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The Clinton News Record, 1931-04-30, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT:ED THE CLINTON NEW ERA The New Era Est. 1860 No. 5216 -53rd YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, TIIIJRSDAY, APRIL 30, 1931 WE HAVE JUST PUT IN A LARGE STOCK OF !tapedr ;ateh ,...,. lasses Yaneli Real Glass—That will keep your Watch as Up-to-date in • Appeazance as when you got it new. AND WHATEVER MAKE YOUR WATCH IS WE CAN REPAIR IT—AND PROMPTLY. BRING YOREPAIRS UR. TO U S 1 ®eft u Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and raj NEW SPRING DRESSES STYLES YOU WILL LIKE aprices t ees you can afford • 1 r We hve - a again this Year replen- ished our Stock in nearly every size. You will be delighted with the Smartness of these Dresses, and greatly surprised at the low fig- ures with which they are marked. Foundation Garments In the New Spring Models are now on Display. Follow Fashion's Contours of Beauty and be suitably corseted. " CLINTON'S ti4 WIN' S LEADING STYLE SUOPPE " . LATER, IN SEVERAL Rayon SLEEVE , , UDEREAR 1 , TEL CAREFUL AM' NW I L L CHANGE GRADUALLY. A ' MEDIUM WEIGHT AT THE PRESENT TIME •. • IS THE SAFEST FOR NOW WOOD St'�g WE'VE MERIM AND BAL- BRIGGAN UNDERWEAR HAS NO BUTTONS JUST THE RIGHT WEIGHT. A LITTLE LATER YOU'LL FIND THAT WE HAVE THE BEST MAKES STYLES, SEX, Nainsook,- Balbriggan, Etc OR SLEEVELESS, SINGLE OR COMBINATION ASK TO SEE OUR SPECIAL HATCHWAY, NO -BUTTON UNDERWEAR AT 81,00 PER SUIT. AGENT FOR GODERICH FRENCH DRY CLEANING & PRESSING THE IYIOR_:.ISH CLOTHING CO " A SQUAME DEAL FOR EVERY MAN " THE ,MARKETS Wheat, 60c, Barley, 30c. Oats, 25c. Eg'g'sc14c. 0 to > l Butter, 22c to 23c; Live Hogs, $7.50. FIREMEN'S ASSO'CIATIO14• The '1Vtitchel Advocate caries the following item in it's current issue: "A business meeting of the Ontar- io West Volunteer Firemen's Asso- ciation was heldin the town hall, Mitchell, en Wednesday evening last. The attendance' was good, despite the unfavorable weather. President C. W. Draper, of Clinton, presided. The main business of the meeting was -to receive committee. reports and set in motion themachine r for holding boldig the 1931 firemen's convention and ton •names r rt atlint C onn June ire 30tH and July lst. The annual contention will open at 8.00 peen. on June 30th with the field• day and tournament. the following day. Negotiations ere ander way in an effort to secure the famous Burlington 'firemen's drill. corps. The Ontario West Volunteer Firemen's Association was instituted largely through the efforts of the Mitchell fire brigade` and.they have much satisfaction in seeing it devel- op into a live organization." AMONG THE CHURCHES Wesley -Willis United Church Next Sunday the minister -will be- gin a short series of morning dis- courses on Some Portraits of Jesus. Sunday morning subject: "In the Art Gallery." Evening subject: "The Amazement of Angels." The W. A, will meet in the church hall on Wednesday afternoon, May 6th, at 2 o'clock, Presbyterian Church Morning sermon subject. on Sun- day next: "Gleanings front the Sy- nod." In the evening Dr. Dougan will ex- change pulpits 'with Rev. R. C. Me- Dermid of Goderich. . Rev Dr. Dougan n andMr. .Atex. McEwen are the 'Commissioners from this congregation to the Synod, meeting in Goderich this week. The W, A, will meet at the hone of Mrs. W. D. Fair on Wednesday afternoon next, May 6th, at half -past : two Ontario Street United Church Pastor's morning subject: "The Cup That Never Faileth:" Sacra- mental service and reception of members." Evening: 'rIlow Far Can Personality be Changed?" After this service a Fire -Side Hour in the lecture hall .when a set of colored slides on a "Trip Through Beautiful Japan" will be shown. Also special music. All welcome. 'The enthusiasm of youth refused ' to allow the Sunday school anniver- sary, V sary, held on Sunday Last, to be any- thing but a success, as the young folk gathered in large numbers at all three services, rtes the con •e a tion of , gig s Turner's church combining with this for the special occasion, • IRev. Dre Archer Wallace of Toron- to was the special preacher for the day and his addresses were listened to with interest by young and old a- like. He preached at both morning and evening service and addressed the Sunday- school in the afternoon. At the afternoon service the choir and their leader from Turner's church came out and led the service of song. The choir contributed special mus- ical nunrbers at all the services. The pastor of the .church, Rev. F. 0, Ferrill, conducted the church ser- vices and the Sunday school super- intendent, Mr. W. Walker, had charge of the afternoon service. The W. A. will meet in the Sun- day school room on Wednesday af- tertioon next at three o'clock. Baptist Church It was a decidedly stormy day which was chosen by the local I.O. O.P. for • it s annual church- parade, last Sunday evening and; the Baptist churchbei8the n day and place. But Y by the time e church -going hour came around the storm, which had been blowing up all afternoon, had almost become a blizzard and all hope of the arrival of visiting brethren from the surrounding lodges was given up. A fair . representation of the local lodge turned out and marching to the church were .given I. the centre pews and an impressive service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. G. W. Sherman. The preacher chose as his text the words of King :Saul: "And Saul eaid unto his servants, provide me now a man that can play well." He stressed the need of being "True," and "Pure" and "Loving," and of doing what came to the hand well and truly... It was thee that David, the young shepherd lad, played before Saul and tho influence of that music was strong enough to exercise the evil spirit from the unhappy king. wren of like attributes are needed today to -go out into the -world and exercise the evil spirits" which trouble the world. 'The local choir was assisted on this;', occasion by members of. the Auburn Baptist church,: who braved the storm to, attend. Two well -rendered special musical seleeti ns were ren- dered byt o choir. Had the •day been•. favourable the church would have been taxed to ac-` commodate the members of the Or- der and their friends who would have been present. • TIIE HOME PAPER: 0. A, C. STUDENTS The following , Huiron •County boys successfully. passed Yearlyexams. at the 0.A.C., Guelph First YearA Soci t e—, Haro ld Scotchmei, Hayfield. 'i old Second Year Associate: A. W Archibald, Seaforth First Year Degree:" i De �s g H. J. Hunter, Exeter; J. R. Turnbull, Brussels. Second Year Degree: B. E. Jack- son, Kippen; G. A Wright, Kippen. Intermediate Year: R. A. Stewart, Constance; E. H. Stoltz, Auburn; J. E, Stackhouse, Br•ucefield, J. Cullen, Howick., AT LAYMEN'S MEETING - ' A number of the members of the local congregation o ..St PauPs . at- 'tendedthe he meeting of the Laymen's. Association of the IMUron Deanery held' mSt. George's church, Goderich on Tuesday evening. ;.The Rev. Can- on Skey of Toronto was the special speaker and his subject was the Lambeth Report. The following went up from here: Rev. Capt. K. McGoun, Sheriff Middleton, H. Bart- liff, C. V. Cooke, G. E. Hall, N, Sly, A. We ren, Mr. Quail, E. W. lVtorrison, W. T. and . H. Hawkins. Roy Fitzsimons, 3. Sehoenhals; J. Silcox, J. Zapfe, 3. A, Ford R. Dra- per,- R. Tasker, W. Johnston, S. Tay- lor, B. Fremlin and S,, •Lobb.• DEATH OF B. SHEPPARD Word was•ee ' d r clue ' by relatives in town on Saturday ,of the sudden death of Benjamin Sheppard of Sault St& Marie, Mich., which was the result of a stroke. • Mr. Sheppard was a brother of Mrs. 3. G. Steepe and a cousin of Mr. J. P. and Miss Bate Sheppard of Clinton. IIe was born in Gode- rich township, being a son of the late Jacob Sheppard. It is a good many years since he went to the Soo but he had visited the home com- munity from time to: time, having been here a couple of years ago. His wife died several years ago but he is survived by three brothers and four sisters: J. P. inhe t west, '4V . G. at Pinewood, .Ont., Walter at the Soo, Miss Elizabeth who had lived with her brother for • some years, Mrs. Steepe of Clinton,:31'rs. Todd of Toronto and Mrs. Yates of Water-' bury, Conn. His death was the first break hi the falmily oi,' four brothers and four sisters: Mrs, Steepe, Miss Stsbpe and Miss Sheppard went to Stratford Sunday afternoon and took the train from there in order to be in time for the funeral: THE W. I. MEETING At the Women's Institute meet- ing held on Thursday afternoon last an interesting program was given, the principal 'feature being an ad- dress by Dr. F. G, Thompson on "The Foundatioii of Health." He said this subjeet was such a wide one that it was not easily exhausted, as students listened to a couple of lec- tures per week on the subject. He stressed the need of giving the child a good start by health care on the part of parents and then the careful tnanagement of the child from its hi. fancy. Sunshine, rest, cleanliness. regular habits, good diet, were es- sential to health. He thought the modern craze to be always "on. the go" tended to ruin the nerves and said children needed rest and plenty of sleep. Doctors nowadays are aiming to prevent disease and proper diet, clbthing and regular habits are aids to this. Pure water he said was neeessary for health and Clinton was fortunate in -having a good water supply. A hearty vote of thanks was ten- dered Dr. Thompson for his instruc- tive address. It was decided that Mrs. Davidson, the district president be invited to attend the May meeting. At • that meeting the speaker will be Miss A: Smith of Glanfora Station and all women, and girls of fifteen `years andolder oder are cordially invited to at- tend. Pianosolos 0l were contributed by Miss Helen Charlestv'orth. The striking committee- brought in the following list of officers, which was adopted by the sleeting: President: Mrs, N. W. Trewartha, lste.leice: Mrs. Frank Glew. 2nd Vice: Mrs. W. H. Cowan. thrid Vices Mrs, Bert Murphy. .Secretary: Mrs. John McKinley. Treasurer: Mrs. J. L. Heard, Directors, Mesdames Jas. Apple- by, R. H. Johnson, Jas. Flynn, Geo. Taylor, R. Reaper. Press secretary Mr's. 3. B. Levis. Flower eonunittee: Mrs. Edward Seruton and M'rs. John W'atkins, Social committee: iilesdames Van Horne, ,Saville, • Thompson, -Ward, Lawson and Miss M. Walker, , Finance committee: Mesdames A. F. Cudinore, H. Jenkins, L. Cree, J. C. Gandier, C. Sturdy. • •' Look Out Committee: Mesdames Jas. Flynn, H.' H. McBrien, S. 3. Castle, E. Retell and Ed. Nickle. • Program committee, Mesdames D. Lindsay, J; E. •Cook, C. W. Draper,, W. E. 'Perdue,' Thos. Churelitll. , Baby Pins -committee:' Mrs. -• W. Wilson, Mrs, G. ,W. Cook.• • Di trict director, s c ,Mts. F, G. Mur- doch. Pianists: Mrs. W. E. Perdue and Mrs, 0. W, Draper, • • Auditors: Mrs. 0. L. Paisley and Mrs.. C. H. Venner, LITTLE LOCALS The 'Clinton Hospital Board will meet on Tuesday, evening next, May 5t athalf rasp svase h a z en DEATH IlA $ OI' SISTER Mrs:a N than Peck of Hensall, sis- ter of Mr. John McKinley of Clinton, diedester y da after an illness of Y scone duration. ties. Peck is sur- vived, by one son, R. H. Peck of Stanley. Another son, Dr. Peck of Hensall, died a few years ago, , The funeral, -which will be private will be held on:i+ridty afternoon and interment made in +Bayfield ceme- tery. CIIANGE IN TRAIN 'TIME ' The afternoon train to London goes earlier by twenty minutes, nutes since the new timetable went into effect .on Monday. It goes now at 3.33 in- stead, of 3,53. Those wishing to take this train or to send mail by it should take notice, The evening train north, which has been . going out at 0.27, now goes three minutes later, at- 6.30, These are the only changes effecting Clinton in the new timetable. ISSUING BOOKLET The Firemen are issuing a very neat booklet in honour of the coining celebration of the Ontario West Firemen's Association to be held in Clinton on July 1st, Dominion Day. A. fine progeam of sports has been n arranged and it is expected that the day will be full front early morning until late into the night, or the next morning. Do not plan anything that will take a fromClinton YDraway on Dominion Day this year. A BIRTHDAY PARTY A very pleasant gathering was held at• the hoitie of Mrs. Win. Ship- ley, Huron street, on Tuesday even- ing, when a number of friends were invited in as a surprise for 'leer brother, Mr. J. K. Wise, in honour of his seventieth birthday, Mr. Wise is a native of the cont- munity, having been born on a farm just s east of Clinton, and he contin- ued to farm until about fifteen years ago, when he came into Clinton. He later moved to Goderich, where he resided for about three years, then returned to Clinton, and, as lie is comfortably settled here, will prob- ably spend the remainder of his days. He carries his years well, perhaps because he spends -'much time in his garden and d fitti ng up the home and grounds which he has greatly im- proved since acquiring them. His friends trust that, with his good wife, he may continue to spend hap- py and useful days. LONDON ROAD The following is clipped from the Morris or s c orrespondence of the Brus- sels Post and refers to a little fare- well given Mr.' and Mrs. Joseph Clegg, who recently came down to make their home in our midst. We feel sure that their new neighbors will like them and 'shallfind them congenial and friendly, as their old neighbors did: "On Monday evening of this week the neighbors and friends to the number of over 58, gathered at the home of Jos. and Mrs. Clegg, 5th line, to bid them farewell as they are leaving this section. The evening was spent in community singing, cards, dancing and at a suitable hour lunch was served, The following address was read by Miss G. Arm- strong and the presentation of a clock was made by Earl Anderson:,, 'Dear Mr. and Mrs. Clegg:— We, your neighbors and friends, take this opportunity of expressing our esteem for you, on this the eve of your de- parture from our midst. We cannot think of your going without recalling memories. Your name has been as- sociated with this district for a con-, siderable period of time, and is a name that has ever been held in the regard. highest You' have both been gb e good neighbors, willing and ready to lend a hand to everyone, M xs. Clegg has always given of her talent free- ly, upon many occasions and always with much pleasure to her hearers. With you, Joe, some of us have run .and scrapped and laughed and play- ed tricks at school and even before school days; As the song says: 'We two ha' paddled in the burn And pu'd the gowans fine But. we've wandered mony a weary. utile Since Auld -Lang Syne.' We are genuinely sorry that you are removing from our neighborhood, but glad that you are not going very far away, We hope that you. will often come back to see us and in this way help to keep our friend- ship in repair. As a mark of our es- teem we ask you to: accept this clock, Our hope is that it may ever be a reminder of happy days in 'Vier - els Township, : and eount off many happy hours in your new surround- ings, Signed on behalf of the neigh- bors and friends: James Michie, Earl Anderson, Frank Martin. Mees Taylor, the teacher and pupils 'presented 1Viastei 'Jack ;Clegg with an Autograph book, each inserting an ap]iropriate ' ease. Mr. ''Clegg; on •behalf, of himself, his wife and little son,' made a suit- able' uitt le reply, thanking the friends for their kind expressions'' of friendship and their handsome gift and Inviting them to come and visit"thetn in their new home, The evening was very pleasantly spent by all." BAYFIELD - Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock have returned home after -shaving spent a couple of weeks With thendaughter, Mrs Stewart,, in Hamilton. Mr, mid n Mrs Stewart, who motored to the village spent the week -end with them before returning to Hamilton. IVtr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Plater and family spent the week -end with Mrs. Plater's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McLeod. Miss Annie McLeod who has been with her sister in Detroit for the '-past three months is remain ing with her parents. theiss Mary Wild of Toronto is home to spend some time with her mother, Mrs, Agnes Wild, Dr. M. Flock of. Windsor has pur- chased the to t t been w Mrs. It. between Seotchmer's and Field's properly and is having a summer cottage erected, Messrs i . H . Winch and son and F. Miller of Wiindsor are doing the work. Fred Heard of `Stratford spent the week -enc. with his mother, Mrs. W. Heard. Rev. A. Macfarlane of Niagara - on -the -lake called on old friends in the village on Tuesday, having come from Goderieh where he is attending the Hamilton and LondonSynod SY od meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. Featherston, Doris Featherston, Maude Parker and Mrs. .Chas: Parker spent the 'week -end in Sarnia with the la t i t e' sdht aug er , Mrs. Harold King. Miss Vina• Herbert and Wm. E. Parker were the guests of Mr. and Meers. k -e Lennd. Smith, London, over the w Mr. George W. MacKay, M.A., principal of the Tamsui College, Formosa, gave a most interesting and inspiring address at the Presbyterian service held in the town hall on Sunday afternoon. He was introduc- ed by Rev. L B. Koine of Seaforth who had charge of the service. The speaker, who is a son of the late Dr. George Leslie MacKay, the pioneer missionary to the Island of I'ormosa, commenced his address by giving a short history of Formosa and carried one, in imagination, to that beautiful island, IIe told of the great work commenced by his father in 1872 and how the seed sown by him, has grown, He gave various instances of how the church and missionaries had been helped and env:eargeet by officers of the law, who, themselves Buddhists, noticed the effect of Christianity on civiliza- tion. In conclusion he told the stay of one of the sons of a chief of the fierce head-hunting tribe of the mountains,who was otto of his play- mates when a boy. This boy disap- peared out of his lite and he did not hear of him for years until he read in the paper that his tribe had sur- rendered to the Japanese army after years of fighting. gh mg• Be'went to the mountains to see hint and found that he had reverted to the savage customs of his tribe, but during the conversation this man made a strong appeal to him that when he went back to Canada he would ask the Canadians to send out many mission- aries so that all their people might be taught the Truth, And now, dur- ing his furlough, Mr. MacKay is passing on that appeal to Canadians. His message held •a note of strong appeal and great encouragement and those present counted themselves fortunate to have had the opportun- ity of listening to such a splendid address. During the offertory Miss Lucy Woods sang an appropriate solo "If I could but tell all the Glory." Mr, and Mrs. E. 0. Webb and Les- lie Elliott motored to London orl Sunday evening, returning to the village on Monday morning. They found it very difficult .travelling through the deep snow on the high- way. Mr. and Mrs. G. Cunningham and family of Clinton were at their cot- tage over the Week -end. Mrs. McDonald and son, B. 'Me - Donald, andgrandfather,Brough c- , g Mc- Lean, of Sarnia were he guests of Dr. and d Mrs. A. Newton-Bradyover the week -end. • Bliss Thelma Ritz returned home last week -end after having spent three months in London.' Mr.' 3. 141'. Reid of Honeywood spent last week -end with Rev. and 'Mrs. R. M. Gale at the Parsonage. Mr: and Ivies. L. M. Day and Miss Jean Day of Detroit were at their cottage over the week -end. Ivry. and Mrs. George Holman of Goderich and Clifford !Pollock of London spent Sunday with their par- ents, Mr. and Mts. John Pollock. The occasion being the forty-eighth wedding anniversary . of Mr. and Mrs. Pollock. Messrs. 'Chris., Ward, Wil- haul Seotchmer, William • and Russel Heard, Sam' Widcornbe, Wpm. 112cDool, Wir. J. Elliott and Rev. F. H. Paull attended the`,laymen's *ban- quet ' ban-quet' held in St. George's Parish Hall, Goderich on Tuesday evening. Week has commenced on the Bayfield Golf Course. Last year the course was increased to eigtheen holes, 'eater mains laid to all the greens and tees and the tees enlarg- ed, Two tons. of fertilizer was used alid the greens seeded *with .creep- ing fescue,. Kentucky blue grass and Red Top. • A thousand gallon water tankwas donatedbyWe W. R. J Many players. from large cities commented an the splendidcondi- tion of the course last year, so with the growing popularity of the course,, the officers and directors look for- ward to a good season A pleasant evening was silent on Friday last at the home of Mrs, W. Reid, the Front road, when a number o friend's ffromh f• t o chat andYoung Y on g Peoples' Department lof St. An d mews United chtu•ch dropped to for n visit and also to "Shower" the new- ly-Married ew- t na r' t red v couple, Mr. . and Mrs. El- gin - gin Porter. r The first part of the evening was spent in charades_. and music, after which a presentation was made of various gifts to' the bride and bride- groom, including marry beautiful and useful articles. The bridegroom re- plied suitably, expressing the appre- ciation of himself and his bride fore the many kindly good wishes and thee. lovely gifts, Following this ' s andin anticipation - of ant orlon• p of the departure of a valued member - of the Y.P.D. and choir., Miss Marie Grainger, a farewell address was r'ead' to her by ,Mr. Brown Stewart and the gift of a ring was presented' by Mr. Don. McKenzie. Miss Grain- ger,, although taken entirely by sur- prise, replied feelingly, thanking her - friends• for their appreciative word, and their thought for her. The :serving of dainty refreshments' brought an enjoyable evening to ee Close. • HOLMESVILLE Rev. R. FI 't sid s o' Wlu e e t Toronto will begina series res o f evangelistic': services in the Holntesville United church on Sunday morning, May 10. These services will contiuue for a couple of weeks. The Rev. J. W. Herbert and Mr. John Tebbutt attended the meeting o! Presbtyery at Kippen on Tuesday last. Mrs. Eldred Teo was the delegate to the Presbyterial meeting at Hen- sall on Tuesday. We regret to learn that Mr. George' Tebbutt is not in good health at: present. Mr, and Mrs. B. M'eefath, who have been spending the winter in Toronto, returned last week and are busy get- ting ready for the summer bee sea- m. The Young People of the Ontario Street United church, Clinton, visited the Senior League of the Holmesville 'United Church on Friday evening. Mr, Elmer Potter conducted the opening exercises and called upon Mr. Huron :Meech, president of the visiting rirganization, who then took charge of the program. The ,parable of the three talents was read as a scripture lesson by Miss Vodden and Mr. Hawke, of Clinton, gave a splendid address on "Capacities, Physical, Inteileetuai and Spiritual," and reminded his hearers that many of us are all too ready, when asked to perform some small service for our church, to let some one else do it when we are perfectly capable of performing the small task. This was followed by a couple of songs, "Love.'s Old, Sweet Song," and "Mighty Like a Rose," sung by a group of eight girls. Miss Rozeli gave a humorous reading and Miss Van Egmand a couple of piano solos, which were much appreciated. An illustrated address ou the Mari- time Provinces was given by Mr. Harold Turner and three jolly con- tests provided much amusement be- fore the Hohnesville young people served refreshments. A vote of thanks was moved to the Holmes ville League by Me. March and res - vended to by Mr. Elmer Potter, Rev. F. G Fert•ill, minister of the Clinton church, also. spoke a few- words be- fore the gathering brake tip, On Tuesday evening' of last week. although very wet, quite a number of the United church congregation leathered at the bona of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bond. The pastor, on behalf of those assembled, welcomed the Bond family into our contmun- ity and church life. bir. Bond made a very fitting reply. A very happy social time was spent in chat, music. and games. On Sunday morning the Sunday school were favored with a mission- ary address by Mr. Eclighoffer and a solo by Mr. G. Witmer, both of Zur- icit. !Mrs, Bert Trewartha, Mrs. Ed. Trewartha and 141ks. 10. Yeo went to Hensel. on 'Tuesday to .attend the W.M.S. convention. We are pleased to report that Mr. H. Osbaldeston is in somewhat bot - ter health and able to get about once. More. Mrs. Wm. Glenn, who had the mis- fortune to break her leg sometime ago, is doing nicely, and Mrs. Alf - Jervis is somewhat improved. VARNA e We are sorry to report' that Mrs.. George Clark has been confined to her bed' for a few days, but we hope. she may have a speedy recovery. A number of theyoung people of the community gathered together in - the town hall on Thursday., evening and presented Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall, who have •been recently married, with a pair of handsoinc' chairs. • The evening was spent lu mesio and dancing and , a general good time good Mr. -and Mrs, Melvin Clark and' family of Winthrop spent Sunday at the former's home, that of Mr: • •George Clark. Mr. Nelson Reid was in Lucknow one day last week.