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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1931-12-31, Page 1V* News -Record Est. 1878 wrrn WHICH IS INCORI ORAT ED. THE CLINTON NEW ERA NO. 2551 -53rd YEAR THE HOME PAPER The Now Era Est: 186 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OECLMEER 31, 1931 Dime (Aarches C THE OLD YEAR IS DYING THE NEW YEAR IS DAWNING ,MAY IT HOLD FOR YOU HEALTH, HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY AND EVERY GOOD GIFT? We take this opportunity to express our appreciation of your co- operation in our business relations and to wish you a'1 success. .�. Ye11qtw Jeweler and Optometrist 1 . Phone 1'74w and 1743 TllkK Yz1ll For your extensive patronage, for your confidence and: goodwill during our busiest season of the year. May the New Year contain for you Success, Prosperity and J Health. 9 THE MARKETS Wheat, 60c. . Barley, 30c, Oats, 25c. Eggs, 15e to 24c. Butter,20c. Live hogs, $4.50. TEN WENT FItOT3, HERE ' On Monday, Mr., Higgins, inspec- tor of applicants: for work on the Government roadin the north, ar- rived in town to inspect the men who were volunteering for the work. The following were passed by the doctor and left Tuesday afternoon for the north, their destination be- ing somewhere west of Fort Wil- liam: Wm. Inkley, E. Walton, Stewart McB•rien,, Wm. Watkins, Robt. Levis, Bert Gliddon,. Bert Fremlin, Asa Deeves, Wm,. Glazier . and Fergus Carter. Mr. Liggins arrived a little earlier than hewas expected and all the Wren :had not .shown up so he went on to Goderich, intending to return in ,the early afternoon. But he, met with a motor accident and had to go to the Goderipli Hospital for repairs. He, was able .to return later in the evening,. however, and• the work was finished up. PAST -MASTERS' NIGHT Monday -Was past -piasters' night at the local 1dd'asonic'lodge, a celebra- tion of St. Johne" the Evangelist, when . a'11 the offices ,we e filled by pastmasters, who put on the first degree. The work of the ;evening was fol- lowed by refreshments and enter- tainment. " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " .e••••••a EXETER HERE TUESDAY Clinton .will play its first in- termediate game hake on. Tuesday, January 5th, with Exeter as oppon- ents. Exeter is bdasting of having a stronger team thia year than lasYi and the locals eat, expect a bard game. The locals l are out to win the group this yearjand hope for:, win. • The manager, 114 anticipation of this game, Might gt.the- boys out on the ponds on New tlYear's Day and give them a work-out for practise and exercise. THE WEEK OF )?'iRAYER DEATH OF MRS. A. ARMSTRONG On December 23rd the death oc- curred of Mrs. Alexander Armstrong at her residence, 353 Clinton Street, Toronto. Born in Almonte she re- sided there until she was married in 1880, after which she lived in Clin- ton until the family moved to To- ronto twenty. -two years ago. She leaves her husband and four child; ren, Walter L., May, (Mrs. J. Bes- wick), Harry K. and Alma, all new residents of Toronto. During her residence in Clinton Mrs. Armstrong was an active wor- ker iu Wesley church, and ill Tor- onto she was a member of Trinity Methodist, now United church. The older residents of Clinton will remember Mr. Armstrong as a citi- zen interested and taking part in all that contributed to the progress and well-being of the town, and the sympathy of the community goes out to him and his family in their. bereavement. me. om 1 Start the New Year by Wearing a New Sweater or Wind t reaker BOYS SWEATERS AND( WINDRREAK'1'7l$ «LEARING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Boys, allwoel, Pullover Sweaters, with Polo Collas: Regular .$1.50, sMarieg Boys ell -Wool 'Sweater Costa, with or without collar J egtllar $2.00, clearing Boys' 'Neck Wool Sweaters, in fancy patterns clearing at 95o Reg. $1,25 and .$1.50, g Boys' V -Neck Sweaters, Heather mixtures R,ogelar 75e 'clearing at 5,6c Bos' All -Wool Windbreakers, sizes 24 to 84-, 2.25 Y Beg. `$2.75, $3.00, $3,25. Choice of let for $ AN IDEAL GAIt'M Fi',l*T'1' FOR SCii*+dL,; at $1.1.5 at $1.55 AGENT FORGODERICH FRENCH DRY CLEANING & PRESSING Milfifil51.1 COI CLOTRIN T 66 DEAL y. FOR EVERY MAN ". � SQUARE ,aJ S°�C GOOD PROGRAM Turner's Sunday school pot_ on a very fine program at the Huron CMunty Home on Tuesday evening, readings, songs, instrumental' music. and a Christmas pageant made up 0 most pleasing program, which was very much appreciated. At the conclusion_ of the program a treat of candies, oranges and cook- ies was distributed... Managers' and residents are very grateful for •tire efforts on the pact' of so many to put joy and ,brightness into the lives of the, old folk who make pp this large family, By request we` are reproducing the program of the week of prayer, in which there is one slight change: which opens on Monday evening next: Monday evening, 1Jan. 4th, at 8 o'cloek, in the Pr byterian church, Speaker, Rev. G. . Sherman. Tuesday, St. Paras—'Rev. D. E. Foster. Wednesday, Ont rio Street—Rev. (Major) K. McGouf*. Thursday, Baptist, Rev F. G. Far-. rill. Friday, Wesley -Willis --Rev. Dr: Dougan. An offering will be', received at each service in aid of the Hospital. AMONG THE C}PARCHES THAT CHRISTMAS CHEER The convener of the Welfare com- mittee of the Hone and School Club, to whom the task of disbursing The News -Record's Christmas •Cheer Fund was assigned, tells us that the SUM of something over $69.00 was all spent with *the exception of two or three dollars. This money was collected and given for the sole purpose .of bring ing good cheer, Christmas good cheer, into some homes which 'would other- wise have perhaps •the bare neces- sities only. At a time when all ate feasting and merry it does not seem fair that others should not be able to join in the festivities also, so this fund was for the purpose of furnishing the wherewithal for such little comforts and luxuries. 1 DEBENTURES FOUND It will be remembered that after the death of the late D. L. Macpher- son, town clerk,' debentures to the value of about $4,000, issued by the Utilities Commission to the town, could not be found. It was thought that perhaps the documents had been accidentally destroyed and while their disappearance caused some in- convenience and anxiety, it was not considered a serious matter, as they could be replaced. But Town Clerk Manning was delighted the other day to come upon them hidden away in a corner of the vault, where they had been overlooked in the search. It is needless to say that their discovery is the cause of much satisfaction to all concerned. Wesley -"Willis United %Church The minister's morniuE sermon subject: "In the Beginning—God." Evening: "'Dhe House of Mercy." The W. A. will meet in the church hall on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6th, at two o'clock St. Paule;e1hurch A watchnight servige will bo held in this church, commencing at 11.45, on Thursday night, New Year's Eve. The public is invited to attend this service, The annual meeting of the Ladies' Guild will be held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, January 5th, at 3 o'clock. The committee, who were left en- tirely free to use their own judg- ment, decided that as all, children had received,canclies and gifts from the Community Christmas tree, the, money should be spent for poultry, groceries and clothing for the most part, this was dole and several fam- ilies were gone around. Last year the Kiltie Band put on a concert before Christmas, the pro, ceeds of which were also handed ov- er to this committee for distribution, so that they had more money to han- dle, and a nice little sum was held over for use later a5 need arose. It is hoped that the band may yet see in the evening.• New Year Carols. its way clear to prat an this concert Candle Light Procession of girls: and so raise a little fund for this dressed in white. Special anthems purpose. If the band has any such CLINTON NOMINATIONS VERY QUIET NO ELECTION NEXT MONDAY Mayor and Reeve only -Names Put Forviard for Positions. Council also Returned ---Holmes Drops Out, Churchill in as Councillor As a result of Monday's nomina- mated were present to give an ac- tions Clinton has the same council count of their stewardship or to ask for 1932 as in 1931, with the ex -for. the support of the ratepayers. eeption of one change in the coun- At the conclusion-, of the nomina- cil, Mr. D. Churchill taking the tions Mr. N. W. Trewartha was: place of W. S. R. Holmes, and there called to the chair and an opportun- will be no election. Mr. S. S. Cooper was the nominee for mayor and Mr. G. H. Elliott the only one for reeve, so both were re- turned. without the trouble of asking for a vote. Nine names Were put up for coun- cillors, Messrs. N. W. Trewartha D. Churchill and W. T. Stewart be- ing nominated in addition to ,the members of the okl council. The old council, with the exception of Mr. Holmes, put in their qualifications yesterday evening and Mr. D. Churchill makes the new man, the council for 1932 being as follows: Messrs. Paisley, Cook, Livermore, Crich, Langford and Churchill. Mr. S. J. Andrews was the only nominee for Public Utilities com- missioner. Mr. Andrews is an old band at this work, having served' on the P. U. Commission for several years, and returning last year after a short recess, Mr. Ford, Mr. Jenkins, Mi. Cud- more and NPs, W. J. Cook were re- nominated as school trustees, going in by acclamation. The attendance at the nomination was not as large as talk on the street for a few days before seemed to indicate and the whole affair was over much earlier than on some oc- casions. This was dui; ria tloub'c, to the fact that very few of those nom - GIFTS APPRECIATED Last week the Women's Institute packed and shipped a bale of goods, clothing etc., to a family at Thessal- on, including in it many little Christnlassy things and..things which -add to the beauty and comfort of home and make it more cheerful and happy, especially for the housewife. The following letter was this ween received by Mrs. Trewartha, presi- dent of the W.I., from the woman to whom the bale was sent: "Thessalon, R. R. No, 2, Dec. 26. Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Clinton, Ontario. Dear Friend: Just a few lines to thank you and the rest of the W. I. for your kindness. We received your parcCl ori Christmas Eve'"arid' were very glad to get it. The ex -.Service men 'all had received boxes of cloth- ing from Christie St. Hospital but we diel not, so when yours came it sure was appreciated. You mention- ed in your letter about 2 parcels but we received one in a basket so I guess you packed it in one large parcel. This has been a very hard year and as we are starting to farm it has been hard to make ends meet, So we asked the Red Cross to send a few articles of clothing to us and our little fancily. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year. The children am) my husband wish to thank you all. 2 ani, yours very truly Mrs. Donald McCaig." Presbyterian Church "A New Year's Motto," will be the minister's morning sermon subject on Sunday. 'Beginning with the first 'Sabbath in the New Year the evening service will be withdrawn during the winter months. All members and adherents are urged and expected to attend at the morning diet of worship during these months. The ladies' Auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Forrester's on Tuesday even- ing, January 5th at 8 o'clock.. Ontario Street United Church The . W.A. will meet in the lecture room of the church on Wednesday afternoon, January 6th, at three O'clock. New Year Services on Sunday. Morning sermon subject: "The Climbers." ,A joint meeting of the Sunday School and congregation. "Promotion Day" is being observed. Every class will pass through the "Gates of Advancement." A most corsiial invitation to all parents, and friends to attend this great occasion in the life of our boys and girls. "New Year's Candle Light Service" intention we would suggest that it be carried out before long, as other things come along later. The com- mittee which is in touch with things and familiar with circumstances, say that it is a fine thing to have a, little fund to fall back upon. The members of this committee, all moth- ers 'or teachers, are constantly assist, ing in little ways, and when they do this Work it is as little as the rest of us cando to supply them with funds. The News -Record commends this work to citizens, who need not fear but that any funds placed in the hands of the committee will be used to the best possible advantage. slOnciuded in the above sum of near- ly seventy dollars was a ten dollar gif from the town council, eleven dollars collected by the Community Christ max tree canvassers and about four and a half donated by the Christmas'. tree com;hhttee. Last week we pub- lished the complete statement. es its expresses p The News -taco ex r T `' thanks to all who contrlborad to this fund, to Chief Stong who acted as treasurer, and to the jhiembers of the committee who admireletered it, and music. Pastor's Topic: "Iv the Beginning." A service of, worship and Consecration to begin the New Year. A cordial welcome to all. At the conclusion of the service last Sunday night, the sacred pa- geant entitled, "Holy -Night," was put on by the choir and young peo- ple of the Turner's church, This was much enjoyed by the large aud- ience present to hear the choir ren- der their beautifigl Christmas muni: ity given the candidates to speak. Mayor -elect Cooper was the first one called upon and be said he had nothing to say, did not even have to ask for a vote. He thanked the ratepayers for the honour of being returned for a second term without opposition. He said the eouneil had done its best during 1931 to serve the best interests of the citizens. They had tried to spend the peoples' money to the best advantage and that when the year's business was wound up there would be little if any surplus. Reeve Elliott thanked his mover and seconder and the people for a duplication of last year's acclaim nation. The councillors bad had a trying year, he said. The town clerk had died suddenly and another had been appointed but he thought a good choice had been made. Ile rated Chairman n Crich of the Gong street committee on the work of the year. He said that as far as he knew not a dollar of the town's fmids bad been wasted and that he would continue to serve the town to the best of his ability, as he knew all the members of e council had done in the past year:.th Mr. Crich said he had no notion ,.o$.stauding for the council last year. but had been persuaded to sign up. He was then made chairman of the hardest committee there was, the street. He could have spent much more money if he had had it. $2000 was too little if the streets were to be put into good shape and keptso. The sidewalks in several places should be raised and repaired. He had tried to do the best he could. Ire thanked his mover and seconder and wished all a happy new year. Mr. Livermore thanked iris mover and seconder. He said he had not asked anyone to nominate 11in1. He congratulated the mayor and reeve on their return without opposition. The 1931 council had had a strenu- ous year, having to replace two im- portant officials, the cemetery super- intendent and clerk. But he thought they had done well. He thought it unfair that the councillors should have to submit to abuse. Ile thought that some system of drainage wotllcl have to be introduced. Ile suggested that education was costing a lot of money and thought perhaps the Pub- lic school night get along with one teacher less. He would not cause an election but would, serve if needed to make up the council. LITTLE LOCALS Principal Fines informs The News- Record that the Collegiate will open on Monday, January 4111, 1932. The Hospital Board will meet in the board room of the town hall on Tuesday evening :it seven , o'clock, one half hour earlier than usual. Mrs. T. Riley of Clinton under- went an operation for the removal of a goiter in the Clinton Hospital on Tuesday morning and ie doing well, CANON CLUFF PASSES The following' appeared in Tues- day's London Fre'e Press. Canon Cluff was an old Goderich township boy, a brother of the late R. J. Cluff of Clinton and John Ciuff of •Gode rich township: "Canon. W. T. Cluff, for 25 years rector of St. James' Anglican Church Stratford, and father of Howard Cluff, local •barrister, died yesterday at his home, 75 Victor street, where he had resided for the last year and a half. Ile had been in failing health for some months and since last May had been confined to his home, He was 72 years old. 'Canon Cluff was .widely known throughout Western Ontario, and his. prominence was not confined to affairs of the church.• Ile succeeded the late Archbishop W?illiarns as rector of St. James' Church in Stratford, when he was made Archbishop of Huron and in the quarter of a century n1 which he ministered to the parish became widely beloved. • Prior to going to Stratford he was in -charge of an Anglican church at Strathroy for about eight years, and before that for a few months was at Thorndale. • • Ile retired from his charge at Stratford a year ago` last August, and since that time had been resid- ing in London. Canon Oluff was educated in Clin- ton, Ontario, and at Huron College of the Univesrity of Western Ontar- io. Surviving are two sons, Howard, of the city, and Hop, of the Montreal Gazette, and his wife, •formerly Miss Amnio Ronald, of Brussels, Ontario. While in Strathroy he was major and chaplain of the Perth Regiment, and was a. Freemason. A private funeral service will he held at the home, and' a church Church in her • James'O in t. service s S Archbishop Stratford on' Thurserav . Doherty will be one of the officiating clergymen. cal program. An open night was held at the League on Monday evening of this week, and was a great success. Fernier members provided the pro- gram. Among those giving numbers or tailing part were: ,Mr. McMurray of Iiarriston, a former' president; Miss Cora Jervis, B.A. of. St. George, Mr. Audrey Carter M Toronto 'Uni- versity; Miss Carol Evans of Iro- quos Jet.; and .Miss Jean: Plum - steel, B.A., of Elora, A number of other former meuber5 w ro present soni and enjoyed the social, hour of games and refreshments with the present officers and members, S. S. No. 7, Colborne township, visited the Huron County Home on Wednesday evening last and gave a very pleasing program and a Christ- mas treat to the residents, which was appreciated. BAD'ElNTON CLUB WINS Several members of the Clinton Badminton Club journeyed to Wing - ham on Monday night to take part in a tournament, Clinton winning by 15 to 10 games. Last week Wing - ham played here in the Club Rooms tieing Clinton by games but losing Mr. Stewart thought it strange by 4 points. After the gamesthe that the members of the old council visiting team and Clinton members were entertained at the Name of Dr. and Mrs. Gandier. Credit is due the Clinton Club for the above showing as it is quite young. Starting a year ago it now has a membership of over fifty and occupies its own club rooms. Any- one wishing to see: a speedy game of Badminton is welcome at any time to visit the Club Rooms, over Aikens Ilai'ness1Store. BRIDGE FLDODED GUT . The heavy rainfall of last week caused the river to rise rapidly and the unusual flow' swept away the temporary bridge over •which traffic for some months past has been de- toured, while the new bridge span- ning the river at the southern ap- proach to Clinton on Nur. 4 highT way, is under construction. Traffic to Landon, and all pointe south is now being detoured east on No . 8 and through Tuckersmith township back to No. 4. It is possible to go by the longer route via St. Marys, if preferred, until the river: recedes sufficiently for 'repairs to be effected. The bridge was ,con- structed at considerable expense and its wrecking and reconstruction will entail a Heavy loss, 10 addition to much inconvenience to motor traf- fic. The unexpected rise of the riv- that the rooms in the Public school er is causingdelay in construetio u average thirty Y p up ins. bridge. b sing. new led r . on the g Livermore�nlore ml[.iveli> wWarrior L Councillor The river is higher than it has been, for a' couple of years or more. (Continued on page 4 should not be present to speak for themselves, instead of calling on the now nominees. He said he was not a candidate. Ile congratulated the mayor and reeve on their return and thanked his mover and seconder for the honour of his nomination. Mr. Trewartha said it was the first time in his experience that he had been nominated for councillor but he was not a candidate this year. He would not say what he *ould do next year, however. He said the town was one of the best but Winch work was needed on the streets. He thought perhaps the •county engin- eer had solved the problem of cheap- er roads and if the new system which he is using works well 1t• might be introduced. Education was costing a lot of money in all towns but children had to be educated;; it does ' not do to send them out into the world unprepared to hold their own. Ile congratulated the mayor and reeve on their return. He said he had asked the tax collector how tax- es had been coming in and was as- sured that they were coming in well, Out of $45,000 only about $3100 wag, unpaid at the 15th of the month. Th a year like the present he thought this good. . ,Mr. Carless, a member of the sdhool'.board, asked leave to make a statement, which was to the effect it .,r crtti�li�,lu r"'�',l.n'�'ak."lbl�i ,�F4tn�.M1��p,'IG S','��i �i' � r,i'.if, ti ,✓.�k.��4 2�i i{"