Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1927-03-31, Page 1xgraa¢m' 1l'IT11 iS itlClt IS NCORPOl A'I EU 1'Ii.Y CLINTON 1'ON rTEW d ss+ax miWr.,na5avaw .. . ¢Wr+¢uwa¢a• 03 - b Year NTA O. Tk� � Y, IVIAFIC 31, tea',? aNNURt SF'RINC FAIHflURON tJENTHALAR1CIJLTUHAL SOCIETY, CLINTON, APRIL 1--3800 IN PflIZES Phone FORTUNATE are they who are born in April and have a diamondas a birthstone. WITH the coming of spring ,what gift can be more appropriate than one of our perfect rings? A DIAMONI in' our ho* means Purity perfee- tion and value, with our guarantee of sat- isfaction. Just pay a visit 'of inspection. 70. 7{. �feUgar 74w JEWELER: and OPTO11ZETRIST '. Residence 174j Dressgoods -_ In the Newest Fabrics at Lowest Prices These are sewing days when she who plans can realize great savings in our Piece Goods Department. FOR SPRING SHOWs-DAY and throughout the week, we will have special'prices on many lines in all departments. Curtainoods, Prints, 'Flannelettes Gin r h' g glms a Chintz Sateens, etc., at reduced prices. war 9 S i Three Specials in Snits • We place special stress on our suits at 15. $20. and $25. These figures being the popular Suit prices; weaimto beat all re- . cords at value 'giving for the price. If you do not require your Suit -until- Easter, come in now and make your selection, and we will make any necessary alterations having- ° same ready for Easter. We extend a special invili;tion , to you -this Spring to come! and inspect our stock: of Clothing. Furnishings, Hats;' Caps, Etc. We can frankly s aYr It i Si t h e lar est:an d best assorted range of Merchandises Lwe have ever shown. e Only b sappreciate can you a r eclate the values Ask to see our Suits and extra Trousers at SOo02 ® 25:0 a� . 0 d $28.00 THE DFIFHSH GIOTHIN6 �;U. " A Square Deal forEvery Man tacermvsmitnimeme TIER MARKETS Wiheat, :1,20. Oats, 40d to 50c. Barley, 60c, Buckwheat, 75e. Eggs, 21c to 26e. Butter, 38c, Live I-io 6", e s $1.0,00- A WALK NEEDED. One improvement 3n eotvn property that is badly needed is a cement walk from the front street to the Public Library along the north side of the town hall. ' This lane is all right to drive on but when wet it not very goodwalking', and is usually the last place to dry up in the spring. But the patrons of the libraryought to have a little walk up this short eut, which i8 used1 a great manYne o- ple. They do try to walk on the five - inch curb but few are sure-footed en - to be able keep that al en- ough h 1 the way without slipping off a few times, A narrow cement walk night be made beside the curb without much cost, - VISIT FROM DENTAL DIRECTOR. The following is from the Essex Free Press: "Dr. Conboy, Director of Dental Services. for Ontario, has been se- cured to visit Essex on Wednesday, March' 30th,: and give a couple' of lectures on Public Health, illustrated with lantern slides. • Both . lectures will be gives} in the Town Hall, the first at 4 o'clock for the pupils of the Public School, the High School and the rural schools of the commun- ity, All pupils are invited to attend. In the evening at 8 o'clock the second meeting will also be held in -the Town Hall and in addition to the lecture, Dr. A. W. Keane, . M.O.H., will give an address and Miss M. Gibbuigswill contribute a couple of solos and the orchestra will furnish' music. The chairman of the Board of, Education is offering two prizes of $3 and $2 to the Public School pupils who write the best essay on the doctor's after- noon lecture and similar prizes of $3 and $2 to the,H;igh School pupils for essay on the same subject. No ad- mission fee will be charged to either lecture and the public are cordially invited." DEATH OF MRS. W. GUNN, Clinton citizens were shocked on Sunday eveuing last when it became known that Mrs. Gunn, wife of Dr. W. Gunn, had died suddenly on her way to church on that evening. Mrs. Gunn had, not been feeling very well for a week but she consid- ered herself well enough to attend church and left home in good time to walk down, going slowly. Becom- ing faint before reaching the clibreh she sat down on the Steps of Currell's grocery stole, Victoria street, and was found there a few minutes Tater. She was assisted .'into the nearest house and medical assistance sum - mimed but life had fled before her husband couldreach her side,. Mrs. Gunn, whose maiden name was Christina I. Ross, was a daugh- ter of the late Rev. Alexander Ross, of Baer Presbyterian church, Pictou, Ni S., where her girlhood was spent. She was married at Woodville thirty- eight years ago and cane to Clinton a bride. She proved herself to be a faithful and loving wife, a true moth- er and a gracious, kindly mistress•of her husband's home. Many will give testimony of ' thehospitality of the hone over which she held gentle sway and of her charming personal- ity. This home site called "name - an" after the manse of her grand- father in Sutherlandshire, She was always much .interested in church work, being especially active 10 mis- sionary enterprises. She was :an of, freer hi the W. M. S of Wesley -Wil- lis church up to the end. ' - But her interests were wide enough to- reach out and take hold of every- thing which was for the uplift of the community in which - she lived. 'She was interestedin people and was al- ways trying to bring help and happi ness to others. Indeed, there are few couples anywhere more widely known' on more warmly Ioved' and honoured than Dr. Giron and his wife and to him, and hia. two daughters; Isabel, Mrs. Edgar Cross of Windsor, and Marion at hone goes out the sym- pathy of all in their bereavement, And all feel that the community Sas .sustained a severe loss.; Three sisters also Survive Mrs, (Rev. Dr.) Alexander MacMillan, Toronto, Mrs. Porter,, London and Mrs. S. C. Gunn, Boston. The funeral took place from the family home` yesterday afternoon, the service being conducted by the Rev, J. E.` Hogg, assisted by the Rev. A. Macfarlane, and at the graveside also by the Rev. Dr. MacMillan. The .pall- bearers were: Dr. J. W. Shaw, Dr. J. C. Gandier, Mr, J.>Scott, 'Mr. Ed- gar Cross, Windsor, Dr. J. Gunn, Lon- don, and Brig. -Gen. 3. Crush of 'tor - onto. The service was attended by many friends and was a beautiful and impressive one. Anongst.those, who were present from a distance were: Mrs, Andrew Gunn and Mr. Donald Gunn, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. MacMillan and their daugh- ter, ' Miss . Jean MacMillan, and Brig. -Gen, 'Gunn, all of Tor- onto; -M r. and Mrs. D. II. Porter, and Dr. J. Gunn, London; Dr. Gray, St, Til5Yiias, Dr. Burrows and Dr. Mcllay Rev. ev D1 •.' and Mrs Larkin, Sea- forth; ,el .forth; Dr. Bunter, Dr, Taylor, Dr. Callow, Dr• Emmerson, Registrar W. Coats and. Judge 1, N. Lewis, Goder- ich; 8fss, MacAllister and Miss Hagen, Hillsgreen; Dr, Margaret Calder, Wingham; Miss Sutherland, Ilensall, and many others, t AN EVENT OF INTEPEST. An event unique 'n the annals of'. local Freemasonry occurred here at the last regular meeting of Clinton Lodge No, 84, A. F. and A. M., when Geo, N. Evans was d tly initiated into the mysteries of:Aucient‘I'xeemasohl 1y by his father, Dr. J. S. Evans, wlhco was presiding officer. This is the first occasion . during the history of this Lodge when 'a' father has von- (erred a degree on his 'Ion, NEARS POUR SCORE AND TEN. Me. henry Joyner on Sundaycele- brated his eighty-ninth birthday and was the recipient of. many congratu- lations and good wishes, Mr. ' Joyner, who is a native. of England. has lived in Clinton for fifty-four years, He has worked hard but enjoys excellent health. When spring ng comes he will no -doubt be again called :upon to assist in making gardens, an art in whieli he excels. W' I. MET LAST WEEK. The Women's Institute' met on Thursday last, with an excellent at- tendance. Mrs. H. B, Chant read the first chapter- of our study book, "Handy Guide to the Laws of On- tario," This chapter dealt with the Franchise Acts. Mrs, F. Thompson gave aninteresting paper on "St. Patrick" The 1 ^ 0l cal was s 1 respond- ed to with Irish, quotations' and stor- fes, The hostesses were Mrs. Morgan, Pe 'e •s $ r ,Mrs, Lawson and Mrs. Haply.• DEATH OF MRS. W,ALSH. Mrs. Elizabeth Walsh, widow of the late Edward Walsh of the London road, passed away on Friday last at. thehome of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ward, where sire had been residing for some years, at the age of eighty-three years. She had been in failing health .for some little time and for a fort- night before her death had been quite ill. Her daughter, Mrs. •Irniffen, of Detroit, had been , with her for a Couple . of weeks `before ,:,her death. Two $ons and three daughters sur- vive., . F%er husband died eighteen years ago, The funeral, which was 'private, took .place from the yesidoicc of Mr. and Mrs. Ward on Saturday after- noon to Clinton 'cemetery. The Rev. J. E. Hogg conducted the services at house and graveside. DEATFI OF I%: Wl' COATIS:' Robert W. Coats, a'native of Olin-. ton, died -.at his ho,ite, in Detroit' on Sunday:. The deceased pian was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 'William Coats' and was born in Clinton in 1861. He was one of a fancily of ten, five broth- ers and five sisters: lie grew to ,nam hood Here and.wont into the jewelery business which he carried on for some years. Selling out to the late J. 13. Runiball in 1889 he went to De-. trolt where he and a brother, Charles A., yfor some years conducteducte a jewel- ery - erY husiness. Later le bought his brother nut a ndco th hi ' hnC d the bns'u - nese himself until he retired a few' years ago. While in Clinton Mr, Coats mar- ried Miss .Dolly Stanbury, who pre- deceased hint less than a year. Ile is survived by one daughter, Mrs: (Dr.) Aslan of Detroit, and by three brothers, Charles A. •°of Chicago; John V. of Warwick, N.Y., and Will of Clinton, and two sisters, Mrs. C. G. Middleton of Clinton and Mrs. D. D. MaeCallum of New Dayton, Alta. The funeral took place in Detroit on Tuesday afternoon, • AMONG .TIIE CHI?RC111ES, Baptist Church Gospel service at 7 pan. .Subject:, "Faith's Ilolcl on the Divine," Sunday school at 2:30 p.in, ,Prayer service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Are you in doubt about the future? Are you in sorrow about sin or loved ones? Are you .bempted to give up the fight? Cone to the service. This message fronc. God's Book will help you. • Presbyterian Church' The W. A. will meet at the home of Mrs. 81, D. McTaggart on Tuesday afternoon,. April 5th, at two o'clock. Service in the Baptist church ea Sunday at 11 o'clock. Subject: "God or Mammon," the third of a series do the `Sermonon. the. Mount. -Sunday school at 10 o'clock Prayer nleetiiig,. each Thursday evening •at 7:30. Ontario Street United Church ;Morning classes at ten o'clock. The pastors morning subject will be: "The Future Life,": Evening: "What are the Possibilities 'of Proba- tion After Death?" The Junior League meets at seven o'clock on Friday evening. The regluar monthly meeting, of: the Ladies' Aid will be held on Wed- nesday afternoon next, April 6th, at, half past two' in the lecture room of the church, `: The annual report will he presented: and there will be quilt- ing to do. A11 members requested to attend. • The ladies from St John's ward will serve. tear Wesley -Willis United Church Regular church services on Sunday. The minister's anorMug subject'�tvill be: "The Cross as Achievement" Ev- ening; "Live ,Venturously." Brot her floodt a tett o'clock. The subject for discussion which will be introduced by Mr. G...W. Layton, will be: "Has Radio a Beneficial I11 fluence'."' • The W, A, will meet in the church hall cm Wednesday afternoon next at WO o'clock. • SITUATION GRAVE. The situation in China°seems to growing;,�more serious as the clays g bl and -alt foreigners in the fhghti area' are. being withered together. int safety zones. Many of the niissio lues are coming home, but some 'air refusing to leave their stations, a though waruedto clo so by their hon govermnont representatives, `A neiv paper despatch the other' day earl•i the news that Miss Hiiddock ha reached Vaneeuyer, with other -ani sionaries; AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE. MEET IN CALIFORNIA, Ue Clintonians:meet iu far-off e•o fornix. From a recent, issue of The n DailFacts, Redia.ds 1. gCa we clip YRedlands, o tato following social note. "Dr, E. F. il- Copp of the :Scripps Metabolic Col-. e lege at La Jolla, and Dr. clad Mrs. D. 1- Ross of Angeles were the guests of. ie Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Cooper of West s Ferri Avenue dhiring-' the medical cosi cd volition," d THE SPRING SHOW_ The hank in- which "Ylr. Weldo Hovey is employed in.. Detroit wa up last weelc and he, with oth members b the staff, was locked l.ed i the vault' while the bandits "het n themselvesto what they v w•lnted. The robbers got off with abo 'bu t $2,500 t here was $10,OOq in th safe which the; manager, refused t open for them. A customer who • pend to be in the bank was ars locked. in the vault with the staff' an a woman- customer - who was `in t lobby was=guarded while the robbe was going on and warned not to giv the alarm until the,car in which t robbers were had gait out of sight, LITTLE LOCALS. s - Clinton's• Spring Show hv111 be held on Thursday next, April: 7th, and promises to be a success. Not for on Some years has there been such 1 as prospect. of good roads and farmers er are not going to be too busy to at- tend, d. Exhibi o1 swill' t be bre a to bring their stock i andi ed n with t he star u:tsve prize list offered it is expected p 1-.t t ha the exhibitwill ut rbi be.large. Our streets, e ' are bare and day, while last year we o had to postpone the fair for two hap weeks on account of snow-covered o 'roads. 'Unless a snowstorm' comes d between now and Thursday next we th lobby be in excellent shape for a ry bumper crowd, . All :roads will lead e to Clinton on Thursday next. Fol- k low the crowd, stay all day' and take in,the con'cert in the evening. T norr ow April cl? , pz l 1st, is:All_T`oois [,,()de,bor+o 'Day. The town council meets on Mond evening. • Mr. W. Robinson has rented Mr, A Iliorreli's house in Albert street. One week from today is Clinto Spring Fair-. Let us hope for goo weather and a good attendance. T5 fair is sure to be all right. Mr. Chas. Manning . of Brucefielil Monde The monthly meeting of the Ciinto Community Hospital Board will b held in the board room ,of the town hall on Monday evening, Apr. 4th, seven -thirty. If fine weather prevails, as•we all hope it will, we shall suffer greatly from dust on the etreeta before tarvia is applied in June. What about get- ting the old sprinkling cart out? Miss Kathleen Livermore, graduate nurse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs: James Liverniere, who has been nurs- ing at - Teeswater, has . accepted a position on the stall' of the Teesrvater Hospital' as assistant superintendent, SURPRISED Tina ERIENDS. The Ilarriston Review, in a report of a concert , given by the United church choir ,,of that- town on the night of Mareh i 7th bard the follow- ing reference to a former resident of Clintoms "Mr. McMurray, who a month ago at the International banquet sur- prised the guests by the masterly way he conducted the banquet, added an- other even greater' surprise to the community by, the perfect finish he put on this play. His stage scenery wasthe he finest. ever 'shown ova in our opera house, n pand v r e ext • expect to hear from hint often" 1na s,mit the week -end with his son, Alex. Manning; a Miss Gladys Mountain.has returned after spending last week with rela- tives in Goderich. Miss Sadie Hewett of Seaforth is Visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Manning. e Miss J. Cowan of Blyth is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Little. u Miss Mamie Little is visiting her e sister, Mrs.. Maurice Capeile of St, Catharines. ' at Mr. J. Mutton, who has had his saw mill running for the past two weeks, Closed Tuesday.. H2 had nine men employed and they turned out a lot of lumber in the short time. Mrs. McMurray else took part in the program. We are glad our for- here citizens are .not' allowing their talents to he' dormant in their new en'vironntent.• PASSED 90TH BIRTHDAY. Mr, Janes McConnell of Welling- ton street on Monday, 'March 28th, celebrated his nintieth birthday. He is still enjoying fairly good health and usually goes for a walk each day, but he is not quite so active as he was a 1ewyears ago. Mr. McConnell was born at Toronto Gore and spent the earlier part' of Itis. life in Toronto and vicinity. Tie is a gradiiate of St. MichaeI's col- lege and three years ago attended a reunion ot.students of his chits at the. Diamond Tubilee of the Univers- ity of Toronto, six of whom were pre- sent, Three have since passed on. It is fifty-sixyears sinceehe carie up to ?aurae county and ' he settled in Wawanosh, where he fanned for sev- eral years. Fourteen years ago the family took up residence in Clinton, He has had a family - of seven sons. end three daughters, one son having died a few years ago. Mr. McConnell is still very fond of reading and often sits up late at night to enjoy a favorite author, - TTTP PASTIME PLAY. The amusing play, "Facingthe Maisie" was , given in the town hall on Friday evening last by the mem- bers of the Pastime Ciub, assisted' by some young, ladies. The play is a most rrinusing• one and gave the audience a good laugh.;, It all hinged about the mix-up of two families of Smiths, who happened to live in the - saline' apartment house, and whose affairs get badly, tangled: The young men did their pacts very well indeed, as did also the girls, and the entertainment was enjoyed by the large number who attended'; Follow- ing 15 the cast of •characters in the order in which they appeared; Mrs. Pouting, the other Mr. Smith's louselceeper, Miss Dora Schoenhals, Rev. John Smith, citrate of St. And- rew's, Mr, Newton Davis. Dick Des- mond, the other Mr, Smith's guest, 'Vlr. Robert Middleton. Mabel, Rev. John Smith's wife, Miss Mary Grealis. Miss Fotheringay,' of the Bijou The tae Miss Madeline Strects 1a, . john Smith; the other it Smith, Mr. Ernest Walton. Colonel Dawson Smith, the other Mr, Smith's uncle, Mr, Percy Livermore. Nora, the oth- er Mr. Smith's wife, Miss Olive, Schoenhals. Duffel', a detective from Vine 5t:, Mr, Tom Jackson, Mr. A. Well received a car of corn on Monday, which they unloaded at the station Monday and Tuesdays . Mr. A. Webster had the misfortune to have his foot crushed while work- ing at the saw hill - last week. It will mean his confinement to the house for some time. Mr; G. • McCall had the misfortune to have twe,fingers crushed in a. eat, door Tuesday. They required ntedi car attention. ' Mr. T, Fairservice motored to Stratford oat Saturday. Rev. Mr. Snell spent several days last week in Toronto. 8Irs. III. - Little is on the Sick list this week. Mr. A. Shaddiek purchased a Ford car from Mr. W. Radford last 'week. Mr. W, Allnt spent last week at the home of Mr. W. Boll on the 13th on. The Easter thank -offering of the W. M. S. was held' in Knox church Friday afternoon, March 181h. The .president andeffacers in theirc la es. n Mrs. Melville -led ittttires t onsive )a� - 1 ter Scripture exercise, with Mrs. Ilar- vey at the organ. Very helpful read- ings were given by Mrs. Grainger and Mrs. Vodden, which were much ap- preciated. 'Reports for the year were most encouraging. The election of officers resulted as follows: President: Mrs. Allan. • 1st Vice: ,ifaw. W. Beacom,' 2nd Vice: Mrs. Button, 8rd Vice: itrrs. Angus Reid. Secretary; bliss Belle Scott.. Treasurer; Mrs. James Cancpbell. Missionary Monthly Sec.: Mrs, Alex. Reid.. • Orga Press nist: Sedietar;v; Sara Mrs,0. GBarrMaCal, Miss . Hallett Tevwrnsbi p After a prolonged illness Jaines Knox passed away at the homeof his sister, Mrs. Isaac Renton, 12th con- cession of Iiallett, on Saturday morn- ing last. Rd; had been a great' suf- ferer for'many months from cancer and death assuredly was a relief. The late James Iinosc was boric on Lot 8, • concession' 12, Ritilettfifty years ago, the son of the late George,,. and Mrs, Mary ;Knox. His youth and early manhood was speict on the farm. Nineteen yearsago he went west where he engaged in farming first at I Raddison, Seek,, and later at Macklin, ' Seek., and came from the latter place in July last suffering :from illness. Since corning here he made his home at his sister's where he received every kind atention and este. Deceased leaves to • moven his loss his mother, e Mrs. Geo. Knox, s sis- ter, ' hs - ter, Mas. Isaac Rapson:' and brothers William, of Hullett and John of Cal- edonia, - Service was held at the house on Monday, Rev. Jas,. Abery, of Burns' United Church had charge of the set - vice, which was followed by interment' in Burns' Cemetery, Hallett, The 'pall -bearers were—, Mesits. Frank 'tittle, A. W. Beacom,Thomas Knox, . David Reid, Thomas Neilans and A, W. Metwing, Miss ,Dottie Jackson of Goderich spent Sancta, at her 'nonce hero. Mr, and Mrs, Frank Stanley have returned to their home here after Spending l g the winter at Oakville.51 and Mrs.John Robertson of Goderich visited' the Misses Blair on Friday. Mr, and' Mrs. W. Donaldson and , family of Goderich spent Friday at Mr, W. C.• Robertson's in the village. Miss Mae Ferguson of Clinton sent Sunday at her homehere. Mr, Robert Strike has returned. -home kif.tey spending a .few months in Napanee; In Clinton on Thursday, 81'arch, 24th, Miss Elva Cook of Auburn was united in marriage to Mr, Earl Mc- Knight. Rev, McCormack tied the nuptial knot. A cantata, "The :Gaster-Victhvv will be given in Knox United church, Auburn on the eve. of April 1411, under the auspices .of the 11ihox.. churph Sunday seh'oo1. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sturdy role- brated 11111 China wedding 00 Mon- day, March 28th. Quite a number o€ friends were present.- We wish, ureal many more, years, of happiness. The home'Of Mrs: Wilmer til ikon was the quiet, but,pretty..... wedding llh on Wednesday, needs March r 2 cL at hh noon, n when her eldest ] au h - ter, Mary Viola, was united in mar- riage to Wm; Carter, son of NIr, and the late Mrs. D. Carter of Westfield. Rev. W. le. Alp . officiated, assisted by the bride's cousin, Rev. .Wm. Maines of Welton. The wedding mnsie was played by the bride's 'rennin;. Miss Winnie -Howson, Thebride, who was given away by her brother, Elwin,' looked lovely le a gown of blue georgette,: with silver trimmings: and a tulle veil with silver bandeau. She carried a shower' bort- duet of Butterfly roses and maiden- hair, fern and wore, the groom's gift, a white' gold wrist watch. Little Ileen Garter, niece 01 the grooms and Ella May Wilson, the bride's sister„ acted as flower giris, and looked.' charming; in 'choral silk dresses to snatch,. .each carrying a basket of • sweet peas. The house was prettily decorated with evergreens and pink and white streamers, The groom's gift to the bride was .4 gold bar pin set with. pearls and to the flower girls golds. • necklaces. s, The bride received many useful and beautiful - gifts. Immediately after the wedding dinner, the happy couple lett amid showers of confetti for a trip to Detroit, London and, other points. On their return they will re- side on the groom's' farm at West- field. Their many friends wish there • a long and prosperous wedded life., Coderiicb Tl`i'4vErsli'2ip Mr. Ernest Ellwood, telephone litie- mal% suffered an injured knee when 1118 i18'rearti into the' ditch cortltn Mall, laird concession one clay last week. Fortunately - the accident was reit nessed and 'he was soon rescued front his plight. and taken home. A. few of the friends, neighborsiand fellow church members of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flick waited on their at thein home one evenilig last week, prior to their departure for Goderich, and the following address was read by Mr. H. J. Trcrvertha and Mr,, and Mrs. Flick were presented with a hafdsottte reading lahtp: "To • .Mie del Fick: Mr. and Mrs h Dear Friends—Having learned ued that Yoe have disposed et your faint anile property and_ intend to remove from, our midst in the near future we, your friends and neighbors and church as- sociates, wish' to express to you in some manner our high estimation of what your lives have meant to our comrutuaity. During these main, years in which you have resided amongst as, this community has peen greatly benefitted by your keen interest in, and your loyal support of all that pertained- to the highest welfare of its residents. We know " that you have gladly and with a willing' spirit, given of your very best efforts to help along every cause having for its dint the betterment of the community. We shall miss your presence from our chureh•services and social gatherings, at which we have always -found yea faithful attendants. We shall miss your neighborly visits and your alien hospitality, manifested in your, own home to all your friends. We trust that in your new place of residence you will both be long spared to Ojos' well -merited respite from the stren- uous labors of the past. We greatly' itegret your departure from .010 cons-. • triunity, but we know that you will readily form new- friendships and prove yourselves worthy citizens et the town of. Goderich, where we .learn you purpose residing. We had one and all purposed assembling on this occasion at your home, to enjoy a farewell social gathering together with you and to present to you, some r slight token of our 510s regard, but owing to Mrs. Flick's illness, which we hope it but temporary, we thought, ite w s to delegate the matter of fart- - well to a few. friends 'among your many friends, who now ask you to accept this electric lamp asst 'token of our regard, trusting that it will oftintes .recall fernier associations and pleasant memories of the bygone days spent . among' frier your • r ds is Hohnesville vicinity. Again let us say we are loath to bid you fare- rvell,but since ,year have decided to remove we" wish you God's sickest blessing• of health and'happinoss anit enjoyment in your stew home for t' -many years to conte. Signed on behalf of all your friends, -11. J. Trewartha and. Wil- liam Glenn" M •. F1'clt r r replier] fitf:ingly, expl'ess,- ing regret at the thought of severing the ties formed nec by eight een years' 1esidence in the community and thanking the friends, on behalf of himself and wife, for the kind words read to them and the gift, which would be found very useful in their new home. Mr. and Mars. Flick are removing to Goderich this week.