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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-12-21, Page 44 4 A A fl sb^} 2 4 �5 Iv da WINNER ANNOUNCED AT •9 O'CLOCK. b Wishing Our Customers and Friends A MERRY CHRISTMAS 8 3 .M'u,St,M��19t'^ar°�"r`Jt`,As`�ihfS§t`m"t`a'f`c`t,�.Y'�"f"maahh7r9a`Sar'3a:37a`1t2ia}riinYatr^lloi�t"J�a2hahiL'72a`�`�a`J�ru`"YJF2auY 7`u"t'3a` i5`�.i PAGE 4 aloommormamiaimmersimellals AataleniaKaarMairigieVeiaMOMSteMeategefaVfMateieteierimeretere COOPER'S , STORE NEWS ,ST MINUTE THE CLINTON AWS -RECORD TIHJRS., ..DEC. 21, 1933 SHOPPERS( WliLL,FIN ITEMS IN OUR STOCK TO SUIT EVERY PURSE The Christmas Store AND WE EXTEND TO ALL OUR, FRIENDS THE. sem..... Season's✓ Best Wishes A. T. COOPER. Phone 36w (Main Store); 36j (Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Lew Prices. gr'iatereie as itee gr t rem aromaer2r afire 0a °{reereGrNivite i serea.Mene ora o5i 1 55 Useful and Acceptable Gifts OUR STOCK IS NOM COMPLETE TOILETRIES OF GARDENIA, JASMINE, YARDLEYS a' Brush, Comb and Mirror Sets—Beautiful Designs --Best Prices men and Pencil Sets —Hot Water Mottles ROLLS RAZORS—They last for a lifetime F, Pipes, Cigars, Ppuches, Cigarette 'Cases. a' SHAVING SETS CHRISTMAS CANDY—Betty Anne, Alice Page. W.S.R. Holmes, Phm.B. CLINTON, ONT. Veal exsLIJLee. stars PHONE 51 �rar,"hAr�°'tatas�"anii;t,"t,`t,.%t£t�r3r tam"r�ror3R9r&tpFn'ram^t3r:'•m'r�ro�t�^tKY2a3r�t3mtatHrh.'ryr; tStf`,' tPA-4 tZVZV-t'.stG'tiW'tWE+bVEVZZt-tVZ-M.nMINE''ZZVSIEC-rg:VC',=VZSZt» WENDORF'3 Bakery and. Candy Specials ORANGES—New and good sizes, per dozen ..35c, 29c; 50s, and 25c NEW NUTS, per Ib. 190 NEILSON'S New Package Chocolate Fruits, Creams, Nuts and Liquer, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 lb. boxes, at per Ib. 500 SHORT BREAD --,Special Shapes, per dozen 15c FANCY CREAMS French and Maple, per lb. 23c and 25c CHOICE GRAPES -2 lbs. for 25c LOWNEY'S—Special Package, $1.00. Others, 50c, 85c, $1.25, $2.00 CHRISTMAS CAKE—Light and Dark, Best Quality at Popular Prices MAKE Sure of Your Bread Supplies for Sunday and Monday. • CANDY CANE GUESSING Closes 3 o'clock Saturday Night - nmeroommiln The schools close tomorrow for the 'Ch'ristmas holidays. The Provincial Legislature will meet on January 31st. The financial report for Clinton will be found on page three ,of this issue. Have you got your Christmas shop, ping done? If not you may be said to be a "late shopper." Shall we have a white or a green •Christmas? It would be a bold pro- phet who would say, even yet. The town ocuncil met on Friday evening last when the financial re., port for the year was presented. Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood, formerly of Blyth, have taken 'the west half •of.the Irwin house, Huron street, re- cently vacated by Mr, and Mrs. J. Hall. Dandelions in. December are some- thing of a rarity but Mr. A. R. Mit- .chell was going about Tuesday after - moon with one jauntily stuck in his buttonhole. He had espied it as it lifted a risky little head to take in the rather scanty sunlight. The members of Miss Rudd's Sun- day school class, Wesley -Willis church had a social gathering at her home on Tuesday evening, when they had a little Christmas. tree and exchang- ed gifts and. enjoyed a couple of hours together around an open fire. Refreshments' were served by the hostess. s WERE YOUTHERE? If you were amongst the crowds -who thronged, a local store fora spe- cial sale last Thursday evening you • could hardly .help . being impressed with the importance of advertising., The sale had been announced that day, for eight o'clock. People were waiting. at the door at 7.30, and they • kept coming until eleven. • 'THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The December meeting of the Wo - •men's Institute was held in the Fitie, men's Hall, Thursday afternoon last, Mrs. Thos, Cook in the chair, In the •absence of Miss Doris Miller,. secre- tary, Mrs. L. Heard took her place. 'While waiting for Miss M. •Cudmore 'to arrive from the Public School with. a group of eiglif 'children, who vt+ere -to give a Christmas program, some of ;tbe.:menibers.recited, .short verses re- membered since childhood, Bobby Morgan and Betty Steep gave recita- tions. A chorus was sweetly car- olled by Lucy and Frank Elwood, Bobby Steep, Harriet Fremlin, Pearl Miller and Orval Liliott. The chil- dren were remembered with candies, also the ladies by the president. A vote of thanks .was given Miss Cud - more and the children, also Mrs Cook for her treat. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. S. McBrien and her group. AUBURN Auburn has a •fine community Christmas tree on the main street in the centre of the village and at night with its many variegated colored lights looks attractive. Santa Clare is due to arrive here qn Thursday af- ternoon and all the children from the surrounding community will welcome hint, On Sunday evening (Christmas Eve) carols and anthem will be sung in the Forester's Hall. The Auburn public and Fifth Form school held a Christmas tree and con- cert in the P orester's Hall on Wed- nesday evening. The condition of James Mutch who has been bedfast for several weeks has become quite critical. • Mr. and Mrs. H. Phillips of Me - Taggart, Sask., are guests at the home of the fornmer's uncle, E. Phil- lips. They intend spending the win- ter at Mrs. Phillips' home in Nor. with. HULLETT TOWNSH k Master Ross Mann of Separate S. S. No. 2, Hullett, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mann, had a recent letter from Dr. J. M. Field, inspector for East Huron, accompanied by a book from the East Huron Teachers' Institute, in recognition of Ms having taken the highest standing in the High School Entrance examinations held in Clinton last July. Needless to say Ross and his teacher, Miss Agnes Reynolds, were much gratified. LONDON ROAD Mrs. Wt ,Swinbamk accompanied Miss Knox of Clinton to Toronto on Saturday last,, the latter being taken to the city.for an operation for brain tumor. The operation was perform, ed on Monday and at last reports the patient was living but in a, very critical state: Ball and Zapfe sent Miss, Knox down in .their ambulance, AMONG THE CHURCHES • Baptist Church The annual Christmas entertain- ment was held on :Tuesday. evening, in thechurch, hen a good represen- tation e sen- tation of children and their parents were. present. 'A big tree laden with gifts was one of the features and at traded the eyes of all the children. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Sherman, oc- cupied the chair and 'gave a short ad- dress, while many of the children contributed numbers to a pleasing, program. Santa Claus arrived in time to distribute the gifts from the tree. • Presbyterian Church Sunday sermon subject: "The Vir- gin's 'Song:" • Christmas music on Sunday mornings Organ Prelude: "Christmas Greet- ing," Ashford: • Processional: Adeste Fideles. Christmas Carols: "We Three Kings of Orient Are." "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen".. "The First Nowell." Offertory: "Silent Night," arrang-i ed. ' Anthem: "Come and Worship," Wilson. Male Quartette: "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Organ Postlude: "Gloria in Eccel- sis," Mozart. St. Paul's Church There will be no service in this church at seven o'elock Sunday even- ing vening but instead •a carol service will commence at 10.45, followed by Holy Communion at 11.15 p.m. An impressive service was held in this church on Sunday evening, it being a memorial service for the'late General Sir Arthur Currie, when the rector, himself a returned man, gave an impressive address, eulogizing the one who had passed on, and urging upon his hearers the need of cultiv- ating a mind to peace. A large number of veterans, men who had fought under the leadership of the fallen hero, attended the ser- vice. . Prayers, music and address were all oppropriate to such an oeeasion. Ontario Street United Church Program for Christmas Sunday: Morning Organ Prelude, "A Christmas Fan- tasia, by Dunbar. Organ Offertory, "Slumber Song," by Nixon. Postlude, "And the Glory of the Lord," from The Messiah. Sermon: "His Nance Shall Be Cal- led Wonderful." Anthem, Tidings of Great Joy. Solo, Selected, Miss E. Wiltse. Evening: Prelude, Christmas Pastorole, Wehy Offertory, "The Shepherd's Song," Ancient• Christmas Gavel. Christmas Cantata by large choir: "The Star of Hope." Postlude: Christmas March, Mer- kel, The annual meeting of the Girl's Olub was held Thursday evening, Dee. 14th, at the home of Miss H. Courtieo. The officers for 1934 aro; Hon. -President: Mors. Hawke. President: Mrs. Geo. Murdoch. lst Vice: Mrs. Fines. 2nd Vice: Mrs. Shobbrook. Secretary: Miss Mary Turner. Taeasurer: Miss Rena Pickett.' During the evening the Club pre- sented Miss Elizabeth Brickenden with a Life Member W. M. S. cer- tificate. Miss Wiltse rendered a vo- cal solo,•,and Mrs. Wendell two in- strumentals, which were much appre- ciated. Miss Brickenden then gave a very interesting talk on her visit to Chicago last fall, At the close of the meeting refreshments were serv- ecl. Wesley -Willis United Church Christmas services will be held on Sunday. In the morning the minis- ter will take as his subject: "No Room in the Inn." Mrs. W. A. Oakes will sing "Car- olling of Toon." The choir will render the anthem: "God From On High." In the evening a Christmas Eve carol service will be held. The sub- ject of the brief address will be: "0 Little Town of Bethlehem." Anthems: The Birthday , of the King." • "There Were Shepherd's." And a number of the Christmas carols in the hyninary will be sung. Miss Dorothy Cornish and Master Benson Sutter were presented with proficiency certificates at Sunday afternoon's session of the Sunday school. The C.G-LT. treated themselves to a goose supper on Tuesday evening in the church dining room. On Monday evening the Y.P.S. gathered' in the church dining room for a get-together ,supper, not an elaborate one, just a plain and nee cessavy meal, which was enjoyed with the pastor at the head of the table and the members gathered like a happy family about it. At the conclalsion a business meeting .was held and the officers foe the .ensu- ing year elected. The result of the election is as fol- lows: President: H. Cooper. Vice: Miss Gladys Addison. • Ree: Secretary: Mass Dorothy Cor- nish. • - Cor; -Secretary: Miss Jessie Camer- on,:• Treasurer: Norinan Lever. Convenors of Committees: Fellow- ship, Mies Viola Holland; Citizen- ship, G. W. Harding; Missionary; Miss Viola 'Fraser; ;Literary, Miss .Dor- othy Mutch; Social: Miss Dorothy Glazier; Recreation, • Miss Isabel Lindsayan r ecreat' d M . F. Moynes; Look- out, Miss -Dorothy Corless. Pianist: MissGene Andrews. Assistant: :Miss Madeline Van Horne. The Rev. T. W. E. Storey, mis- sionary in South America, addressed the congregation of this church' on Sunday mornings, telling something of conditions on that continent. It is only a 'fringe on the coastline where any extensive Christian work is attempted, the wnole interior be- ing still under pagan. influences. The onlyCanadian ,Church represented bymissionaries in this field is the Baptist' Church. In the afternoon Mr. Storey gave an address in the Sunday school' and on Monday even- ing gave another talk, which he iI- ulstrated with lantern slides, show- ing much of the country and some- thing .of the customs, especially of the native .tribes, who are closely related to the North American In- dian. Mr. Storeys is in Canada in the interests of raising funds to carry' on missionary work in this Iarge and needy field. The annual meeting the W. M. S. was _held on Thursday evening, the president, Mac.5W. Pickard, in the chair. Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame gave the second chapter of the new study book on :China. The following Officers for 1.34 were elected: Hon. -Presidents: Mac. A. A. Hol- mes, Mrs. C. W. D. Cosens. President: Mrs. W. Pickard. lst Vice: Mrs. Fowler, Group Lend- er, Mrs. Van Horne. 2nd Vice: Mrs. Scott. 3rd Vice: Mrs. Addison, Group Leader, Mrs. Brunsdon. 4th Vice: Mrs. Chowen. Secretary: Mrs.' McKinley. Treasurer: Mrs. Sutter. Cor; Secretary: Mrs. Trewartha. Press Secretary: Mas. Hearn. Associate Helpers: Miss Keane and Mrs. Innis. Christian Stewardship: Mrs. R. E. Manning. Stranger's Secretary: Mrs. Saville. Supply Secretary: Mrs. Gould. Miss. Monthly: Mrs. Watt. Temperance Secretary: Mac, A. T. Cooper. Mission Band Supts.: Mrs. Pater- son, Miss Cantelon. Baby Band Supt.: Miss Cuning- hame. Mission Circle: Miss Rudd. 'C.G.LT.: Mrs, Trewartha. Birthday Box: Mrs. W. J. Nodiger. Pianist: Mrs. A. T. Cooper, The Girls' Club has elected its officers for 1934 as follows: President: Mrs. P. Hearn. 'Vice -Presidents: Mrs. Cree Cook, Mrs. 0. L. Paisley, Mrs. W. A. Oakes I and Miss Beatrice Greene. Treasurer: Miss Luella Walicin- shaw. Secretary: Miss M. A. Stone. Pianists: Miss Greene and Miss Torrance. Flower Committee Convenor- Miss Lily Kennedy. LONDESBORO The. regular monthly meeting, of the W. M. S. was held in the church basement on Wednesday• with the president, MrsA. W. Gardiner, pre- siding. Meeting opened by singing followed by prayer by Mas. J. C. Ad= ams. ' Minutes were read and the res ports 'of the various secretaries giv- en, also the treasurer's report, all being quite satisfactory, math work having been done. One of th plea. ant features of the afternoon was the presentation of a Life Certifi- cate to Mrs. Edmund Crawford, the address was read by Miss L. Young and the gift was presented by Mrs. T. Adams. Mrs. Crawford thanked the society in a few brief words. The meeting was then left incharge of Group No, 6. Miss Barr presiding, It being the Christmas meeting the program was in keeping with the Christmas spirit, Miss Barr readthe scripture lesson, followed by prayer by Mac. Tamblyn. . DevotionaI leaf - /et, lVliss Young, sole, "Just for to- day," Miss Bell Nott, the Christmas Message, by Mrs. R. Townsend and a Christmas hymn was sung. The officers were all re-elected by ac- clamation for the corning year, A tasty lunch was served by the group in charge at the close. The White Gift service'held in the United Church last Sunday morning was welI attended by the Sunday School. The various gifts which were brought in were abundant, a great many being dent to the strick- en area of the West.' Some went to other sources, such as the Sick Chil7 dren"s Hospital, etc. The thole was composed of the S. S. boys and girls, M' N Snell the Ch ' t TUCKERSMF H The members of the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club held their December meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Teb- butt, with the president, Mrs. R. Pear, in the chair. The program for the day was given in hondr of the Grandmothers The roll call was answered with "Something Pertain ing to my Grandmother," and some very interesting articles were dis- played such as dishes brought from the Homeland, aprons, jackets, a christening gown over one hundred gycars old and a doll over sixty years, Readings were given by Mrs. Fear, Miss Sadie Ball and Miss Margaret Crich de- scribing conditions fifty years ago and the modern version. A dress par- ade was held' showing the styles of fifty years and on down' to the pre, sent day. The January meeting will be held on January 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Fred Pepper, the roll call to be ans- wered by "Hints for Improvements in the Chili." The program is to be conducted by'a question box, each Member is to bring •a written,qucs- ti.on. • GODERICH TOWNSHIP From the Macklin Times we clip the following, which refers to the death of a former 'resident of this township, and. a brother of Mr. Gee, Sheppard of HoimesvilIe "One of Macklin+s earliest. pioneers in the persgn of Mr. John R. 'Shep- perd passed away at his home "Mount Pleasant" four miles south- s elf •o south- east of Macklin n n Wednesday, No- vember 29th. He suffered a paraly- tis stroke the previous Sunday but never rallied. - Mr, Sheppard was in his eightieth year, having been born in Goderich Township, Huron County, Ont., in 1853. He married Miss Mary Eliza-` beth Anderson of Bayfield Line, Ap- ril 16th, 1884. In 1908 he home- steaded south ofMacklin,being join- ed db goo ed iby his wife land son in 1913. In politics he was always a Methodist and was an interested member of the Orange Lodge since boyhood. The funeral was held Saturday, Des. 2nd, from the old homestead, a very' large and representative num- ber of neighbors and friends being present. Many beautiful floral tri- butes were •massed about the caskets Rev. H. L. Dougan of Macklin Uni- ted Church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. A. A. Thompson of Stainsleight, Alta., who delivered a very sympathetic talk. The funeral cortege was met at the cemetery by the Loyal Orange Lodge 2838 of Evesham, who preceded the casket to the grave to conduct the last rites 01 the Order. The pall- bearers were the four nephews John, Wilfred, Ernest and Robert Thomp- son and two grand nephews, Clifford Miss Norma ne gave • e res - Johnson and Archie Thompson. mat stoat' and Rev. Mr, Gardiner Mr. Sheppard was one of the old - a short address. Several recitations est pioneers of this district, a fine were given by the children also sing- ing by the little tots. All were quite interesting and in the Christmas Spirit. Master Lloyd Carter, student 01 the Clinton Collegiate, was this week presented with a book by the East Huron Teachers' Institute for ob- taining the second highest standing at the High School Entrance Exams., held at Clinton at mid -summer. Miss Dorothy Little, teacher of S. S. No. 5, 'is also to be congratulated. WALTON The Y. P. of Duff's United church held their weekly meeting Sunday evening with the president, • Miss Gertrude Miller, in charge, The meeting opened with Miss Margaret Cumming presiding at the piano. The comment on the Scripture read- ing were taken by Douglas Innes. The roll call was responded to with a Scripture verse containing thc. word "rejoice." An interesting top- ic was given by Alvin McDonald on "Is Poverty Inevitable " The pastor, Rev, Charles Cumming, gave a short talk on the same subject, after which he read a report of the ninth annual convention of the Y, P. S. of Huron Presbytery. Following the announce- ments, which included the lantern slides for next Sunday evening and h Watch Night service on New Year's eve, the meeting closed, Canadian National Railway Earnings The gross revenues of the all-in- clusive Canadian National Railways System for the week ending Decent, ber 14th, 1933, were $2,816,146 as compared with $2,'752,595 for the corresponding period of 1932, an in, crease of $63,551. Johnny at the Christmas party, was eating more than any of the others. When they were all finished, the hostess went up to hint and asked if he would like anything else. "No, thank 'you," was the sorrow, ful reply, "I can still chew, but I can't swallow." • A Scotsman went into a telegraph office to send a wire, and was told. that he had to pay for his message, but his name went free. He thought' it over for a while, and then said in a broad Scottish accent: "Ye may or may no' think it, but I'm an Indian, and ma name is `I won't be home till Saturday'. " type of settler and an example to the community. Hie kindly nature endeared him to all. He is survived by his wife. and son Leonard, who resided with him, a sister, Mrs. Hal- stead alstead of Stratford, Ont., and two broo titers, George at Holmesvile, Ont.t and Matthew at Griffin, Sask., also by his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Thompson, of Macklin." Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton mot- ored to London on Saturday. Mr. and Mac. Fred Middleton spent Saturday in Stratford.. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGuire spent the week -end with friends in Kit- chener. • NEWS OF HAPPENINGS IN THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT BLYTH: Services of interest and profit were held in the churches of town on Sunday. An Oxford Group team from London and Mitchell was present. On Saturday evening a masa meeting was held in St. Andrew's United church. On Sunday morning four Groupers took part in the ser- vice at Queen 'street United church while members of the Group took part in St. Andrew's United church; Rev. Mr, Pocock with members of the group attended services at Au- burn and Belgrave, also at Trinity church at '7 p.m. A mass meeting was held in St. Andrew's United on Sunday afternoon and in Queen street in the evening. `EXETER: Despite the fact that a search has been underway to lo- cate Herman Doerr, who disappeared over two weeks ago, there is still no trace of the former secretary -treas- urer of the Public Utilities Commis- sion. Provincial police hold a war- rant against Doerr in connection with the strange disappearance of $3,000 in bonds from the P.U.C. deposit box. A rumor was around Exeter on Monday that Doerr had been located in Montreal by police there, but it was without foundation, according to officials of the commission. EXETER: James Weekes, vet- eran fire chief of ,Exeter has corn, pleted no less than 54 years of ef- ficient service in the Exeter com- pany and thirty-nine as chief. Mr. Weekes has informally offered to re- linquish the reins of office, but mem., hers of the Cpuncil do not see it that way. Mr. Weekes has run the whole gamut. He has served when there VARNA The nomination for- Reeve a councillors for Stanley township, w bo held in the -township hall on F day, December 22nd, ,from 1 to. o'clock p.m., and if an election is d mended it will be held on Frida December 29th. L. O. L. No. 1035 hell their nual meeting and election of offide on Thursday evening, Dec. 7th a there was a good attendance. Wer. Bro. White and Wor. Bre., Gb Stewart came into the lodge roo which was a pleasant surprise to and Rt, Were Bro. White gave a v instructive speech in his usual pre ing manner, which was enjoyed all present. After the election light lunch was served and an enj able hour spent together; The el tion resulted as follows: W.M.i Bro. Elmer Webster; D.3 Roy Keys; Chaplain: Webster Tu or; Rec.-Secretary: Chas. C. Pilgri Fin. -Secretary: Roy Consitt treat er: G. H. Johnston; 1st Lec er: P. Johnston; 2nd Lectur W. Webster; Marshall: Reid; lst Committeeman: Isaac Rat well; 2nd, H. Hayter; 3rd, J. Johnston; 4th, Carl Diehl; .5th, Stinson; Inside T.: Bro. lerth Payne; 0. T.: Bro. Chas. F: Pilgrii Diamond R. B. P. No. 1025, Varn held their annual meeting and ele tion Monday evening, Dec. 18t which was conducted by the Rt. W County Master, W'. J. McLeod, as resulted as follows: Past P.: Sir Kt. L. K. Epps; V. Sir Kt. F. Watson; D.P., Sir Kt. C. Pilgrim; Chaplain: Sir Kt. W. Tur er; Registrar: Sir Kt. G. H. Job ston; Fin: Secretary. Sir Kt. W. Stephenson; Treasurer:- Sir Kt. Ch Stephenson; 1st Lecturer: Sir Kt. C. Galbraith; 2nd Lecturer: Sir Roy Keyes; 1st Censor: 'Sir Kt. J. Johnston; 2nd Lecturer: Sir Kt- Th Stinson; lst Stand.: Sir Kt. Ts Rathwell; 2nd Stand.: Sir Kt. G Clark; Furs.: Sir Kt. Melvin Cla Tyler: Sir Kt. Harold Stinson; Co mittee: Sir Kts. F. Weeks, J. Rathwell, Russell Erratt, W. 3. 11 Lead, Wm. McDool, Rohit. Elliott, C. Pilgrim. Ivies. W. J. Johnston was called Toronto owing to the sudden des of her sister, Mrs. T. Batten. Mr. Geo. Foster of Windsor see a few days in the village visiting 1 mother and friends around the co munity. Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Schell of troit spent the week -end with M and Mrs. A. Austin. Mrs. Aust who has spent some time in Heti returned home with them. Miss Mary Chute? of London returned home for a couple of wet having the misfortune to fall an fracture her ankle. We wish her speedy recovery. were only hand numns, directed th company while they had two succes- sive steam pumps and later he saw the advent of waterworks in the vil, ilege and then the arrival of the snot. iii or truck. Still hale the chief is par- ticular to see that'the equipment Is at all times in perfect order. EXETER: In lieu of the regular church service in James' Street Uni- ted Church Sunday night the "First Christmas," a sacred cantata, was given by the choir, under the direc- tion of W. R. Goulding, organist. The choir was augmented by Harry Hoffman, bass soloist, of Dashwood, and G. M. Grant, violinist, of Exeter. GODERICH: Splendid reports of the ,year's work were heard by the members of the Arthur Circle of Knox Church at the annual meeting. The devotional exercises were con- ducted by Mrs. C. Black and Mrs. D. J. Lane. Mrs. D. L. Hill sang very beautifully "The New Born King:" BUT HE REMAINED WITHOUT The Cork train with the Christ- mas honbecomers was about to leave Kingsridge Station, when the smart Dublin chap thought to indulge in a wisecrack. He walked up to a carriage full of Corktnen and said: "Is this Noah's ark full. up?" "Almost," was the prompt reply, "all but the ass. Come inl" Buy Your Christrnas Gets a GLOVES Lined and unlined 75c TO $3.50 FANCY HOSE 25e to $1.00 INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS (Irish Linen), $1.00 box BILTMORE HATS ..$1.75 to $5. V or ROLL NECK SWEATERS $1.00 to $2.95 HEAVY WORK SHIRTS $1.25 to $5,00 SWEATERS PULLOVER COAT STYLE 950 to $4.00 $1.95 to $5.00 WORK srRTs m. 95c to $1,50 avis and ALL -WOOL WORK SOCKS 20c to 65e SILK TIES 35e to 81.50 SCARFS $1.25 to $5.00 FINE BROADCLOTH SHIRTS $1.00 to $2,95 CAPS Reg. $1.50•for -95c WINTER CAPS for $1.50 WEARWELL SOCKS MADE IN CLINTON. q� e rm; n9 s PYJAMAS . $1.75 1 DRESSING GOWNS .... • ..$4.00 i 25c to 75c Vitl£• 3t 3e ;eye ga3c s��"•s��r xsrr�°C�+:-.�:-�"`'s.�Fr. � ��:-�"fi•-�`�—�-�r�n,.'�'�.�.ss-'''irx �,xk•c.e%:: rseWks