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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-03-19, Page 1The News -Record Est, 1878 No. 5210-521X1 YEAR 1111 WITH WIICH IS Imo INCORPORATED THE CLINTON .NEW ERA: tara, Ott. Q1 Now is the Time you require to be on the job early in the morning: `dttr , barna tloeks Will get you .up ';at the exact time you wish, . A Iarge stock of different styles in stock. 'y Should your old clock need re- pairs we will l a t tend to it. I. Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 114w'and 174j 4 F -ASTER Is. , EA RLY 'AP APRIL 5tITt R HAVE H BEEN WE PREPARING A.� BP,E�I$ING 7E+`1)R YOUR DEMANDS FOR Kid Gloves � eves Hosiery, Chiffon and Service Weight Neckwear Blouses And on Saturday week of this 'We will show an. y �n�ii'e.� e� New Rangeof Cod.tS a17 d Dresses. Leave Yor Cleaning and Dyeing with Us For the Same prompt and •S'a'tisTactory service as has been yours 1n previous. seasons Shipments beim made daily to Jacltson's in London and are returned -Within two to three days' time. I. " CLINTON'S 'E ' 9 iii LEADING STYLE SO'P t •t 1 Y`r r pp� all4: r fid. w 25 Suits lin i 474�'.�M�t�� and - Tweeds GOOD LINING AND WELL TAILORED •- ONLY ONE SUIT TO' A. PATTE>E1 SIZES 35 TO 88 ' REGULAR PRICE $15.00 TO $20.0y Clearing_ ice' $9.90 THESE ARE REAL BARGAINS v' 4. .: i ,AGENT FOR ROYAL YORK CLOTHES i SNE " A SQUARE ��� ISH CLOTHING DEAL FOR EVERY MAN "1 •The New Era; Est. 1860 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1931. THIE MARKETS Wheat, 60e. Barley, 30e. Oats; 25e.' Eggs, 12c to 1.6e. Butter, 27e to 28c. Live =T -To g•,Ss 57.50. .JO. "TIHE CLINTON COURIER" A few weeks ago we noted the fact thata Subscriber, Mr. Harty Baker of Bayfield, had said that his father had been ti'subscriber to The Courier, published in Clinton many years ago. Another subscriber, 1VIr. John :A. Rath of Clinton, • later brought us in a copy of The Courier, dated Friday, June' 6th, 1862, This paper Was evidently preserv- ed 'eccourit of a letieL.frori the late Edmund Mountcastle, who seem- ed to be on a trip and• was having a rather rough time sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, with sea -sickness; etc. ; The ;paper, a four -page, seven col- umn- one, has little local news but carried a number of advertisements, amongst them being an extensive one for Law and Laycock, stationers, who are also publishers of the pa- per. The naine of H. Hale appears advertising farms, etc., John Mc- Garva, D. McCully and Co., Raeey and Bro., 0. 1'L Muirhead and And- rew Chisholm 'seemed to be the dry - goods merchants of the time, the Raceys also carrying groceries and Canadian. whiskey. Joseph Thomson advertised himself as a saddler and also a, dealer in drugs, While Paulin and Pryer "ivarranted satisfaction • and a, complete fit" in men's cloth- ing. Tenders are asked for the "building of 'a brick church in the village of Clinton," signed by F. Wilson. Henry Minn was a cabinet maker, T. B. Montgomery, dentist, F. Paille was a watchmaker slid Thomas Fair .published a, list of twenty-three Ietters which remained at t'he post office uncalled for. 'There are also a number of business cards, anncingst them that of Dr. Reeve, and some from other places, London, Hamilton, ,Goderieh, Ainlavville, now Brussels, Ilctrpul'hey ' and Francis - town, and one from Quebec, this ad- vertises an "agency for the transac- tion o£ business with the Government departments." John McCallum ad- vertises a '"Refreshment House," with temperance drinks, etc., while a number of 'hotels ore advertised.' •We wrote NIr, R.Ilolmes, Torento asking for information, regarding the a st'ly history of this 'palter and Ile very kindly sends the following interesting account. In a letter ao- cotipa1 ging he says: ' "Some of the incidents referred to are as clear in memory as if they r. , occurred yesteldal, even though ov-.. er 60.yeays have passed away, and I can easily visualize myself in the old office helping to turn out four or five hundred papers every week on a Washington hand press. If you have ever seen such a press you will know what it was like. I was "prin- ter's devil" and carrier boy, and it took me every Thursday morning to ermplete the work: The largest grat- tiitity I. received at Christmas time was 50e, and this was given to me by Rev. Carmichael, afterwards Bish- op Carmichael of Montreal.. There were no "ready prints" in those days and it took quite a staff to get out each issue. There is not much information in this dating to the early days of the Courier, but 1 thought you might be interested in the rest," The Courier How long the Clinton Courier was in existence prior to 1862 I do not know, but I believe it eeased to exist in 1865. Laycock & Law were it's publishers. The printing office was located where McTaggart's Bank now 'stands. Layeeck was a book - Renee, and had a stationery store in the front end of the building, the .printing office being, at the back, where it remained for a number of years; and any one wanting to go to the printing office went through the store. 'Law looked after the paper, but subsequently left and, if I mis- take not, joined the staff of the Til- sonbutg Observer.. In the meantime the Clinton -True Briton had been started by a Mr. Kelly,, but after a checkered career failed to eifist in the early start of 1865 or. about that time. ' M father, My f h r, rovho 'lead been foreman of the Hamilton Tithes, bought the' plant of the True Briton in May 1865 when the 'Courier - and True Briton were united under the firm name: of Holmes and taycock, the name of both papers 'being changed to N'ew, r 'i E a wh ehas tv-purposely selected as indicating a "new era" in local journalism, t'he first issue coming e on o t 6th, 6 186 . July The Holmes-Laycockcocl pzrtn ezthi lasted for about 6 mortt'hs, When Mr. Holmes bought out the latter's ''in- terest on both book •store and print- ing tee in • Off' . ' Mr. Edward Grigg, a native of Clinton, 'had been foreman of . the .Courier, and On the amalgamation of the two papers, became foreman of the New Era at the princely salary of 19 a week. The 1'ew Era had Liberal leanings and Mr. Grigg was a` strong Conservative, and his party friends decided to start another " pa- per, under hismanagement; Sooner than have con etition in a field P . barely strong enough for one pa- per, the New Era, was sold to Mr. Grigg, who changed *both its politics and name. I think it became "Cour ler;" but am not sure, After a brief THE H01\IE . PAPER FUNERAL OF 1MIRS• AKAlle The funeral of the late i5lrs, Akazn took place from ]xei` late residence,, Princess street, east, en Satnrcley af- ternoon; to Maitland.eemetery;.Gode- ric 1 The n, Rev: e v: G � W. Sherman, pas- tor of the Baptist church of •which she was the oldest member conduct ed the service at the house and . the graveside, ' The pallbearers were: Messrs. A. E. Fumball, R. H. John- son, F, Pennebakei and G E, Hall, Relatives present from a distance. for the funeral were: Mr, George Niebergall, a brother, Wiarton;;:Miss Minnie Falk,- a niece, of New Hain - burg, and •Miss Marion Akani, grand- daughtet,,of Detroit. REBEKAH''S ENTERTAIN Minnie Rebekah H Lodge No. 800• were hostesses . ori Monday evening when Goderich • Rebekahs to the number of about fifty paid thein a social visit.• The 3.O,O,F, rooms were the rendezvous and the -ladies had decor- ated. them very prettily in honour of St. Patrick. After enjoying progres- sive euchre for -a time refreshments were served, refreshment tables be- ing laid in the Rebekah rooms, which were also . beautifully decorated. After supper dancing was indulged in for some hours: Of course the Odd Fellows helped the Rebekahs to enjoy themselves on this occasion. YOUNG ivrEN ENTERTAIN • Twenty young nett, comprising the young men's class of Wesley -Willis Sunday school with •their assoeiate teachers, Mr. G. II. Jefferson and Rzr, 11f. T. Corless, entertained the, four classes of young •ladies,. with their teachers, in the church hall Thursday evening, March 12th. Cer- tainly a valiant undertaking. Supper was served at 6.45 p.m- to the gathering of fifty-seven, The tables were well laden, and prettily decorated by beautiful flowers in bloom, by the courtesy and kindness of Miss Cuninghame. The young men served and did all the catering very deftly, looking well after the wants of their guests. Af- ter supper a lively time was spent in games' until 10 pane when all dis- persed, expressing . themselves as having enjoyed a pleasant evening, COMPANY GISTS (;ONTRACT Mr. II. B. Manning, manager 'of the Sherlock -Manning Co:, dud 111r: FI: W. Could, mechanicaI' foreman, were at East Templeton; .14lass,, last week obtaining specifications 'and intruetions regarding a,. nese nrncluct to be turned out at the local factory, The Company has procured the Can- adian rights from The Ilcdstrom Un- ion Co., East Templeton, Mass., and Miniature ,Golf Courses, Inc., New York City, to manufacture the "Por- ta. Bowl" bowling sets. These are to be used in connection with miniature golf courses, which have become so popular, or as separate recreational unites. The IIcdstrom Company, it seems, has the world rights and the Sherlock -Manning people have con- tracted with them to supply the Can- adian trade. • .Owing to the :falling off in tate demand for pianos, both in the local and foreign trade, a result, no doubt in no small measure of the present world depression, the Clinton factory has not been running fully manned for some time and the Company has been endeavoring to find some other manufacture which would keep the plant busy. That they have•naw se- cured something which will be in de - nand and,will ensure the plant.full time work is matter for congratula- tion oh the part of the Company and the .• town generally, as the "Factory" is Clinton's largest wage -paying in- dustry and when it is not running full time and fully manned the ef- fect -is felt in a wide circle. Through its tie-up with Miniature Golf Cour- ses Inc, distributors of the Tom Thumb courses, Porta 'Bowls has a tialhne t -vide sales hook-up already established and the•localfactory hav- ing the exclusive ` Canadian rights,, is assured of a busy time, Last year. Miniature Golf - Courses sold 7.500 golf 1 uts. P bowling aye rt B Porta Bowl owo b ng is destined to become meter, how- ever, as' a separate unit both for indoor and•outdoor sport and -there is almost certain to be a wide field of operation for .the concerns in 1 anu- facturing then, existence it reverted, to the posses sten of 141;x. Holmes, who changed the name back to New Era, -and so it has remained. Mr. Grigg was a first-class practical printer,• and became foreman of the Guelph Her- ald,where he later died. S 1871 the New tune in a Era again sehanged hands, being sold to a M. Matheson, from .efilton. He had been a High school teacher, and not being a- practical printer found move expensive to run than he had e expected and it reverted back to the possession of Mi. Holmes, and from. then forward remained • with the Holmes family until . sold to Mr. W. H. Kerr. ' I do not know what became of the book store but it was evidently dis- posed of. It was in 1008 that W. Ii. Kerr and. Son bought out The - New Era and b g 14h J. L, Ker • ''it until the Kerr conducted' autumn of 1024, when it was pur- chased by Mr. G. 15. Hall and incor- porated' with The News -Record, which was started by Mr. Is bloody, 'I now of Toronto, in 1878, The Home and School Club met in the Public School on Tuesday even- ing, when Dr'. McIntyre gave a very instructive talk on the care of chil- dren's teeth.' "Our hope for the prevention of tooth decay," said the speaker, "is in" the children, Our aim should be that when they leave wheel they will not only be mentally fit,. for 'the .battle of life, but :physically fit, ' as well, with sound healthy teeth and guns. Teetli'were not made to deeay but to do their work free from disease just es other organs of our body, and yet in many localities, because den- tal attention is lacking, over 00 per den of the people f t are u Perin �ron" . r p s f t g dental disease. The number of eas- es of pyorrhoea is correspondingly Iarge, and occasions the loss of ,jest as many teeth as does decay. It has been e n d monstrated that the individual can to a large extent, pee- -test himself from _Mouth defects, by diet,. sufficient chewing, real :ciean- t;ness • and periodic inspection. Parents must accept responsibility for the dental health of their chi - d e in thedevelopment t n of. and pre- servation of strong, healthy teeth and their supporting structures:" Dr. McIntyre 'also uote largely e d y Y q g . from in let n t care a s h o he az of. the P P • teeth' prepared for Horne and Selinol Clubs,, for which we cannot 'make, room this week but shall publish lat- er e space permits. er when tae s I p Mrs. W. E. Perdue and her son, Facie, eontributed a very pleasing in- strumental duet during the evening and Mrs, Morgan Agnew and Mrs. Perdue a piano duet. The committees in connection with. the concerts to be given March -26-27,, reported that things were going a- long satisfactorily. The senior; . put els wi I z ese the thr -act i- 1 x nt t ee o 1 1 u n ex etta P n ora byz>z'a sena :talion a d_ Massena, , „ from Hawthorne s story, The Para- dise of Children," while the juniors will' present drills, choruses, etc., and t is expected the program will he the - W. I. TO MEET The Women's Institute 'will meet in the C.O.F. hall on Thursday after- noon next, Mar. 26th, at three o'clock. The roll call will he answered by 'Tents for the Sick Room." Mi G A NLeCngue will be the special speak- er. • The hostesses for the day will be Mrs, E. Ward, Mrs. Paxman, Mrs, Murdoch, Mrs. M,cClinehey, Mrs. J. Watkins, Mrs, F. G, Thompson anti Mrs, J. Appleby, LINEMAN NOW RECOVERED Mr. Clias. Dalniage, Rural IIydro lineman, ,who was so seriously injur- ed in December by ,coning in con- tact with.a. live wire, has so• far re covered as to be a'qle to return to his home Mr. Dalna e u eF g s ff edthe loss of an arm and will be •unable to continue his former occupation, but it is understood the Commission will- find ritfind •employment for Whim, in some other line. YOUNG GIRL HURT Miss Marjorie McEwan, daughter ,of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McEwen, of the 2nd Cotieessinei of Stanley town- ship, who is a Collegiate_ student, happened with a peculiar accident when returning home from school yesterday evening. She' and her• cousin, Stewart McEwen, were each riding a horse, that being the best mode of conveyance in :the present state of the roads, and Stewart's horse was passing Miss Marjorie's and in doing so kicked up his heels in play, striking her and breaking het leg and lacerating it rather severely. Dr. Shaw says he hes seen such an accident happen in the a,1'my when the riders were close together and horses- became frisky„ but it is • .a strange thing to happen'' or a quiet country road. • Miss Mariorie is the plucky girl who saved her father when he was being gored by an infuriated bull in his own barn a few months ago, driving the animal off with a barn fork. It is honed she will have a speedy recovery from her wounds. TIIE LAST HOCKI'IY GAME Who 'says • Friday ISth is an un- lucky 'day 1, , Well, maybe the Clin- ton intermediates do, since they were defeated by the Winthrop team on their own ice, on Friday last by the score of 4•-2. The first period was slow as /Reli- ably both teams were out of practice, but when ,it ended Clinton had' scored one goal, In ;the seeond, period the Winthrop boys thought it time to show their mettle, so .they tied up aha score. The third period started by Winthrop playing some fast hoc- key, scoring three goals in the first- minutes, Clinton coming back with one more goal. Both teams finished playing ho.d but failed to score a- gain, , The Clinton boys, perhaps made the mistake of underestimating their opponents as two of their best men were absent and the team was made up of intermediate and junior play ers: The lino -up: Clinton: Goal, Twyford; defence, Alliott and Glow; centre, McEwan. wines, Kennedy and Rath, subs, Gliddon, Fulford. Castle, Winthrop: Goal, Mongomery; de- fence, Little and Doig; centre Mont- gomery; wings, Morris and Dale; subs, Dormice and Higno. Referee; C. W, Draper, Clinton, 11. AND S. CLUB MET best yet presented. ASSISTED IN CONCERT Miss E. `.Snider, pianist, Brucefield, organist of the Clinton Presbyterian church, Miss J. IlieLean, elocutionist,' Clinton; • • Miss G. Laramie, violinist, Hen all and Mr. T T]ay nne viol` i l s m s Brussels tool. art in a concert on Friday evening last in Goderieh, giv- en under the auspices of the Knox Presbyterian church of that • town. A SISTER .CALLED Word was received by relatives in town of the sudden death in London of Mrs; D. McNeil; a sister of Mrs,' M. Montgomery and Miss Freeman of Clinton, 'who immediately lett for London to be present. forihe funeral Mrs. McNeil is survived by -her ?ibis band who,is a brother e€Janes McNeil of Clinton also a grown fate i, y. The funeral took place on Tues- day. DEER DISPUTE. POSSESSION Mr, Harry Baker, who has a pret- ty place on the Blue Water Highway has been in the Clinton Hospital 'un- dergoing treatment the past couple of weeks or so and who is .now nic- ely recovering, :would need to get back horse as quickly as he can or he may have to dispute or prove law- ful posession. Mr. Walter Wallis was telling hint 'the other day that when he •passed recently he saw seven deer grazing quite near his -dwelling. These, pretty creatures seem to be becoming more or less couimon"here- abouts. • HANDSOME FARM HOME Dominion Experimental Farms, bulletin No, 51, entitled "Seasonable Hints," just issued by the Depart- ment of Agriculture, carries en its front' page v. cut of a very attractive farm home. This picture of an ac- tuaI farm home is included in this bulletin to encourage the beautifica- tion cf farm homes and is a gond il- lustration of what can be done by the exercise of taste and some trou- hle. This is a picture of the home el 14ir. Depew, Paris, Ont., 'and the par- ental hone of Miss Depew of the Clinton Collegiate staff. It certainly looks like a nice place to be brought up in. • OLD FRIENDS MEET Mr. George Niebergall of Wiarton, who was in town last week attending the funeral of his sister, 'lairs. Akam. paid a surprise visit to Mr. E. Pater- son,. manager of the local branch of the Royal Bank, who is an old Wier - ton boy." They had known eaeh oth- er for years,, Mr. Paterson having' gene to school with. Mr. Niebergail :s children, and they had a pleasant t r 1 visit. Mr. Niebergall 1 has been in the timber -milling business in Wiar- ton for a great many years, -former- ly going :from Colborne township, With the death of his sister lie re- mains the last surviving member of his family. DEATH 01' W. IT, COLE Mr. W. II, Cele, who has been a patient in the Clinton Hospital for some weeks, passed away yesterday at the age of sixt";y-eight years. Mr. Cole underwent an operation some weeks ago, front which he seemed 'to be recovering satisfactor- ily but complications set In front which in his weakened state he could not rally, . He was an old anti well esteemed resident and his eompara- tively early death is regretted on all hands. His wife and a grown fam- ily survive. A, fuller obituary wilt be given next week. The funeral takes place on Friday afternoon, service to be held at his late residence,' Huron street, at half past two. Interment will be in Clin- ton' cemetery, , A112'0'NiG THE CHURCHES Ontario Street United Church The -minister's movie -pg. sermon subject will be: "On His Head are Many Diadems." Evening: ' "Faces' Around the Fire." • Presbyterian Church The pastor, Rev, • C.. E. • Deegan! will take for his morning subject on Sunday: "Pilate on Trial." Evening: "Supposing,'Christ Were Only x, Man." "Pilate saith unto them, Be- hold, the Man." Wesley -Willis United Church Next Sundaymorning the mini s; tees discourse will be the fourth hi the • morning series, "Christ Recoil, citing." At the evening service, by " request'of a young man,.. he will preach on the text: "What Must I' Do to be Saved?". I :I STANLEY :1 Mrs, Jas. Thomson viSited S d fti ien ds lit Toronto for a few, days this• week. Mr. Wisiter Dickinson of *capper - ton is visitingat r tee home .of Mr. B. Baird. d. l4Ir. John E. Pepper attended an 'Insurance meeting in Toronto this week. 14Fr, Geo, Williams, who spent the .winter in this vicinity, has returned to ,Sarnia, where he intends sailing for the season on the ."Huroinic." Illi•. and Mrs. Alfred Westlake were the guests of friends on the Bronson,ine on Sunday 'last. !Mh Wilmer'Blair was in London one day last week en business, Mr, Percy Champion, who has worked for Mr. Will Scotchmer for. the past four years, has moved to Avon. LITTLE LOCALS Did•'yeti wear the .green on 'Tues: 1do,y Sh Patriek'•s, Day,? The apiows have opened. isp the 'road.•to Wingham this week. • -Truck drivers are warned that en - 1v half loads Will be allowed during these slim weeks• The W-C.T.U, will meet on: Friday , afternoon ' at three o'clock at the Mune of Mrs. G. Laois, Joseph street, The front street has been swept this week to help along, the removal of ice and it ii lipped it will be clear and dry ling before -the Spring Show Day, April 2nd. The C. C. I. Literary Society will have their next meeting in*the audi- toeijim on Wednesday evening, March 25th, at halfP ast seven. Vis itors are always welcome Mr. 'Hens y Joyner tomorrow, Mar. 20t11, celebrates another 'birthday, his ninety-third. He is still smart and active and is seen on our streets al - Most every day. His friends trust that he may thus 'keep his health until the end. BAYFIELD . Mr. George Gale of the Bank of Montreal, Winnipeg, son of Rev, J. Gale of Bath, England, and ,nephew of Rev. R. M. Gdle, is a guest at the parsonage, this week. Miss Jean Dunn, Stanley Town- ship spent the seek -end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scotch-ner. Rev. F. H. Paull motored to .Lon- ' don on Monday. • On his return on • Tuesday, he was accompanied by ' bit's. Paull, who had spent a week 'with her parents: Mrs. Peter Clark, Blue Water Highway, Goderieh township, was called to Toronto on Monday owing tothe illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pollock went to •Goderieh on Wednesday to visit their daughter, Mrs. George Holman. The choir of St. Andrew's United church is presenting the play, "Love'•s. Magic." in Clinton on Tuesday even- :ing. March 24, tinder the auspice,: of the Baptist church, They will present it in Bayfield on the even - Mew of Mare's 27, in the town hall. Mr. and Mi's, Percy Weston re- turned to elle village nn Monday af- ter staving visited friends in Kitchen- er. 15±uch sympathy is felt for bit', end Mrs. W. C. Johnston and family in the loss of their vides! daughter, 14trs. TeIteck, who massed away at Sault Ste. Marie on March 10th, after a lengthy illness. The members of L.O.L. No. 24 and' their friends spent a very enjoyable serial evening in the Orange Ilali cm Friday evening last, LONDON. ROAD On Tuesday evening the commun- •sty Club held their annual social ev- ening in the rooms cif the Old Tina Dance club, Clinton. There were present about one hundred and twen ty-five. In the early part of th•• evening a program was put on con- sisting of music, singing, readings, a short play and a tableau. Then the hall was cleared and those who en- joyed dancing were privileged to dance to real good music furnished by Collins brothers assisted by Nor- man Lloyd and Clarence Perdue. The ladies- served refreshments at mid- night and the dancing continuedtill a little later, when everyone left for their hones feeling they had spent a very pleasant evening. The club realized a tidy sunt to kelp carry on their year's work. They wish to thank all those who so kindly attend - e0 or in anyway helped to make this evening a success, GODERICH TOWNSHIP Much sympathy is felt for Mr, and Mrs, T. 141 Woos e 4th con - l4 d o th r, f •esee pit, . in the. death of. their only •son •and their- firstborn, ,.Elsner, a protitising Iad just budding into man - 'hood, having passed his seventeenth year. Ebner took ill with influenza on Monday of last week and , in spite of all that could be done by medical skill the disease progresesd, and complications setting in he was 1 to1 naway on unableral a d passed Y Saturday. Owing to the serious na- ture of the disease the funeral was - held on Sunday, a private service being held at the house. The ser- vices at house and graveside were conducted, by the Rey. J. E. Ford of tloderich, owing to the absence through illness of the family pastor, the Rev. R M,.;Gale. Messrs. Robert Harmer, Fred .'Bell, T. Elliott and li ar- Robt. M,cllyvaihe acted as pallbear- ers.., a be b e . � n ei• en rs . m I t t was made•rn land cemetery, Goderieh. Neighbors and friends mourn with Mr, and Mrs. Woode and their two young g daugh- ters, h- ters Irene and Elizabeth, in their deep sorrow. Mr•. M. Switzer attended the fun- eral of bis aunt, Mrs, Powell of Blyth, on Saturday of last week, go- ing' on to Wingltain where he spent the week -end •kith :friends. A.Y.P.A.. of St. James' church, Middleton, be held in the base- ment of the church on Friday even. ing, Marc1 20th,a joint ineetieg un- der the leadership p of Mz, Carl Deihl and iiti. R. M. Taylor. Mr, Fred Middleton is busy haul- ing gravel, preparing to re -build the house' which was recently destroyed by fire.,