Loading...
The Clinton News Record, 1930-01-16, Page 1News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED' THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 1861' . 2549 -51st YEAR When 9earr Sigeovered the Furth 9ele Whether Peary had "s ex" on when he found the pole.,, history .. doesn't say. r . Butthis is known, that the old-fashioned .glasses are today as conspicuous and as fanny as long skirts and high shoes. Have you perchance, the modern; design your best appearance needs? Wel have the newest styles of spectacle ware' and would be pleased to fit you with a pair. Prices moderate, A comfortable reading 'glass assured to you. 110. (. Ye11qar Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j Reimiants aY:, more Remnants . Half -Price Sale Commences Friday Morning Hundreds of Remnants at Half Price Prints, Pillow Cottons, Shirtings, Chintz, Cottons, Curtain Goods, Dressgoods, To wellings, Flannelettes 1 at 20 per cent off WE WANT TO REDUCE OUR STOCK AS LOW AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE END OF. OUR BUSINESS YEAR, JAN. 31st In order to do so we are giving 20 PERCENT. DISCOUNT ON ANY GOODS PURCHASED DURING. THE MONTH Terms of Sale—Cash—No Goods on 'Approval Money Refunded if Goods Not Satisfactory Extra SpeciaI- -Made-to'Measure Suits and Overcoats During the month of sr January The Fashion Craft Manufacturers of Up-to-date Clothing are giving a discount of 20 per cent. on Made -to -Meas- ure Suits and Overcoats. , . This is your opportunity to purchase a Made - to -Measure Suit or Overcoat at a saving from $7. to $10.00. WE GUARANTEE FIT 'AND WORKMANSHIP" THE MOR;RISH CLOTHiN CO A ,Square Deal for Every Man " CLINTON ONTARIO, TIIURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1930 THE MARKETS Wheat, $1:25to $1.28, Barley, 700. - - Oats, 55e. Buckwheat, 80c to 83e. Butter, 38c .to 40c.- Eggs, 30e to 50c. 'Live hogs, $12.26, ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. - Walter, Brampton, late of Ilitrllett township, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Doris Em- ily, - to Mr. Albert E. Hurst, 'eldest son of Mr. and MTs. A. D. Hurst, Gravenhurst, Ont. - 1+II4ST-'COUNCIL 1VPE'ETING The 1930 Clinton town council met at eleven o'clock Monday forenoon, were sworn in by the town clerk then appointed a .striking committee consisting of Councillors Paisley, Holmen and Elliott, and adjourned to meet et eight in the elvening. All members were present at the evening meeting, Mayor Combe in the chair. Beford -entering upon the business of the session ]Mayor Combe took occasion to congratulate the reeve and members of the council on their election. When a contest is held those elected cart he sure that they are the chcdee of the electors to carry on the business of the town, he declared.. He thought that time might-, be saved on Council meeting nights if all mem'b'ers planned to be on hand so that the meetings could commence sharp at eight o'clock. He also thought that no discussion should take place without a motion having been made. And -he suggest- ed that when a member. happened to arrive late he might offer a word of apology not to him, personally, hut to him as head of the town council, representing the citizens. Adherence to these small courtesies and rules of conduct, he felt, added to the dignity of the council. After the reading of the minutes of last meeting Clerk, Macpherson gave a report of the passing of By- law No. 10 for 1929, relating to pool room licenses, which was given third reading and passed. Bylaw No. 1 for 1930, providing for the appointment of certain offi- cers', was read. On motion of Coun- cillor Paisley and Reeve Trewartha fhb three auditors appointed last year were reappointed, Messrs. J. Wiseman, D, W L. Cantellon and S. L. Lucas, remuneration to be the same as last year, $15.00 each. On motion of Councillors Holmes and Elliott W, H. Hellyar was appointed to the Collegiate Board for the term of three yeatrs; on motion of Coun- cillors Thompson ' and Miller W. Grant was appointed to the Public Library board for three years, and on notion of Reeve Trewartha and Councillor Paisley D. L. Macpherson was appointed to the Board of Health for one year, On notion of Councillor Paisley and Reeve Trewartha Bylaws Nos. 1 and 2, the latter authorizing the borrowing of money for current ex- penses, were read three times and passed. - A communication was read from the Department of Public Health re the handlingof bread. Dr. Shaw, M.O.H., was present and addressed the council, on invitation of the may- or, regarding the comatunication which was addressed to him. He ex- plained that he had written the Department to ask if any changes had been made in the regulations which the town should incorporate in a new bylaw. He said the local bakers had observed the bylaw re. garcling the wrapping of bread for the past sixteen years but that some bread was coming into town wltieh was not wrapped. The regulations call for the wrapping of all bread or the handling with white cotton or linen gloves or with tongs. - On the .presentation of the report of the striking committee some de- lay was caused by the refusal of Couneillox Miller to act. as chairman of the -street committee: He said he would not object to working on the committee- but would not act as chairman. Several members of the council and the mayor all testified that they had hmard ratepayers ex press satisfaction that Mr. Miller was again to be in thecouncil as he would look after the streets, all seemingly being agreed that he wae. the logical man for the position. But he was firm in his refusal, the report being adopted with the pro- vision that the chairman - of the street committe be arranged later. On 'notion of Councillors Paisley and Elliott the treasurer was autho- rized to pay overdraft of the Pub- lteschool board. .Following are the standing com- mittees for 1930: Street:: Miller, Trewartha, Paie- ley, -Elliott. Property: Trewartha, Cook, ,El- liott. Elliott. Fire' and Wjater: Holmes, Miller, Paisley. • Cemetery: Thom -amen, Cook, Heol nies. Charity: Cook, I-rolm:es Elliott. Park;, 1 Holmes,. Paisley. Cao c Ha me P v Finance: Paisley, El#iatt, Trewar- tha. By • Laws: Holmesr. Elliott, Cook. Special: Elliott, Mallei Thompson. Court of Revision; Combe; Tre- wartha, Miller, Cook, Thompson, ' P1118 OLD BOYS'- AT-HOME The News -Record editor bias` an invitation to the thirtieth annual Alt -Home of the Huron.Old Boys' As- sociation of Toronto„ to' - be held in the Temple building, corner of Bay and Richmond street, Toronto, on Friday, evening, January' 31st. CLINTON WINS The. Clinton Juniors defeated the Seaforth Juniors; on Friday evening. 8 to 1, conning a pretty :rood •second to the M,it'ehellites for group honors. The best hockey of the night was played in the- first peril, • Clinton scoring after a lapse of about twelve minutes. • The aecotid- period e vias all Clin- ton's, the locals scoringfour more goals Bath teamsstarted to rough it up a bit, ' then, and penalties resulted. The Seaforth lads finally beat Livermore for their only goal, early in the third period, but the' locals came right back • and scored three more. The locals were all at their bel4: and it would 'be unfair to separat any player as a star of the game. Livermore in goal played a cool headed game and was always on the job. The teams were: 'Clinton—Goal, N.- Livermore; de- fence, .T. Elliott, B. Biggart; centre; F. M. McEwan; wings, K. Street, H. Gibbs; subs, B. Glidden, G. Holmes, G. Rath. . Seaforth)—Goal, A. Doig; centre, W61lis; wings, .Fortune, Hilderbrand, defence, Hart,:, Reeves. Referee, - Doug. Thorndike. Summary: First period—:Goals,. Clinton, Gibbs. Second period—Gibbs, MTEwan, Gibbs, Street. Third period -- Seaforth, Willis; Clinton, Elliott, Gibbet McEwan. HURON PRESBYTERIAL The annual business meeting of the Iluron Presbyterial Society* was held in the Presbyterian Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, January 14th, at 11 a.m. at which there was a good representation. Mrs. J! C. Greig, of Seaforth, president of the Huron Presbyterial, presided and offered the opening prayer. Miss Taylor of Blyth gave a few helpful thoughts from the book of Nehemiah. The President, in a brief address paid. a tribute to the enthusiasm manifested by tite women of the presbyterial in the work and then read a graphic and very interesting letter from Mrs. Graham, formerly of Exeter, -wife of our new missionary to Formosa, on their trip and impressions of that country, which was followed by the reports of the Presbyterial Secre- taries and Treasurer, all of which were most encouraging and gratify- ing. Tire supply secretary reported a bale valued at $145.38 sent to Saskatoon. 312 copies of the Glad Tidings had been subscribed for, an increase of 40 copies over the prev- ious year. 5 boxes of Literattun al- so had been sent to the lumber camps. The reports of the various auxiliaries, C.G.I.T. groups and Mis- sion bands indicated a year of ac- tivity and progress in which the total receipts amounted to . $3337.74, ial's over the Pi�esb ter an advance y allocation of $312.71, which was de- dicated in prayer by Mrs. R. 0. Mc- Dermid of Goderich. Mrs,. Her- rington of Blyth and Miss Jeekyll of Exeter were appointed delegates to the provincial meeting in Toronto. A cordial invitation to hold the an- nual conference in Exeter was ac- cepted;, a delicious lun_clt was provid- ed by the younger married ladies of the church, to whore a ,hearty vote of thanks- was tendered by Miss Jeckyll of Exeter. The election of officers resulted as follows; Honor- ary president, Mrd. WI. D. Fair, Clin- ton; president, Mrs. J. C. Greig, Seaforth; vice presidents, Mrs. a C. MCDermid, 'Goderich; Mss, Riddell, A.uburt'1,• Miss Taylor, Blyth; Mrs. F, R. Redditt, Goderich; secretary; - Mrs. George McDonald, Godesacit; tress- urer, Mrs T. Swan Smith, Seaforth. Home Helpers, bird. J. Fraser, Bay- field; Young Women's Secretary, Mrs. IL Dunlop, Goderich; Mission Bands, Mrs. H.' J. Gibsonr, Goderieh; Literature andLibrary, Ni ss Isabel McDenr Goderich; Wel come and: Welfare, Mss. H. Arnold, Hensall; supply, Miss A. McDonald, Goderich; Life Membership, Miss McFarlane, Clinton; preset, Miiss H. Isabel Gra- ham, Seaforth; Glad Tidings, -Miss Jeckyll, Exeter; nominating com- mittee, NIIrs. - W. D. Fair, Clinton, Mrs. It Arnold, Heneall, Mrs. G. At- kinson, - Exeter. The Treasurer's .report was as fol- lows: Auburn Aux. . $118.75 Bayfield Aux. . . 130.00 Blyth -. 170.00 Clinton , • 134.00 Exeter. 201.24 Goderieh 348, 92 I Iiensall . . 236.00 Seaforth 570.78 Goderich, Arthur Circle I Y. 741:.50 Barbara Kirkman :Sea - forth 258.00 Goderioh Mission Band . 190.00 Clinton Mission Band 47.00. Exeter Mission Band 12.21 IHensall Mission Bund 48.61 Seaforth. Mission Band 80,70 Seaforth C.(; i T . 50.00 Total .. , $3337,74 WIALKS ARE -ICY Icy walks and roads have been the rule this winter_ The weather has been so changeable since Christmas that no sooner "dries a bit of snow comethan it thaws again, then freezes: up, leaving the ,roads, so slippery that walking ceases to he a pleasure and becomes 'a weariness and a risk. Just now the walking very treacherous,, although the light snow of yesterday, while adding something to the risk of Walking for a Haile owing to covering up icy spots, is now being tramped in a bit and renders the ice less dangerous. A MJLITARIY FUNERAL` The funeral of the late G. J. Aikenhead was held from his late residence, Shipley street, an Friday afternoon, interment being in Baird's cemetery, - Mr. Aikenheatl's - death terminated a considerable period of ill health, the result of having been gassed during his service overseas, but he was able to be about right up to the day of his death. He is survived by 'a young wife and one small Child. his father, Mr. Witu. Aikenhead .. of Stanley, two brothers, John of Stan- ley and Wilfred at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Chas. Lane, Tucker - smith; Mrs. Greg McGregor, Stanley, and Mrs. Max .Tully, Peterborough. The funeral was attended by the local veterans, the comrades of the deceased overseas, Harold Ftiemlin, Ed. Steep, E. McDonald, J. Carter, Ross Forrestei, Norman Miller, W. G. Cook and E. •Grealis, forming the firing party. The Rev, C. E. Dougan conducted the services. AMONG THE CHURCHES - St. Paul's Church - There will be a celebration of Holy Contmutiion at 8.30 a.tit. next Sunday 'morning. Prayer at 11 at which the rector will continue his series of expositions on the church decoration. Sunday school and evening pray- er as usual. The annual congregational and vestry meeting will be held next Monday' evening) - at 8 p.m. Presbyterian Church The minister's morning subject on Sunday: "The Victory of Failure." Evening: "Jesus in the Midst." Sunday school at the usual hour. The aminal business meeting of the church will be held Friday, Jan- uary 17th, in the lecture room of the .church at 8 o'clock. All '. members and friends are urged to be present. The W. M. S. will meet at the manse on Wednesday afternoon, Jan - nary 22nd, at three o'clock. Wesley -Willis United Church Sermon subjects for next Sunday morning: "Some Problems—A Solu- tion." Evening: "Enthusiasm." The Men's Club will hold a ban- quet on Monday, January 20th, at half -past six. A good supper, after dinner speeches, sing songs and games. A. very interesting meeting of the Girl's Club was held in the school room Tuesday evening. The new president, tkrs. Jefferson, de- g , de- cupied he chain. The neeetut was t ed t h w Z addressed by Rev,. 5. E. Hogg, who outlined a course of study for the year. Mrs. Hearn and Mrs. Chawen favoured the meeting with a duet. There was a good attendance. The club will hold their usual Valentine supper on Feb. 14th. Baptist Church The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Clinton Baptist church WAS held on January 10th. The re- port of the Secretary -treasurer showed a m.etnbership of nine and the sum of $112.81 was realized dur- ing the year) A hundred pound bale of quilts and clothing was sent to a Mission at New Liskeard. Tire The following officers were elected for coming year: President: Mrs. R.. Il. Johnsoh. Vice President: Mrs. W. Cochrane. See.-Treas.: Mrs.. G. E. Hall, Organist: Mrs. Rath. Assist. organist: Miss D. Cochrane Ontario Street United Church A special laymen's service will be held on Sundaymornntg r when three laymen will b uef ly address the con- gregation. S onRrega t u Service to charge of the minister. Evening sermon subject: "The Parable of the Talents." Sim - day and- week -night services as' us - eat.. The W, M. S. met on Tuesday af- ternoon; with an encouraging meet- ing, splendid attendance deispite bad weather. Good reports from the sec- retaries of --departments for 1929, showing marked progress. The full allocation of $615.00 was met, bring- ing to,'a close and of the most suc- cessful years that the Society has known. Mrs. W. 1Vlarquis took the second chapter of the study book in a very capable 'manner. Mrs. C. S. Hawke,, Temperance Secretary, gave a read- ing, while the Devotional Leaflet was read by Mrs. Mnrdoek. 'Mes- Mes- dames Biles, Walker and Shipley.r also took part in the devotional 'etc- ereises. The Society particularly enjoyeda special letter front Miss Sybil Courtice in Japan, which gave en insight into her work amongst the girls. The president, Mrs. Doan, took charge of the meeting in her own able way, IT,. AND S. ASSOCIATION The Horne and Scheel Association will 'meet in the Public school on Tuesday' evening, January 21st, at 8 o'clock sharp: Visitors are invit- ed as a special effort is being made to have a very interesting program. Miss Kellrnan will give the address. Members are asked to 'bring fees. KEEP DO -GS AT HOME Town grocers complain that they and Winch annoyed by • bogs hanging about their places of business and nosing into things, • There is.no use putting the dogs out for they just wait until someone` opens .the. door to conte in or out and in they go again. A grocery store is really no place for a dog. and owners of dogs should try to' see that they do not annoy business people. . WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Tho first meeting of bhe New year will be held,,in the C.O.F. hall on Thursday afternoon, January 23rd, at 3 o'clock 'sharp. 1Vlrs. N. W. Trewartha will give a paper entit- led: "Economic Valise of. Protecting Weld Bird Life," and there will be a guessing contest. Roll call to be answered by a "sing, say or pay." A program is also being prepared Hostesses for the day are: Mrs. Tre- wartha, Mrs. Saville, Mis. 0. Ven - nen, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Perdue, Mrs. B. Levis, Mrs. L. Cree and Mrs. C. Draper. IHOSPITAL BIRTHDAY WEEK Arrangements are underway for the "Annual Birthday Week" contri- butions to the Public Hospital. En- velopes are being sent to the pastors of the various churches in Clinton and the surrounding country. Ap- peals have been made to Fraternal Orders and other Associations. The objective for this year is $1000.00, which will go towards the installation of elevator and fire escape. Returns from this appeal to he sent to Mrs. N. Wt Treevartha and acknowledgment will be trade through this paper. - ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of thct Huron Central Agricultural Society was held in the office of the District Repredentativee Saturday afternoon, January 11th, when reports of of- ficers of the executive were given. Financial Expenditures for 1929 were higher than for any previous year, showing a greater amount paid out in prize money. The Clin- ton Spring Show is growing each year and the outlook for the 1930 Show, which will be held Thursday. April 3rd, is very gond. General discussion followed dealing with new classes and changes in the prize list. The election of officers result- ed in the following appointments: Hon. Pres.: John Shanahan, Id. C. Cox and John McFarlane. President: Humphrey Snell. ' lst_ vice. Pres., William McEwan. 2nd Vice Pres.:Frank Powell. Secretary: Geo. II. Elliott. Treasurer: W. J. Miller. Directors: Matt. Armstrong, Thos. McMillan, 34.?, Loren Tyndall, W. G. Thompson WI. Nott, A, P. Keyes, ri John Innes, 'Wm. Sinclair, John Middleton, 'W. H. Lobb, Oliver Jer- vis, W. Yeo, H. B. Combe, N. W. le -oval -the. Dr. Shaw, E. II. Wise, G. A. McCague DEATH OF W'1V1. W:IIITTINGTON The following from the Burk's Falls Arrow refers to a brother of Mrs. S. Lawrence of Clinton: "The late Whn. Whittington, who died recently in his 77th year, was a native of Clinton, Huron County, and with his friend, who afterwards became his brother-in-law together came bo Parry Sound District fifty- three years ago canting spring and settied on first Concession of Strong township. They were the first set- tlers in that corner of the township and they endured- all the hardships of pionhor life, including spring and summer frosts and driving 'a one horse wagon all the way front Clin- ton in the rainy -season in the fall and cutting the last three miles of the way ;through the forest. They .a raft to cross Jack Lake. On built s August 13th, 1.879, he married Em_ ma Jane IIannaford who was a native of Huron County, who proved a'true helpmate for him itt his pion- eer lite, she bore him six sons, the first and last died at birthhthe other four are still alive, Geo. S„ of Eagle Lake; Wnt., of Oshawa; Frank, on the old farm and Fred, the youngiest. Converted in early life he was a, consistent christian and member of the Methodist church until - the un- ion and has beim, a member of that church- since) and always a g&nerves supporter all his life. Of a cheerful and optimistic 'rat- ture ho always faced the future with confidence. Ile au-fteredd a . great Affliction some fourteen years' ago when his faithful wife left him for a better world beyond this life. He had the misforttinle about six years ago 1;o lose a foot se he had to give up his farm to his son John Francis, "' e. He r cth:� d sunt and has lived , has -had' three paralytic strokes only living, a :few days •after the last one. His brother George and leis wife assisted his adopted daughter,. Daisy to nurse hint through itis Last sick - Imes." • THE HOME PAPER DEATH 0F 111',85, R. T. GIBBS - Mr. and. Mee. Frank. k Gibbs: receiv ed word :Monday of the death of their sister-i'n-law, Anna Doerr, wife: of Robert T. 'Gibbs, which oe-' Burred Sunday at the hospital in Re- gina 'after •a short illness of pneu- monia, Mrs. Gibbs had, lived ire Stratford until her marriage, some 'tine -years ago, when shewent west ' to reside. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by herhusband,' one small son, her father and several brothers and'sis- ters. Theremainsare being brought" home for burial and the funeral takes place. on Friday in. Stratford. IT WAS "WHOOPEE." - A travelling troup calling thoni selves the "Black. Birds Whoopee Minstrels" gave an entertainment in the town hall Monday evening. We did not go up but, judging from the - sounds coming dawn to the council chamber while the council was sit- ting• -we judge that "Whoopee" was a proper name for the organisation. The attendance was not large, as Clinton does nbt patronize travelling shows to any great extent, but a number attended. The small boy was thrilled a cou- ple of times during the afternoon when the "Black Birds" paraded the front streets in gay attair with their band. LITTLE LOCALS Mr. C. B. Hale has opened a con' veyancing office in the rooms above Hovey's drug store. Mr. T. - Riley had the misfortune to hurt his shoulder the other day and had to take a few holidays. Miss Winnie McMatlt supplied in the room of Miss Armstrong of the Public school for a day or so this week. ' The name of E. W. M. Pais - 1 e y appears amongst t h o s e who were successful in passing their Christmas examinations at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. "It is a very evelcomo visitor in our house," writes a western sub- scriber when renewing his subscrip- tion to The News -Record, "we would not like to be without it." As so fety attended the anima meeting of the Horticultural Society. which was called for Tuesday even- ing, that it was postponed until Tues- day evening, January 286. Murch's Grocery will he moved next week from its present stand be- side Bartliff and Crich's restaurant,. to the store recently vacated by C, Lobb in the Sloane Block. CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL The Public School board at its first meeting elected My. J. A.. Fid chairman for Lite year and an-, Pointed the following, committees: Property: A. E. Cudmore, G. T: Jenkins, Thos. Churchill. Finance: W1 J. Plumsteel. W. 3.. Cook, M. T. Corless, C. H. Venner, Secretary -Treasurer: G. McLennan Representative 'to Collegiate. Board, Dr. Evans. Representative to Public Library Board, WI. Brydene. The school .building was redecor- ated during the summer vacation and is now in good shape and new seats have been installed in the room of the principal, which if satis- factory, may be obtained for all the rooms;, as financial circumstances permit. The Homd and School Club presented 'a lantern and a number of educative slides for use of the school, which is being used exten- sively and is proving very convene ient, as almost any illustration which the teacher wishes to show the pupils can be thrown on the screen by the new lantlern. The following is the latest re- port from Inspleotor Field, width speaks for itself. It should bo a. matter for congratulation .to the - board, the staff and „the citizens' be general that such a report is due: "Goderich. December 16th, 1929 Tho Public School Board, Clinton, Ont. Gentlemen: ---- I paid my half -yearly official vis- it to your school on November 25th I t and1 and December h 113th. Since my visit tile class rooms have been decorated throughout and chair desks have been Placed in the Principal's class 'room.; the teachers' room has also been unproved and furnished. Title Home and School Club also las the thanks of the teachers and pupils in supplying the school with a .lantern and slides. The Board is to be congratulated on the present condition of the school; all the classes are in good condition—somre are exceptional, harmony exists throughout the staff '. and school; all are doing good work. Music has a recognized and ve;l- uable place on the programme; the- impr oveymient is very noticeable and' the results above expectations, The Board could expend $50.00 more on 'equipment for Agriculture and Hortieulture --. such , as tool's, flower's; bulbs, books :relating to the • above and have the sura so spent re- turneed as a grant.. I am enclosing a Statement of the.: - grants to show you how thby are d'e- rived. Yours respectfully, Yours respectfully, 1 -John M. Field.'