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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1927-12-22, Page 149th `. rear iQCORP0R4T$D 'l FI17 CY{IN7 ON, 'NEW TAFULO, IrlierErSDAY EC MB R rte „ 992 Lea N'1 ris mei uesr&ns A`14CUSTCAL GItT'--An Orthophonie at $160.00 -- A' STRIII;ING GIFx': Anniversary Cloelc, $16.00, (Winds "once a year SPARKLIN-G GIFT—Diamond flings, $9.50 to 590,00 A. TIMELY GIFT '—Vlsist Watches, from $8.00 to $25.00. USEFUL GIFTS --Fol every 'age can be found among our well assorted stock ,,' WE INVITE YOU TO COME iN• AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES ---OPEN EVENINGS-- - Phone 174w eivar� JEWELER and, .OPTOMETRIST - Residence 174j 1 Every day this week we have added to our "Trea- suro House" of Gifts, New Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, ti Lingerie, -Flowers, Etc. Make your selections from this inexhaustible gift :collection which -has been chosen in accordance with -the "Irwin State" policy, with. an eyeto value, quality aiid good taste," IitWI-.N ift Giving Nade easy The selection of a suitable Christmas Gift for a man or boy. is an easy proposition at ,this store. The PROPER PLACE to:find something :suitable foo. At Maids Chrirtmnas is at A MAN% :STORE, This store, Where men mdb3 lano:w come for their ,outfitting. )rook' oiler, this aiat arid see if you do +nett:strikee .something tthsnt. you know will he ' w atilt. ''JUST 'ME 'MX SUITS NECKWEAR _HOSIERY OVERCOATS .GLOVES SHIRTS RAIN COATS SUSPENDERS Dams SHIRTS SWEATER COATS NIGHT ROBES ,hl•NDERWEAR- WIND BREA1 ERS PYJAMAS i ElVIBR.EI,LAS HOUSE COATS HAT or CAP CANES MUFFLERS MEN'S SUITS in all the season's correct models': and fabrics at $15.00, $20:00, $25.00 to $35.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS in all the right styles At, $12.00, $15.00, $18.00,..$25.00 to $35.00 BOYS' SUITS—,5:00 1 to 1 5 $ 5 .00 BOYS' OVERCOATS -44.95 to $ $15.00 We would just "hint" that you make your selection early, while the picking• is at its best. Wewill assist you in every'waywe can o make your buying 'easy. THE MOflHISH CLOTHIWS " A Squaie Deal for EveryAlan • THE :MARKETS Wheat,'; s1.25, Barley, 12c. Bnekwheat, 72c. Oats; 'Soh to .sic Eggs, 30c to 50c. Butter, .32e to 35c Live hogs, $7.76. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Week of Prayer service s widen the aus ices of theC+ntre Mynis- terial • Association will continence on Monday; Jan., 2nd arid continue to Friday of the and week. • The subjects for prayer for there- spective ':LL days are as follows: (a) Past and Future: Thanksgiving' and Consecration. (b) The Universal Church (e) Nations and ._Govern- ments.(d) Families, Schools and Universities., (s) Missions: Services will be held at 8 p.m. each evening: Monday at. the Baptist church, preacher, Be': J. E. Rogg. Tuesday at Ontario street United" church, preacher, Rev. • A. A. Holmes. Wednesday at the Presbyterian church, preacher, Rev. L. C 'Terri - Thursday at , Lesley -Willis United church, preacher, Rev. A. E. Doan. ''Friday at. St. Paul's church, preach- -er, Rev, A. Macfarlane. An offering will;, be received on Wednesday evening only. This will, as usual, be devoted to the local hos pital. Baptist Church The Rev. A. A. Holmes will preach in this church on Sunday morning. The 'Christmas tree and entertain- ment takes place in .the church this, Thursday, evening. Presbyterian Church Christmas services on Sunday. Morning: "At Bethlehem." Even- ing: "The Angel's Song." Special music at both services, Sundey 'school and bible"class at 2:30. The Wednes- day evening prayer service will be discontinued until the second week in January. The annual meeting of the Girls' Auxiliary was held on Wednesday evening, Dec. ,14th. The following officers were appointed for the en- suing year: Hon. Pres,: Mrs. G. D. Roberton, President: Mrs. H. R. Sharp. lst vice: Mrs: M• D.' 1VIcTaggurt. 2nd vice. M1rs.,Fred Match. Secretary: Mrs. J. C. Aikenhead, Treasurer: Miss A McDonald' St. Paul's Church Christmas services at St. Paul's church will commence at 11:30 Christ- mas Eve with a full choral celebra- tion of Holy Communion. Other special music •will .include the anthem "God from nn High Rath Heard,'' Turner, and a number of fam- iliar old carols. fihere will be a- second celebration -at the eleven O'clock service Christ- mas morning, when the rector will preach. The anthem. Will be: "The First" tfltristmes Morn,' '1 ewton. a A. ' carol.. service will b e held d at seven, :o'c'loelc, When a rrttteh greater place than. usual will -be given to "the 'ministry of song. 'The choir will render a .number of " old Christmas- carols in the more familiar of which the congregation Will he asked to Win. 'The •preadller at 'this -service Will he Mr. George 'Thompson, stud- ent-in-tediniing.-'dt 'Wydliffe-'College, Toronto. Wesley -Willis United Church Next Sunday special Christmas. sermons and music. Morning ser- mon:. "The .'Effect of Christmas.." Evening: "The 'Price of Joy." ' A hearty;welcome eihtended to all who find it convenient to worship. 'With this congregation. A special session of the Sunday school will be 'held do 'Sunday, after- noon, when :the parent's . and friends of t'he school are invited. A series of lantern 'slides entitled,_ -"Sacred Cities" wall be shown, there will be speeial music anda special; Christ - pias 'Thank -offering will be taken. Last Sunday was "Wihite Gift" Sunday and a large number of gifts were brought by the children, which Idive been s$nt to children who are not so likely to be -visited by . Santa 'Claus. ,� The annual meeting of the W. M, S. was held at the home of Mrs. Chant, Mrs. Fowler gave a most in- teresting talk on - .the study book, "Old Paths for New Purposes." An- nual reports' of the various depart- ments of the Society were given. There der fifty-two members': -on the; roll, with ,an average attendance of. thirty-five. during the year. There are 63 snbserietions to the '_llfission ary Monthly. The officials and mem- bers are gratified to know that the Soci4ty -has'-gone over its 'allotment of 5600 for the year. Mrs, A. T. Cooper presided' during' the election of officers, which' resulted as "follows-' Hon. -Pres.: Mrs. A. A. Holmes. President: Mrs. J. E. Hogg. 1st vice: Mrs, Fowler. 2nd vice:.. Mrs. Rickard. 3rd vice: Mrs. Scott, 4th vice: 'Mrs. Higgins. Rec.-Secretary: 11684 McKinley. Cor. -Secretary: Mrs. Watt. Treasurer: Mrs.., Slitter, Strangers' secretaries: Mrs. Savi'Ile and Mrs. McMath. Supt, of Stewardshin: Mfrs. Hearn. Sunaly, secretaries: Mrs, Chambers and: Mrs. Vaplforne. Associate"He er 1p s :Mrs. 71athwell, Mrs; McFarlane and 'Miss Christian, BOY Bontl, Snots,:• Miss 0aning- hams and Miss Maha1'y, Missionary Monthly. Suets,:, Veinier and Mrs. Corless. Supts of.. Mission Band: Mrs,' Ilearu, Miss;, Cantelon Miss. Christ- 014. i'aAi Ent fio Of .40 etolgtke#19 0,144. ,Jhe Whristmas Jpirit The Christmas Spirit! 'Tis a wondrlus thing. It tints the sordid streets with mystic glow, It makes. the bells •their gleeful carols ring And makes goodwill through every heart to flow. The Christmas Spiritl 'Tis a kindly thing. -It gives to.heavyhearts a taste of joy; It teaches silent, lips a song to • sing; It. brings the eager child a longed -for toy. The Christmas Spirit! 'Tis a lovely, thing. It lights dull eyes, illumes the sombre face. 'flow many wanderers does it homeward bring! How many fancied wrongs fore'er erase! The Christmas Spirit! 'Tisa holy thing. The Blessed Babe is in tiur midst today. The gifts we bring, the praises that we sing Not huff our adoration can convey.. 1, L17;3.'LI1 LOCALS Ngminations for mayor, reeve, eounciilor's,and school trustees' will be head in the ' town hall on. Monday, Dec. 26th, between 7;30. and 8:30. You can cable a Christmas greet- ing to your friends overseas new for the small sum of one dollar. Ask 'the . ' C.N.R. up -town dire -station agent about it Mies -Jean Stewart of Winghatn; • Miss Ella Aiorlocic, Exeter, and Gib- , son -White, Soaforth, were the win•. ners of the ' Carter Scholarships in Huron this Year. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Cooper of God- erich township have come into Clim. ton and are becoming settled in their new home, Mrs. Mary Brown's cot- tage, Princess street, I The annual meeting of the Clinton 11 F. 0.,' Club, which was announced for last' Saturday afternoon, was Postponed until the' 'stcofid'Saturday in January, owing to the stormy weather and tlfe small number pre- sent. - - ELIERYGIVED C0t:7NTS' (©FFIC AL. The ,house of Refuge committee, in its meort to the County Council warmly .eulogized the retiring 'inspec- tor.,, : r. ,John Torrance, ' grin ng frim credit for much df the ,smooth -run- ning efficiency' of Ituron •County Home, For twenty-three years he had the oversight'+of this institution. His successor will have something df a record to live tap to. MONDAY'S NOMIN'A.TION- DAY. ;Several anrvaors :are going ;the rounds about Ipossible aspirants for the town council for the coming year. Nomination night will bring aspir- ants out and"'the next day will show how nnany are really candidates. Citizens who are interested in the welfare of the town should attend the meeting Monday evening and see that tlno persons best fitted to fill the several positions are nominated. And the positions should. not -have to go a -begging for men to fill them in an up-to-date town like Clinton. Ian and Mrs, Pickard:: Pianist: Mrs. A. T. Cooper. ' Ontario Street United Church Special Christmas services on "Sun- day. The pastor's morning subject will. be "The Soul; of Christmas." Iir•the evening the sacred cantata, "Messiah's Advent" will be given. The large choir will give special inspiration in the rendering of this cantata: A hearty welcome to all to worship with this congregation at any or all of these services. 'Order• of service; morning: Organ Prelude -Christmas Carols' Dunstan Hymn 119, Invocation Hymn 123 • Prayer Anthem—Behold hon old I Bring You Good Tidings Responsive Reading Offertory Solo=In Old Judea—Mr. Fred Steele Sermon Hymn 127 13ennecliction Organ Postludd--Christmas' March Arthur James Order of service, evening: Organ ' Prelude—Angels' Serenade G. Braga Hymn 119 Prayer Prayer Scripture"Lesson Offertory Hymn 126 Cantata klyinn11S Benediction Vesper r Organ postltzde- 1Vtarch Pontifieale ;• I J. Lernnuns c 'N•CREA,SEI OFFICE :SPACE. The local office of the Canadian National Express has been altered ed somewhat, an upstairs office having been built over the .centre of the main office, where desk work may be .done in warmth and comfort and free from interruptions from callers. There was not enough floor space be- low for both the express and the flor- ist:hasiness, but this gives space for the work of the former to be car- ried ,on without interruptions. DEATH OF MRS. (DR.) AGNEW. A message was received yesterday announcing the death of Mrs. Agnes Agnew, wife of - Dr. Robert Agnew, which occurred after a brief illness at their home in Vancouver, 13,C, Mrs. Agnew,_. who is, well remem- bered by many friends and former • school mates here, was a daughter of the late Alexander •McMurchie and sister of Mr. James McMurchie and Mrs:' W. Bryodne of Clinton.. She -re- moved with her husband from Clinton to Medicine Hat about fifteen years ,ago and for the hast ten years has resided at Vancouver. She leaves be- sides her husband, one daughter, Miss Marjorie Agnew, and three sons, Dr. Alex. Agnew of Vancouver, and Jack and -Stewart, who are still in school. DEATH OF MISS- FRASER. Lillian Belle Fraser, youngest daughter •of Mrs. James W. Fraser, and the.late- -Mr. Fraser, who died. when she was a child, 'died at Sar- anac Lake, N.Y., on Dee. 116th, the remains being brought to Goderich for interment, the funeral to take place this afternoon, Miss Fraser was educated 10 God- erich and taught for a number of. years:'" -She was for a time a member of the Clinton Collegiate staff and also taught at Beavetron. 'After: leaving Clinton she took a _position on the staff 'of the Goderich Colleg- iate and while teaching there her health failed and she resigned and wont to Medicine' Iiat. Later the family went to Montreal and still later to Saranac Lake, where they had resided for the past seven years,:The climate at the latter place suited her and her health: greatly improved but she took pneumonia and. only lived a few days. Miss Fraser was a very keen student and had had a brilliant Col- egiate careen ' The fact that her health failed was a ,matter of great regret to her ,friends, '•She -is sur- vived by her mother and one sister,- The ister,rhe funeral takes place this after- noon"•from the home of hee aunt, Mass` Margaret;, l+raser, when thb ser - ices will be conducted. 1» the Rev. R, C. McDermid and Rev. 0. 1,', Clarke. titertttent will • be made in Maitland emetery. ' v GOES SOUTII FOR WINTER. Mr. -W. H. Colwill of Speers, Sask., formerly ofClinton, writes asking nb tie ;to send his paper to Florida, lieand, his wife .having gone south for the winter. They were at Jacksonville When they wrote but intended' going to Orlando and Tampa later on. L. 0. B. A. MEETING. The next .meeting of Intron Lodge No, 377 will he held in the Lodge rooms on the evening of Thursday, January dth.. At this meeting the Postmistresses Lodge of Hamilton will put on the scarlet degree. All members are requested to be present. COLLEGIATE NOTES. The Literary Society hold its regu- lar meeting on Wsdneeday, Decem- ber -14th; which took the form of a social. The president, Arthtir Lyon, opened the program with a few words of welcome to the 'parents, who were present, Everyone then .;joined in singing some of the popular Christmas carols and a very pleasing instrumental was given by Edna Elliott. The next was an act given by the pupils of III.B entitled "John Gilpin," which proved to be very amusing. A vocal duet was rendered by Eph- riam Gray and Arthur Lyon and re- ceived a great deal of applause, The special Christmas edition of the school paper, 0 great credit to the editors in charge, was read. by Dorothy Innes. A piano duet ` by Audrey. Carter and Morris Rozell was greatly an - Predated. Mes. Hibbert was then presented With an electric percolator by the Girls' Athletic Society of the school. and the girls' town basket hall team, - After more community singing Santa Claus appeared. The well- laden treb was, stripped and the gifts distributed. A --long' line of merry people then, assembled in the gyninasinnn, where lunch Was served, which was fol- lowed by dancing. The Literary Society dordially in- vites the parents to any of their meetings. Elva Cook, secretary. LITTLE LOCALS. The schools close today for the Christmas holidays. - The Clinton, Public Library will be closed Saturday, Monday and Tues- day, Dec, 24thr26th and 27th.: ' The •play, 'Nothing But The Truth," which, was given in the town hall on Dec. 7th and which was en.. joyed by e full' hoose, will be re- neeted on Thursday evening next, Dec,'" 29th, The play was given, in Exeter on Wednesday of last 'Week. Goderich „ Township The annual Sunday school Christ- mas tree and entertainment in con- nection with St. Janes' church, Mid- dleton, will bo held in the schoolroom on Friday, Dee. 23rd, On Wednesday evening of last week a large . number of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cooper gathered at their home to spend a social hour or two prior to their removal to- Clinton, to express their regret at the severance of the connection. and to present then with a tangible, token .of their regard. Duro ing the evening Mr. Fred Middleton read the following address, which was suitably responded to by Mr. Charlie Cooper, on -behalf of his' parents, and ' they were presented with a couch and an electric toaster. Following is the address: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cooper: We, your friends and neighbors, have" assembled here this evening to spend a social evening under the roof of a home that has, for many years, held open its portals with generous hos- pitality to the neighborhood. It wan with "sincere regret that we heard of . your intended departure front this home that has been associated with' your kindly presence for so long, You have been such stauinclt neighbors, ever ready with a helping hand to assist those in need 'or sorrow -that you will be greatly missed, But we". , feel "that your, Christian example' of good living and high ideals will so • leave its impression on the commun- ity that your influence will be re- tained amongst us. However, we are very glad that you will not he a great distance from this old -hone,. and we know that in your new Monne in Clinton you will find yoereslves amongst many old friends and neighbors, who have already re- tired from this community. So wd trust that the future may hold much happiness and a well-deserved rest. We would t u ase thaty eu accept this davenport coudlt.and electric toaster as tokens of our esteem arid hope that you may derive .comfort from both. Signed in behalf of your neighbors and friends: Mrs, 11n ly, Mrs. Steeps,• Sta61iiej T wnship Mrs. John E. Pepper attended the funeral of her aunt in, Toronto - this' week. An entertainment was held in S. S. No. 10 oat Friday evening, Dec. 16th. Rri cefekci The annual 'meeting of the mein. hers of the Public- ..Library will be held on Friday, Dec. 30th, at 8 p.m, in , the library room.` The board expects to purchase some more new books and any member wishing anyspecial book is asked ta.leave,names of books with the Librarian, Mrs. J. "Cornish. Mrs. C. Brock returned hoind this week after attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. ..Fowler of Owen Sound. The many friends of Miss Ella May Scott' will be glad to hear that she is recovering eftor her serious opera, tion, Mrs. W. A. Bremner visited friends in London last week.. -lei Martin of + At. Thomas spenti th week -end at the .;manse. The monthly meeting of the W. lit, S. was held on Wed„ Dee. 14th, with the president, Mrs. W, A. Bremner, in the chair. After the devotional ex, ercises the secretaries and...officers read the reports of the past year and the meeting adjourned to meet with the Kelly Auxiliary, when the two societies were amalgannated, the or- gareization.to be palled the Women's Missionary Society. It will, meet on the Second Wednesday of each month.. The following officers were elected: Eon. Pres,: Mrs, Jas; McQueen. President: Mrs. W. A. Bremner, 1st 'vice; Mrs..Hugh Ailcenhead. 2nd vice: Mrcs,' J. Hazelwood, 3rd vice: Miss" McCully. flee. -Secretary: Miss Eolith Bowey. Cor, -Secretary: Mrs..1, Addison Treasurer: Mrs, Brock. Associate IIelpers Sec.:' Mrs. A. T. Scott. Christian Stewardship See.: Mrs. R. P,, Watson. Strangers Sec,: Mrs T. Charman. Se Mrs: Wm. pp y DoLtglas. Missionary Monthly See.: Mrs. Tnngh, Press -Sec.: Mrs. re .McGregor. C g Literature Seca: Mrs, Thos. Baird, 'Expense Fund Sec.: Miss lMl oro. Pianist: "Miss Jean Murdock. Assistant: Mrs,' Geo, Swan,