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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1925-10-22, Page 9Page II Gee deriCil :':TOwnalislp Anniversary services will be held in Bethel church on Sunday next, un- der the ausipices of the United Church of Goderich township, comprising'the congregations of-BetheL Bethany and Sharon, with services at eleven o'clock and seven. Preparations are being made for special preacher, music, etc. and it is hoped good congregations will be present -at each service. On Tuesday evening following a supper will be served in Bethel church. Mr. and Mrs. D. Lehr and family of Milverton have been visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, D. Reugar and family. Mr. W. A. , Townshend, who was home last week owing to, the death of his mother, has returned to 'hie home at Manilla. We note that at the re- cent convention of the Ontario Conn- ty Teachers' Association Mr. Town- shend was elected president for, the ,ensuing. year. The windstotm on Monday did a. good deal of damage to the apple crop in this, and of course in other, townships. Some orchards which. were especially exposed are almost stripepd of their exceptionally abun- dant load of fruit. The loss to grow- ers and buyers will be heavy. A few barn doors, loose boards, etc., were THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1925. blown' oft. Rub the greatest damage is to the 'apple orchards. Mr. Alvin Townshend has returned to Toronto and Mr. John Townshend to Hamilton. They were called home last •week ion account of .the illness of their mother, the late Mrs. Albert Townshend; CANADIAN APPLES FOIL THE OLD COUNTRY The crop of Canadian apples this year is better than ever, and what could be a snore delightful remem- brance from this side to our friends across the seas than a box of hand- picked and hand -packed Canadian apples. Your grocer can fill such an order and the Canadian National Express will transport and deliver, by quick servaice, to any station in Great Bri- tain or Ireland, from Montreal or Quebec up. to November 15th, and from St. John, N. E. and Halifax thereafter, at the rate of X3,00 per' standard box of apples not exc ad-. jng one cubic foot eight inches in, measurement or fifty pounds in weight. Rate includes refrigeration on steamships: Consult any Canad- ian National -Express agent as to further particulars. 27-3 ve ' Not dVertise ar"s "Yes, I'll admit. times are a bit blow with nae but Pm, hoping for the turn of the tide," Waiting for their ships to come In has spelled disaster for all too many Canadian merchants. Don't think along the lines of the man above. Advertise' Advertising in nF: The ..News -Record will keep your name and store con- stantly before the people in this town: Advertising is a wonderful business- building force—and profitable to use. Talk it over with us. Progressive Merchants Advertise 'People Shop Where They Feel Welconie' Oft;'desboro The Community ball board supper, this (Thursday) evening from 5:00 to 6:00, followed by a program, A good time is expected. The W. M. S. met at tho home of Mrs. J. Tamblyn last Wednesday af- ternoon. There was a good atten- dance. Quite a number attended the anni- yersary services at the Hill, church last Sunday. They were very largely attended. Mr. H. Riley and Mrs. Manning and Mr. H. Lyon have improved the ap- pearance of their homes by having verandahs'` built. Mr. D.'Floody of Myth had the' contract of the three. Mrs. Tenthly:: and Mrs. Ainsley spent last Saturday at the home of Mrs'. R. Tamblyn :on the lath con. Dr. I{irk Lyon is at present visiting his parents on the gravel road. COCIStantce Miss Myrtle Lawson of Toronto spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawson. The Beef Ring held their annual fowl supper in the Forrester's Hall on Monday evening. Our school teacher, Mr. Fred Fowl- es, was owl-es,:was away ` for a few days last week on account of the illness and death of his mother, We extend our sincere sympathy to the family in their sorrow. Mr. W. Stanley of Clinton visited his daughter, Mrs. D. Tudor, one day last week. ' Waning Township Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Stratford were visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. John Pearson. Dr. Peter McEwen of Detroit mot- ored over and spent last week with his relatives. o Mr. Adam Stewart had a very suc- cessful' sale on Thursday last. A large crowd was present and things sold well, Mr. and Mrs. John Trines and Miss Dorothy were visitors at Seaforth on Sunday. • IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA In sunny California this winter hundreds of' Canadians will again revel in the beauty of the orange groves, the pepper trees and the palms in that land of perpetual sum- mer. The attractions of California are manifold. It is recognized as one of the greatest out-of-door playgrounds in the world ,with an unsurpassed winter climate. The glory of its mountain scenery is indescribable. Deep-sea fishing, motoring, golf and every other outdoor recreation stay be Indulged in. Canadian National Railways offer special fares and a wide variety of routes, going and returning either through Canada or United States. Apply for particulars to your nearest agent. 28-2 ROD AND GUN The Kennel Department of the No- vember issue of Rod and Gun, the Canadian hunting magazine, contains a notable feature in an article on the Canadian field trials of bird dogs from the pen of A. F. Nochwalt, 'who may be said to be the greatest field trial authority on the American con- tinent. The winter feature Along the Trap Line, edited by M. U. Bates, commences its season in this month's issue and contains a full synopsis of the trappinglaws for the season 1025- 26 all through the Dominion. The first of a series of 'splendid cartoons on the humorous side• of out- door life, by the famous James Frise of Birdseye Centre fame is also a goed new feature. • The Novembef' issue might be called a _. hunters' number from the amount of hunting interest it con - titre, An Old Timer's Story. of Hunt- ing in the Rockies is a real gold' tin- er'is yarn, written in a care free style .that marks the man of the open and interests his fellows-In:Breezes from the ` West, A. Bryan. Williams; the well ` known B. C. sportsman, strikes the same note that is felt' in all the stories and regular features of the magazine. An Old Resident of Hallett Passed in the Death of Mrs. J. H. Fowler. On Wednesday of last week the death occurred of a very highly -es- teemed resident of Hullett township in the person of Mrs, John I3; Fowler, who passed away at her residence on the 5th concession after a somewhat lengthy illness.,' The deceased lady wasa native of Hullett, her maiden name being Eliza- beth Runeiman VanEgmond, daughter of the late Edward VanEgmond.` She was born in Hullett, spent her girl- hood there, married and reared her family there, and' there, after a long, useful' and respected • life, she >Iaid down the garment : of , her mortality and her spirit, released, took its flight to the upper and better life. Mrs. Fowler had suffered a: stroke about two years ago, which was fol- lowed by an attack of pneumonia, from which she never fully recovered.. Her natural vitality failed and her passing was peaceful and free from pain and struggle. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her sor- rowing husband, four sons and one daughter: Dr. W. Fowler, of. Guelph; Dr. H. Fowler, Clinton; Foster Fow- ler, McKillop; Fred Fowler, Constance and Miss Matilda Fowler, teacher in No. 1, Hullett. Mrs. G. Hinchley, Seforth, Mrs. E. Jones, Victoria, B. C., and Mrs. Hawthorne and James VanEgmond, Hullett, are sisters and brother of the deceased. The funeral took place from the family residence on Friday afternoon, the services be•• ing conducted by the Rev. B. Snell, pastor of Londesboro United church, and the Rev. A. A. Holmes, pastor of Wesley church, Clinton. The palibear- u ere were her four sons, Dr. W, Fowl- er, Dr. H. Fowler, Fred Fowler, Fos- ter Fowler, and two nephews, Scott Hawthorne and Fergus VanEgmond. Among those present at the funeral from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. Fowler, Guelph; Dr.. and Mrs. H. Fowler, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Patter- • son, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. James VanEgmond, Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Snell and son Harold, of Iiondesboro. • Counig News Goderich: Large congregations at- tended the reopening services of North Street United chuteh on Sun- day For the past few weeks the main part of the church has been re- decorated, while the services have been held in the basement. Rev. M. M. Bennett, of Wingham, was the special preacher and his address pleased the congregation. Rally ser- vices were held in the Sunday school in the afternoon. Special music for the occasion was rendered by the choir. Goderich: The funeral took place 'Saturday afternoon of James Mitchell, who died suddenly in London while waiting for a street car. The service at the home was very IargeIy attend- ed by the citizens of the town. Rev. C. F.. Clarke, pastor of North Street United church, was in the 'charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. J. E. Ford: Both clergymen spoke, very highly of the deceased. The pallbearers were G. M. Elliott, A. M. Robertson, Inspector Tom, O. F. Carey, A. Porter and J. Cumin. The courthouse flag was at half-mast as a mark of respect; KCippen, Miss Olive Cooper of the London road north of the village had the mis- fortune while 'franking theircar one day last week to suffer the fracture of a bone in her arm. We wish her a speedy recovery and extend cyan- pathy. Mr. Peter Bowey, who for a smas- her of years past has been a mer - (Continued arn; Page 10)