was trium- phantly concluded by an Armistice shall be a holiday and shall be kept and observed as such under the name of Remembrance Day." According to the above Nov, llth is as much a holiday as the 24th of May or July lst. But, of eaurse, if people like to work on any of these holidays they can do so. Sunday is the only day on which you can be punished for work, unless the Feder, al Powers step in, STORES CLOSE TWO HOURS A well -attended meeting of the Business Men's Association was held in the council chamber on Monday evening, all branches of the town's trade being represented. Mr, W. H, Hellyar, president, occupied the chair and in the absence of the secretary, Mr, L. McKnight, Mr. E. Paterson acted as secretary. The first matter to come before the meeting was the question as to whether the business places should be closed on Remembrance Day, Nov. llth, which comes this year on Saturday. This caused considerable discussion some being in favor of closing all day as was done last year. However, it was decided, the retail merchants contending that this was their chief business day, that busi- ness places should only be closed for two hours in the forenoon, from ten to twelve, during the time of the service of remembrance, which is being arranged by the veterans. A motion was made by Messrs. A, T. Cooper and W. S. R. Holmes, that the association petition the council to put on the main street next year, from the postoffice to Princess street some sort of a resurfacing as 'will keep down the dust. Messrs. Paterson and Cooper spon- sored a motion to petition the coun- cil that slow -down signs should be placed east and west on Huron street to stop the speeding of ears through the town. Mr. Cooper brought up the ques- tion of hydro costs and thought the town should have a reduction in rates as he understood there was consider- able of a surplus. Mr. Holmes said the council had appointed a commit- tee to confer with the commission in regard to this and Messrs. J. A. Ford and 'A. S. Inkley introduced a re- solution asking the council to ask for, a full statement from the hydro commission. Mr. Holmes, who is a member of the council, suggested the forming of a ratepayers' association and said the council would welcome a keener interest by ratepayersin the work of the council and all municipal questions. Col. Combe, president of the Board of Trade, said had there been a suitable •building available that an offer would have been made to the Stratford manufacturers, whose factories have been closed on account of the strike, to locate here. But no sueh building is now available. The matter of a community Christ. mas Tree was brought up and a Com- mittee will probably be named later to consider the advisability of hav- ing one. Mr. Perdue wondered if those car- rying on business in their own homes were contributing business tax and Assessor Rorke, who was present, said that as far as he was aware of such businesses they were being as- sessed. •. I FOR' THE wan This community shipped some sup- plies west last week, the ear be- ing started here and finished at Sea - forth. The consignment was not so large as that sent a couple of yearn ago, when a full carload went from here. 'The ladies of different or, ganizatione. are shipping a bale of clothing. A GRACIOUS LADY'S THANKS After the civic reception to Their Excellencies, the Governor-tGenerai and Lady Bessbbrough, last Wednes- day evening and while their special train was resting' on the track here for the night the local florists sent a very dainty bouquet of orchids, in an equally dainty container, with their compliments to the Countess. The following day they received the following gracious letter of thanks: 'cGovornor-General's Train, Canada. 18-10-33. Her Excellency desires me tc write to thank the Clinton florists, Miss ;Cuninghame and Mr, Cooke for their very kind thought of send- ing her flowers to the train. -E. Colville, A.D.C." MEETING Ole P. S. BOARD The regular meeting of the Pub, lie School Board was held on Tues- day evening. The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read and approved, on mo- tion of Messrs. Ford and Cudmore. The following accounts were or- dered paid on notion of Messrs. Cudmore and Venner: V. Falconer, wood $9.00 W. T. Hawkins $4.06 G. T. Jenkins 51.75 Alabastine Co. 563.81 D. Kay . 54.90 A letter was received from Mr. Anderton re the reduction in Itis salary to 5200 per annum, After consideration the letter was ordered filed on motion of Messrs. Manning and Venner Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Venner, that the Board place a Liability Insurance ,Plolioy on the children of the school. Motion lost. Moved •hy Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, that the matter of Lia, bility Insurance be taken up at the next meeting of the Board. Carried. Tenders for supply of coal were presented and considered, The ten- der of Mr. McCartney was accepted being the lowest at $8.30 per ton. Motion moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Cook. Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Venner, that the chairman of the property committee purchase a case of glass. Carried. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Cudmore, that the request of His Excellency, the Governor -.Gener- al of Canada, that a 'holiday be giv- en the children of the Public School on his birthday, Friday, Oct. 27th, be granted. Carried. The Board then adjourned on mo- tion of Messrs. Jenkins and Man! ning. SATURD'AY'S STORM Saturday afternoon witnessed a rather severe eleotrioal storm in this section, and the evening brought ev- en a worse one, when trees were blown down and anything loose was tossed about considerably. The worst feature was the interference with hydro, lights and power going off between tan and eleven, interfer- ing seriously with late shoppers. They were off until three or four Sunday morning. The lights first went off for a very short period, h rt comingagain on g in a few minutes. This was a local cause but as Supt. Rumball was ln} the power house at the time he soon located the .trouble and had it right- ed. The long break in service was caused by the smashing of seven poles just this side of Seaforth. This break was temporarily fixed up dur- ing the night and the power turned an, but at eight o'clock. Sunday morn- ing the power was turned off in order to make the job more secure. The service was resumed a few min, utes after eleven in the forenoon. A break in hydro makes it very' awkward for business people and housekeepere. Saturday night mer- chants had to scurry about and pro- vide lamps ,and candles to finish up the late trade, and those who were up town had to find their way home the best way they could. The far- mers and those having cars were best off, as they had their head lights. Sunday morning those who depended upon hydro to cook breakfast were fooled, unless they 'were astir early, and they had. to plan for a cold lunch, as they did not know when the power would came on. Also the churches •wbich depend upon hydro to supply power for their organs had to fall black upon pianos for the opening exercises, • When Hydro fails it makes it decidedly awkward for many.. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Win. Ross of Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter, Ethel Marion, London, to Mr. Graham J. Kerr, son of Mr. and Mrs.. John L. Kerr of Seaforth. The marriage will take place early in November, SEAPORT"' GAME A TIE A football game was played in Seaforth on Friday between the Clinton and Seaforth Collegiate. Both teams gave a demonstration of a good brand of football, making the game quite interesting and keenly contested. The game ended in a tie, neither teams scoring a goal, al- though both teams had a couple of opportunities to score. As Clinton had previously defeated Seaforth in Clinton bly the score of 1—O, Sea - forth is eliminated from further competition in the Hough sup series. The game wak refereed by Mr. J. A, Sutter of Clinton. Clinton --Goal, McInnes; full-back, Weston, Murdoch; half -backs, Ruth- erford, McCall, Elliott; forwards, Campbell, Ross, Snyder, Holmes, McKinnon; subs., Murphy, Garrett, Seaforth---Goal, Rutledge; fuII- backs, Archibald, Kruse; half ;backs, Dundas, J. McIver, Patrick; for- wards, Sills, Millen, Nicholson, Mc- Spadden, H. Mciver, subs, Murray, Bell.. LITTLE LOCALS Tuesday next is Hallowe'en. A number of Clinton business men "took in" the fowl supper at Constance church 'on Tuesday even- ing. The Public school children are get- ting their holiday tomorrow, the holiday promised them by the Gov- ernor-General. The L.0,B.A. will hold a special meeting on Monday evening at eight o'e1oek. Members are asked to keep the date in mind. itIr. T. R. McLennan of London, a son of the manager of the Royal Bank at Paisley, is the new Teller in the local branch of the bank. Mr. Douglas Matheson, teller in the Royal Bank, has been transfer- red to Wallaceburg and left for his new position the beginning of the week. A number of the ladies of the twc United churches in town attended the meeting of the Centre Section Huron Presbyterial W. M. S., held at Moncrieff on Monday. Mr. E. G. Saville, who has been confined to the house and to his bed most of the time, for 'weeks, is now able to be about again, his friends will be pleased to hear. The postoffice and the banks its Clinton will be closed all day on Remembrance Day, Nov. llth. Thr postoffice will observe the usual holiday hours, keeping open one hour after the arrival of each snail. Mr. H. Castle has a fine crop of potatoes, the seed having been plant- ed July 22nd. Two of those turned out of the ground on Monday tipped the scale at 11-2 pounds. Not too bad for a season of small potatoes. AN UNCLE PASSES Monday's Beaecon-Herald had the following notice of the death of an uncle of Mrs. Murray Me1wan 01 Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. M. McEwan and Mr. and Mrs. Ross McEwan at- tended the funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon: "Stratford today mourns the loss of a highly -esteemed resident, in the person of John M. Ross, who early d away a rl. y o n Saturday morning, at his residence 226 Al- bert street, following a heart attack. Although he had been' in failing health for almost a year, Mr, Ross had been up and around and was downtown Friday afternoon. In the sudden passing of Mr, Ross the city loses a man of sterling qualities and one who has taken an active interest in the life of Knox Presbyterian Church. At the time of his death he was a member of tha session of that church and for many years had served on the Board of Managers. His death will be mourn- ed by a wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances. Born in Markham Township, a son of the late 'Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ross, pioneer settler of that dis tries, Mr. Ross was in .his 73rd year and hadspent the greater part of his life .10 Mount Forest, where he had been engaged in the furniture industry. He moved to Stratford with his family in 1909 and until early this year had been a faithful employee of the Stratford Chair Company, where Inc'several years he had worked in the capacity of foreman, Besides his wife, formerly Miss , Annie McLellan, there are left in bereavement two sons, Ernest of To- ronto, oronto, and Harold, 210 Albert street: city, and one daughter, Miss Sadie :toss, et home." LEGION BRIDGE PARTIES The Ladies' Auxiliary, Canadian Legion, held quite a.sueeessful bridge party in the Firemen's Hall rester, day afternoon, with fifteen tables of bridge and four of five hundred. Miss Agnes Combe won the first prize for bridge, Miss Plumsteel taking the consolation prize. Miss Pearl Churchill was winner of first for Five Hundred, Mee. 3, Hall be- ing awarded the consolation. In the evening the Legion put on a stag bridge, seventeen tables play- ing. Mr. T. G. Scribbles carried off first prize for bridge, 3. Lovett tak- ing low prize, while for euchre W. VanEgmond and F. Bawden were the prize winners. Both these events were very enjoyable. The proceeds of °these parties goes into the treasury 'of the Legion Re- lief Fund and will be used as need- ed for this purpose. APPRECIATE RECEPTION Mayor Trewartha received the oth- er day a letter from the secretary of His Excellency, the Governor-Gener- al, thanking him for the kindly re- ception given himself and Lady Bessborough on their stopping at Clinton last week and saying that he was sending along- photographs of himself and the Countess which could be framed and placed in the town hall. The photographs arrived and it is • Iikely will be framed and hung ere long. Lord Bessborough before leaving here last Thursday morning expres- sed his appreciation of the fine rest the vice -regal party had on Wed- . nesday night. He said that some places it was very difficult to sleep } when two or three freight trains come thundering through .luring the night. MOTORIST EXONERATED The inquest held last week by Dr. W. E. Weekes, Exeter, coroner for South Huron, into the death of Josef Schevik, who met his death on October 8th when walking on high- way No. 4 about three utiles south of Exeter, was resumed Tuesday. Evidenze was given by Thomas Kay, of Osborne, driver of the car which' was meeting that of J. :glitch when the fatality occurred, was to the ef- fect that he had seen only one of the two men, Sehevik or his companion. This corroborated the statement of efutch, driver of the ea -r which struck and instantly killed Se!:evik. Archie Thomson, who aorompsnied Kay at the time, gave evidence to the sante effect fir. Fletcher, of Exeter, gave evidence as to the cause of death. Thomas Walker, an eye- witness of the fatality, told his story to the court, Constable John Norrie. of Exeter, and Traffic Ofifcer Nor- man Lever, of Clinton, also testified. After twenty minutes, delilleration the jury returned a verdict exonerate ing all concerned from blame. A CLOSE SHAVE Ae accident which narrowly es- caped being a fatal one Deterred to Mr. T. Churchill, foreman of the Clinton Knitting Co., on Saturday evening, when he received several grains of shot hi the head from ntt, accidentally discharged shot gun as lie Iay on a couch in his own hone. Mr. Churchill had been out hunt- ing in the afternoon, a favorite pas- time, and an returning he laid his gun on the table and lay down on a couch to rest while waiting for a call' to the evening meal. He had fallen asleep when his little son, in reach- ing across the table for something; . it is supposed, touched the trigger• of the gun and it discharged, the full force of the charge going through the wainscoating of the room near Mr. Churchill's head and a few stray shots entering his forehead above the eye and also grazing the side of the head. The force of the discharge sent the gun back against the op- posite wall with such force as to dent the walla Had Mr. Churchill's head been slightly higher the full charge would have struck 'him. Mr. Churchill has the reputation of being very careful in the handling of a gun and when out hunting al- ways insists upon everyone unload- ing before starting for home. He - explains his failure on this ocacsion to the fact that when he had remov- ed one shell from hisdouble-barreled.- gun ouble-barreledgun he was distracted from it by catching a young dog, visually diffi- cult to get hold of, and putting him. in the ear. When this had ;been ace eoinplished he forgot that he had not- finished unloading and put his gun in the oar and brought it Koine: Mr. Churchillis still suffering,' as e. grain of shot is stili in his head' somewhere and cannot at present be probed for, but he is improving and' has great cause for thankfulness - that he escaped so fortunately: