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The Clinton News Record, 1929-08-15, Page 1WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED TIiE`.CLINTON• NEW ERA • No 2327'- 31 st Year CLINTON, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, A.UU.6JST 15, -1929 THE 1'IO1Vd E PAPER "The first Advertisement ever Published was iii Color, and it' was one that can never be Improved upon. This first Advertisementwas the rainbow, and was put • • • 9Y -Arthur Busbane, hi' the heavens to Advertise to, the world that it would' not again be destroyed' by a flood And like all good Advertistnents, it has kept its promise. On advertising, 1.0e ."cave just The /king ear gave . a , rt' G i r c i' eery G k 3 g� Unbreakable Watch '5r stela The small' fancy: shapes for wrist watches. And the 'regular, round crystals for all standard size ,watch, the round f itted'in while you wait. The fancy' on shortest notice. A FULL ASSORTMENT IN' STOCK • elriar Sale Of Better Dresses Values Worthy .. f Your Attention 4 $9.95 The Majority of these have been Priced at from $20.00 to $25.00 Our Object is to Entirely Clear Our•S rin • and Summer Stock P g in order to make room for New Fall Merchandise. See Them Early while the Selection is at its Best IRWIN' 19c TABLE • ;Consisting of Boys' Sport Caps, Boys' Elastic Belts and Men's Hose. - . CLEARING AT 19c OR 3 FOR 50c. 35c TABLE • Consisting of Boy's Cotton Sweaters, Boy's Chambray Over- alls, .Khaki Knickers and Mens 'Cashmere and Cotton Hose. CLEARING AT 35c OR .3 FOR $1,00. 95c TABLE , Consisting of Boys' Shirts • in English Cambric, Chambreys, Khaki and Navy Blues, Black Sateen Blouses, Khaki bloom; ers, and Boys' Play Suits in Khaki, Blues and Tans, nicely trimmed. CLEARING AT 95c OR 2' POR $1.75 $1.25 TABLE' ' Consisting of Men's Work Shirts, Negligee "Shirts, Blue and Black Bib Overalls, • CLEARING AT $1.25 OR 3 FOR $3.50 MEN'S STRAW HATS CLEARING AT HALF PRICE .fix_-: i'S'.iVto ..�..�.,-•.f---+-- :ct�.'t_ 15 ONLY .MEN'S SUITS Sizes 35 to 38, Regular Price $15.00 to $18:00 CLEARING AT $10,00. 18 ONLY .MEN'S SUITS ' Sizes 35 to 44, Regular $25,00 CLEARING AT $1$.50, 91 ,•,..- .KI 6 ONLY &EN'S PALM BEACH AND TROPICAL WORSTED SUIT Regular $20.00 to $22,50 • • CLEARING AT 515.00, THE MEIEIEIISH CLOTHING CO. A ' S uare Deal for EveryMai ' q THE MARKETS Wheat, $1,30, Barley, GQc to 65e. Oats, 45e',to ,50c. Bud/wheat,;,70c, Butter, 38e to 40c, Eggs, 18e to 25e. ,. Live Hogs, $13.75. QUAKr; FELT IIERE Various stories come regarding.the earthquake shook Monday .'adorning Many—citizens— Wereawakened by the ;tremor, 'others Who were awake -but still in bed felt•it distinctly, the ;motion being frons' north 'to. south: Those ,walking -about felt' it "less but ol?jeets'we,fe ;een• to; sway- With the ;znotioru The disturbances "•'were • pretty .general '• throughout' Ontario ' •,Were', "more ' severe further east .ane•m'New York State. 'Mai - ter was; loosened 'on walls •in' some places 'inti •it ale' feared the concrete ma y :bainJuired o theWelIan d Can • • :This ares the first''dlstuebaiice not;. ed since -a''elight t'reiiier felt Be the autumnz of 1925 and scientists' assure us' we= weed fear no 'severe shakes. OT%2Zh 15CO3I g. ANI) SIX A, boleti respeeeed 'citizen celebra- ted ' his eight - ixth birthday . on Mend'sy last ,Mr.John in J h CurtName. ,g Mr. 4uninghame's family made' much of tlie event, having -a family gathering at the new summer home of Mr. arid. Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame 'at Baield, when all the ceremonies incident to birthdays, . even teethe candlese were gone through. and a most happy day spent. ' W. and 14f3. Coeinghaane are in the happy condition of ;having their.` family'near them...' Mr, .'Cuninghame was born . in Goderich but has spent the greater part of his life in Clinton, where, he ,has the; esteem and regard of a very large circle of friends. For over ger- tee' year he was express agent` in Clintons retiring a few yearsego,• when his ' son was appointed. He has ,also been in the florist businees for, many years and still continues work ii; his g'r`eenhouses, 'being much at home • amongst his plants and flowersi But the place where Mr. CuninglIame « really enjoys himself most t• crimping , l,y some good trout 'stream twieh a congenial friend ar two, who can be depended upon to also enjoy rising up early; and sponding patient boars following the manly sport of fishing. Hearty congratulations are etteeed- ed to Mr •Cu iinghaine on the attain- ment of se ripe an age, and his excel- lent+health of body, and Mind. ' CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING The Rev.' James E. Ford and Mrs, Ford of •Goderich yesterday celebrat-' ed the 'fiftieth aniversary of their marriage; which' was; solemnized at Windsor in 1879, at the residence of the bride's' uncle, the ceremony be- ing performed 'by the briddgrooin's brother, the late Rev. W. J. Ford. Rev J E. and Mrs. Ford are well knownto people; in Clinton: and vi- cinity as for 'three years Mr. Ford was pastor of the Wesley church here. He entered the ministry of the Meth- odist church overfifty stare agenidi was .a member of the London Confer- enec being president of the Confer- ence seine years ago. He occupied 'pastorates at Point Edward, Siloam, Lambeth, • Westminster, Wyoming, Liman, Parkhill, Ferest, Essex; Clin- ton and Godericb, ketiring at the close of his pastorate in Godericb. Mr.. Ford, while living in retirement, is active in all church Matters and, also in many things pertaining to the welfare of the town in which he lives, such as the Hospital, Public Library, etc. He is also oftencal- led upon to preach in the churches of the county town or surrounding towns. Ire has always been notable. for the clearness and forcefulness.of his preaching and has few equals as an exponent, of scripture, He seems ,. to delight an delving' into a passage of- scripture, bringing otit fresh truths, or clothing old truths in, fresh garb, 'so that they hold new and richer meanings than before. He . was not a sensational .preacher, but the thoughtful. .hearer, who liked "something to bite on" in. a sermon, found .hien -stimulating: He takes the same delight in exercising ,his nand.as en athlete takes in keep- ing his body, fat, . • • • • Mrs: Ford is ei woman of gracious charm and possessed 'of ' so many sweet and .}womanly graces that to know her is to love her:" She very' ably and Sweetly aided her husband' in his work and their devotion to each other has always -been the de- light of their friends. They have a faznily of four, Are R. Ford, editor of the London Free Press„Mfrs. (Rev:) W. J, Scott of Flesherton; Mfrs. R. lie P. David- son of, Cobourg and ilfrs. illoward' Robertson of-Goderich, all of "whom were with them' for the celebration of the interesting anniVeisaz'y; also • twelve .of their fourteen „'grandchild ren: ” Another daughter, Mrs. Are thur Bean, , 'died some •year's . ago, Miss -Hellen Bowley of- Windsor, •'a cousin of "Mrs • Ford's; who was at the wedding, was also present for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Ford were at home to their friends. during, the_ afternoon. and evening and many, tools' the op- portunity of calking to congratulate them. A' number went up from Clinton in. the evening. North Street church officials called during the afternoon and, presented them with an address, a beautiful basket of fifty roses and a purse of .gold. ' W. I. WILL PICNIC The Woman's Institute will hold their annual picnic at Bayfield on Thursday afternoon, August 22nd. Transportation provided, All mem- bers wishing to go will please be at the post office at 1_ o'clock, Each lady will- provide dishes for her own parte. !, LITTLE LOCALS Several _front 'street merchants are painting up their• shop fronts;,' The Blyth Band will give the con- cert tin the 'Library park this even- ing, LOWER SCHOOL RESULTS Following are the results :of Low- er Sohoohexaminations set by: the De= partment of Education and' written• at. the Clinton Collegiate Institute: The :results of Lower School examina- ens• set by the staff weee;,aneoun zed last Tune. , '• ..Pearl Churchill, Arithmetic. ;Hugh McEwen, Engiiah' Grammar. ,. Jean Miller British History. Bernice Seeds, British `history,, Geography, Art, Agr. 1. 'NOW' IN TORONTO HOSPITAL •The..Provincial Hydro Commission sent up one of their doctors last Sat- urday and on Sunday morning�Stin- son, little 'son of Mr. and Ws. W. McIlvaine, who was so terribly in- jured by stepping on a high tension wire at the Hydro plant three weeks ago, was removed to the, General Hospital, his mother accompanying bine. One foot was removed before leaving hereand a hand has been removed since. ` The best medical skill is being employed in the hope of saving his life. A SMALL SCORE This is -what a Grand Bend fan says about a softball genie played there Tuesday evening: '.. Grand; Bend, August 14 -In one of the most brilliant pitching duels ever staged in girls' softball the Al- vinston Blue -birds just managed to squeeze out a victory over the'Clin- ton girls by 2-1. 141.. Streets for Clinton held the Blue-birds.to one hit, a bunt. A walk to N. leennedy produced one run. NI - Streets is the best pitcher the Bluebirds have faced in their two weeks'strip: Olive Campbell, the junior pitcher of the :Bluebirds, allowed but three • hits and struck out 14. Score by innings: • R. H. E. Alvinston . 010 001 x-2 1'1 Clinton ...........000 010 '0-1 3 1 The line-ups: • • Alvinston Bluebirds -V: Blain, H,. McDonald, A. • Switze, N. Kemiedy, E. Prince, V. Morton, V. Patterson,' R. Atchison, 0. Campbell. Clinton C. Holmes, E. MeEwen, B. McEwee, NI• Mulholland, R. Sho- brook, M. Streets, N. Streets,' 1V1. Stewart, Ii Swinbank. CLINTON SUFFERS DEFEAT Sarnia defeated Clinton here Tues- day night in a first round O.S.A. game by it score of 10 to 2. Church- ill, who started on the slab for tee locals, was very. erratic and there- fore the visitors scored ' an even half-dozen runs in the first innings. Carrick, who relieved Churchill in the second innings, pitched cham- pionship ball, and with perfect field- ing on the mart of his team mates, would have turned the oilmen back without a run. The Sarnia 'team ' is without a doubt one of the snappiest aggrega- tions to appear on the local diamond this year. Corey,, for ,the visitors, pitched an even gameand was given splendid support by -hie team mates, The game; wee Bailed at the end of the 6th innings on account of 'rain, The return game will be played in Sarnia Saturday, August 17th, at 5:30 pan. Batteries: Sarnia, Corey and Perry. Clinton, Churchill, Carrick • and Pearson. Umpires, Clatworthy, Cook and Hawkins. AMONG THE CHURCHES Baptist Church The Rev. Nfir. Goodwillpreached most acceptably on Sunday evening,, last and will again next Sunday eve- ning at 7 o'clock. His subject will lee: "Sanctification , through the Blood," The Sunday school on Sun- day morning at 10.80. Week night services as usual, , Wesley -Willis Untied Church The Rev. A. A. Holmes will have charge of the services both morning'I and evening on Sunday next. At the morning service on Sunday last the congregation was favored with two beautifully -rendered solos by Mr. Norman Murch, tenor soloist, Toronto. St, Paul's Church - ' There will be a Celebration of ;Holy Communion at 8,30 min. . The organ` repaired,. and enlarged will be used for .the first trine on Sunday and, special music with visit- ing soloists has been arranged. Mr. A. W. Anderton, will preside at the organ. The rector will preach both morning and evening. . Ontario Street United Church Union services with the Presby torten church; Rev. ° A. E. Doan he charge, Sunday school in each'. ehrch atten oclaec aerieThe morning' preaching subjBet: "The, Power of Sympathy" Evening: "The Story' et a Touch," Services in Ontario Street church. Mr. Norman Murch of Toronto will sing at the morning service. WON FROM BAYPIELD Clinton Wesley -Willis softball team .won from St, Andrew's, Bay - :field, yesterday evening to break a tie,, the game being played in Goderich.-. Tho score stood 6-0. CLINTON' WINS Al GODER"ICH ' A schedule game of baseball of the Il'uron and Perth League between Clinton and the Goderich` Black Sox was played in Godericb on Monday evening, .Clinton winning by a score of 8 to 5. ' • The line-ups • Clinton :Fulford 2b, Van Horne, 1b, Kennedy 3B, Carrick la., .Glew, es., Livermore, c.f., Stock, rf., 1'wy- ford c.,- 'Brant, p Black' Sox—NMallough c.f., Murney I4adden, 1.•f., Archer, s.s., Sand- eksoji, lb., Sheardawn, c., Baker, 2b., Fritzley, r.f., -Tunny, P. Score by,ineings: ' Clinton . e. 100 101. 5-8 Black Sox 010 000 4-5 TTm.pires-Thorndyke and Stewart. PEOPLE YOU KNOW M'rs, R. 3. Cluff has been visiting re- latives in Kincardine. Miss Bessie Sloman of New York is s endin holidayin town. p g .a Mars. J. T. ClarkofToronto is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. T. Jackson. Mr. Jack Bawden of Hamilton is holidaying at his home in town. Misses Eva Carter and Kitty Heath have gone on at motor trip to Mus- koka. Mr. Nellis McNeil •of Ontario, Cali- fornia, is visiting at his home in town. Mrs. E. D. Degruchy of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. A. Wiggins. ' Mrs. H. B. Chant accompanied her brother to St. Catharines for a little visit. Mss. Minnie Bezeeu of London is visiting at the home of her broth- er, Mr. Fred Livermore. Muss Viola Livermore has returned home after . spending last week with her brother in Stratford. Mrs,' J. Somerville and little Miss Luella of St. Marys are visiting Mrs, John Jervis this week. Mr. and 'Mss. George Garrett of Hartsell spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. end Mrs. J. G. Medd. Mr. eoseph'and Miss Elizabeth Tay- lor of Science Hill were visitors at Mrs, John Jervis' on Sunday. Miss Mary Brownlee of Hamilton is spending a few weeks as the guest of her sister, Mrs, W. J. 'Paisley. Mrs; J, Tambiyn and Miss Esther ' Lyon of Londesboro were . here . last week for the funeral of the late Mrs. Searle. Mrs, • G. W. Layton of Exeter visited one day last week at the home of her cousin, Mr. G. W. Medd, and called on • other Clinton. friends. ' We Huntley Patterson, a former res- ident who had not visited the old town for many years, spent the• week -end in town looking up old friends. Mi. and Mrs. Allan .G. Sylvester, who have been at Grand Bend and with the latter's mother, Mrs. G. Levis, Clinton, for a couple of weeks, have returned to Toronto. Mi. D. Switzer, Carberry, Man., has • been visiting, his sisters-in-law, Mrs. M. Snyder and Miss Agnew, Albert street and MIs. J. Jervis, Bayfield road, during the past week. Mr, and Mrs. Percy Town of Toron- to have been spending the past couple of weeks at Grand Bend and Clinton. ' Mae Town 'has re- ' turned home but 'Mrs. Town is remaining with her mother in Clinton for a longer visit. Mi,:and Mrs, Orville Jenks; and son, Keith, who have been spending their vacation at the home of the lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs: E. Ward, Huron street, will return to Oshawa on Saturday, accompanied • by Mr. and Mks. Ward. Mir. Win. Lee and his niece, Mrs. C. Murray of London have been in town this week looking after some business in connection with the estate of the former's sister, the late M'ss. Searle. Mr. Lee was • formerly a resident of Clinton. Mi. Norman„Murch, son of the late Thos: Murch, who lived on the London road and who used to teach in 8, S. Noee 2, Hallett, called oe friends in Clinton on Sunday -and sang two solos very acceptably in Wesley•;Wjillis church Sunday Morning. ` • Misses Isabel and Winnie Draper and 'Helena Middleton have gone on a motor trip up north. They motored to Midland, taking , the boat from there up through the Islands of the Georgian Bay to Muskoka, where they will ' motor about a bit to the different points. Rev. Earl Thompson and Mrs. Thompson, the latter formerly Miss Annie Hill ofe Clinton, 'have been the. guests: of W. and Mrs. Frank Andrews.: They , are missionaries home on furlough , from Egypt, where they have spent .seven years. They will return at the • expiration of their furlough, BAYFIELD M. Jas. Cameron had the inisfor- tune`to have bit iight aini fractur- edow ed near the alb on Thursday'of last week when' a bicycle ridden by Hales Di•esesr ran into hien on the sidewalk outside J. H. Raid's store. Both Mr, Cameron and IL Dresser Were thrown to the ground. The •lat- tez• escaped injury but the handlebar' struck; Mit. Cameron with consider - able force and upon X-Rayexamina- tion his arm was found to be frac- tured. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clark of Union spent the week -end with the former's sister, Mass. Chas, Toms, Their two children, Arthur and Dor- othy, and cousin, Lillian Qlark re- -mained to visit with their aunt. Guests registered at the Ritz ,Hotel are Jack Barton, Port • Stanley; W. and Mrs. Chas, H, Redgere, IIamilton; J.- E Medlar, Mrs: Med- lar and ;daughter, •Welkerville; M. E. Gavin London; R. W. Leonardson, ' Twin Beach'; lMISsses' Doles Rodgers, 3tgrg. Paulin;` ? Eold Itunt,, Helen 'Geooni and' Mary Brandon, Mr, and Mas. J. E. leant, Hamilton; Mrs, Ndrthcott and party, iolleville; Wm, 'Jeffrey, Stratford; R G. Saunders and family, Detroit; d. Il. Warren, Wife and son; ' Teroiite;.' Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wiltzeelelooihfield, ,Mich.; Aa E. Morrison Jima }iTa r ren, Mr. and Mrs. Rossi' Snithh.ondon• Mr. and Mrs E. Frenderson,'Brantfard. The Bayfield'' Boys -went; over to Clinton •-•aiid 'played' the "Protest" game on Thursday last Which result- ed: in a; tie` between the two teams. Ona would have .thoi}ight that since the Wlesiey-Willis, bogs; have only trirnined the local tenni once that the decision ,would have been given in favor fBayr ield blit ,n bthey must play the "Protest" game again on Wednesday in Goderich. Bayfield lost in this game last night, 6-0. Mr. and Ws. Jewett, and Miss Ethel Jowett •spent Monday and Tuesday in Toronto. Miss Dorothy Davis who was the guest of Miss Ethel Towett accompanied them to Toronto. ' Miss Heide King, Miss "Williams and Messrs. Hugh Harris and 'rank King of London spent the week -end 1 in the village. Mrs. Harris accom- panied them on their return to Lon I Lon- don. Mr. and Mxs. John Moffatt, Mr: and Mrs. Horace Moffatt and son and Mrs. Nlutrie of Pinlcerton were 'the guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Gale on Sunday. Pinkerton wail Rev. R. M Gale's first charge. Mrs. W. ,e. Stinson and Miss Alice Stinson left on Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. A, Furter, in North I Bay. Mr. and Mrs. R. W, Bristol of I Washington, D.C., arrived on Sun- ' clay to spend a month in Miss M. E. Gnirett's cottage, • Mr. and Mrs, F. G. Neelin went' to London on Wednesday last to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carty and. Junior of Detroit are visiting Mrs. Carty's mother, Ws. M. Green. I Mr; Leslie Elliott motored to De- troit on Sunday. On his, return he ' was accompanied by his sister, Miss Lola Elliott, and little Rosemary Miller of Mt. Clemons who will spend her vacation with her mother. We are glad to report that Miss Alma McKay who was quite ser- iously ill following an operation for the removal of her tonsils on Fri- day last, is improving in health, Mr. E. Hunt of London is spend- ing his vacation with his aunt, Miss E, Moughton. Mr. C. Plater of Detroit spent the week -end with his wife at the home of her parents, W. and Mrs. W, J. •McLeod. • Mrs. F. Young and Mrs. E. Har- mer accompanied by Miss McIntyre of Port Stanley visited their father, Rev. W. Itinde, and other friends in [the village on Wednesday last. Mir. Lord. Miss S. Lord and Miss Salmon of Hamilton motored to the village 'on Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, E. A. Feath- erston. On their return they were accompanied by Mrs. •Lord, Bernice and Kenneth who have been visiting her brother. r' A very fine service was held last Sunday evening in St. Andrew's .T.'ini- ted .Church, which was in charge of Bev. and Mrs.Ford J. Kellar, Mis- sionaries in Algiers, North Af- ' rica, who are working there under the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States. Rev. Kellar told many interesting stories concerning his work amongst the Moslems of North Africa. ' Mrs. Kellar spoke concerning the life of the women and -the wonderful emancipation which comes to them through the Christian Faith. Rev. R. II, F. Gairdner of Trinity Church, Washington, Pa., will preach 'at the service in Trinity Church at 11 a.m. on Sundae', August 18th. Dr. and Mrs. Lewis feturned to Toronto on • Monday after having , visited with Dr. and Mrs. Woods. They were accompanied by Muss Jean Woods who will visit in Toronto. Miss Mary Wield Kir/8d home on Friday last to spend her vacation with her mother, Mrs, A. Wild. Mr. Victor Burt of -London 'spent the week -end withhis wife and fam- ily who are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs: F. W. Baker. ` Misses Florence . and Sadie Sum- mers returned to Stratford on Satur- day after having spent their vaca- tion with Mrs. W. R. Elliott Mr. ad Mrs. A. Ford King and little Douglas returned to, their home lire Toronto en.Sunday last after hav- ing sp' ent their vacation with the former's parents, Me. and Mrs. Geo. King. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Ring and lit- tle •Harold Atwood spent the weer - end with Ales. King's parents, Mr. and it re- turn Parker. On the Mrs turn to Sarnia they were accompan- ied by the former's mother, Mrs, L. King; and Deloris and Jimmy At- wood who will visit with them., .Master Billy Reid of Varna is visiting his grandparents, Mi, and. Mrs. C. Parker, this week. Mrs. I-Tugh McLaren and two. daughters, . Marion "ad Christine, re-• turned to Port Elgin on Tuesday af-` ter having 'spent a few days witir her sister, Mise J. Stirling. The Perth Regimental Band gave• a very fine concert in Jowett's Grove on • Sunday afternoon Which wae much enjoyed by the large crowd pre- sent. Mr, and Mrs. W. _Kerr and Mr; and Mrs. Victor O'•Bright of Walk- erton” and Miss Gladys Davison and T. Mallett of London were the week- end guests of mire. J. Davison, Mr. Fred Davison who with his wife has been visiting•. his +mother,• • ,returned to . Detroit on. Monday, .Mrs: F. Dav icon left the same day to visit -Ilea arents in Colborne Tewnship. Mr. W. G. Rae of Wroxeter spent zti few days in the village the begin - ling of the ;week.•;, i • Miss : Nina heard . returned' home lnn a ft r Su d y a e having visited- in Rochester Niagara Falls and, Kitch- ener while `on a motor trip. ... Mas., A. Cabling and son, Jim, of Port Stanley, and W. and Mrs, Johne, Sturgeon of London spent the week- ond with their parents, Mr•and Jas. Sturgeon. • Miss Helen Cameron; aiiived'' on Saturday evening, to .visit her fath- er and sister, Mr. A.amero n C n and Miss Elizabeth Cameron. Miss Cameron' Who has been in Siam for over a year arrived in New York- last orklast week. having come home, by - Egypt" and travelled in European countries. on her way, thus couplet- nig a trip, around the world. ' ' Mrs. G. W. Elliott.retureed .home ;on Tuesdayafter visiting in London. for a couple of days: Mr. Frank Camereon spent a few• days early in the week with his fath- er; Mr. A. Cameron. W. and Mrs. J. Ford of Clinton and Miss Cleta Ford of St. Thomas are occupying Belle Vue cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Harley and family - of London are occupying one of Robt. Heard's cottages. Miss Helen Benson -and affiet Fred Harley of Lon- don were week -end :_guests, with the ratter's parents. : M'r. and Mis. O'Brien and family of Chatham are in Abeeliardt's cot- tage, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson have returned to London after having vis- ited the former's mother, Mrs. M. Ferguson. , ,,' • , 1 Mrs. MacDonald and eon, Carl, of Windsor are . visiting her brother, iVIr, Andrew McGregor, and other friends ',in the district. "Miss Shearer • of Toronto and' Miss Rutherford of Mount Forest' are staying at Mr, Robt. Scotch-. mere's. Mr. and. Mrs. herb. Rutherford and child of London visited his sis- ter over the week -end. Mr. Ruth- erford is the hockey announcer over the radio and 'also takes the part of' vele." in "Mr. and Mrs.", which iv broadcasted from Station CJGC, at London. • Misses Hartleib Quilten and Mae George of Stratford are staying with, Mr., and Mrs. Root,' Scotehmer. VARNA ' 4•: When the steering gear on the light truck in which they were rid- ing is supposed to have locked, throwing the machine into a deep 'ditch and against a hydro pole with terrific force, eleven persons, resi- dents of Stratford and of Seaforth, were injured, several of them ser- iously, in an accident on the Seaforth Bayfield road about two miles east of Varna Sunday afternoon about 3,30 o'clock. Tho eleven occupants of the truck were picknickers on their way to spend an afternoon at Bayfield, on Lake Huron, ' and with the exception -of three, who were sitting in the cab, all ,the occupants 'were sitting on chairs and benches on the rear of the truck. Mrs, G. Marks and son Ross of Toronto spent six weeks with' her parents, Me. and Mrs. Geo. Connell, and her husband spent the last two weeks here and they motored home, last week. While here they, accom- panied by Mr. and Mrs: Connell and' son, Harold, all went to Owen Sound; Walkerton and other places to visit relatives. BRUCEFTELf The many friends of Miss Edna Breninel; willbe glad' to "hear' that she was able to be removed to her home last week after her operation in Seaforth Memorial Hospital. 1VIiss Annie Mustard of Barrie is Spending her holidays at the home of her parents. Mr. 'and Ws, W. A. McQueen and' daughter, Viola, of Sandusky, Mich., visited at the homes of Mr. and' Ides. Jas. Walker and Mr. and Mem Jas: ,McQueen last week. This is• Mir. McQueen's first' visit to Canada_ Heis the sone of the late Wm. Mc- Queen, a former resident of Stanley,. who was well known..in . Brucefield, and whp went to Michigan early int life. A McQueen reunion picnic was - held at Godericb last Monday, Vinci)) was much enjoyed, by all. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop nd' soli Tack - of a of Fenton Palls, spent last week vis- iting friends in our vilinge. Mrs. Wm. Berry returned, home last week after_ spending a month visiting friends in the West. ,