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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1925-07-23, Page 4THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1925. x!'!`116!! For Id Home Week � Buntings Are �► on Display ---Flags,, g Streamers, Tissue' r ns9 etc. req be pleased to sup require extra dishes we will For those:who 1 ply, Dinnerware and Glassware of all kinds at reasonable prices. Somev'odd lines of Dinnerware are being cleared at very special prices. Bring your Friends here for Souvenirs of all kinds. a A. A.' Mr P ! L CLINTON • rh Cliistan News -Record overtaken him. ,.I have not heard of him disregarding his . doctor's orders to be careful of himself ever since. ANDREW 'PORTER,. "Craighurst, June 27, 1025. Dear M . Stothers: Thanks or your kind invitation to be present at Lha C. 0. 13. ilounion, Au,, 1-5; Mos, `Aornnon myself and Camily "expect, to bo present 1 have, been ;.very interested in ;the many letters published in The News- Jlecord. from.feriner Old Boys. Like thein ;I ,recall, with pleasure the scenes' of rnp boyhood ,days, espeeiall the swimming places—First Bridge, Bricks Bole,- Brickey's Jump, the Clay Hole, Weirs JIole, In my days the "Little Englanders'` seemed to have monopoly of these places and I frequently helped to chase the "town bucks". away from them . A. few of the gang were Sam Castle, Ed .Casale, Amos Cooper, Mike Grealis, Bob.IIi11- `OLD DAYS IN :CLINTON INTERESTINGLY RECALLED Goderich; July 18,-1925.' A Challenge to the Mayor Dear Mr.,n? ayor Jackson,—If Jim Fair, Bob' Agnew and Pat Spalding come to Clinton for the Old Home Week, I' will choose them on my side and challenge you to pick a .rink and, play 'a game of bowls jest for .the sake of old 'acquaintance. 1. am sure the interest will be great. Time was' when- some of the ardent members of Clinton Bowling' Club played the game 'without.. shoes on their feet or hat or lair on their heads. I don't• me -at(' you, Fred, for there are other members of your club. that evidently,. long •years ago, combed thein hair with a pumice •stone brush, „ ' Do you remember on one 'occ sion four gentle- men one summer evening were down on the green and turned the hose on and scampered about, - playing a frxenilly game, in their bare feet and stripped to the pelt, having .a whale of a time., ' 1t was 'a merry evening' and.; all enjoyed themselves. But the. penalty carne next''day, when: one of the participants had to call in the dot tor. Lumbago or . lumbackache' hpd I' wonder if there are any bats under the old London• Bridge. They used to be very plentiful at one time and many a one we captured. Perhaps the only "Great Cirrus'' that ever struck town was `,`Fore- paugh's". 5 still ,recall the antics of the elephants- 'as they tumb,'1sd and slid down the bank near, the L ondo5' Bridge and despoiled themselves in the river, However the happy days of child- hood, are gone, the gang scattered,, married and passed away. Among the school teachers of those: days perhaps the one who endeared herself most to us was "Peggy O'Neil." And who will ever forget "Jumbo Lough"? 'ifie. all ,loved, re= speoted and feared him. On the whole, as I look. back, Clinton' seems to have been very '.Fortunate in its selection of 'teachers.. There is one event of later life, which, in looking back to, I can feel no regret and that is a little pleasure jaunt I took out west *ith0Dph. Butt., However, I wish ' to assure Oliver Johisson, if he sees this letter, that I am innocent of stealing his can of honey. The only ei,7lanatien I can give for its disappearance is that the hdrses ate it. The clergyman who stands out as the mot prominent of • my youth is Rev. Wm. Craig, later Canon Craig. Itseems strange that today I should be living in Craighurst, a 'lit- tle village named after the Craig fam- ily where the Canon was born. . He visited herea few monthi before lie died when I had the pleasure of a long drive and chat:with liiin. My greatest debt, however; is clue Canon Gunne, now of London, who isit -the See their Points of Historic - and National Interest pitals Know historic Ontario, know its points. of interest, know the two Capital-cities—Toronto and Ottawa—that lie within its borders. All through the. Province there's a wealth of national and historic interest which should be familiar to every manrwoanari and child. An intimate knowledge of our seats of Government will;result in a better appreciation of our country's insti. tutions. It will make better citizens of the boys and giris. This summer, get the family in the car and drive either to Ottawa or Toronto. Both cities are at their best in summer time. In each you will receive courtesy and at- tention t tention frorri those who are in. a position to give you in- formation as to what you should see. Good highways to the Capitals lead from every ditec- tion. They are in excellent condition, and in every case will take you through magnificent stretches of farm' and orchard'lands, or by lakes and rivers and woods. Take your time and see the country as,yy_ou go. Don't attempt any speed records. They have all been made. Fast driving is dangerous; it detracts from the pleasure of your trip because you--cjiot see the country; it'. de- • stroys road surfaces and thus it makes your trip more ex- pensivethan it need be.. For your money is used fig' repair damaged roads in Ontario. The user must pay. - In your' own interest, you are requested to • minimize this damage and you can do so by moderate driving_ Your co=operation is confi- dently depended -upon. 4 1 An adoettisement issued by the dintatio Department of Hjgh ` wao ys io secure the cooperation of motorists ink]. truck drivers, • Automobile Clubs, c;ooct♦Roads Associations anti all other public ' spirited bodies, in' abating the abuse of the roads of the Province, The HON QEO. S. HENRY, Minister;, S. L. SQUIRE, Deputy Minister . - 28 , Dr, Shaw, (llinton; Ont, people hadgone to bed), Anywayy I Dent Doetbr9 T must aclsnr ledge will tst siSd. arrive in Clinton on, g �-Siinday, August 2nd it it is at all Your kind letter;of July 11,_with ref- possible for me to 'cid so. 1 am ab-' erence to myta ging part in the'Mao-` day evening: concert. Of. course 5 would ibe very nlea'sed to do anything I could. to make the time enjoyable for our many..' :Friends, but the stunts I used to do in.;- lloyhood'S . happy days vetild lie hand for iiia to repeat at liged,to go to Boston on some import- ant busigoso Prim,' to that date, and l am just's worried whether 1 earl get away, in time to make the grade to;. Clinton, and, I., can assure you that nothing- will give Me greater pleasure than attending the Reuntor of the dais ;late' date. However 1 win do my Clinton Oltl Bb o' and. to mingle with' ,best; to do.'. my little pv,t.,:. Lam nil dear, old friends of many, many blessed to advise you thatT have years AO."' resurrected my • old guitar, Which_J, - Th tuiciui, you Lor your kind lcti c t, have not used in wenty years and and, hoping to Dee you' soon, I i e whin]? 9s' sonrewha'tj dilapi,, u' I are h ',main,. '0ours most. sincerely a cert, t 1 .it to the r lair shop tnd q am having ;it fixed'htp or the occa- S —A: D. FI TIER. Sion.; and if , I c ii find enoagh wind -'. and :nerve to do' the trick I will try' and 'play for•;•you one or two selections on the mouth organ and:guitar. To the old timers ,in Clic ton, they' will re -1 Member that this was One of the stunts 1 used to do mil the street cor- net's of -Clinton forty„ years ago, It might be interesting for you to know that this is the same original guitar that I 'brought from Clinton about forty years ago. This guitar, a ;iodic - knife, a railroad ,ticket and twen>:y five cents was the eittent of my earth- ly possessions when I left for Toren- to to try ,;and -mace' my own way , in the world, and how I have been ailile lo keep that guitar in my, possession all this time is more than I can now enderstand. Anyway,I am so glad to be alive to ` tell the tale that 7, will 'be mleased to comply with your re- quest and do anything I can. for a number of years tutored one and' prepared me for entrance to Trinity UniV'rity . He gave me his full time several evenings a week fora number of years while during; the busy hours. of the day I would ' °meinorize nay Alpha Beta Gamma. Like many others I found the work by'no means easy but his constant encouragement and patience finnfy won. Yea, we eztrect to be. with you. Eloping,that Clinton's plans for a jovial time and a large gathering. are -crowned with success, I am, • Yours sincerely, . -F. HERMAN'. 418 Dufferin St., Port' Arthur, July 17, 1925, 'Mr. S. 13. Stothers; • i Dear Sir: Your invitation to Clio ton 0. B. Reunion much appreciated. Have also had great pieasure.in read- ing articles from citizens as published in News -Record. I think Clinton has teal reason to be proud of its citizenship and of the strong and capable committee y' in. charge of a big undertaking. Seeing it is impossible for ine-to be there in person will' poli accept $1.00 each front my father• and my- self as, registration, fees from "Ab- sentee Old Boys and. Girls" who would have 'enjoyed very elt the program j=t as outlined in your bulletin, bad it ' been possible to attend. Yours very truly, * -EMMA M. STIIPHENSON, I ant planning to meter up to Minton on Sunday, August-2,nd, and I have made no' attempt to make res- ervations at the Hotel which I pre- sume, at this time will be fully taken up. However, if you will please look out for••me and try and ^secure sortie. place where.( -may sleep,. -it -does not matter,where, a hay loft, the old flax mill,or. the Hole. mill, or even the old foundry,, perhaps that.would. he the best (I could tinker. with: some. of, the machinery there after the toether National THE National, the daily through train of the Canadian National Railways, opera ting: between; Toronto and Winnipeg via Capreol and. the Long Lac Cut-off, is one of the best equipped -trains in 'Canada. Its consist includes baggasye, colonist, tourist Cars, day coach,yy' dininer sleeping ' and com- partment -library -observation cars. The observation cars are also equipped with radio t eesiying sets and concerts are. heard from many stations in Canada itnel the United Slates while the train. is eh route, A feature of the sleeping ears 18 the women's wash rooms which are fitted with wing mirroro and corn- fortable boudoir chairs 'The National leaves the Union Station in T0ronio at 8.45 p.5. daily, and arrives at the Canadian National Railways' station in Wy}mpeg•—elle of the finest stations in Canada—at' 8,45 a,m; , the second day. It follows the shortest route and',carries the finest equipment of any train running from :Toronto to Winnipeg. Connections are made at Winnipeg 'fbr Calgary, Ed- mbeton, Frioce Rupert, iraileouver and all points in Western Canada.; Another feature is a superior type of electric lighted colonist car with a.'restaurant lunch counter service for those who do not wish . to, use the dining car or to detrain at Stations where lunch rooms "are located. The photograph shows some of the features of The National. Reading from the top and from left to ,right, the out shows; the' observation car with its roomy sear -end platform, and aerials for radio reception: the interior of the dining' czar; one of the locomotives which pulls the train; oa corner' of the women's wash room mi sleeping car and the station at Winnipi PRIZE The Celebration committee is offer two :prizes ,for the best decor- ated residences, during Old Home Week, also two'prizes for the best' dressed store windows. The commit tee would like the judges to have ri f- fieulty in arriving at a decision. 16-2 Kill them all, and the germs too. 10c a packet at Druggists, Grocers and General Stores. - utantenremr s 1,1 e4L1LR w%p t.4r s �� . eivh,4,n.�' Earlyin the history of the Bank of Montreal its officers realized that to attain its highest usefulness, a bank should serve with equal readiness and ability all classes of customers hi every department of banking. At.eac{e office of the Bank small accounts are welcome; and the same painstaking attention is given to every customer. e . Clinton. Branch a R. SHARP, Manager It BANKOF . ° ' EAL- Tst fs-hed 1SA7 Save on -Your Pic iic€uppH es You can be assured; that your picnic supplies will be fresh if pur- chased at the nearest DOMINION STORE. You will also have the knowledge that you are saving money by doing this. 'Start in today. Picnic Plains ..• :. 24c'1) Soda Biscuits . 17c lb. Bologna . 19c lb. Large Tiger Catsup . 23c Cheese : , 27c lb. Dom. wr. Bread . 9c loaf PATERSON'S et DUTCH CREAM 444) BISCUITS per,li). BRUNSWICK A Ti SARDINES' NEW:PACK c c HARRY HONES eliG 25c DAINTY3 PUDDIPT!°.a,S s Chocolate; Ortags,Strawberry of I.cmoe MILLSTIIEAM „CHOICE PINK SALM a• N POUND TiN PINTS QUARTS t/a' GALS. PER -.15 • $ .59 SEALERS D®z` $ F. . Ir 1.Mm4 i29C �iTIN FOR LIGHT CAKES -CRISP FRIED FOODS cRIPP®' TAKE A POUND 'HOME TE STIN Ih PAST kip Fti "`Oy`•AG i° BE i"1 B MILLED ED ' ti �•-OGRAM SATURDAY.• Reception and Registration SUNDAY MORNING Services in all churches conducted' by Clinton Old. Boys AFTERNOON 1:30—Union Decoration Parade 50. Memoiial Tablet and Cemetery, headed by Clinton Kilty Band.'; f4.ddresses by Brig.' -Gen W. B. King, -C.B.,'D.S.O. and others., EVENING 7:30—Open Air Service in Recreation Park, • addresses by, Horne— com-ing Ministers. Music led by combined ,choir. of etil• the churches, conducted ,by IVIrr, B. J. Gibbings..: ' (MONDAY • MORNING `.. • Grand Trades Procession and Calithumpian Parade. Will commence from Pant at 9.:30 a.m. PRIZE LIST FOR, PARADE Trades .' ... ,$15. $10 • $5 Decorated Auto .. 25 15 10 Decorated Auto—Farm Produce . , • 15 10 5 Decorated' Bicycle, . 2 1 .50 : •Besf'Cornic Lady ... r 2 1 .50 Best Comic Man . 2 1 - .50 Best Comic Giri . 2 1 .50 Best Comic Boy : ., ... 2' 1 .50 'Best Comic Organization •4 8 4 Best Organization . ...... ° 10 5 Best National Organization , .. 2 1 . .50 Best Clown ... 2 1 Best Comic Group -5 persons Or more ...... , . , 5 3 Car Coming Farthest Distance ... .. • 3 ' Person Coming Farthest Distance .. 2• Best Jazz Band ... 7 3 Best Decorated Team of Horses . 8 5- In all sports of parade classes competition must amount to one class more than prises offered or last prize will not be awarded. AFTERNOON 1:30—Official repelling by Gen. W. D. Otter, :C.V.O., G.C.B. Address- es by others of prominence. LACROSSE—eS5. Marys vs. Clinton. FOOTBALL—Iinburn vs St: Columban • SOPTB4LL-Toronto vs. Detroit, ADMISSION 35d i • EVENING 7:30—Open Air Concert' ,given by Clinton. Old Boys and Girls, in- cluding Mrs. Howard Hum ]mics, Jacksonville, Fla.; Wm. Har - /p Toronto; Robt. land,. Guelph; H. StatlirnrY -Detroit; R. B. Foster, o Downs, Woodstock, and others, assisted by R.C.R. Band, London. ADMISSION -35c-. TUESDAY Professional ' aseball MICHIGAN—ONTARIO LEAGUE LONDON, Ont. vs. SAGINAW, Mich. AT 2:15 P.M. . At great expense the 'Clinton Old Boys'. Association have been successful in completing arrangements to, have the regular London- Saginaw, Michigan -Ontario League game transferred from London to Clinton for the 4th of August, This attraction will give the Sport Loving Public of this vicinity their first opportunity of seeing two great teams in a real gpme.. Both teams are fighting hard and -playing great baseball and a ;teat .treatis in store. ADMISSION --50c ' AT 6:30 P.M. Grand Tattoo `and • Fireworks Bands in Attendance—R. C. R.,.London; C. N,R., Stratford; Mitchell; Seaforth;• Goderich;'Kincardine Pipers,. Henderson Juvenile Pipe. Band,. London; Clinton 'Kitty Band ADMISSION -50e WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Softball Tournament --Teams from Goderich, •Mitchell and Winghaln ATHLETIC SPORTS, • Events as follows: 100 yd. dash; 220 yd. dash; eb mile relay, 3 Men; Running broad jump; Pole vault; Shot put; ack race. ; Prizes in each class to value of $4.00, $8,00 and $1.00. . ADMISSION -35e EVENING Open Ail Concert by Vis, Humphries and company, followed by Henderson Juvenile Pu?e Band of London and Alice Dunbar, .Com- edienne. • ADMISSION --25c Amusement'Tax.,Included in all Above Prices ° Children 15e Cars 25c, at Tattoo •50c • Jack Elliott's Aeroplane" will be at your Service. Joyes' 'Midway all week.. ' Oatncrng'in the rink every Evening. txcli;enna'S Orchestra, London Iced Caps will be on band to meet all trains; and give all information required The Clinton Lawn Bowling Green will be open to all visiting bowlers. Bring yolk. bowls and have a goad time. Games will be arranged to suit everyone Wicker Chair :for Oldest Girl registering who was born in Clinton Donated by C. Broadfoot, Moose Jaw_ Club Bag for Oldest Boy registering who was born in Clinton e forts S a .Broderick; b J Donated1 y The First, Official Homme' Conning g in Fifty Years. For Further Information Write or Call tourers McTa •art S B. S McMurray J. W :Shaw M.D. M. D. gg A. J.MeM y PreSiclent • Vice -President Treasurer SecretarY ro,-,six