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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-01-15, Page 1Wee News -Record Est. 187S marmaysmazonaWasimaiwab WITH RICH IS INCORPORATE! THE ` CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est, 186D NO. 2601 -52nd YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY 1.: JANUARY 15, 1931 mameNISOVIRRIMMOt • Jeweler and Optometrist fboutdverq ghLr:d: pian t;asvaes le his pocket awaneh that needs auz atteneion. Maybe e the ratan knoWs at, Maybe lie doesn't, • But the'WIAPCIi knows it,and it tries to tell its owner, too. It gradually loses a little more every week or so. And when the man wants to know the tune, lie has to allow for thever izelen. ARE YO'f ONE OF THESE "THIRD MIEN.?" lie You are let us fix thinge for you. • 7J. iE. �"Eellyar Phone 174w and 174J .;I S E sAr OF CLEARING LINES REMANTS AT HALF PRICE Included in this lot are Dress - goods, Silks, Curtain Goods, Prints, Flannelette Etc. 9RESES at $L98 Come in and Look Them Over. They are not this Season's, but a number of them have been priced as high as $15.75. The quantity is limited. Corsets These consist of several num- bers in styles that have been dis- continued and previously priced as high as $2.75 for 59c TEMPTING PRICES ON MANY OTHER LINES THROUGHOUT THE STORE �Q Ht SIN " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIIOPPE " THE MARKETS Wheat, 60e. Barley, 30c. Oats; 25c. Butter, 26e to 28e. • Eggs, 17c to 25e.: ,Live Hogs, $9.50.' ' H. and S. CLUB TO MAKE MERRY The Home and School Club will held the first meeting of the e ear in the Collegiate auditorium 'on• Tues- day- evening at eight o'clock. At this meeting the members in- tend to relax a bit .and have some fun, which would seem to be sensible as they do perform a good deal of real work during the year, Mrs, P, Hearn will have charge of the musi- cal part of the program and the aim rangning of,canteets, Weide Mrs. W. T. Herman will have charge of the social end, including "eats." It is hoped, and, it shouldn't be a vain hope, that all the members will at- tend. They do not seem to he in- cluding any but members, which is perhaps just as well, as otherwise there might be too large a crowd. GIVEN LOVING FAREWELL The following is from The Lanark Era and refers to the new pastor of the Baptist church, she enters up- on his new duties in connection with Clinton and Auburn churches on Sunday next: "The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willis was taxed to its ut- most last Tuesday evening, when a very large gathering of friends and neighbors and associates of Rev. and Mrs. Sherman, met to say "Good- bye" to theist It is given to few men to win the affections and esteem of a whole community as the Rev, Mr, Sherman has done. It is not a- lone the Baptist Church that feels the loss of a beloved ehristian pas- tor, but every other denomination in Lanark will be more or Iess affected. Mr. Sherman has been more than_ a good mixer, althoughhe has been that, but lie has gripped the hearts of all classes of people in the cons- munity by his kindness, his brother- liness and his goodness. The following address in connec- tion with a pleasing program, was presented by Rev'. E. W. Cafley to Rev, and Mrs. Sherman, 'Dear Friends: We, a few of your many friends, have met together this evening to say farewell to you and bid you god -speed in your new charge. It was 'with very much re. gret vee received the word of Your departure from our village. We have learned to love you and appreciate Your worth, and because of your friendliness and genuineness and good -wearing qualities, we have be- come increasingly attached to you during your eight years of residence in our village. Your friendship has meant much to many because you have never been too 'busy to extend a helping hand, or to' give comfort in time of another'" trouble and also to maintain a splendid courage in your own, To quote Alfred Lord Tenny- son: "The Larger Heart the Kindlier Hand" ' -Some will remember you beet when the call of the wild comes to .them in the fall, and be reminders that you are a good sport. Others will recall your ready assistance on the programme with guitar and song. Others again will think of the old. radio you fixed for them. Others your cheerful greeting even if. ex, pressed in the French-Ineguage..Yoe are good neighbours, cheerful optim- ists,' big in every tray, always ready to get some fun out of life to cheer your fellow travellers. May the fut- ure be rice in blessing and life hold. o you. ,happiness for both of yet . Wle take much pleasure in requesting your acceptance of this our gift to you on this: occasion. Dated Dvieemtber 30th, 1930.' ;After 'the 'reading.. of the address the sum of eighty-three dollars was Presented. by the chairman, Mr. Ben. Willis, Mr. Sherman then respond- ed on behalf of Mrs. Sherman and himself, •Very simply, and very af- fectionately, he thanked his friends for what they had said to him, and for what their friendshiphad, meant to him„ and assured them that these years jn, Lanark• had been the hap - ;fleet. of his lice. As Mai. Sherman concluded his remarks the . crowd broke spontaneously into 'Tier. they are jolly good fellows,'" Speeches o falIowed the P .. resent"ati on . - Nix. D n aldson in well-chosen words paid tribute to ;lee. Sherman.,"We are .losing,' he' said, "Not onla splen- did christian minis:tee,. hub a friend and .brother:'' Mr. Tom Cameron, in humerous vein, told' of experiences on some. of the fishing trips with his friend.' "It seems to me," said M2; Cameron, "That I have .. always ,known .Mh. Sherman and I'm sure he will come -back . to us again.". • Mr. Jack: Leslie was invited 'to speak. inally,' l'b. Ben. Willis, gripped the audience, as he told in 'simple Words, not evithoiit emotion, of the neighbourliness thathad existed be- tween the; tore houses during the last eight'years: As wo listened: to one kindly neighbour speaking of an- other, we realized that it is a good thing to take a.'sympathetie interest in those around tis, and that,, the spiritof neighbourliness is one of the most wholesome things about vil- lage life. ' The evening concluded with, some delightful gehes an i.eereslnnents. IMrt. (Rev,)^E. Wi, Cafley moved a hearty vote of thanks. to Me. '-and MsBen. Willis;which wars second - THE THE 'HOME PAPE LITTLE • LOCALS .'' a SOME: SICK ONES lift', David Kay has iiuiehased the Miss Jean Thomson has been ill MoMurchie' house iii, King street. the past week, the result of paz'aly- Rev..C. Sherman, k• -ie newly-ap- sis, Miss Thomson has been turning pointed Baptist ministe$i;• liar arrived he,' invalid, sister, Miss Eliza, for from Lanarc andgettinghis fans- years and now both are laid up. ily settled in the BaPt �t1 parsonage, W.Gla" Coak is improving n nS Miss L M. Walkins'hgw, who had after several ,weeks of illness. the misfortune to fracture• her Mr. W. T. Herman, who has had wrist a week before; Christmas, a rather serious time as the result of hasreturned to er l c�'in Irwin' pneumonia,is now improvingt d h 4 swand t p is hoe . aable store. ,t hoped, will M to resume his 'Chautauqua dates he .Clinton are work in the course of a week or so, r. Feb. 27-28 and Mar. 213.:: Chautau THEM INSTITUTE qua was enjoyed lora scorch and it W OEN' S I , TI TU' T 'is expected the entert iinments " this year will also be good. :, Mirs. Ephraim Brews received word laat week of the-icleath of her brother, Joseph H. Stevens of To ionto and went elo4n::'to attend the funeral, eweedh tor* place on Friday. CHANGES IN TIMETABLE On Sunday last a new Canadian National timetable went into effect, one which carries some' changes for Clinton. The . morning train Tito Toronto goes a little later, at 6.58 instead of 6.44, giving one a little longer to snooze mornings it ;has to -be caught. The afternoon train atsso goes ten minutes later, at 2.55.; The noon train goes up at 11.55 instead of 12.09 and the night tram; at 10.0J in- stead of 10.24. The morning train • eor London leaves at the same time, 7.38, but the afternoon train dow.ii goes ear- lier, at 3.63, instead, of 4,08, The trains going north, both maiming and evening on :the Huron and Bruce line are earlier, the noon going, two min- utes before twelve, at 1L58, and the evening at 6.27, • The changes are indickted in the timetable on .page ttvi, of this and each issue of The News -Record. Look it up before taking a train. COUNCIL MEETING The mayor and council riot on Monday morning and took the oath of .office and appointed a striking committee, as follows: Councillors Paisley and Holmes and Reeve Elliott, adjourning until evening: - In the evening', although a num- ber of citizens had met to hear the inaugural ceremonies, the council decided to Meet as a eommnittee of the whole, postponing the formal in- auguration until next month, owing to the unavoidable allseece through bereavement of Councillor Crich. Mayor Cooper presided at the com- mittee conference, Reeve Elliott and Councillors Paisley, Holmes', Lang- ford, Cook and Livermore being pre- sent. The report of the striking com- mittee Was received and accepted as follows: Street: Csie'h, Elliott, Paisley, Liv- ermore, A. Wild FOR C,ODERICI{ Cemetery: Livermore, Holmes, Paisley, Last night the Goderich inter - Property: Langford, Cook, Crich. mediate Hockey team, together with Fire and Water: Holmes, Elliott, a goodly number of fans, invaded Paisley. the Clinton arena, defeating the Charity: -Cook, Livermore, Lang- Clinton Boys. by the score of 3.0. Lang- ford. The ice was keen and a real game Park: Livermore, Holmes, Elliott.. of hockey was enjoyed by all, the Finance: Paisley, Elliott, Holmes, score •by no means indicated that Bylaws: Langford, Livermore, Goderich had the best of the play, as. L4,o1 r. the Clinton lads had nothing. but Special: Elliott, Langford, Cook, hard luck ' and bad breaks. . They Court of Revision: Cooper,. Paisley, couldn't seems to get going at a11, Livermore, Cook, Holmes. In the ,firstperiod after a few • Bylaws Nos. 1 and 2, 1931, w'bre minutes play Goderich notched their readand passed, No. 1, aPPointi :g first counhex• which really was hit auditors and representaties on the of hard luck en the 'part of George. Collegiate, Public Library and Health Elliott,. the hamsters goalie,. but boards. Messrs. J. Wiseman, D. W. however, goals are goals anti the. L. Cantelen and S. L Lucas were score was .1-0 for Goderich. Clinton appointed auditors for 1931,.and:Dr. tiled hard to tie it up, but either by Shaw was appointed to the C..I.. good luck or good management, Board, .Major MI. D. Mlcefaggart•- to Doak, Goderich goalie, turned them the Public Library Board and D.. L.- aside right and left;' This boy surely. Macpherson. ;to the Board of, Health, must have had 'his rabbit's -foot a - the former two for three' years and long last night. the latter for ohe year. In the second period the play was Bylaw No. 2 was to authorize the abeven thaspec- borrowing from. the Bank of Men- nalout thrill, s''hiandch is e tipicalfans ogotf a Code- treal of $20,000, as needed through- tiiclr-Clinton, hockey gorse, when out the year. Clerk Mlacp'herson ex- Murney' and Twyford decided -to for- pleined that it was not often, that •get hockey and go into prize fighting. the whole aunt Was 'needed but the However, this was soon .ended, with bank required that a (bylaw he pas- both boys going to. the cooler, Mr. sed authorizing the borrowing and Murrey, solving a'niajor penalty ear the council wouldonlyborrow such b lee folly, ''chi cried Burn- sides, u - �'n s Y period, rix sums as were required to transact the sides, snappy centre maxii ein • •Gode- .business of the corporation until rich scored the second goal, holding taxes were available. Meyer Coope" Clinton scoreless."" Ifoweve,' the boys volunteered the information that he were through time often time, only would be very. c`areful about the to he frustrated 'by Mr. Doak, Who signing of notes." always; .seemed to 'get himself in the On motion of Councillors 7 ever- road of that little round rubber, and, more and Rolmes a resolution d we ate foisted to believe that it -vas sympathy was extended- to Council- by accident more than -once. ' The for Crich and family and a letter second petiad ended 2 0. was ordered • written conveying this • to thein. Clinton forced ;tire 'play' in the • The-f.ii'st meeting' of the year will be 'held in the C.O,F.,shall on Thurs- day, Jan. 22nd, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. : O. L: Paisley will give a paper on "Helping -the .Boy , or Girl Through 'Teen A•ge." 'Roll call will be answered by "Jokes." The hostesses for: the day will be.: Mrs. Tolland, Mrs. F. Glow, Mrs. B, Murphy, Mrs. Biggam, Mrs•. E. Law- son, .Ml s, Rath and Mrs. W. J, El - CHOIR VISITS If. C. The choir of the Presbyterian church -enjoyed a chicken dinner tee gether• at the Commercial Inn on Fri- day evening last, the organist, Miss Snider, being the hostess. This din- ner, cache as a Iittle surprise, the inenibers being invited only a few clays before, but it was no less en- joyable on that account, the dinner being all that could be desired, and Miss Snider's hospitality was much appreciated. After the good things bad been partaken of the choir members mot- ored out to the Huron County Home, which was what they had been pre- paring for, and put on an excellent program for the residents of the Home. Those taking a prominent part in the program were: Mrs, (Rev.) C. E. Dougan, Miss Snider, Messrs. George D. Roberton; Will and Frank Mutch and A. R. Mitchell. The Retch Pipers were also present, in their picturesque Highland dress, and gave several selections which were much enjoyed. Miss Jean Mc- Lean contributed a reading. Each number on the program was Well rendered, every one giving their very best. A short and amusing play en- titled "Advertising for a Wife," was an enjoyable feature of•the evening's program. The cast included Mls, (Dr.) Axon, Miss Elva Conic, Misses Dorothy, Medelon and Norma Streets and Mb. G. D. Rob.e:ton. This gave the old folks a geed laugh. ' After the program a treat of can- dies andoranges was distributed to the residents of the Home. These and the program were much appre- ciated by both inmates and mana- gers. Mrs. Jacob called The News - Record to tell about the visit and said: "It is the first time the Pres- byterian choir has visited the Home in our erne but we •hope it Will not be the last.. They can conic just as often as they wish.- They wit) be welcome." Reeve Elliott; spoke sof the snow' third 'period,' carrying the puck' to blocking at the cemetery and rug Godeiic'h's end of, the, -ice most of Bested that the cuetery': committee ,the tiiite, but • could not scale said see the Hallett council • and try to the ;game ended, 3 0 .fez', Goderich, have somesnow fences erected. The "When Burnsides, scored the third 'matter was left in 'the hands of:: _eounte>;' of the game on a long shot, Reeve Elliott and the cemetery come which olid'through k`)liott's: pads and mittee, the game ended .,Shortly afterwards. Reeve Elliott inttreduced the mat- ; :The line-up: ter of the road running north and Goderich: Goal, Doak; ; ;defence,. asked` what' the council wished Miii eo:Miarney•and•Sturxly; :cen,trer 'Peens do in regard to sante when attending 'side's; .Wings Allison acid. Stoddart; county council. He was authprized alternates, ..M�;3 tyj „N'airn and Car to urge the'ndicing;of this read'dur pouter. - in thepresent Year and to- confer ar g y Clmtoii`. Goll, G : irliiolt; defence,. vnt tlis count en ricer as --tot e h w h r, la J -' ]l.iott CCiit1C atm bestwaY oi' oaring i'oi. the,�si'i%s alsq. `Nedigez and J E , ' R yy � to see about getting; the county toad• tiwmbs rdeEwaii and asenne4Y alter nates,: M1cClinehey, Twyford anil machinery for use of the astreets�rdet ^z r , T. ed by:Mrs, ' Field Robertson. The spring. singing �of Auld Lang SMune' brought Council was hen adjourned' until Referee: V aItei'Baum en'New the eveningoa close." r • t#re fires Monday iz."ebruaky. Hainsete. LOOK AT YOUR LABEL - The News'Record mailing ' lit was comected last week and all - ..criptions credited ul'i .; to January 3rd, Subscribers are asked to exam- ine their labels andaf any error is tocall noted to our attention to it. Those whose labels do not stead Dec, 1931 are asked to ca -ll and renew so, that we maybe able tobiing our list upto date, Have youreceived yem .calendar? We still have some for those who have not yet got their's. - AMONG THE ,CHURCHES Ontario Street United Church ' T'IIE PRIZE WINNERS The prizes, given lby the local W. C.T.U. to those who wrote on the recent W,C.T.U..contest of 'Temper- ance'in Sunday ,Schools:, were pre- vnted' on Sunday last' to Dorothy. Y is Benson lr and B on !Sutter of Wes- ley -Willis .School, and to Sarah and Florence, Whitmoee and Irene and 'Erma Garrett of Turner's Sundaes ebool, Sint IN S. S. WH. ORE , Mr. L. E. Doherty, prominent Sun- day School worker in Cen- tral United - ,church, Stratford, 'has- ' been appointed superintendent, Minister's subjects: Morning; `The succeeding 1). M. Weight, who has Gift' of the Morning Stare' Even. been made Honorary Superintendent. Ing; "Cardinal Virtues," • Mr, Doherty is a former citizen 'of Wesley -Willis United Church Clinton, When he was a Sanday- schooi worker in Wesley church: Mr.. Minister's :horning Sermon su'b H. Mi Manning, Son of the Rev, H. ject: `Betting .your Life on God." Mi• Manning, a former pastor of the Evening: "The -Claims of Christ," Wesley congregation, iS,..one of his. Baptist Church associates. -Servige en Sunday evening last WAS IT CONSCIENCE? - was taken by lkirr. C. S. Hawke, who preached most acceptably, the pas- tor, being unable to get here. On Sunday evening next, at seven o'clock, the new pastor, Rev, G. Sherman, will preach; • Week night services on Monday and Wednesday evenings as usual, Presbyterian Church , Mr. Win. Weir, of Knox Col- lege, son- of Mr. F. G. Weir of Gode- rich, will take the services in this church on Sunday, morning and ev-. Ma. Hellyar is of the opinion that ening.the articles had been taken from his Regular monthly meeting of bite store by someone who, happily,- was Women's Missionary Society will be troubled by a' guilty conscience and' held at the home of Mrs. Axon on decided to return them. They were Wednesday, January 21st, at 3 not expensive and might have been o'clock, All members requested to picked up by a child or irresponsible be present. person and had been returned, by the mother on learning of the act. Any - ARE WE PROUD?' way,there they were returned and The Kitchener News-Record'hadone is glad to think they were. Perhaps it was reading The News - Record, which endeavors always to News - the following to say regarding a t the f e of Clinton natives, who are now managing that city's civic af- stand for honesty, which influenced' fairs: their return. "Two neembors of the present city council by Unusual coincidence hap- I - iRUCEFIELD pen to be natives of the same place, I One is the present mayor and the . The 'Women's Association of Bruce- other is Ald. G. W. Gordon, Both field United chtuch was held Titers - officials were born at Clinton, On- day, Jan: 8th, at the home of Mrs,tario, and it is understood the Clin- H.' Aikenhead witha very good at - ton cenmtunity is indulging in par- tendance of meml,ers and visitors, donable pride in having contributed and the lady visitors niostiy,all .join so much to 'the: municipal life of ed the Association. The first :hour Kitehener, Was spent en piecing quilt blocks, and' Weyer Bezeau received his early the officers planned programs for education in Clinton anti after at- the year:. The meeting was then tending high school cenepleted his opened with the devotional leader in academic training in Chicago where dharge, singing and scripture read - he studied law. fee abandoned a Ing followed by prayer. The presi- legal career for industrial pursuits dent then took the chair and the roll and also for a time followed a career call was responded to by members on 'on the lecture platform being widely "Progress." The topic on "Pro- known in Canada and a section of gross," handed in by Mrs. Frank the United States as a lecturer. Ailcenhead, was very interesting, Mayor Bezern carne to this city in Mrs. G. B, Baird presented the mem- 1907 associated with the furniture in- hers with a thimble, a real gift for dusky. He entered political life the• workers. s. D. Tough kindly here en 1923 and after serving in the offered her-hoMsme for the February council beginning -with 1925 became meeting. 'Piecing blocks and quilt - mayor in the last municipal election ing will be the work: for the next af- receiving the largest popular .'vote terncon, ,The Meeting closed by ale and - the -largest majority ever given repeating the elspah benediction.. a local candidate, The hostess served a tasty lunch Mr. W. H. Hallyar,. jeweler of town, showed us a wrapper the oth- er day in which had been mailed to, him a pair -of 'salt and pepper shak- ers. There was- nothing to indicate where they were from or, who had sent them. To obviate the risk of telltale handwriting Mr. leelllyar's name and address was cut from his advertisement in The News -Record and pasted on the -outside of the par- cel, Mayor Bezeau has had extended which all enjoyed very much. experience on the. political• platform in • various .parts ,of -:tie province lieI. - fora entomhcg political life in this HOLMESVILLE — eity.,; I, PRESBYTERIAL MEETING ! Miss Myrtle Trewartha of Clin- ton spent Sunday with friends in the The annual meeting of the Pres village. ., byterian Presbyterial of Huron was A special prayer meeting was held held here'Tuesday,in the united churcl don • with a good non Viaednesday attendance acid encouraging reports. evening. Mrs. V. SWan Smith, of Seafort'1t, the Urs Thursday evening the annual treasurer, showed an increase of av- eongtegational meeting was held in er 8500 in money raised, the total the chi ch, Rev. Mir. Herbert pro being $3,840.84. siding, Each organization respond - Mrs. Dunlop of Goderich, expres- ed with a report and each eontribut- sed the regretfelt by everyone in ed something by way of programme, the presbyterial in losing Mrs. Greig The junior league report was given as president, by Alma Trewartha and a chorus' Mil's, M 'Derniii}d, of :Goderich, "read teas sung by the, junior leaguer s. The the report of the nominating eons- Sunday school reports were read by mittee. ' E. Potter: and W. Jervis; the Young Peoples' League mtar- 1931: the and a musicalby selectionNorn ryTas'ewar-giv- Hon.-President: Mrs, J. C. Greig,, The following are the officers for en by Jervis Bros; .with Mrs. Yee Seaforth. at pence Miss Dell Finley` gave the President: Miss ,Jeckell, Exeter. gMivisesnio"nby CiErclvlea report arn danad duet Yweaos' 1st Vice President: Mrs, IgeDer-The Woman'sMiS9iUnarv SocietYre- hid Goderich. port was given 2nd vice-president:Miss' Taylor,p b Mics. Walter Y W 1 and Blyth, a'. duet'] by Mrs. T. Potter and Mrs. • 3rd vice-president: Mrs. Dougan, W'• Glenn,. The Ladies', Aid report Clinton, was read by Miss Acheson, followed 4th vice -1 esident: Mie Red- by a reading by Mrs. E. Yeo. ditt Goderieh, H. J. Trewartha reported for the. Coresponding secretary, Mrs. Geo. Quarterly board and Mr. Geo. Teb- M'dDonald butt made a speech, also a reading See. -Treasurer: Mrs. T. Swan ' Was contributedby Rev. Mr. leer - Smith; Seafbrth. best. After all the reports were Home lielners' secretary: Mrs..1, given the ladies served dainty re - Fraser, Bayfield. freshnents. It was a very pleasant Young women's secretary, Sitrs. H, and enjoyable gathering. C' Duniwi, Goderich: els ..-and Ml's, Oscar Forster are in C. G. I. T. Secretary, Mee. H. c. Toronto, Mrs. Forster having bee Dunlop,"Goderich, tonsils removed, Mission Band secretary, Mrs. H. We are sorry lei report that Mrs. I. Gibson; Seaforth.. Melville Glidden and Mrs. H. J. Mealy :and literature see:ears', Trewartha are on the sick list We Miss, Isabel MbEwan, Goderich.:' ;hope to hear of their speedy , reeov- "Weleonre and welfare secretary ei'Y• ' Mrs.. H. Arnold;. Rensail, e I The township, council met in the Suppiv secretary, Miss A. M'eDon- village hall on M;enday. old.' Goderich. _ I ,%Masers, Howard Mulholland and :Glad ' Tidings secretary: Mee, Gordon Stock left.at .3 a.m. on Mon- Mertioii^ Ileid, Seaforth, ! day Morning with a truck and trailer 'Piensseeretas'y. Mks. Keith 'd.c for Penmbrolce from where they are in in fn,i•nntureClinton Nur to "lean ea£ r h. g S t g Hol esvil o Unit churchqua ter m l h Lifa� i eii ershi se retia , i • ed m tb p c y 'yihssq is 1'aefeelanei,,iCIinton. I ly;`board have secured the services of ,:,. M • ..;:thb Eva eltsts srs..W;hitestdes 11..is.,.Kantre,of Seafm•ttn and rs,.. � , 1)izi'ilAp• •of'Goderieli,' were appointed nod,Lerniard for next June, deleisAtes . to the provincial, meeting :. „ Mz Barrio •Walter, who' has been,:' =, r•n • end of iii ;April, , on the seek list, is in,pi•oving, .0. ROYAL YORK & JOHNSTON'S APPROVED CLOTHING MADE -TO -MEASURE VALUES UP TO 35 $ EXTRA PANTS $5.00 . .00 0 , The Bottom has Rein Reached!! Never before have you had the opportunity of purchasing a , made -to -measure Suit with extra pair of pants that carry with every garment, the fine workmanship, fit and finish Our clothes cam et a price of $22.50 for Suit plus $5.00 for extern pair of pants,. THESE PRICES ARE GOOD FOR 30 DAYS ONLY " , SQUARE DE- L FOR' EVERY' 'SAN THE MARKETS Wheat, 60e. Barley, 30c. Oats; 25c. Butter, 26e to 28e. • Eggs, 17c to 25e.: ,Live Hogs, $9.50.' ' H. and S. CLUB TO MAKE MERRY The Home and School Club will held the first meeting of the e ear in the Collegiate auditorium 'on• Tues- day- evening at eight o'clock. At this meeting the members in- tend to relax a bit .and have some fun, which would seem to be sensible as they do perform a good deal of real work during the year, Mrs, P, Hearn will have charge of the musi- cal part of the program and the aim rangning of,canteets, Weide Mrs. W. T. Herman will have charge of the social end, including "eats." It is hoped, and, it shouldn't be a vain hope, that all the members will at- tend. They do not seem to he in- cluding any but members, which is perhaps just as well, as otherwise there might be too large a crowd. GIVEN LOVING FAREWELL The following is from The Lanark Era and refers to the new pastor of the Baptist church, she enters up- on his new duties in connection with Clinton and Auburn churches on Sunday next: "The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willis was taxed to its ut- most last Tuesday evening, when a very large gathering of friends and neighbors and associates of Rev. and Mrs. Sherman, met to say "Good- bye" to theist It is given to few men to win the affections and esteem of a whole community as the Rev, Mr, Sherman has done. It is not a- lone the Baptist Church that feels the loss of a beloved ehristian pas- tor, but every other denomination in Lanark will be more or Iess affected. Mr. Sherman has been more than_ a good mixer, althoughhe has been that, but lie has gripped the hearts of all classes of people in the cons- munity by his kindness, his brother- liness and his goodness. The following address in connec- tion with a pleasing program, was presented by Rev'. E. W. Cafley to Rev, and Mrs. Sherman, 'Dear Friends: We, a few of your many friends, have met together this evening to say farewell to you and bid you god -speed in your new charge. It was 'with very much re. gret vee received the word of Your departure from our village. We have learned to love you and appreciate Your worth, and because of your friendliness and genuineness and good -wearing qualities, we have be- come increasingly attached to you during your eight years of residence in our village. Your friendship has meant much to many because you have never been too 'busy to extend a helping hand, or to' give comfort in time of another'" trouble and also to maintain a splendid courage in your own, To quote Alfred Lord Tenny- son: "The Larger Heart the Kindlier Hand" ' -Some will remember you beet when the call of the wild comes to .them in the fall, and be reminders that you are a good sport. Others will recall your ready assistance on the programme with guitar and song. Others again will think of the old. radio you fixed for them. Others your cheerful greeting even if. ex, pressed in the French-Ineguage..Yoe are good neighbours, cheerful optim- ists,' big in every tray, always ready to get some fun out of life to cheer your fellow travellers. May the fut- ure be rice in blessing and life hold. o you. ,happiness for both of yet . Wle take much pleasure in requesting your acceptance of this our gift to you on this: occasion. Dated Dvieemtber 30th, 1930.' ;After 'the 'reading.. of the address the sum of eighty-three dollars was Presented. by the chairman, Mr. Ben. Willis, Mr. Sherman then respond- ed on behalf of Mrs. Sherman and himself, •Very simply, and very af- fectionately, he thanked his friends for what they had said to him, and for what their friendshiphad, meant to him„ and assured them that these years jn, Lanark• had been the hap - ;fleet. of his lice. As Mai. Sherman concluded his remarks the . crowd broke spontaneously into 'Tier. they are jolly good fellows,'" Speeches o falIowed the P .. resent"ati on . - Nix. D n aldson in well-chosen words paid tribute to ;lee. Sherman.,"We are .losing,' he' said, "Not onla splen- did christian minis:tee,. hub a friend and .brother:'' Mr. Tom Cameron, in humerous vein, told' of experiences on some. of the fishing trips with his friend.' "It seems to me," said M2; Cameron, "That I have .. always ,known .Mh. Sherman and I'm sure he will come -back . to us again.". • Mr. Jack: Leslie was invited 'to speak. inally,' l'b. Ben. Willis, gripped the audience, as he told in 'simple Words, not evithoiit emotion, of the neighbourliness thathad existed be- tween the; tore houses during the last eight'years: As wo listened: to one kindly neighbour speaking of an- other, we realized that it is a good thing to take a.'sympathetie interest in those around tis, and that,, the spiritof neighbourliness is one of the most wholesome things about vil- lage life. ' The evening concluded with, some delightful gehes an i.eereslnnents. IMrt. (Rev,)^E. Wi, Cafley moved a hearty vote of thanks. to Me. '-and MsBen. Willis;which wars second - THE THE 'HOME PAPE LITTLE • LOCALS .'' a SOME: SICK ONES lift', David Kay has iiuiehased the Miss Jean Thomson has been ill MoMurchie' house iii, King street. the past week, the result of paz'aly- Rev..C. Sherman, k• -ie newly-ap- sis, Miss Thomson has been turning pointed Baptist ministe$i;• liar arrived he,' invalid, sister, Miss Eliza, for from Lanarc andgettinghis fans- years and now both are laid up. ily settled in the BaPt �t1 parsonage, W.Gla" Coak is improving n nS Miss L M. Walkins'hgw, who had after several ,weeks of illness. the misfortune to fracture• her Mr. W. T. Herman, who has had wrist a week before; Christmas, a rather serious time as the result of hasreturned to er l c�'in Irwin' pneumonia,is now improvingt d h 4 swand t p is hoe . aable store. ,t hoped, will M to resume his 'Chautauqua dates he .Clinton are work in the course of a week or so, r. Feb. 27-28 and Mar. 213.:: Chautau THEM INSTITUTE qua was enjoyed lora scorch and it W OEN' S I , TI TU' T 'is expected the entert iinments " this year will also be good. :, Mirs. Ephraim Brews received word laat week of the-icleath of her brother, Joseph H. Stevens of To ionto and went elo4n::'to attend the funeral, eweedh tor* place on Friday. CHANGES IN TIMETABLE On Sunday last a new Canadian National timetable went into effect, one which carries some' changes for Clinton. The . morning train Tito Toronto goes a little later, at 6.58 instead of 6.44, giving one a little longer to snooze mornings it ;has to -be caught. The afternoon train atsso goes ten minutes later, at 2.55.; The noon train goes up at 11.55 instead of 12.09 and the night tram; at 10.0J in- stead of 10.24. The morning train • eor London leaves at the same time, 7.38, but the afternoon train dow.ii goes ear- lier, at 3.63, instead, of 4,08, The trains going north, both maiming and evening on :the Huron and Bruce line are earlier, the noon going, two min- utes before twelve, at 1L58, and the evening at 6.27, • The changes are indickted in the timetable on .page ttvi, of this and each issue of The News -Record. Look it up before taking a train. COUNCIL MEETING The mayor and council riot on Monday morning and took the oath of .office and appointed a striking committee, as follows: Councillors Paisley and Holmes and Reeve Elliott, adjourning until evening: - In the evening', although a num- ber of citizens had met to hear the inaugural ceremonies, the council decided to Meet as a eommnittee of the whole, postponing the formal in- auguration until next month, owing to the unavoidable allseece through bereavement of Councillor Crich. Mayor Cooper presided at the com- mittee conference, Reeve Elliott and Councillors Paisley, Holmes', Lang- ford, Cook and Livermore being pre- sent. The report of the striking com- mittee Was received and accepted as follows: Street: Csie'h, Elliott, Paisley, Liv- ermore, A. Wild FOR C,ODERICI{ Cemetery: Livermore, Holmes, Paisley, Last night the Goderich inter - Property: Langford, Cook, Crich. mediate Hockey team, together with Fire and Water: Holmes, Elliott, a goodly number of fans, invaded Paisley. the Clinton arena, defeating the Charity: -Cook, Livermore, Lang- Clinton Boys. by the score of 3.0. Lang- ford. The ice was keen and a real game Park: Livermore, Holmes, Elliott.. of hockey was enjoyed by all, the Finance: Paisley, Elliott, Holmes, score •by no means indicated that Bylaws: Langford, Livermore, Goderich had the best of the play, as. L4,o1 r. the Clinton lads had nothing. but Special: Elliott, Langford, Cook, hard luck ' and bad breaks. . They Court of Revision: Cooper,. Paisley, couldn't seems to get going at a11, Livermore, Cook, Holmes. In the ,firstperiod after a few • Bylaws Nos. 1 and 2, 1931, w'bre minutes play Goderich notched their readand passed, No. 1, aPPointi :g first counhex• which really was hit auditors and representaties on the of hard luck en the 'part of George. Collegiate, Public Library and Health Elliott,. the hamsters goalie,. but boards. Messrs. J. Wiseman, D. W. however, goals are goals anti the. L. Cantelen and S. L Lucas were score was .1-0 for Goderich. Clinton appointed auditors for 1931,.and:Dr. tiled hard to tie it up, but either by Shaw was appointed to the C..I.. good luck or good management, Board, .Major MI. D. Mlcefaggart•- to Doak, Goderich goalie, turned them the Public Library Board and D.. L.- aside right and left;' This boy surely. Macpherson. ;to the Board of, Health, must have had 'his rabbit's -foot a - the former two for three' years and long last night. the latter for ohe year. In the second period the play was Bylaw No. 2 was to authorize the abeven thaspec- borrowing from. the Bank of Men- nalout thrill, s''hiandch is e tipicalfans ogotf a Code- treal of $20,000, as needed through- tiiclr-Clinton, hockey gorse, when out the year. Clerk Mlacp'herson ex- Murney' and Twyford decided -to for- pleined that it was not often, that •get hockey and go into prize fighting. the whole aunt Was 'needed but the However, this was soon .ended, with bank required that a (bylaw he pas- both boys going to. the cooler, Mr. sed authorizing the borrowing and Murrey, solving a'niajor penalty ear the council wouldonlyborrow such b lee folly, ''chi cried Burn- sides, u - �'n s Y period, rix sums as were required to transact the sides, snappy centre maxii ein • •Gode- .business of the corporation until rich scored the second goal, holding taxes were available. Meyer Coope" Clinton scoreless."" Ifoweve,' the boys volunteered the information that he were through time often time, only would be very. c`areful about the to he frustrated 'by Mr. Doak, Who signing of notes." always; .seemed to 'get himself in the On motion of Councillors 7 ever- road of that little round rubber, and, more and Rolmes a resolution d we ate foisted to believe that it -vas sympathy was extended- to Council- by accident more than -once. ' The for Crich and family and a letter second petiad ended 2 0. was ordered • written conveying this • to thein. Clinton forced ;tire 'play' in the • The-f.ii'st meeting' of the year will be 'held in the C.O,F.,shall on Thurs- day, Jan. 22nd, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. : O. L: Paisley will give a paper on "Helping -the .Boy , or Girl Through 'Teen A•ge." 'Roll call will be answered by "Jokes." The hostesses for: the day will be.: Mrs. Tolland, Mrs. F. Glow, Mrs. B, Murphy, Mrs. Biggam, Mrs•. E. Law- son, .Ml s, Rath and Mrs. W. J, El - CHOIR VISITS If. C. The choir of the Presbyterian church -enjoyed a chicken dinner tee gether• at the Commercial Inn on Fri- day evening last, the organist, Miss Snider, being the hostess. This din- ner, cache as a Iittle surprise, the inenibers being invited only a few clays before, but it was no less en- joyable on that account, the dinner being all that could be desired, and Miss Snider's hospitality was much appreciated. After the good things bad been partaken of the choir members mot- ored out to the Huron County Home, which was what they had been pre- paring for, and put on an excellent program for the residents of the Home. Those taking a prominent part in the program were: Mrs, (Rev.) C. E. Dougan, Miss Snider, Messrs. George D. Roberton; Will and Frank Mutch and A. R. Mitchell. The Retch Pipers were also present, in their picturesque Highland dress, and gave several selections which were much enjoyed. Miss Jean Mc- Lean contributed a reading. Each number on the program was Well rendered, every one giving their very best. A short and amusing play en- titled "Advertising for a Wife," was an enjoyable feature of•the evening's program. The cast included Mls, (Dr.) Axon, Miss Elva Conic, Misses Dorothy, Medelon and Norma Streets and Mb. G. D. Rob.e:ton. This gave the old folks a geed laugh. ' After the program a treat of can- dies andoranges was distributed to the residents of the Home. These and the program were much appre- ciated by both inmates and mana- gers. Mrs. Jacob called The News - Record to tell about the visit and said: "It is the first time the Pres- byterian choir has visited the Home in our erne but we •hope it Will not be the last.. They can conic just as often as they wish.- They wit) be welcome." Reeve Elliott; spoke sof the snow' third 'period,' carrying the puck' to blocking at the cemetery and rug Godeiic'h's end of, the, -ice most of Bested that the cuetery': committee ,the tiiite, but • could not scale said see the Hallett council • and try to the ;game ended, 3 0 .fez', Goderich, have somesnow fences erected. The "When Burnsides, scored the third 'matter was left in 'the hands of:: _eounte>;' of the game on a long shot, Reeve Elliott and the cemetery come which olid'through k`)liott's: pads and mittee, the game ended .,Shortly afterwards. Reeve Elliott inttreduced the mat- ; :The line-up: ter of the road running north and Goderich: Goal, Doak; ; ;defence,. asked` what' the council wished Miii eo:Miarney•and•Sturxly; :cen,trer 'Peens do in regard to sante when attending 'side's; .Wings Allison acid. Stoddart; county council. He was authprized alternates, ..M�;3 tyj „N'airn and Car to urge the'ndicing;of this read'dur pouter. - in thepresent Year and to- confer ar g y Clmtoii`. Goll, G : irliiolt; defence,. vnt tlis count en ricer as --tot e h w h r, la J -' ]l.iott CCiit1C atm bestwaY oi' oaring i'oi. the,�si'i%s alsq. `Nedigez and J E , ' R yy � to see about getting; the county toad• tiwmbs rdeEwaii and asenne4Y alter nates,: M1cClinehey, Twyford anil machinery for use of the astreets�rdet ^z r , T. ed by:Mrs, ' Field Robertson. The spring. singing �of Auld Lang SMune' brought Council was hen adjourned' until Referee: V aItei'Baum en'New the eveningoa close." r • t#re fires Monday iz."ebruaky. Hainsete. LOOK AT YOUR LABEL - The News'Record mailing ' lit was comected last week and all - ..criptions credited ul'i .; to January 3rd, Subscribers are asked to exam- ine their labels andaf any error is tocall noted to our attention to it. Those whose labels do not stead Dec, 1931 are asked to ca -ll and renew so, that we maybe able tobiing our list upto date, Have youreceived yem .calendar? We still have some for those who have not yet got their's. - AMONG THE ,CHURCHES Ontario Street United Church ' T'IIE PRIZE WINNERS The prizes, given lby the local W. C.T.U. to those who wrote on the recent W,C.T.U..contest of 'Temper- ance'in Sunday ,Schools:, were pre- vnted' on Sunday last' to Dorothy. Y is Benson lr and B on !Sutter of Wes- ley -Willis .School, and to Sarah and Florence, Whitmoee and Irene and 'Erma Garrett of Turner's Sundaes ebool, Sint IN S. S. WH. ORE , Mr. L. E. Doherty, prominent Sun- day School worker in Cen- tral United - ,church, Stratford, 'has- ' been appointed superintendent, Minister's subjects: Morning; `The succeeding 1). M. Weight, who has Gift' of the Morning Stare' Even. been made Honorary Superintendent. Ing; "Cardinal Virtues," • Mr, Doherty is a former citizen 'of Wesley -Willis United Church Clinton, When he was a Sanday- schooi worker in Wesley church: Mr.. Minister's :horning Sermon su'b H. Mi Manning, Son of the Rev, H. ject: `Betting .your Life on God." Mi• Manning, a former pastor of the Evening: "The -Claims of Christ," Wesley congregation, iS,..one of his. Baptist Church associates. -Servige en Sunday evening last WAS IT CONSCIENCE? - was taken by lkirr. C. S. Hawke, who preached most acceptably, the pas- tor, being unable to get here. On Sunday evening next, at seven o'clock, the new pastor, Rev, G. Sherman, will preach; • Week night services on Monday and Wednesday evenings as usual, Presbyterian Church , Mr. Win. Weir, of Knox Col- lege, son- of Mr. F. G. Weir of Gode- rich, will take the services in this church on Sunday, morning and ev-. Ma. Hellyar is of the opinion that ening.the articles had been taken from his Regular monthly meeting of bite store by someone who, happily,- was Women's Missionary Society will be troubled by a' guilty conscience and' held at the home of Mrs. Axon on decided to return them. They were Wednesday, January 21st, at 3 not expensive and might have been o'clock, All members requested to picked up by a child or irresponsible be present. person and had been returned, by the mother on learning of the act. Any - ARE WE PROUD?' way,there they were returned and The Kitchener News-Record'hadone is glad to think they were. Perhaps it was reading The News - Record, which endeavors always to News - the following to say regarding a t the f e of Clinton natives, who are now managing that city's civic af- stand for honesty, which influenced' fairs: their return. "Two neembors of the present city council by Unusual coincidence hap- I - iRUCEFIELD pen to be natives of the same place, I One is the present mayor and the . The 'Women's Association of Bruce- other is Ald. G. W. Gordon, Both field United chtuch was held Titers - officials were born at Clinton, On- day, Jan: 8th, at the home of Mrs,tario, and it is understood the Clin- H.' Aikenhead witha very good at - ton cenmtunity is indulging in par- tendance of meml,ers and visitors, donable pride in having contributed and the lady visitors niostiy,all .join so much to 'the: municipal life of ed the Association. The first :hour Kitehener, Was spent en piecing quilt blocks, and' Weyer Bezeau received his early the officers planned programs for education in Clinton anti after at- the year:. The meeting was then tending high school cenepleted his opened with the devotional leader in academic training in Chicago where dharge, singing and scripture read - he studied law. fee abandoned a Ing followed by prayer. The presi- legal career for industrial pursuits dent then took the chair and the roll and also for a time followed a career call was responded to by members on 'on the lecture platform being widely "Progress." The topic on "Pro- known in Canada and a section of gross," handed in by Mrs. Frank the United States as a lecturer. Ailcenhead, was very interesting, Mayor Bezern carne to this city in Mrs. G. B, Baird presented the mem- 1907 associated with the furniture in- hers with a thimble, a real gift for dusky. He entered political life the• workers. s. D. Tough kindly here en 1923 and after serving in the offered her-hoMsme for the February council beginning -with 1925 became meeting. 'Piecing blocks and quilt - mayor in the last municipal election ing will be the work: for the next af- receiving the largest popular .'vote terncon, ,The Meeting closed by ale and - the -largest majority ever given repeating the elspah benediction.. a local candidate, The hostess served a tasty lunch Mr. W. H. Hallyar,. jeweler of town, showed us a wrapper the oth- er day in which had been mailed to, him a pair -of 'salt and pepper shak- ers. There was- nothing to indicate where they were from or, who had sent them. To obviate the risk of telltale handwriting Mr. leelllyar's name and address was cut from his advertisement in The News -Record and pasted on the -outside of the par- cel, Mayor Bezeau has had extended which all enjoyed very much. experience on the. political• platform in • various .parts ,of -:tie province lieI. - fora entomhcg political life in this HOLMESVILLE — eity.,; I, PRESBYTERIAL MEETING ! Miss Myrtle Trewartha of Clin- ton spent Sunday with friends in the The annual meeting of the Pres village. ., byterian Presbyterial of Huron was A special prayer meeting was held held here'Tuesday,in the united churcl don • with a good non Viaednesday attendance acid encouraging reports. evening. Mrs. V. SWan Smith, of Seafort'1t, the Urs Thursday evening the annual treasurer, showed an increase of av- eongtegational meeting was held in er 8500 in money raised, the total the chi ch, Rev. Mir. Herbert pro being $3,840.84. siding, Each organization respond - Mrs. Dunlop of Goderich, expres- ed with a report and each eontribut- sed the regretfelt by everyone in ed something by way of programme, the presbyterial in losing Mrs. Greig The junior league report was given as president, by Alma Trewartha and a chorus' Mil's, M 'Derniii}d, of :Goderich, "read teas sung by the, junior leaguer s. The the report of the nominating eons- Sunday school reports were read by mittee. ' E. Potter: and W. Jervis; the Young Peoples' League mtar- 1931: the and a musicalby selectionNorn ryTas'ewar-giv- Hon.-President: Mrs, J. C. Greig,, The following are the officers for en by Jervis Bros; .with Mrs. Yee Seaforth. at pence Miss Dell Finley` gave the President: Miss ,Jeckell, Exeter. gMivisesnio"nby CiErclvlea report arn danad duet Yweaos' 1st Vice President: Mrs, IgeDer-The Woman'sMiS9iUnarv SocietYre- hid Goderich. port was given 2nd vice-president:Miss' Taylor,p b Mics. Walter Y W 1 and Blyth, a'. duet'] by Mrs. T. Potter and Mrs. • 3rd vice-president: Mrs. Dougan, W'• Glenn,. The Ladies', Aid report Clinton, was read by Miss Acheson, followed 4th vice -1 esident: Mie Red- by a reading by Mrs. E. Yeo. ditt Goderieh, H. J. Trewartha reported for the. Coresponding secretary, Mrs. Geo. Quarterly board and Mr. Geo. Teb- M'dDonald butt made a speech, also a reading See. -Treasurer: Mrs. T. Swan ' Was contributedby Rev. Mr. leer - Smith; Seafbrth. best. After all the reports were Home lielners' secretary: Mrs..1, given the ladies served dainty re - Fraser, Bayfield. freshnents. It was a very pleasant Young women's secretary, Sitrs. H, and enjoyable gathering. C' Duniwi, Goderich: els ..-and Ml's, Oscar Forster are in C. G. I. T. Secretary, Mee. H. c. Toronto, Mrs. Forster having bee Dunlop,"Goderich, tonsils removed, Mission Band secretary, Mrs. H. We are sorry lei report that Mrs. I. Gibson; Seaforth.. Melville Glidden and Mrs. H. J. Mealy :and literature see:ears', Trewartha are on the sick list We Miss, Isabel MbEwan, Goderich.:' ;hope to hear of their speedy , reeov- "Weleonre and welfare secretary ei'Y• ' Mrs.. H. Arnold;. Rensail, e I The township, council met in the Suppiv secretary, Miss A. M'eDon- village hall on M;enday. old.' Goderich. _ I ,%Masers, Howard Mulholland and :Glad ' Tidings secretary: Mee, Gordon Stock left.at .3 a.m. on Mon- Mertioii^ Ileid, Seaforth, ! day Morning with a truck and trailer 'Piensseeretas'y. Mks. Keith 'd.c for Penmbrolce from where they are in in fn,i•nntureClinton Nur to "lean ea£ r h. g S t g Hol esvil o Unit churchqua ter m l h Lifa� i eii ershi se retia , i • ed m tb p c y 'yihssq is 1'aefeelanei,,iCIinton. I ly;`board have secured the services of ,:,. M • ..;:thb Eva eltsts srs..W;hitestdes 11..is.,.Kantre,of Seafm•ttn and rs,.. � , 1)izi'ilAp• •of'Goderieli,' were appointed nod,Lerniard for next June, deleisAtes . to the provincial, meeting :. „ Mz Barrio •Walter, who' has been,:' =, r•n • end of iii ;April, , on the seek list, is in,pi•oving, .0.