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THE CLINTON NEW ERA
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NO. 2550 -53rd YEAR
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, -DECEMBER 24, 1931
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If you want the Good Quality, the Right Article and the Reasonable
Price Inspect our line of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS,
CHINA, NOVELTIES, ETC.
Our assortment contains in great variety the very latest, and
pleasing novelties of the season, which cannot fail to meet your re-
quirements.
Yon ate cordially invited to inspect our stock.. /
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Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174j
SWINE aturad0.0.11111•V
Women's and Misses'
Coats at
NE-HALF
Every Garment this
Season's Style
SIZES from 32 to 42
Colors
Black, Brown, Green, Blue
Former Prices $15.75 to $46.50
Terms
Positively Cash
Store Open Evenings until
Christmas
TO 'OUR MANY FRIENDS 'THR:OUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
WE EXTEND THE
Jeadon's *eetings
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"° CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
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Wishing all our Friends and Customers
A Merry Christmas
and •+
A Happy and Prosperous New Year
AGENT FOR GOIDERICH FRENCH DRY CLEANING & PRESSING
THE MftRRISII CLDTHIP4I3 CO
" A SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY MAN "
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THE MARKETS
Wheat, 60c.
Barley, 30c.
Oats, 25c.
Eggs, 15e to 25c.
Butter, 20e.
Live Hogs, $4.00.
COYI;MUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
The following is a repot of the
treasurer, of the' above fund:
RECEIPTS
Amount donated . $509.31
DISBURSEMENTS
Supplies $477.87
Contribution.ta Welfare Fund 26.44
$503.31
Geo. A. McLennan, Treasurer,
W. I. MEHTING
The December meeting of the Wo-
men's 'Institute was held in the Fire-
man's Hall on December 17th. The
president, Ms's. ']bewartha, was in
the chair and after the opening ex-
ercises the minutes were read and
adopted. Correspondence was read
from Red Cross, Premier Henry and
The Community Christmas Tree Com-
mittee. Treasurer's report was giv,
en and adopted and Mrs. Glen` Cook
and Mrs. Watkins movdd. that all
bills be paid. The president spoke
regarding Welfare Work, and Mts.
Saville reported that the quint was
ready and that several articles el
clothing had been donated for the
needy family at Thessalon,e Othev
details in connection with t&is fans -
Hy were Left in the hands of the wel,
fare committee.
In regard to Christmas Tree ap-
peal it was moved by Mrs. L. Creo
and Mas. F. Glew that whatever
could be donated be given to the need
of the town, as known by the W.I.
Welfare Committee.
Flower committee's report was
read and finance committee reported
twelve blocks for the quilt had been
sent out. They are still anxious to
get in names for the blocks.
The Ro]I Call was responded to by
"What I have learned at the. Insti-
tute."
An address by the Agricultural Re-
presentative, Mr. Ian McLeod, wai
next listened to with much interest.
His subject was "The Royal Winter
Fair." He said the effect of the
'Royal on the Proyince is three -fold;
first, guidance and incentive to pro,
ducers; second, educative effect on
those who attend; third, stimulation
of business. He stressed the advan-
tage to boys and girls of the various
counties, five boys and five girls
from each one, who by virtue of their,
attainments in the county judging
contests are given the privilege of
attending the fair as the guests of
the department of agriculture. fri
this connection the speaker wan
proud to say that Miss Margaret
Durnin of Auburn, won first place
this year in a class of 250 girls com-
peting. Also Miss Alton of Lueknow
eame 15th and was in the prize win-
ning number. Two Huron girls win-
ners, in ,the Royal, said the speaker
in conclusion, has no equal on the
continent.
,Mr. McLeod also paid a high tri-
bute to the work of the Institute, as
he coshes into touch with their work
throughout the county.
A hearty vote of appreciation was
moved by Mrs. Flynn and. Mrs. Schee.
nhals to Mr. McLeod. A letter fronl
Mr. Tomlinson of the Department of
Agriculture, who was to have visit-
ed the Instituto in January, was read
by the secretary. It will be impos-
sible for him to be present for the
January meeting, but it is hoped that
,he.may be here for a later date.
Mrs. Sturdy had arranged With
Miss Cudntore to 'bring a class of
Primary Grade Pupils to sing and
five small boys 'and five small girls
sang very sweetly, "Away in a Mann
ger," and "Dear Old Santa Claus."
Just as they finished singing, much
to the surprise of everyone, dear
old Santa Claus appeared in reality,
carrying his pack which contained'
a treat for all, with the President's
best wishes. A. vote of thanks was
moved to Mrs..Trewartha for Santa'zi
visit and the lovely treat.
A reading "Our Canada," was then
given by Miss 1VI. Armstrong and fon
an encore she gave. "The Inventor's
Wife." These numbers were enjoyed
by the members.
While lunch was .being wiled,4
Miss Viola Fraser played .'several
beautiful selections on her: guitar.
Needless to say, these were also vera
Much appreciated.
A vote of thanks was .tendered to
all who assisted in making the pro-
gram ' so interesting and, enjoyable,
not forgetting the hostesses who
Provided such tasty refreshments..
motion was carried. tier
Ano d ale
of appreciation • be sent toSanta
Oli us. • I
The meeting closed with .one versa
of "Home, Sweet Hoene."
THE HOME PAPER'
d`,9t game upon the 2lidriight'lear"
"And there were in the same country shepherds abid-
ing in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
And lo the angel of the Lord came upon therm and the
glory of the Lord shone round abont them and they were
Sore afraid. ;And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for
behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For:unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour which is Christ the Loid ... And suddenly ,
there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest and
on earth peace, good -will toward men."—St. Luke. •
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It is Christinas Eve, the eve of the Great Christian Festival,
the one holy-daywhich is kept by the Universal Christian Church,;
the anniversary of the birth of the world'e Redeemer.
Sometimes, perhaps, we do not "keep this feast" with due re-
verence; with thb proper sense of the importance, the majesty of r,+
this mighty event. But, looking back upon that helpless Iittle itlt
babe, laid in the rude manger, up on the life of that simple "Man of
Galillee," who was also the God of the Universe, one cannot but
think that the best way to celebrate the coming to earth of a God
who loved humanity enough to take upon Him for a time its ills,
cares and limitations and who spent that time going in and out y
among the people "doing them good," is to be kind, thoughtful of
others, forgetful of self. The simple joys of `reunited familes, the
little self-sacrifides made in order that .we may give something to
LITTLE LOCALS
Some were disapopinted that there
was no band concert onSunday even-
ing last: It seemed impossible to
arrange it but it' may be given later
on.
AMONG THE CII,URCH'E5 -
St. Paul's Church
Holy Couymtmion at eight •o'clock
on Christmas morning. Communion
and Service at 10.80.
On Sunday evening last the Rector,
Rev. K. MCGoun, in the name of the
wardens, asked all members who feel
tbat they are in arrears to hand in
any contribution they may - wish to
make before the end of the year,
as the church year closes with the
calendar year, and the officals wish
to close their books.
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. Dougan will take es his
morning sermon subject: "The Tran,
sient and the Permanent" Evenings
1 "What to da with the Past."
I • -The choir will repeat selections
Ki from the Christmas music at both
morning and evening services.
What was considered one of the
bestSunday School entertainments,
i, held for some years, was held in the
School hall on Tuesday evening.
The following members of the
Beginners: class gave recitations;
Douglas Farquhar, Audrey Coign -
heap, Margaret - .Fremlin, Bobby
Morgan, Harold Mcllveen, Helen
Shaddock; Miss Jean Neilans' piano-
forte solo was loudly applauded.
Jean Morgan's recitation, "There
is a Santa Claus," was well received,
Mrs. Axon's class of boys sang a
number of songs, and were accom-
panied by Charlie Match on the guitd
ar. A play ,depictng Santa Clans'
visit to the Last house he had to visit
tomorrow. Ostentatious giving is out of place at Christmas time , r caused mach laughter. Mrs. Sharp
but the kindly giving of something to make others happy is of the
a very essence of Christmas.
others, the sharing with the less fortunate of the good we possess,
these, surely, are pleasing to the One whose birthday we celebrate
THE NEWS -RECORD AND ITS STAFF WISH ALL READERS
01r THIS' PAPER A VERY. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
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ORDAINED AND INDUCTED the Board of Deacons welcomed the
1 'Fellowship,
With some one hundred pastor: Rev. S.
W. McFalls pronounced the
and members of the Fellowshipof 'Benediction.
Independent Fundamental Baptist'
Chruches as his witnesses and ques- CHRISTMAS TREE TIME
Hollers, S. W. McFalls, a former res- This was Christmas Tree week in
ident of Clinton, for a time a mein ( Clinton. The Salvation Army held
their entertainment on Monday ev-
ening and on Tuesday evening St.
Paul's, Ontario street, the Presby-
terian and Wesley -Willis Sunday
schools had their entertainments and
Christmas trees.
The Baptist church Sunday school
bad their tree and entertainment on
Wednesday evening of last week.
It goes without saying that at each
of these many events a happy time
was §pent by the young people and,
strange as it may appear, the older
ones seem to enjoy them just as
much,
CHRISTMAS CFLEER FUND
The Welfare Committee of the
Home and School Club is busy these
days preparing Christmas Cheer for
several families in town for whom
Santa Claus needs aflittle assistance.
Previously acknowledged . . 831.00
Miss Winnie O'Neil 2.00
Miss Bessie Sloman 3.00
J. J. Zapfe . 2.00
Mrs. Raymond Whitmore 1.00
A. E. Rumball . 5.00
Connunity Christmas Tree
Committee . 25.44
Ten dollars of this contribution
was voted for this purpose by the
town council, eleven dollars was con-
tributed to the canvas,:ers for Wel-
fare work and no committee added
the balance,
MINISTERS SPEAK TO US
.On page three of this issue will
,be found Christmas messages from
the clergymen of the several chur-
ches ' ho town and the surrounding
community.
As. the paper came out on Christ-
mas Eve thio year we thought it
would be a nice thing to have the
ministers thus deliver their Christ-
mas message to a larger congrega
tion than . any one could have in his
own church, and for the people to
have an opportunity to have such, a
message from ' all the ministers.
And we-. were most grateful that.,
they so ' graciously complied with
our request. One minister in an adjac-
ent village felt that he could not
comply . on account of a press of
work and one of the town ministers
failed to send any message;,but the
others very promptly complied andd
The bows -Record appreciates. thein'
courtesy. •Do not fail to read these
ber of the staff of the Molson's
Bank, who has been called as pastor
of Hope Baptist Church, London,
was ordained into the Ministry and
inducted into the pastorate of the
above church, at a special meeting
held on Friday, December 11th, at
2.30 and 7.45 pan, in the Hamilton
Road Presbyterian Church, which
was loaned for the occasion.
The afternoon session was of spe-
cial interest, when after the appoint-
ment of Rev. F. Mosley of Zorra as
Moderator and Rev. W. H. Dynes of
St. Thomas as the Clerk, the Can-
didate was called upon to give hie
testimony as to his conversion, call
to the ministry and doctrinal state-
ments.
After the Candidate's statements.
were given, a lively questionaire fol,
lowed in which the candidate proved
his ability in the Word of God, Af-
ter the Candidate was asked to retire
the Council recommended the highest
vote that his statements be approved
and he be received for Ordination.
Mr. McFa+lis was then called and the
Moderator congratulated him on his
success. This concluded the after.
noon session, after whieh the enter-
taining church served a banquet
supper.
In the absence of Rev. F. Mesley
of Zorra who was appointed Moder-
ator itt the afternoon meeting, Rev.
John Dodds of Owen Sound acted as
Moderator at the evening. service.
The Ordination prayer 'was offered
by Rev. T. E. Summer of Hespeler.
The hand of fellowship was extended
by Rev. J. R. Davidson of Toronto
in a stirring address. The charge
to the candidate was made by Rev.
john Dodds of Owen Sopnd. The
charge to the Church was made by
Rev. J. F. Holliday of Toronto, and
the Ordination sermon was preached
by Rev. H. W. Bowers of Huestori
Street Church, Hamilton, During
the evening Misses North and Sillett
eontributed vocal duets.
Mr. Meal's has Been in charge :of
hope Baptist Church Since Wast May
during which time ak ntiinber, have
accepted Christ as their Saviour.
In addition to pastors and repre-
sentatives from each Clnisch,. were,
invited a number of personal friends
of Mr. 14Falls from .Toronto, St.
Thomas, Chatham, Clinton, Kitchen-
er, Wlaterford And London, message's,' they will be found'cheer-
Mr. Clarence North, 'Chairman of ing and inspiring. .
showed pictures of "Alladin's Lamp"
and "Puss -in -Boots", which were
very much enjoyed by both young
and old people. Mrs. Neil's class
of gins gave a beautiful pantonine
and the school sang Christmas chor-
uses,
Santa Claps brought a gift from
the Sunday school to the Manse in
the form of a beautiful Walnut side
table.
The annual meeting of the W.M.
S. Was held at the home of Mrs. W.
D. Fair on Wednesday afternoon,
1 December 16th. The president, Mrs
Denali, occupied the chair.
Reports from the dfferent officers
were read and approyed showing
splendid results.
The following officers were re-el-
ected for another year:
Hon. -President: lairs, W. D. Fair.
President: Mrs, Dougan.
Vice: Miss McFarlane.
Secretary: Mrs G. D. Roberton.
Treasurer: Mrs, 3. Hunter,
Glad Tidings Sec.: Mrs. R. Robes.
ton.
Literature Secy.: Mrs. A. McEwen
Home Helper Secy.: Mrs. J. Hun-
ter, .Convenor.
Welcome and Welfare: Mrs. W. D.
Fair,
'Supply Secretary: Mrs. W. Grant.
Visiting Committee: Mis. Camp-
bell.
Wesley -Willis United Church
Program of the musical service on
Sunday, Dec, 27th.
Morning:
Prelude: •Christmas Pastorale.
Processional Hymn: "0 Come all
yo Faithful."
Hymn: "Christmas, awake! Salute
the Happy Morn."
Solo: Miss M'ary R. Stewart.
Hymn: "Joy to the World, the
Lord is Coned"
Anthem: "God from on High loath
Heard."
Hymn: "Once in Royal David's
City."
Sermon: Subject: "The Waves of
Time," Rev. D. E. Foster, minister.
Hymn: "Rock of Ages."
PostIude: Christmas March.
Evening:
Prelude: "O Sublime, Sweet Eve-
ning Star," Wagner.
Processional Hymn: "As W,1ith
Gladness Men of Old."
Hymn: "0 Little Town of Bethle-
hem,
Hymn: "Hark, the Keroid Angels
Sing,"
Quartette: "Gentle Jesus, Holy
Child,"
Hymn: "Holy Night! Peaceful
Night!"
Anthem: "It' .Came upon a Mid-
night Clear.":
Sermon Subject: "Dwelling in
Tents," Rev. D, E. Foster, Minister.
Solo: • "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought."
Hymn: "For Thy Mercy and Thy
Grace,; 'Constant through another
year."
Vespers: "I3tay the grace of Christ
our Saviour."
Postlude: 'Hallelujah Chorus,"
from "The •IVfesslah.",
"GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN" y'
"Good will toward men"— '14
'' this was what the morning 'k'
"' stars said when they sang to-
* gather that morning in 1Beth- m'
lehem 2000 • years ago. Let. *'
* the same Message Abe in all
n our hearts this Christmas day. 'w
LITTLE LOCALS
Mrs. Ken. Whitmore is assisting in.
the post office this week.
This has been a discouraging win-
ter so far for rink managers andi
hockey, payer's.
Mz', Gordon Scrilibins has pinches -
ed the Correll and Shipley proper-
ty, Victoria street.
Owing to going to press early this*
week we have had to oniitt the.
story,, copy of which was delayed:.
It will appear next week.
Mr. Charlie Koo of Toronto has
bought out Mr. Jung Jan's cafe, Al-
bert street, and after snaking cer-
tain changes, etc., wih •open up early-,
in the New Year.
The Public Library will be closet'
today; Thursday, Christmas . Day,
Friday and Saturday of this week -
Fines will net be collected on books
falling due on these days if returned-
on 1Vl'onday, Dec. 28th.
CFI'RLSTMAS TREE A SUCCESS
Clinton's first Community Christ-
mas
hristmas Tree, sponsored by Mayor Coop-
er, who subscribed one hundred dol-
lars towards the expenses and gave
much time to the preparations, wait
set up this, year and the gifts dis-
tributed from it on Friday afternoon.
last. It proved to be a very success-
ful and pleasant affair, indeed, and
no doubt it will be repeated another
year.
The tree itself, which stands ons
the postoffiee square and has been
lighted up for the past couple of
weeks, Makes quite a spot of bright-
ness in the middle of the town and,
will be missed when it is taken down.
There was nothing selfish about
this Christmas thee, idea as not only
the children in town but from all the
surrounding community were invit-
ed in to share in its bounties. A
canvas was made of the town and a
generous contribution made by the
citizens and the rural schools were
asked to contribute also, from which:
gifts and candies were purchased:
and distributed to each child who
carate.
The Public school pupils and alt
the children from thr rural sehools-
gathered at the school at hail past
one and being formed into line, ac-
cording to age, marched down town.
The Kittle Band headed the proces-
sion, and Santa :Clauss in a buggy,.
as there was no snow, hauled by a
little pony which tried its best to
lock like a reindeer, headed the pro-
cession. Santa was flanked by a'
couple of very strange looking men,
probably from the far north, although
they really looked as if they night
have hailed from the far •south, and'
from the procession foPowing .we'
should say that this community has'
a very promising crop of young pea -
Pie coining along.
After the parade through town the
procession proceeded to the post -of-
fice square, where each child was
give a generous stocking, packed
with nuts, candies, an orange and
some pop cern, also a carefully.
chosen gift. The whole affair wa.'
to systemized that this distribution
was gotten through in record time.
There were over one thousand stock-
ings and gifts distributed but many-
hands
anyhands made light work and soon all
were distributed.
The committee in charge of the
work certainly, had it well in hand
and deserve tench credit for the
thorough way in which it was hand -
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PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Mr. J. C. Stirling left yesterday to
spend Christmas, and a bit longer,
with his son in Detroit.
1VI r . Torrance motored up
from Toronto last week -end and
on his return was accompanied by
his mother and sister, Mrs. J. Tor-
rance and Miss Maud Torrance,
who will spend the winter in the
city as is their custom.
Miss Linnie Nediger, who 'has been.
teaching at Scudder, Peelee Is
land, the past term, arrived home
on Sunday evening. The boat•
having stopped running in Novena
ber Islanders have to depend upon
areoplaue service to get over to the.
mainland aid the plane is depen
dopt upon the weather rt did not;
operate on Saturday but carne a-
cross Sunday, so Miss Nediger got a
trairi from Leamington ,to Windsor,
then' to London, and telephoned her
father to shoeher
t there Living.
g.
00 near the mainland :those Island=
ers seem to 'be somewhat cut off'
from the rest of us in Ontario,.'
during the winter months.