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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-11-26, Page 1The Newe-Record Est, 1878 arsanwassaala WITH WHICH IS INCORPORAT .F.:D THE NO. 2546 ---53rd YEAR, CLINTON NEW ERA -• "The New Era Est. 186S, CLINTON .ONTARIO, THURSDAt, :NOVEMBER 26, 1931. THE HOME PAPER, 11 9hih is the 4irrce of near when au anti Vlock Is air idsseratiad We have the newest and best in the above line. They are well made and relraible:'tiulceepers. Is it not time you woke up to the Fact that Christmas is almost here .Come in and snake your selections oarey. Goods held for later delivery on making a small deposit. W. a.. e YE ll ar Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 1743 1, cess andCoat Prc:rs are 6 Blau htered . . •• Pos[tc111y no C • servati, All Garments in Stock will be Sold at from one-third to one- half off Regular Prices. Other Numbers which have been carried over from previous Seasons at from $1.00- to $5.00 Sale Lasts Until November 30th 1 fkj11 9 ,"I '¢. " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " loarmamommmo THE COL WEATHER IS HERE! ARE YOU READY FOR IT? Everyone should be very careful and be sure that they have their heavy clothing' ready and pot be caught unawares. Now is the time to take stock of your winter supplies such as Overcoats, Suits, Sweaters, Underwear, Shirts, Gloves, Caps, hose' Etc., which can be secured at this atom at real value for your money, Christmas is approaching very rapidly and the selection of ChristmTHE Christmas Gifts that we age offering are very outstanding and we would take a great pride in showing and offering you our sugges- Mons. ! i , • GIVE THINGS TO WEAR THIS YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS AS, THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY USEFUL AGENT FOR GODERICH FRENCH DRY CLEANIING & PRESSING " AA SQUARE CLOTHINS CO FOR EVERY` MAN " I'EA.L THE' MARkETS Wheat, 60c. Barley, 30c. Oats, 25c. Eggs, 18e to 40e. Butter, 20c. Live hogs, $4.50. OBITUARY TIIOMA'S JUDD Arnold resident of Clinton passed away on Thursday last in the per•- son of Thomas Judd, who had. been a citizen ,since 1885. His, death was due to pneumonia, from which he' suffered for about a fortnight. . The late .Thomas Judd was born in Lowen Woodford, Mbrw!inSton, Cornwall, ' in the registration dis- trict of Stratton and sub -district o2 Kirkhampton. Ipis parents were the late Thomas Judd and Mrs. Judd, formerly Margaret Oke" Though born in Cornwall he was ,of' Welsh descent, the district of his birth having formerly been Welsh,terri- tory. Before coming to Canada aY the age of twenty-six, he lived for a time in London, England, On coni ing'to this country he resided first in Whitby and later in Bowrnanv ills and came to Clinton about.1885. November, 1888 he married Harriet Cribb of Whitby, who predeceased him by sixteen years. After their. marriage they matte their home in Clinton, where all their married life was spent and where their fancily of two sons and sit daughters were born and reared. The late Thomas Judd was a staunch Conservative in poli- tics. In religion he was Methodist and later United, a member of On- ta&iio . Street United Church. . For many years the deceased was em- ployed at the Stapleton Salt Works and after the abandonment of the wells was Mr. ,Ransford's man about the farm and buildings, He was of a quiet and kindly nature, upright and reliable in character and highly respected throughout the commun., ity. • He is survived by two sons, Wil- liam and Edwin, both of Detroit, although the latter had been hone owing to his father's failing health, and five daughters, Mrs. H. Law- son and Mrs. D. M. Martyn, Detroit;, Mrs. David Shaw, St. Catharines; Mrs. A. Honour, Windsor, and Miss Morwennow at home. Another dough, ter, Alma (Mrs. N. W. Rymer) died four years ago, one grand -daughter and four grandsons also survive. The funeral was held Saturday at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, Gordon street, Rev. F. G. Ferri;) conducting a service at the hone and the burial service at the griiveside. Interment took place in Clinton cervi- etery. The pall -bearers were neighs bors of the deceased. Messrs. M. Grealis, John Neilans, J. W. Cook, W. Glen Cook, J. Cree Cook and G. Cornish. Many beautiful floral tris butes were sent by sympathetic friends.. Relatives and friends from a dis- tance who were present for the fun- eral included: Mrs. H. Lawson and Miss Alice Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Martyn and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Judd and sons, Howard, Billie and Harold and Mr. Edwin Judd, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Honour, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Da- vid Shaw, St. Catharines, and N. W, Raney, St. Catharines; all of whom are sons, daughters, sons -hi -law and daughter-in-law of the deceased, and their families; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hinchley of Seaforth; Mrs. Adam Foster, Goderich, and Mr. L. Ails - worth, Exeter, were also in attend- ance. MRS. A. McCALLUbf The news of the death of Mrs. Alex. McCallum of the Commercial Inn which occurred on • Friday last, came as a distinct shock to the citi- zens of 'town, as many were not a- ware of her illness. The immediate cause was a cold which developed in- to pneumonia. Mrs. McCallum was born in Cov- entry, England, her maiden name being Elizabeth Todds. •She came to Canada about twenty-five years ago,. spending the first few years in Mon. treat. , Later she came to Toronto and about twenty-two years , ago was united in marriage to Mr. Me Callum. Thirteen years. ago they came to Clinton and 'for a few years operated a poultry farm on the JJay- Wer' place, just south of town, and seven years ago bought the old hos- pital building on Victoria street and' fitted it up as an bin. This becanm so popular that it had to be enlarged andduring the past few years has been largely ;patronized by both thi travelling public and those wishing board regular b i g d and lodging, g being popular: for its homelike comforts: Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Florence and Jean, both at home, two sisters, Mrs. Saunders Fillongly, Coventry, `I' Inglancl, also -a nuruber of nieces and nephews. Ms.'s.. McCallum Was interested in women's activities a .idl' was a mem- ber of Huronic Lodge L.O.B.A.,. un der -',hash auspices 'the funeral was held on Monday afternoon, the mem- bers of the lodge ina chug in'proces- sion. Service was held at her late home, '.the`.Commeroiul Inn, at half past two o'clock, OM' °service being conducted by the 1:Gv. 'R. McGoun of •St. Paul's -church ;assisted .by. Rev. Dr. Dougan of , the Presbyterian church. The' pallbearers were form- er lodgers,, IViessrs. D. M. 1VfeCallum, Ian McLeod, H. Key and Archibald McGougan. Intercue 1t` was made in Clinton cenxetery. MRS. W. J. PAISLEY After an illness 'af some months Mrs: Paisley., widow;' of William J. Paisley, passed away at her home, Mary- street, ClintarriI on Sunday ev- ening. Although s1Yie' had . been in failing health for'Nome months it was only 'within" the past fortnight that shehad been 4,onfinedpnfined. to her bed, since which she; failed rapidly. Mrs. Paisley was', a daughter of the late yr., and Mie. James Brown- lee and Was born at' Bolton in Aug- ust of 1855. Her'arents came up to Huron 'when she•' •was about two Years old: and for njany years lived on a farm on the Babe Line, Mullett, where her girlhood Was spent, But all her married life ;had been spent in Clinton. She was a quiet, kindly woman and devoted to her husband, home and children, ,'Sbe was a good neighbor and had tie respect and esteem of ,all who knew her. She was a. devoted member of the Willis Presbyterian, later of Wesley -Willis United church, and as long as health permitted was a regular attendant at the church seeyices. 'Mrs. Paisley is survived by two sons, W. Stewart Paisley of Toronto and David.C. Paisley of Montreal, also one stepson, 0: L. Paisley of Clinton, and five stepdaughters: Mar- garet, (Mrs. Dunsmore) and Isabel of St. Thomas; Winnie,':(Mrs. Paul Bow- en), Teclxnisbli, Mieki:',. Mary, (Mrs. D. Bowen) of Washington, D.C., and Ruby, (Mrs. Buck) of Los Angeles, Calif. Her husband died . in July 1928. Two . brothers and three sic- tern also survive: William Brownlee of Clinton, Jame§ A., of 'Toronto, Mrs.' H. tuner of Hamilton; Mrs. Roy of Toronto and Miss Mary Brownlee, also of Hamilton but who had been with her and had cared for her for several months. The funeral took place from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon the service at house and graveside being conducted by her pastor, the Rev. D. E. Foster. The pallbearers? were: Messrs. .T. A. Ford, J. P. Sheppard, A. J. Tyndall, W. J. Nedi- ger, Adam Scott and Mayor S. Ss Cooper. Many very handsome floral offer- ings were sent by friends in town and other places, among them being a lovely basket 'of 'mums, the tribute of her immediate neighbors. Amongst those present from r.1 distance far the funeral were; Mr. ands••Mrs. W. S. Paisley, Toronto) Mr, and Mrs. D. C. Paisley, Montreal; Mr, and Mrs. R. Dunsmore and Miss Isabel Paisley, St. Thomas; Mr. and' Mrs. Paul Bowen, Tecumseh, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Hector 'Tuner and Misr Mary Brownlee, Hamilton; Mrs, (Rev.) Roy, Mr. and Mis. J. A. Brownlee, and Mr. James Robertson, Toronto; Messrs. 5, and W. .Stewart, Mitchell; .Mesers. T. Cox and W. J. Patton, Goderich; Dr. W. McGuire; Brampton, Messrs. 3. and B. Mo. Guire, Chesley; Mrs. R. Colvin, Mrs. R. Trench and Mrs. R, Smith, Tees) water; Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey, Stratford and Mrs. Geo. McLennacq Gerrie. RAGLAN ROWLAND On Sunday morning, after a severe illness extendingover some weeks) Raglan Rowland, a citizen for many years, passed away aged seventy-se- ven years. Mi•. Rowland was born in Surrey, England, coning to Canada and to Clinton as a young gran. For many years he was associated with the late Silas Davis in the hardware busi- ness . and .on the retirement - of Mr. Davis carried on the business him; self for several years, sailing out to the late Hugh Miller sixteen or sev- enteen years ago. Singe his retirement from active business Mir.' Rowland had taken a great interest in horticulture and spent much of his time in his gar- den arden and large lawn, which has been one of Clinton's beauty spots in the. summer time. Sincethe death o9 His wife about nine years ago Mr, and Mrs. W. R,ter un . C o have'occu- pied his house with him. Mr. Rowland was a pian of great reserve and spent most,.of ,his tune in his chosen occupation ` of :gardening of Manchester, ling., and gra, North, or in reading, his favorite pastimes, There was few men, however, more universally esteemed than he. He was a member of St. Paul's church, A brother, Alfred Rowland, resides in Kent, England; and two sisters, Mxs. Midhurst of Surrey, England, and Mrs. Saxonweld of Dublin, Ire- land, also survive. The funeral took place from his late borne, .High street, on Tuesday. afternoon. The Rev. K. MeGoun, rector of St. Paul's, read' the service at house and graveside. The pall) bearers .were Messrs. R. and A. Welsh, W. D. Fair, W. H. Hellyari J. A. Ford and. James Scott. 'Mr,- and Mrs, Walter Brown o4 To- ronto, Mrs. Brown being a niece and the only relative resident in Canada, were here for the -funeral, also the Misses Fraser of Stratford. ' THE S, A, LECTURE Lt. Col. Bladin, who was an official chaplain with tho New Zealand for- ces during the Great War, paid a visit to .Clinton last week and gave a lecture, "Knights of the kitbag," In the town hall 'on Thursday evening under the auspices of the local Sal- vation Army Corps. Col. Bladin, who has had a varied experience in work with the Array in Australia, his na- tive land, New Zealand„ Ceylon and Newfoundland, gave a very interest- ing lecture and held the attention of his audience throughout. Col. Blad- in was accompanied by Mrs. Bladin and during the evening they sang a duet which wes much enjoyed. Mrs. (Major) Best of London also con- trbuted a solo. Lt. -Col. H. B. Combe of the 161st Hurons, anted as chair - mar) and introducedthe speaker in his usual ready manner. At the conclusion of the address Mayor Coo- per moved a vote of thanks to the speaker, w'hieh was seconded by Councillor Livermore. During the afternoon a meeting for women was held in the S.A. Flail and addressed by Mrs. Bladin, who told them some- thing of the life of the women in Ceylon. 1 The new S. A. officers, Capt. Wil- der-and il-dei•and Lieut. McDowell,"aze'now in charge in Clinton and are getting acquainted with the work and the people. COMMUNITY CHRISTIVIA5 TREE At a public meeting, called by the mayor to discuss a Conummity Christmas Tree, held in the council chamber Tuesday evening, Mayor Cooper presided and presented a plan for the placing of two trees, one as the postoffice square, upon which will be placed gifts for every child under sixteen in Clinton, and anoth,, er, smaller one, on Library Park, ' which will be lighted for ornamental purposes. The mayor's plans, which were approved by the meeting, in- cluded a team of reindeer with Santa Claus and his sleigh, that is if Santa Claus can spare the time to came up here. The date set for the general celebration and distribution of gifts is Friday, Dec. 18th. Committees were appointed and it II is planned that the surrounding district will be asked to• join in this celebration. HERE MONDAY Mrs. Nettleship, field secretary of the W.C.T.1J., will address a public meeting under the auspices of .the local union on Monday afternoon, November 30th, at ,2 .p.m. in, Wesley Willis' lecture room. ' Mrs: Nettleship is said to 'be a very pleasing ,speaker and her talks have been much enjoyed everywhere she .has spoken throughout the Coun- ty. A warm invitation is given to all the, ladies 'of the town to attend. NOW BIG LION The following has reference to a brother of Mir. J. A. Sutter of Clin- ton: "Stratford: Dr. S. X3. Sutter, of this city, has been honored with his appointment to the office of district deputy governor of Lions Interna, tional. The appointment of Dr. Sut- ter, a charter 'member and a past 'president of the local Lions Club, has just been announced by District Governor herb Soper, of Hamilton. The district, over which Dr. Sutter will have eharge takes in practically all of Western Ontario." AMONG THE "CHURCHES The Huron Presbytery of the Uni ted Church will meet Tuesday, Dec. 1st, at Blyth, 9.30 a.ni. and 1.30 p.m. sessions. The teacher training course con., ducted in the Ontario Street United Church last week under the auspices of the Religious Education commit- tee of the Huron Presbytery, of whieh Rev. Gordon Butts of Gerrie is chairman, was attended by stud. ents :from all parts of the presbytery though the number was not as large as Wright have been expeeted, The principal speakers were Miss Bertha Lane of Toronto who spoke on "Specialization of children's work" Rev. F. Mathers of Grand Bend, who dealt with Intermediate boys and girls work, and Rev. C. A. Mal- colm of Fgmondville who chose as his subject "The Life of Christ." The in- struction was conducted in group as- sernblage representing the various 'pitaa& of"teaching;''primary, janicn-, intermediate and senior. At the close examinations are held and as a re- sult of the instructions given nine candidates qualified, two in children's work, three in Bible study, and four in boys' and girls' work. The course which lasted three days concluded 'On Thursday evening. Each even- ing the women of the church provid•, ed tea and coffee and the delegates came provided with basket lunches, picnic style. A managing committee was ap, pointed as follaws. Art. Groves, G. D. Roberton, G. N. Davies, Lorne Murch, and W. Glen Cook. Mr. G. McLennan was appointed treasurer and Mr. H. S. Turner was appointed secretary. Mayor Cooper said he would con- tribute $100 towards the fundsnec- essary and canvassers were appoint- ed for each ward to solicit additional contributions. Mayor Cooper said he .would start the collectors even by giving $25 to each ward team and also promised a handsome gift from himself to the colleotor turning in the most- money. Following are the canvassers: St. Andrew's Ward: Mrs. A. Cud - more, Mrs. M. Jordan. St. James' Ward: Mrs. J. C. Gan- dier, Mrs, Cree Cook. St. John's Ward: 1VIrs. J. Watkins, Mrs C. V. Cooke. St. George's Ward: Miss Rena Pickett, Mrs. W. ID Hellyar. A purchasing committee was also appointed, two ladies from each de the several churches, . as follows: St. Paul's, Mrs. 3.''Silcocks and Mrs. Howard Clark. Presbyterian' church, Mrs. C. E. Dougan and Miss Mac- D'onald. Ontario street'chur'ch: Mrs. J. W. Shobbrook and Miss - ucile Grant. Wesley -Willis church: Miss Florence Cuninghame and Miss Win- nifr'ed.O'Neil. St. Joseph's church: Mrs. J. Flynn and Mrs. R. S. Smyth, Baptist church: Miss. W. Cochrane and Mrs. R, I3. Johnson. Salvation Army: i' Livermore Mss I Y I . e more grid Mrs. Elliott. The committees meet this evening to make further arrangements which will be announced from time, to time. The Baptist Church The Ladies' Aid -will street on Fri- day afternoon, Nov. 27th, at' three o'clock at the home, of Mrs. Guy Jones, Isaac street. St. Paul's Church The regular meeting of the Ladies' Guild will be held on Tuesday after- noon,. Dec. 1st, at 3 o'clock. A good attendance is requested as there is some important business to bo trans- acted. Presbyterian Church The minister's morning subject on Sunday will be: "Confidence's Evening: "The Old -Fashioned Gos- pel," The W.A. will meet at the home of Mrs. A. 3. Morrish on Tuesday evening, Dec. lst. As this is the last meeting bf the year a full at- tendance is urged. A picnic tea will be served. Ontario Street United Church Morning sermon subject: "Mains taro the Spiritual Glow" Evening: "The Faces and Characters of Some Fellow Pilgrims." `Fireside Hour" in lecture room at the close of. the evening service. A set of beautifully colored slides illustrating a Doctor's work in the British Columbia coast. All welcome. The W.M:S. will meet in the church lecture room on Friday afternoon of this week, Nov. 2.7th, at• three o'clock. One group of W.M:S. provided a very attractive evening's entertain- ment on Tuesday night in the form of an organ recital. Mrs, Wendell, Miss Elva WSltse, Mr. Rennie, Hen - sail, and 'Miss Woods of Exeter, were the musical artists. Rev. F, G. Farrill was chairman. Solos, pi - alto and organ solos and duets, and Miss Myrtle Armstrong, reader, made up a most enjoyable program. The W.A. will meet on Wednesday afternoon, Dee. 2nd, at 2.80,.for el- ection .of Officers. Wesley -Willis United 'Church The annual meeting of the Bible crass was. Said on Thursday evening last, twenty-seven being present, when a good program was enjoyed and a social half hour was spent aver the teacups. Mr. Scott, president, was in tho chair and the program was opened by singing "The' Church's 'One Feun, dation." Mrs. Hearn contributed .e very pleasing solo. Mr. Stott, after a few opening remarks, called ore Air. ' Tyndall for an address as tea- cher, Mr, Tyndall , and Mr. Scott have been associate teaehers since the reorganization of the class, af- ter the summer recess. Mr. Tyndall' said he diel not. pretend to he the teacher, .he was just "tarrying on"' as an associate until other arrange- meats could be made. Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. Paterson contributed a duet, Mr. Scott read one 'of Burns" poems and Rev. Mr. Foster gave an, appropriate address on "The Bible." The following officers were appoint,' ed: president, James. Scott; sec. - treasurer, J, V. Diehl; rec5 secretary, Miss Sheppard; associate teachers" Messrs. J., Scott, A. J. Tyndall, •G. H.. Jefferson. LITTLE LOCALS Harron County Cauncil meets in- Goderich on Tuesday next, Dec. 1st.. If you are leaking for PIunisteel's advertisement turn to pages 2 and 7. You can't miss it. Read all the advertisements in The: News -Record. From them you will learn just where to do your shop- ping. Looks as if Old King Winter had' awakened from his dosing and in- tended to demonstrate iris authority- again. uthorityagain. The regular meeting of the Hospi- tal Board will be held on Tuesday evening in the board room of the town hall at half past seven. The Collegiate Institute Com- mencement will be held in the Colleg- iate auditorium on Thursday and Friday, December the 10th and llth. The annual horseshoe club duck supper was held in the firemen's: hall on Wednesday evening of last week, Messrs. G. L. Hanly, G. Mur, doth, G. N. Davies and L. Cree be- ing the committee in charge of the complete arrangements. Cards were,. indulged in after the supper. W. I. MEETING The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held on Thurs- day. afternoon, Nov: 19th, with forty- three present, Several went early to quilt; the quilt which is being pro- vided for the needy fancily in the north whose name was procurect from the Red Cross, Toronto, The president, Mrs. N. W. Trewar- tha, was in the chair, anti Mrs. C. Diaper at the piano. The minutez were read and reports adopted. The president then spoke of talk- ing to the agricultural representative regarding a speaker with slides which can be hadfree of charge from the Department. It was moved by Mrs. Murdoch and seconded by llrrs. Cooic that Mr. McLeod be asked to arrange for such a speaker for January, the president to have the priviege of changing the day of the,. meeting if necessary. It was resolved that for the four winter months the meetings be,open+. eel at two -thirty pan. for the con- venience of many. The finance secretary reported that the autograph quilt was corning on fine but more names and looney were needed yet. A reading '"A School on Wheels" was given by mu. J. Radford. This gave a fund .of inforixxatiou regard- ing these schools and related sone splendid results, Miss Irene Vodden contributed a prkcio solo and an amusing reading "Getting my Life Insured," was giv- en by Miss Doris Miller. •'As it was not- convenient for Mrn. Paterson to give his talk at this - meeting, Mrs. Trewartha finished. her report of the convention at Ches- ley. Then a delightful solo was given by Mrs. Hearn, accompanied' by Miss Torrance on the piano. Mrs,. Watkins moved a vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the meeting such a success, and a social ha£ -hour was enjoyed when the hostesses served dainty re- freshments. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Start of Curries is visiting her sister, Mrs. 0. W. Patter. Mrs. F. French returned yesterday after a visit of some weeks in Toronto. li . and Mis Earl Steepe of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. David': iSteepe over the week -end. Mr. W. C. Brown, Who spent a few' days in 'town last week, returned; to Woodstock on Saturday. Mis. John Farquhar of the Gravel' road has been visiting friends ins Buffalo during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Shepherd of Huron' street attended the ,Silleiy-Govier wedding Y - n Auburn anr g at bu n on b t daYt last. Mx. and Mrs. C. Dougan of Montreal' have been visiting the past week at the home of their, son, Rev. C. E. Dougall, the Presbyterian Manse.