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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-07-02, Page 1e News -Record Est 878 WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT ED TIIE CLINTON NEW 'ERATime New Ira Est like NO,:, .5223 -53rd YEAR CLINTON_ ONTARIO, THURSDAY, , JULY 2, 1231 ,0110.1.1.,VSIVAMIIIMISO011001.120 441.111,00110"44121.110..1.11.1%,10611.0 mme Whether 't ' something v r mio � . costly x s forthe shotver, r more s se- a a pre- , y sant for the wedding: Wecansupply you, • SILVER WiARE—inTea Sets, Dessert Sets Casseroles or Pie Plates. Eta, Can.now be had here at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Gods made'by reliacble maker s and G1aran e ed by both the mrnuttiettmr r e • and us. Don't forget we have a good assortment of plain and fancy.. wedding rings. • a X. Xellitar Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j Getti er um= SPECIA 11- SPECIAL LOW PRICE ON HOSIERY Never before have we enjoyed such activity as at present in this Department. The reason is obvious with First Quality Hosiery selling at c 69 i FLUFFY VOILE FROC.S at X4.49 Just the type you have been looking for in all the lovely bright summer shades. Other Voile Dresses priced to sell quickly at 9 ors l J9,2 G " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SITOPPE " adesit ear re its $25.00 $27,50 $35.00 AGENT FOR GODERICH FRENCH DRY CLEANING &`PRESSING 14, THE MONO CLOTHING CO. 'A SQUARE DEAL FOR ENTRY- MAN " TI3E MARKETS Wheat, 80e. Barley, 30c. Oats, 25c. cgs, 8c to 14c, Ut B t re' ,20c to2o- 2 . Live hogs, $ 7.75. COMPETITION ON TODAY: The annual Judging Competition M connection n ti n wit h the Huron County branch of the Department of Abri - culture is being held, in Clinton tyt, day,. minder the direction of Repre- sentative Ian McLeod and Azsistan Atkinson. The prizes offered, ver handsome nes, have:been on exhibi tion in the window of Holmes' den store all week, YESTERDAY'S CELEBRATION Yesterday, was the big ',day in Clinton, n an thea d y of "the-eelebratio by the Ontario West Firemen's A ssociation, when fifteen companies 'EImira, Baden, New Hamburg, Ta tested:, Mitchell, Seaforth, St, Mar ys, Hensall, 'Goderich, Blyth, Milver ten, Listowel, Burlington, Palmer- sten and Clinton, were he9re in force, four more being represented: Wing - ham, Lucknow, New Dundee and Kincardine, They• certainly made a fine ap- pearance on parade, Mitchell carry- ing--aff first prize and St. Marys second. While Baden took first for the oldest 'apparatus. Messrs. W S. le, Holmes, A. J. Morrish and Dr. Thompson judged the parade, Seven bandy were here; Elmira. Listowel, Blyth, Milverton, Gode- rich, Tavistock and Clinton. The oldest chief present was P. E Summers, Tavistock, aged seventy- two. THEY CAN GROW ROSES The following appeared in the London Ftee Press jest week. etre. Densmore is a daughter of the late W J. Paisley and esister of Mr. 0, 1, Paisley of Clinton!' and her son was named after her restive town; ``St. .- Thomas, time 25, -Old roses. have their faseiniition and a move is under d way by'the American l e A smear Rose Societyo. c. t discover: and restore 'to corn meroial use the old bushes .of the continent, many of which have passed out of favor and yet have t many desirable qudlities that modern y ..hybrid teas c.inno`t produce. The American Rose Society might find such a rose in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Densmore, , lelgtn street, for they have a 25 -year-old: bash blooming profusely in their gar- den, winch was purghased by their' n son, Clinton, for the modest sum of - 10 cents from W. 0. ) oster's drug stare. A poeuliar thing about this rose is that the bloom, which is of e dark velvety texture, and very - fragrant, grows darker eaeh year. ORANGEMEN AT. CHURCH Other competitions:• Rescue Race—Tavistock, Mitchell. Gc.derich. Hose 13.ee1 Race—Tavistock, Blyth. Relay Race—alitcheil, Goderich. Chief's Race—Ed. Haffner, El- mira. Firemen's. Race — McLaughlin, Mitchell. Tug of war—Goderieh—New Ham- burg, wan by Goderich, Elmira. Company came the longest distance. On Tuesday evening a meeting of the Association was held and the following officers elected: President, W. Bennett, Mitchell; lst vice: W, Richards, St. Marys, and vice: N. Stevenson, Baden; secretary: M. Baechler, Tavistock. The next convention will be held at Elmira in 1932. In the forenoon a soft ball game was played between the 1st. Hur.- zars,•London, and Clinton team, re- sulting in a score of 20-19 in favour of the visitors. - In the afternoon one of the big attractions was the baseball geese between the New York coloured team and the D.S.R. team of Detroit. This was looked forward to as a big e- vent, as both were famous teams. The New York team, however, was not quite up to par, no doubt the heat was hard an them, and the De- troiters won easily, the scare being 8to0. Mr. E. P. Heaton, Provincial Fire Marshal, was present and the Asso- ciation made hire a presentation of a walnut smoker set. Other visitors included: Janes Guardhouse, Weston, Provincial fire 'prevention officer, Mr. Skelly, .Paris, Mr• D. J. Little, Milton and H. Coulter, Weston, members of the Ontario Fire Association. Dancing was kept up until a late hour on the new floors, in Mary street. Notes By The Way It was July First weather all right. But perhaps it was not so hot, -we only imagined it was. Many more people would have at tended all the doings 'of the day but for ' the heat, which made a shady corner the most enticing place on Dominion Day. Several of the business men de• orated their stores very nicely- others seemed to thtnit int too much trouble. . New Hamburg Fire Conpany die" - a gracious act when they marched tc m the' postoffice and decorated the to memorial tablet, ' Many noted anc' adnired this kindly :thoughtfulness. ' 2n Those bands certainly can make a ve lot of music Individually they se- t. quitted themselves well, . and when ve they got together it was some has- th many of sound all right, t th The committee in charge of the ch arrangements - were tired when the . to day ended but they steel( to it until tis everything was over. • ' th to The, fire companies and bands ,did +t. valiantly marching, and playing with c the tenoexatnte soaring above the th century. mark, They must have suss se tained themselves by thinking of ae cool: breezes and rolling waves. • Inn We. vyorild Suggest that the On- ;11 tario , West Firemen's'' Association 1 e ,o their on tra so shun a the date f me em s d g tion to an earlier or a later date.A May .24th wduld. be a good date. 1 KO I A. fleet of three airplanes came up frim. Belleville and took passengers up during the :day. Perhaps it was fri cooler in the upper 'air. - • , th 'Murphy Lodge;' No. 710. ' L.O.L.,. visiting brethren:front Blyth, Gode rich, Seaforth, sBavfield, Varna, Crediton and Winthrop, Ruronie Lodge Na. 377 L;q,B.A. ,and visiting ladies from Cvoderich, attended di- vine service in the Clinton Presby- terian church on Sunday evening, when' Rev, A. A.•.Holmes, in the ab- sence' of the minister, Rev. Dr. Dee- gan, preached. The Clinton Pipe Band- headed the procession as it marched feaimt the lodge rooms to the church. Mr. Holmes chose as his subject: "Christian Manliness," and he took two passages frobo scripture as his text: "Be strong and quit yourselves like men," from. Samuel, and from •Cor. "Watch ye,' stand fast in the faith; quit you like men, be strong," and he urged upon his hearers thr duty of living meanly lives. The choir rendered special music; Mrs, C, el, Deegan taking a solo part in one of the anthems render- ed. The ;male quartette, consisting of Messrs. A. R..Mitehell, G. D. Ro- berton and Frank and , W'. M'utch, rendered a selection. I The members of the order march- ed back to Library park after the service, where the circle was called there being over one hundred and twenty-five present. PRESENTATION' TO MINISTER On Thursday evening last ti gathering of the congregation of Wesley -Wallis United church was held as a little farewell to the Rev, Dr. and lfo,s. Hogg who left the be- ginning of the week for Strathroy, Dr. Hogg's new charge. The weather was rather unfavour- able and a very heavy rain came en just as many were starting out to the church, but in spite of it there was a fine gathering, - Tlte Rev. AS A.' Floltnes presided and a little program was given. Miss Viola B. Fraser and Miss Mary R. Stewart each contributed a charm- ing solo and Mr. W'. McEwen, being called upon for a speech, very -flu,- gutty flu,eptly and eloquently gave a resume of Dr. Hogg's pastorate for over fourteenis oars -first y as pastor of the Willis Presbyterian ehurch and later of the united congregations of Wesley and Willis, • He said that the congregation had soon learned of the pastor's executive ability -ani his power as a preacher, but when the church was burned a' few years ago and the congregation went a- bout •rebuilding another side was shown,- that was: his technical able- ity as an architect and a builder. He was indefatiguable during the building aperatiomis and many of the small perfections in the new church were owing to his care and' over- sight. • ' But, after all, he said, as far as he was concerned itwas as a prea- cher he would remember Dr. Ilagg. Some of .his sermons he would never forget. At the conclusion of his address Mr. Mc wen on behalf of time con- gregation ;presented Dr: -Hogg with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The a purse of money, Mrs. Hogg was congregation joitms with those of thr presented with- a lovely basket of Presbyterian and. Wesley -Willis it flowers the presentation being the Wesley-Wl"rllis church for both serviees. r• _THE HOME PAF LADIES AID ENTERTAINS The regular meeting of the Lad- ies' Aid of the Baptist church was held at the home of lVlxs L. Rath, Ontario street, an Friday afternoon, When the local o al soviet e tent ' � y n amid the Auburn society about twenty- five members of the' latter convene- down. onvene down, The visiting ladies provided the program Ir p g s, and- i �'Ms -lo Mise Howson. Mrs. Wainer, 3frs. Marian, Mrs, McKnight, Mrs, Ferguson and Mrs, Howitt taking part;,. At the conclusion of the program the home society served refresh- nnents and a pleasant social hour was spent. ' .• FORD—McBRIEN A pretty wedding was solemnized In St, Leonard's -Church,• North Tvr- nn to on Tuesday, T s y, June 30th, • at 7• p.m. by the Rev. T. H. Brown, when Mary Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mrs.: W. S. McBrien, was married to Harry Mervyn Ford, only son of. Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Ford of Clin- ton.. The bride was dressed in white georgette, with all accessories' to, match and :carried white roses and lilies of the valley. She was at tended by Miss Hazel Locke, of To - onto, who wore figured silk, with matching accessories and carried Ophelia roses. Mr. Ray Mason, ne- phew of the bride, attended the groom. After the ceremony, . Mr. and Mrs. Ford left for Montreal and points east,- the bride travelling in powder blue. Upon their return they will live at H.olmesville, taking with them the congratulations and best_ wishes of a host of friends. DEATH OF MRS. IL HILL After an illness extending over some months Mrs. Hiram Hill died at Clinton Public Hospital on Thurs- day last in her sixty-fifth year. Mxs Hill's maiden name was Em- ma Wallace and she was born in laullett township. She was twice married, her firs±- husband being Mr. T. Brownlee, who died, several years ago. Later she was united to Mr. Hill, who survives her. The funeral took -place front- her late residence, Albert street, en Sat- urday afternoon,' Rev. Dr. Dougan conducting time services tit house aur' graveside. The pallbearers were: W. Mair, G. D. Roberton, W. J. Ste- venson, W. H. Hellyar, Dr. Shaw and Mr. Forest. Interment. was made in Clinton cemetery. , Mrs, Symington and Mr.. and Mrs, Win. Paterson and son of Auburn and Mr. Sanford Hill of Parkhill were here for the funeral LJmTl,E LOCALS lt7r. W. 17, Cowan es remodelling his residence in Ontario street. Tax Collector Stang reports the June installment •of taxes as well pais: up, Temperature in Clinton was 100 in the shade at six o'clock yesterday evening, Miss F,, 3. Becker has been en- larging and remodelling her residence in Erie street. The business men along Clinton's front street have been painting up their store fronts. The town council will meet in the council chamber en Monday evening at eight o'clock. Hz. Morgan Agnew has installed modern conveniences in his cosy cottage in Mary street, The Public hospital bard will hold their monthly meeting an Tues- day evening, July 7th, in the board TOM of the town hall at half past seven, Mr. Albert Seeley, who hes always been a lover of flowers, is growing glads this year and cut a spike the other day. measuring -four feet and three mhos. ' By an oversight ,the name of Rev. A. A. Hames,. rdmo assisted at the funeral of the late M4•s. S, J. And- rews, was omitted from the publish. cd report of the services, AMONG THE CETJROHES " Ontario Street United -Church ade by little Misses Shirley Sut- ee and Georgina Hearn. 'Rev. Dr. Hogg replied very feel- gly. He said he had spent the ry best years of his life in Che- n, He - and Mrs. Hogg had. been ry happy here.. They had enjoyed e friendship of their friends- and he hospitality of- their homes. This ey would . miss 'on going to a new arge, until they should have time become acquainted. He spoke of o harmony of his relations with e congregation and their loyalty shim and to the institutions of nbnrch, and he, urged them to ontinue in this wy. He .thanked em for all their kindness- to him - If and family and fee this lost t of friendship and affection. At the conclusion of the program adjournment was matte to the all downstairs, where °refreshments re Served and a happy hour. spent call Mrs Jas. ort 1 s Sc n Mrs. y d a T. Cooper ours teaat p i p d s Band m_ely decorated tables froth Whish the refreshments were'served,' Dr. Hogg and his: family leave in Clinton and vicinity a host ;ef warm ends, wheee igbod wishes .follow est to their new horde. . Sunday School. and •Congregation- al picnic, July .8th, to Connadale. W'esiey-Willis United Churbh' On Sunday next the firstservices of the united congregations of On- tario street United, Presbyterian and Wesley -Willis United will be held in this° church morning and ev- ening. The newly -appointed pastor, the Rev. D. E. Foster, will be in charge. Orr Friday evening, July 3rd, the induction . of the 'Rev. D. T. Foster will take place in this church. The Rev. C. d'.; Moorhouse of Exeter, chairman of the Presbytery, • will preside and' induct; Rev. A. Sin- clair, Hensel!, will address.'the con.: gregation and Rev. W. P. Lane of Seaforth 'will. 'address the .minister. After the inductian service • the 5on- gregation "is • invited :to' the church hall for a socialhour and to greet the. an naw minister d his wife. The W 1VI.S will sheet in the Sun- day school':robin cm Thursday event Wel July;0th, at. eight :oieleclt. Large congregations 'were present on. Sunday to hear the Rev. Dr.; Hpgg. preach his • farewell sermons as minister of this congregation. EARLY TOMATOES Miss _Moreno Cunirj;hame brought into .this office Tuesday, June 30th, some ripe tomatoes which bad beengrown in her ardor:, f g 0 course the hothouse se tonmatoos have been good for : some time but these were grown outside. This is some- thing of record r. a xe d fo this g 1 art h of 1 p the country. Fa ole are p t ahead . y digging their *mew potatoes, green peas. are ready end we begin, to live on this year's 'products. 11;PLD STRAWBERRY SO,CIAT The Young Peoples' Society r•^' Ontario street United church had a strawberry festival at the home of Mx.. and M'rs. W'esIey :Marquis • of the Base line on friday evening• last when a very • pleaeat . time ' war spent.ent. The evennRvas not as p leas - ant as it might. have been, being a bit cool, •but quite a large number gathered'- and a good program was given. Of course the strawberries were enjoyed, too, • SEND NEWS EARLY This morning, Thursday, we have several items et news which we should have been happy to publish had they come in en Monday or Tuesday. This was a short week. yesterday being a holiday, and we have had to use what time we have this horning to put in type the late news. It would be a great -assistance to us and would ensure the publica- tion of news 12 those sending it in- would nwould 'do so as soon as the event transpires, not waiting until the• day before publication. Send news early, PR0MiINENT WOMAN RE', IBES • A recent issue of the Galt Report - ter carried a picture of Mrs, liam Elliott of Sprague's Road, who has retired from the position of district president of the South Wat- erloo district Women's Institute, af- ter a three-year term. Mrs. Elliott. who was formerly :.Miss Grail and an employee of: The News -Record, Clinton, will be -remembered by many in Clinton and vicinity. Mrs. Elliott takes an active part in many public institutions, she being presi- dent of the South Waterloo Women's Liberal Association, RESULT TIE A TIE The foothall game played on Wed- nesday evening of last week between Clinton and Walton,- on the latter's ground," resulted in the tie score of 1-1. Both teams showed excellent ;ability in their playing. The line-ups were: Wialton—Goal, W. Dennis; backs. Dodds, Bullard; C. Steiss, Farquhar- son, L. Steiss, Carter, Hignell, Row land Montgomery, Holland. Clinton—Goal, C. Wilson; hacks. Lever, Rozell; Londesboro, Morgan, Alen, Londesboro, D. Dale, Wiright A. Dale, B., Hill. Referee: J: Sutter of Clinton, Milverton plays lthe local team -here on Wednesday evening next. YOUNG REPRESENTATIVE The New York Sunday Times re• Gently had a portrait of Miss Flor- ence Burrows, the fourteen -year-old member of the Riverside' Church Group, who has been chosen to re- present the Camp Fire Girls of New York in the delegation of sixty-threr of the American Order who will tour: England and France as a Friendshir Mission cf American „Youth. ' Miss 'Burrows is a cousin of the Cuningltaine fancily of Clinton tine has visited here, as well as other menthols of her family, at various times. Her father; Dr. Burrows,, us ed to spend his holidays here in his youth and Miss Florence is a• name- sake of her cousin, Miss ,.Florence. Cuninghane. . LONDON ROAD A very happy- event took place on Tuesday at 9 80 aim r in St; Joseph's church, Clinton, when Rev.. Fr. Sullivan joined in the holy bonds of matrimony the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter' Swinbank; Mary Irene, and Hz. Thomas Leslie Knee son o:f'Mr. and Mrs. Win. Knox Hullett. , The church was prettily decorated for the occasionwith orchids end marguerites and rose buds in small vases. 'A beautiful .basket of del- phiniums, ,pink roses and white peonies stood just inside the'sanc- tuary,. Mrs. Cardno, organist, play- ed the wedding march and presided at the organ during Mass and join- ed Mr, . 0. Shanahan in a duet during the ceremony, The bride was given in marriage by her father and looked' very Pretty `in a simpler gown' of shell pink georgette with orchid hat trimmed with touches of pink and white gloves --hose and shoes, She wore a necklet of pearls, and cry- stals, • the gift of the groom, and tarried a shb-Wee bouquet of''Briar cliff roses, Calla 1i1jr and fern tied with French 'chiffon. The Miles was attended by Miss Margaret Gar - bet wearing a frock of chiffon voile al peach, lavender, and yellow tones over peach. She waled ass arm .bouquet .of .delphiniums, col- umbine and rose buds tied with a large bow of •peach silvertone: 1V1e, Tom Flynn was best man. After the ceremony Fr, Sullivan spoke a few wards o% welcome to the large number ,ot ::friends; vein assemhied ' `to Witness the marriage ceremony: Afterwards a reception was held at the hbnie of the bride's parents. The house was decorated with 'roses ad' n peonies, in'. pink and white, s .Mrs. Win, Lane and Mr., Norman Lloyd.' furnished deliglitiul music for tbe• e o rasion. I" auxY g u ie ou n t ads of the bride and groom, .• Misses Agnes • . Carbert, Norma. Streets, Mary Flynn and Marjorie McEwing, assisted en the dining room. During the after- noon the young couple left on as short honeymoon to London and oth- er places, the bride trammelling in a ensemble of orchid crepe with ae- cessories of 'white and after their: •return they will be at home to their - friends on the groom's farm 1/1.H -tee. lett, They receivedmany beautiful' gifts and hosts Of • o od for wishes f • h a happy married life. • Mr. Harry Reynolds and Mr, Frank Flynn acted as ushers at the church and as a little souviner the groom presented the best man with,. a silver cigarette case and brides- maid' with a compact. A. large number •o1 friends on the Toad met at the home of Mr, and- Mrs. nd-Mrs. Swinbank and carried a bas• ket laden with all the necessary ut- ensils used in a kitchen to shower. their daughter and take the oppor- tunity to wish her good wishes for a • long and happy married life, A comfortable 'seat of cushions were riled in the centre of the flour and Irene was carried and seated beside the basket and told to open all the parcels and read whatever she found in then, inane of the verses were nrieinal and quite amusing. The • ladies provided refreshments and a very jell?' evening was spent, Although taken completely by surprrbe, Irene was able to thank the ladles -far their kindness. Miss T. O'Brien and Mr. Franklin Barnes, Toronto, were guests at the home of her sister, being present for the Swinbank-Knox wedding,` Mr. Tots Bennett, Bluevale, called on friends this week. 117x. Fred Wilste visited with hi brothers last week. GODERICH TOWNSHIP' Mrs, Cook of Lueknow visited hoe daughter, Mrs. Bruce Holland, sev- eral days•this.past•week. Mr. Robert' Cluff and daughter. Betty, motored to London on Satur- day to see the former's uncle. Canon W. Cluff, who having undergone s serious operation has been quite in but is now on the road to recovery, -Niles Marion Middleton of Kintari returned home to attend the wed- ding of iter cousin, Mr. Ken Taylor, whose marriage ' to Miss Pat Mae, Farlane took place on Saturday. The rally service of the A.Y.P.A was held in St. John's Church, Var- na, on Sunday evening. Mr. Wm. IVI'Ouire sports a new Essex car. Mr•s. Schutter of Baltimore is vis- iting her parents, Mr. and airs. J Cartwright. ' S. S. No. 8 held its annual picnic an Monday at 11ir, H. 'Backer's farts overlooking • the lake , The sec- tion. was well represented. Swim- ming was indulged in for a time af- ter which the ,sports were ran off, the winners were: children. under 8, Douglas Stirling, Brute Ryan; under 10: Frank Stirling, Gladys Clark; 14 and under:'' Bob 'Stirling, Harold Johnston; men's racer Jack Stirling, Fraser . Stirlinz; married amen: A. Leitch,- 13, Belson; peanut race: B. Clark, Bob ,Stirling; obstacle race. Si, Lowden, B. Stirling; girls: Jean Johnston, Irene Leitch: closepin race: Elizabeth Theil, S, Lowden; three-legged race; H. Johnston, Bok Stirling; Jean. ,Johnston, Gladys Clark, A geed soft' ball game was played later and thenthe ladies served •hunch which everybody was ready for after the strenuous after- noon of sports, -firs. Thos. Bettie; is under the doctor's care at present, On Friday afternoon Inst the pu- pils of S. S. No. 1e, presented their teacher, Miss Marion Thompson, with a very - kindly address, expressing their regret at her departure and gave her a farewell `token in the 'shape of a ;cut glass. comport, both of which were very much appreciated: The following is the report of the Promotion Examinations el S. S. No. 11, Goderich. Names are in order of standing: Sr. 4th: Faye Lindsay, Lloyd Bat - kin, John Lindsay. Reeommended on trial, 'Margaret Fargohar. Jr. 4th: Roo -mended .on Trial: Madeleine Tyndall; Edward Deeves. Jr. 3rd: Jeanne Vodden, Pearl' McGee, Casale' Hendrick, Ream - mended on trial, Harold Wise. :Sr. 2nd: Willa Potter, Lorne Tyn• Bail. l,stclass: Frank Potter, Lula Tyns dtl ?r -Glen Wise, --M. E The peon, teacher, • V'ARNA Mr. and Mrs, W. Welch and Miss Helen of Flint. Mich,, are visiting at the home of then' daughter, Mrs. Fred Austin.