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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-12-10, Page 4PAGE 4 r 1 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD TOYLAND Is Now Ready for Your Inspection NEW TOYS NEW PRICES A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TOYS FROM 5c to $1.00 (See Dell Booth on 2nd Floor), Santa Claus Mail Box now Ready T H E ANNEX IS VERY ATTRACTIVE and a very convenient place to do your Christmas Shopping CHRISTMAS CARDS A wonderful display of greet- ing Cards at 2 for 5c, 5c, 10e 15c and 25c each. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TINSEL, CORDS, FOIL WREATHS, BELLS, ETC. All at New Low Prices CHINA DEPARTMENT GLISTENS WITH NEW GOODS This is perhaps the easiest place in the store to select Christmas Presents, especially for the Lades Brass Goods, Aluminum Ware, Trays, • Fancy Chinaware and Dinnerware SPECIALLY SELECTED TABLE AT 15c, 25c, 50; and ;1.00 SEE OUR WINDOWS The Store with the Stock Leaders in Low Prices A. T. �� PHiiNE 36 •• y,..r „ter F, . �': ., �..., t GT 4 _, i 'asCw F:�-'•�'�A't�*r" -�'.. a-,�w�.�''Jd ` ---"`. : f a ..•ea-v%y .'-i°. w ' w�'.�w a '.�' °.G a-�', ?.('w�a-mow`- •`'.1 molt- Buy Your Christmasgifts at Davis' and Herman's GLOVES OVERCOATS TWEED -- Reg. $15,00 oft $8.50 BLUE CHEVIOT - Reg. $20.00 for $15.00 FURINKA $22.50 to $50.00 SWEATERS PULLOVER COAT STYLE 95c to $4.00; $1.95 to $5.00 WORK SHIRTS ALL WOOL WORK SOCKS 20e to 650 SILK TIES 35e to $1.50 SCARFS $1.25 to $5.00 FINE BROADCLOTH SHIRTS $L75 to $22.75 CAPS Reg. $1.50 for WINTER CAPS FOR Lined and unlined ..75e to $3.50 95c to $1.50 WEARWELL SOCKS MADE IN CLINTON 25c to 75c "'.' . d. v" PA -V 1•,'K iii . ' 6--Pkcs'^'Fi: rf r rfi:-.i�FG' WkPP- oe -20-- •`a�i`t ':..o- rt 95c PYJAMAS , $1.75 $1,50 DRESSING GOWNS $4.90 AIKEN'S INCREASES YOUR WAGES BY REDUCED PRICES ON MEN'S AND BOYS' MITTS AND GLOVES MACKINAWS, RUBBERS, LEATHER COATS, RUBBER BOOTS, ETC. FOR THE LADIES A Full Line of GENUINE LEATHER ENGLISH IMPORTED PURSES McBRINE AREOPACKS AND DRESSING CASES SELECT THEM NOW FOR CHRISTMAS vassimmogimEnemomasmememaimmullmu ��4 Right Price" - 0 Alfli. F Right Good ISEMOURIENEEMSNMERISr harness and Luggage • Batts Our Display • 'adore as Ne er store this year is Composed of Gifts, Entirely New, Very 1 TAti Useful and Something for Everybody. YARDLEY'S GIFT PACKAGE Goodness & Frag- rance packaged up for men and women 85c UP JASMINE OF STAG LINE OF BATH SALTS PEARL TONE and; SOUTHERN SHAVING PRE - FRANCE PARATIONS FOR Beautiful Odors in IVORY IN new and lovely TOILET WARE MEN A Dainty Line of j Nothing better, Toiletries for Ladies I Entirely New 25c UP HOT WATER BOTTLE SPECIALS One Year Guarantee 69c Two Year Guarantee 98c CHRISTMAS CANDY Billy Burke, Clarine, Artstyle 11b., 21b., 3 Ib. 25c UP PIPES TOBACCOS CIGARS POUCHES BRUSHES COMBS MIRRORS MINIATURE SETS Containers Prices were rev 25e U1' Lower DID YOU SEE OUR CHRISTMAS CARDS All New Low Prices YARDLEY'S ORCHID PERFUME FACE POWDER COMPACTS 1ti waseteaseatesatantananamatestaneratemesseesesete THE TOWN 'COUNCIL (Continued from page 1) said he had no report except that he has sent accotmts to ceetain out- of-town. points where the the bri- gade had been called. Mayor Cooper said he did not approve of tho fire - nen leaving town to fight • fires. If a fire started in town during the absence of our fire -fighting appar atus it might be serious. Chairman Holmes said that only the chemical engine was taken. Chairman Livermore of the ceme- tery committee reported that more space was required and en motion of himself and Councillor Lanford the cemetery superintendent .was author- ized to open another park lot for sale. THURS., DEC. 10, 1931. lows: Wor. 111,,; Chas. Stephenson. Dep, P2.: Elmer` Webster. •Chaplain: Webster Turner. Re.-Seeretalli Chas. C. Pilgrim. Fin, -secretary: "Russell' Con;sitt, 'Treasurer: Gee. 11. Johnston. 1st L.: Percy Johnston. 2nd L;. Watson Webster. Marshall: Ray Keys. Committee: Isaac Ratbwell, 1-1. Hayter, J. W. Johnston, Nelson Reid, Carl Diehl. - Chairman Cook of the charity com- mittee reported the expenditure of $3.50 for. meals for transients, which he said was for two months. On motion of Councillors Paisley and Elliott the clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for snow- plowing, for each of the four wards, tenders to be in by the 1511h. Councillor .Holmes mentioned the item in the financial report, rental of hydrants, and asked the mayor if he could explain just what this meant and if these payments were to continue indefinitely. Mayor Cooper said he could not do so, but would in- quire into it at the next meeting of the Public Utilities Commission, o+1 which he was a member. Council- Ior Holmes thought there should be' some surplus from the eomanission payable to the town account, also, and asked the mayor to enquire about it. On motion of Reeve ]91iott and Councillor Paisley a grant of $20 was made to the Welfare and Christ- mas tree fund. Chairman Paisley of the finance committee presented the following report: Mr. and Mrs. Ernie 'Crich; male guar - tette, "The Wayside Cross," and , "Juanita"; reading, 'Prayer and Po, banes," Mrs. F. Townsend; recita- tien, Mr. J:oeph Crich, the president of the class; M••. Vern Terryberry; gave two solos, "Two Sweethearts,,, and "Sweet Bunch of Daisies"; read- ings, "Too much Government," and "No Wonder," hire. F. Walter. The meeting closed with the hiizpah ben- cdt.ticn after which sandwiches and coffee were served. The annual Christmas Tree of Tut•- net's Church is to be held on Dec. 23rd. A good program is being prepared and Santa has promised to be present. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mrs. I. Jones has returned from Stratford. Mrs. Jones is not enjoy- ing the best of health, but her many. friends wish for her speedy recovery. Miss Marion Forbes of the Normal School, Stratford, visited Miss Olive Thompson over the week -end. Ilfrs, Elliott of the Maitland Con- cession had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip. Her friends regret this accident and hope for an early recovery. Report of Goderich Township S.S. No. 9 for Novembers Jr. 4th --Muriel Miller, 90; Donald Harris, 89; Violet Cole, 83; Eugene Cole, 71; Fern Beacom, 45. - iSe. 3rd-lDaiphno Colclough, 841 Bernice Grigg, 82. Jr, 2nd -Howard McCullough, 75, Harold Hackett, 52. 2nd class -Betty Harris, 70; Don - 1 68 Verna Hacketti Street Account Paysheet , $89.80 S. J. Andrews, tile 31.80 Clinton Hdwe. Fur. Co. 15.45 Sutter and Perdue 2.50 fortune to have his ankle badly Ian, who was a very estimable young H. Trewartha, gravel 11.10 bruised when his motorcycle skidded man, was born on the homestead im W. J. Elliott, labor, cement23.60 on the ice and fell on him on Sat- Hallett, being in his thirty-seventh Electric Light Account relay evening last. year, He is survived by his father P. U. Com., street lighting160.69 Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Townsend Thomas MCM,�llan and one sister, Property Account of near Seaforth called on Mr. and Miss Margaret McMillan. P. U. Com., light. hall9.06 Mrs. J. J. Washington and other f. IIOt. SHIPMENTS cMillan. U. U. Com., lumps 1.40 relatives on Thursday last week. l P. U. Cant.. rest room 2.00 The Sunday school of Knox United Report of Hog Shipments for Sutter & Perdue 4.80 church will hold their Christmas con- I month ending Oct. 31, 1931. D. E. Glaser Account I cert on the evening of December 18th Clinton -Total hogs, 534; select A. 1ru'ford, salary 65.00 in rho clrurcyt I bacon, 202; bacon, 284; butchers, 40; Cemetery Account I Rev. Duncan McTavish of Exeter • heavies, 2; lights and feeders, 3. M. McEwan, salary 50.00 , will give a lecture in Knox United I Auburn: Total hogs, 317; select W. Seeley, repair mower.,10.00 church on Thursday evening this bacon, 99; bacon, 184; butchers, 25; Clinton Hdwe. Fur. Co. 1.25 week. Everyone is cordially invited heavies, 8. select Salaries Account j to attend. Brucefield: Total hogs, 16; R. E. Mannng, 3 mths. sal. 175.00 Mr. Alfred Asquith, who has been bacon, 6; bacon, 6; butchers, 3; heay. L. S•tong, salary . 70.83 iii for some time, is up again and ian- E. G.realis, salary,. 53.33 proving nicely. Printing Account Mr. and Mas. James II. Johnston G. Ti. Hall, voter's list, etc, 143.96 visited over the week -end with Mr. Grants Account and Mrs. R. Farrow, Mitchell. P. U. Com., light, X -Ray • An enjoyable dance under the Hospital . 43.98 auspces of the play grounds commit- ! and Water Account I tee was held in the Forester's Hall G. Hanky, gas and oil 4.87 1••4•iclay evening. J. Lovett, boots Clinton Htlwe. Fur. Co. Charity Account Jun Jan, meals for tramps. 3.50 Insurance Account Chicago Fire & Marine Prem. Town Hall 34.00 Economical 8vtutual, prem, Town Hall . 14.10 th Mutual, rem. town ald Corel g , 64. 1s6 Kenneth Steepe, excellent; Edna McCullough, good. Pr. Possble marks, 195: Gwen- dolyn Miller, 137; G. Gilbert, 118; Ruth Harris, 105. McMillan, M.P. of Hunch which'oc. Most perfect spelling, Bernice Grigg. curred from an affection of the heart I. M. Johnston, teacher, at his hone on the 5th concession on Friday, December 4, came as a die - Itinet shock to the -whole conununityn AUBURN The deceased had been attending Mrs. C. Howson and Miss Winnie to his duties on -the farm and retired on Thursday night apparently in his latHowson attended the funeral of the usual health. When his father call - late Mrs. Rapson in Clinton on Fri- ed him in the morning he received day last, no response and on investigation Mr. Kahnet Dawson had the mss- found him dead in bed. Mr. MoMi1- Mr. and Kt's. W. <McGill arid, fain• ily, East Wewanosh, spent the"weelo. end at the home: of W. T. Riddell. PORTER'S HILL The last meeting of the Men's Club until -the New Year was held on Tuesday evening in Grace church basement. This' was an open,meet- ing end the capacity of the meeting place was taxed to accommodate the number who attended. Th principal feature of the program was a de- bate: "Resolved That Country' Life has done More to Build Up CStttada than Urban Life." The affirmative side was upheld by E. Yeo, Fraser Stirling, P. Young and J. Sowerby, the negative side being taken by. '. R. Stirling, J. Harris, Thos. Young and Fred Elliott. The speakers pre- sented their arguments well and some of the points caused a great deal of. amusement. The fudges. Chas, Whitely, D. McKenzie and W. H. Lobb, after considering the points made decided in favour of the af- firmative. Miss Elliott and her brother oft Clinton also Elmer Trick and Jaclyn Perdue assisted in the musical part of the program. Lawrence Switzer. Mts. Gale, Lorne and Fred Elliott al- so contributed readings. The program was much enjoyed and a$terward''e a treat of candy and oranges was pas= sed around. SON OF THOS. McMILLAN, M•P FOUND DEAD IN BED News of the sudden death of Wil- liam McMillan second son of Thomas The Tuckersmith Ladies' Chth hell their December meeting at the home of Mrs. J. E. Bali. Twenty- three members were present, also several visitors. The roll call was 1 answered with a Christmas Gift ex- change. Iieporis for the year were given by the various committees. A reading, "Christmas," was given by Mrs. C. 3. O'Brien, also a reading "The Christmas Box," by Retn Fear. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in packing two boxes to go up north. The January meeting will be held at the home .of Mrs. F. Townsend, the roll call to be answered with a' re- cipe for a Happy New Year. � W• S.R. Holmes Ph CLINTON, ONT. Stare PHONE 51 •�r N4 g 'tli �SAY��' .. ty a�wa�a�a+.�c ��y�cy� �+y A. �'i•�P:.,Fi-�.� re, -,07,i- o i7`1,'iA ti'`.iFrr'+'�ti "•r•. :gl ii F0 -1,i"-20-.1 i .'Nleo.'S? ',r MOUSIM ^-"'^` �""""` P' The pallbearers were four sons -in w._,.,.,rr.: . - law and two nephews, R. French, L. A Pioneer of Huron Passes at Ripe AgePeacock, W Cook, T. Bradshaw, G. Love and A. Cutlnle. On Friday morning last, after a a tedious illness of three weeks, Neil McNeil, one of Huron's pioneers pas- sed into the great beyond at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Pcaeoek, in Hallett, 'The deceased was born in Glae- •gow, Scotland in 1839, where he re, .ceived his education. He `began his .career in Glasgow but in early life gave up his profession and came to Canada. He was accompanied to 'Canada by atr uncle with whom he took up storekeeping at Galt. Later • -they moved to Walton end set up til •grocei;y business. 'In the year 1865 he was united in •marriage to Barbera Campbell., who 'predeceased hint eleven years ago. Af•• ter his marriage ,he took, up farming in Grey township, . later in Hallett. 'Then returning to Walton where for tome years he resided. :For the past number of years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Peacock, and for the past year was confined to his bed. The deceased was ,a life long mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. Af- ter his eyesight failed his memory brought to him many of the beloved passages .of the Bible. He was ,of a quiet and refined disposition and in polities was a staunch Liberal. - He leaves to mourn hislossfive sons and five daughters: Mrs. Roy French, Midland, Mrs, Flora Clark, Walton; Mrs. ' Thomas Bradshaw, Goderich; Mrs. Louis Peacock, Hui - lett and Mt•e. William Cook of Clin- ton; Colin of Hullett, Neil of Bel - more; Donald of London, John of At, wood and James also of Clinton. The funeral tools place from the home ,of Mr. and Mrs. Peacock on Monday afternoon, the cervico being crrnducted .by the Rev. 'F. G. Faerill of Clinton. The many beau u eta 1 portrayed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment was made in Brussels cemetery.. Those who were present from, a distance were from Midland, London. Listowel, War'.ton,-Cranbrook,' Goder- ich, Belmore,' Atwood, Brussels, Wrox- etet and Moorefield. TUCKERSMITH The Senior Bible class of T'urner's Church held a social evening' in the basement of the church recently. The pastor of the church, Rev. F. G. Far- s'I, aeted as chairman: A.ftor an op- ening hymn .and. a Octet 'prayer by the chairman the following program was much enjoyed by all: WhtstIMg chorus; Jingle Bells,' by several 3.00 , Mr. Lloyd has engaged as clerk 1.75. in J. Taylor and Son's store for the Cltristtnas holidays. BRUCEFIELD 'Che Women's Association of. Bruce - field United church held their De- cember meeting Thursday in the basement of the church, with a splen. did attendance. The devotional lead- er opened the meeting, all singing hymn 299 and after Scripture reading and prayer the business part was proceeded with, by the president, calling the toll cal', which was res. ponded to by Christmas dinner men- us and severrs' reports were read and adopted Election of officers for the new year were taken care of as Rev. Mr. Bremner kindly tock the chair which be ably filled. Mrs.. (Rev.) Brenner kindly offered her home for the next meeting, January 7th, 1932- A hearty vote of thanks was moved for Mrs. Alex. Broadfoot, the retic•, president.'her place will be fil- led by Mrs. Hugh Aikenhead, whose duties will commence the next meet - ling. Repeating the Mispah benedic- tion closed the 'last meeting for the ,year. Nut se Gladys Addison spent �Sun- day at her home in the vili'aee. Mr. and Mass. Townsend of Chin visited at the home of Mrs. Alex Mc- Kenzie, the lady's sister, last week. 'Mrs. M'Kenzie eccomnanied them to Sault Ste. Marie to visit Mende there, Per p hall . 11.75 London Lanceshire, prem. Town hall . 21.82 Canadian General, premium Town Hall . 7:1.00 British Empire, treasurer's Bond • 40.00 Board of Health Account Dr. Shaw, salary .. • ...... 150.00 Postage Account R. E. Manning, stamps . 5.00 Incidental Account Bell Tel Co., rent, acct. 9,05 Type Writing . 3.00 P. U. Cont., Hydrant Foun- tains and Taps . 2494.11 Law Account F. I inglatrd. . , 20.50 RECEIPTS L, STONG•-- Market scales . ..$22.25 Poll Tax . . 4.00 Dog Tax . 2.00 Building Permit 1.00 20.25 M. McEWAN-• ~_Work . .. 39.50 E. areas, stock ecaies .... 13.20 STANLEY Mr. Wm. Scotciuner was in Clin- ton en Monday last. ' • Sorry to report that bb s. H. Pen - hale has been under the doctor's care the, past week. Mr. Thos. Snowden sold a Mine members of ,the elast; reading, "E70 ''home Iley of Zurich. fisting Without," Nieto'Harold ,Crich; Wilbur itettir motored to Lon - duet, "You Will Soon Forgot Me' don one day last week. VARNA ies, 1. Hensel': Total hogs, 388; select bacon, 141; bacon, 214; butchers, 32; heavies, 1. Huron Co„ locals: Total hogs, 2432; select bacon, 637; bacon, 1584; butchers, 159; heavies, 25; lights and feeders, 12. Huron Co.: Total hogs, 6034; sel- ect bacon, 1734; bacon, 3650; but- chers, 492; heavies, 80; extra hea- vies, 2; lights and feeders, 46. savommawaitemateawmawmowel Christmas Teiiiiiters Mr. Will Colclough bad a very successful ploughing bee on Nevem,: bet• 30th, having 26 teams ploughing 15 acres in 3'A hours. Not often are so many teams seen at work in a field at one time. Mr. Colclough greatle. appreciates the kindness of his neigh- bors in his time of need " and also the help of those who kindly assisted with ploughing afterwards. Varna L.O.L. No. 1035 he'd their annual meeting and election of offi- cers on pea. 3rd. There was a good attendance, of the members and the ledge also had the Dstrict Master, Wor. Bro. F. Watson, with them, w1ho, gave a splendid address and .r:e- ported ,progress in . the district. Ho also officiated et the eleetien and Wor. Past County Master'3. B. Bath, well installed the officers, after which the brethren served lunch and spent a social hour together. The. officers elect ,for -1932 are as fora PACKAGES MADE TO ORDER XMAS FRUIT CAKE Any Size, Iced or Plain NEW MIXED NUTS KANDY BANES NEW NOVELTIES FRESH MADE CANDIES AT PRICES TO PLEASE ALL SEE OUR ATTRACTIVE BOXES PAGE & SHAWOe HUNT'S LOWNEYS WILLARDS o 'NEW FLAVORED BREAD CAKES AND PASTRY 'Which is More Delicious Than Any You May Have Tasted Wendnrf'sRakeril and Gonfectionerj Makers of "Whole Wheat" and "Snowflake" Bread 0 PG 5G.WAS'JStec'�� Jc Jct►` JMJc�.`�Jc 3: G''�►'�J14t Dry CIeiiiiug Paces REDUCED FOR A SHORT 'TIME ONLY $1.00 ONE DOLLAR $1.00 WILL CLEAN AND PRESS YOUR Suit Overcoat Topcoat or Raincoat EVENING i RESSE°s $1 25 up CLEANING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR NO CHARGE DYEING .PRICES REDUCED 10 TO 20 PER CENT. Our representative, M4•. W. E. Gillespie, will call on you in a few days and gladly give you a price on any order you nnay have. We can, give a two-day service on Cleaning. Orders for dyeing are usually ready in a week. Mourning Orders can be ready' in 36 hours. DAVIS Sr HERMAN AGENTS FOR GILLESPIES CLEANERS & DYERS, SEAFORTH