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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-02-01, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD TIURS., FEB. 1, 1940 Red Cross Day AT BOWLING ALLEY NET PROCEEDS OF ALLEYS FOR ENTIRE DAY GO TO RED CROSS. EVERYONE INVITED. LADIES, DO YOUR PART. Thursday,Feb. 1st L G. WINTER, PROP. NINETY YEARS OLD ON SATURDAY Mrs. R. II. Elliott, Huron Road, Goderich township, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday anTd the event will be quietly observed: During:' her long life Mrs.. Elliott has taken a keen interest in.. world affairs. She has been a loyal British subject always. During the war of 1914-18 it is said Mrs. Elliott knitted two thousand pairs of socks for the soldiers overseas. A. daughter of the late George Hanley 'and Mary Beacom Hanley, she was m'arr'ied in Seaforth in 1893 by CANADIANS VOTE ON MARCH 26th ALL SOLDIERS WILL VOTE EARLIER RADIO SPEECHES TO BE CENSORED Canadian civilians will . go to the polls on March 26 to elect the Do- minion's 19th Parliament, but mem- bers of the armed forces in England will stmt voting en March 14 and those still in Canada will start on March 16. All members of the forces Rev. Mr. Hodgins, to Robert Elliott, may vote regardless of age. a prosperous young farmer of God- Nominations in all ridings will be erich township, and they made their on March 11, two weeks before the home on the seventh concession. Her polling, date in order to insure that husband passed away in 1901 and all soldiers will have an opportunity since that time she has been living at her present home. . She has been a devout Anglican all+ her life and she and her !husband were staunch supporters of the Ang- lican Church at Ho)nnesville.. Mrs. Elliott will doubtless receive many congratulations and good wishes as she observes the 90th milestone in 'a long and useful life. to vote for the candidate of their choice, in their home districts. Col. John Thompson, LC., of Ot- tawa, former Dominion franchise com- missioner, has been appointed super- visor of the soldier vote overseas and leaves at'once for London, where his headquarters will be in Canada House. During the general election: cam- paign all election speeches to be de- livered over the air will have to. be submitted to the radio censors before being broadcast. This is required under the Defence of Canada Regulations and is the same ruling, on a Dominion -wide OBITUARY JOHN H. HELLYAR John H. Hellyar, e'lder'son of Mr. W. H. Hellyar, Clinton, and the late Mrs. Hellyar, stied on Saturday in his scale which 32nd year after a lingering illness: ' prevailed darting the He was born in Clinton in July, Quebec election' last fail. ' • 1908, and attended the Clinton Public 1 Provision has been made whereby School and Collegiate Institute, Fol - votes • on active servece may register lowing graduation h e attended th e votes for their candidates and have Stratford Norm -al School and upon them counted within eight days of the completion of his studies there engag_ :official .poling day in Canada. ed in the teaching' profession. Hill For the active service vote there first teaching appointment was at will be four divisions of the territory Scudder, Peelee Islands where: he re - They in which the soldier vote may be cast. mained for four and•a half years. He They are Nova Scotia,, New Bruns - took much interest in community ac wick and Prince Edward Islands with tivities and made' many friendships headquarters in Halifax. Quebec, On - there and at other centres which he teal- and Manitoba, with 'headquarters retained until -his death.. John had also to Ottawa; Saskatchewan,. Alberta, Ter - taught school at- Ruthven and at Col- British Columbia nad the Yukon .Ter- borne. While at Ruthven he became niters, with headquarters in Edtnon- a member of the Independent' Order ton,and the overseas territory with of Odd Fellows, ( headquarters in London. Outside his profession he showed A special returning officer and a particular aptitude for amateur photo- chief -assistant will be assigned to graphy and cabinet wood Working. each of these divisions, and the re - Many of his photo studies appeared' turning officers will supply ballots, in picture sections of magazines and and instruction to the commanding of - daily papers as proof of his- success freer of each unit. in this line of work. In wood work - tions soon as 'possible after nontina- ing he had a fellow hobbyist in the tions are closed on March 11 a print- ing- of Rev. K. McGoun, former ed list of candidates, their addresses rector of St. Paul's Church, and fre and occupations, will be poster] on quentlythey combined talents to work notice boards in each unit or detach - out some unusual and beautiful' pieces mont. Cables will be used to facilitate of work. getting this information ovlerseas. He was a member of Wesley -Willis The overseas Atte will be taken in United Church, and during his school advance of the vote in Canada and days was in Sunday School and Young the men will vote for the candidates People's work. Besides his father he in the .constituencies in which they is survived by two'brothers, W. Brea - parties. • before enlistment, not for parties. During the first Great War at the 1917 election every person enlisted in the armed forces regardless of age was given the right to vote. This ap- plied even to iiersons who were not citizens of Canada or British subjects. Thus American citizens and citizens Church. The pallbearers' were Orville of Newfoundland among' others, had thet tcn, 'and Fred S., of Clinton; two sisters, 1VIrs. Alfred Blight, Massey Station, and Miss Grace, Clinton. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Albert street, on Monday afternoon. and was conducted by Rev. K. McGoun, London, and Rev. Andrew Lane, pastor of Wesley -Willis Noble, Alex Haddy, James Chowen, vote. W. T. Hawkins, Frank Andrews and Newton Davies. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Farmers Getting Friends from a distance included Mrs. R'. • M. Fair, Toronto, sister of Spring -Minded ;he late Mrs. Hellyar; S. G. Bartlett, L. C. Bartlett; Miss Harriett Bartlett, hiss Beatrice Fair, Mrs. Paul Saa'ri- naki, Toronto, cousins. BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES CAN. PACKERS VS. WEARWELL Wednesday, January 24t1i an. Packers— . Plumsteel 180 180 228 3. Maltby 205 179 237 I, Finch .. 233 139 238 . Livermore 108 199 5. Cooper , .. 135 236 277 i. Currie 117 Totals 861 851 1179 Wea'rwvell— T. Churchill .. 180 190 141 H. Hawkins 204 266 193 F. Miller, 171 196 151 L. Matthews - 143 187 192 B. McDougall 155 162, W. Fulford 135 Totals83 994 839 COM. INN VS. ALL-STARS. Thursday, January 25th orn. Inn— Farmers are beginning to think. of spring work and are getting prepared) to rush seeding as soon .as spring opens up. Evidence of this is reported by W. M. Aileen who in answer to our inquiry regarding salol of harness: reports little demand far eines sets, inquiries and purchases being confin- ed mainly to double harness. In any event. it proves that whether the ground -hog .sees his shadow or not tomorrow, farmers generally are. get- ting ready' for whatever may come. If its snow, the teams can battle the snowdrift's, and if an early spring I comes they'll be ready to work with good equipment. ANNUAL MEETING OF BRUCEFIELD UNITED CHURCH The members and adherents of the Brucefield United Church held their annualmeeting in the .school room of the Church on Wednesday evening, January 24th, with the minister, Rev. . Millar . . 170 179 222 Harold E. Wright, B.A., very ably . Vodden . 144 183 190 filling the position of chairmaie and Sperling ...... 169 176 169 Jno. B. Mustard, acting an secretary. Hawkins . 143 219 226 A. goodly number of enthusiastic . Corley ......,..• -. 135 144 152 supporters attended and heard very 761 901 959 gratifying reports from all the church organizations. 258 176 177 The membership list is approximat- 171 234 199 ely 250, and the total revenue from 255 172 198 all sources for 1939 amounted to 289 185 201 $4,437.14 of which $1,041.20 was con - 232 239 tributed to Missionary and Mainten- Totals 11 -Stars-- . Steep . Counter . White Johnson . Gibbs V. Finch'..'..,..... 159 once and other philanthropic church Totals 1132 999 1014 WEARWELL VS. ALL-STARS Monday, January 29th Wear -well -- II. Hawkins ....... F. Miller E. Hovey L. Matthews W. Fulford B..MeDougall . Totals . Ail-Stars— S.. I{ennedy B. White .. N. Counter .. W. Finch T. Steep Totals enterprises. It was with sincere regret that the meeting accepted the resignation of its chairman of the Boardof Man- agers, Mr. Thos. Chapman, who has 210 193 229 so very faithfully served as a man - 187 306 192 ager for thirty years, and to whom 162 236 144 a vary hearty and spontaneous vote 170 217 210 231 939 1183 155 289 111 143 157 , 273 179 213 159' '305 761' 1223 205 of thanks was tendered. Three new members were elected to 211 the Board of Managers for a three 981, year term in the persons of Mr. John Hazelwood, Mr. Lindsay Eyre and Mr. lee 1Wm. Fotheringham. 126' . At an unusually late hour the meet - 227 ring was adjourned, after which every - 100 one was ;treated .to a very tastybuf- 127 fet,luncheon provided and served by 773 i the managers! wives,: p REV. J. C. 1VIOOREHOUSE: CALLED BY DEATH Fortner' Ontario Street Church Pastor Friends in this district learn with regret et the passing of Rev. 3. Clay- ton Mooreltouse, former pastor of On, tario Street United Church, who• died in St, Joseph's hospital, London, on Tuesday evening. During his many years' service, first with the ;Methodist and then the Unit- ed church, he .had held pastorates at Brussels, E xeter, Kerwogd, Trow- bridge and other charges in Western Ontario. He was pastor of the On- tario Street Ohurch from 1923 to 1927 and last year on the occasion of the Diamond ` Jubilee of the church was one of the 'special speakers heard. He was well known in this district. as since retiring from the ministry due had' spent the summer months at Bayfield. Since retiring from active work he had lived in Loudon. Surviving are his' wife, Mrs. Edna Moorhouse; two sons, Dr. H. Clayton Moorehouse, Brockville, and 3. Stew- art Moorehouse, Toronto; one daugh- ter, Miss Ruth Moorehouse, Toronto. There are five brothers, George, of Sarnia; Milton, of London; Frank, of Calgary; Oscar. of Carseland, Alberta and his twin brother, Anson, of For- est, and one sister, Mrs. (Dr.) E. C. Axford, London.. The body is resting at the family residence, 195 Cheapside street, Lon- don. The funeral service will be held in Metropolitan United Church to- morrow afternoon (Friday) comin'enc- ing. at 2.30. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. ENUMERATORS • APPOINTED Horace J. Fisher, returning officer for North Huron has appointed the following enumerators for Clinton: St. Andrew's Ward—A, F. Qudmore St. James' Ward—W. T. Hawkins St. John's Ward -H. Hawkins St. George's Ward—D. Thorndike. On Monday morning the above Min- ed will commence their rounds in com- piling the names of voters for the coming election: Similar appointments have been made throughottt the county and it will not be long before the political wheels will be whirling. The present member far North Huron is IL J. Deachman who will probably seek re-election. The Con. servative candidate will be L. E. Car- diff, reeve of Morris, and there is rumor of a third contestant also. MAYERS—LEVER On Saturday in the Basilica of Christ the King Cathedral, Hamilton, a quiet wedding ceremony was per- formed in the presence of immediate relatives when Rev. O'Brien united in marriage Miss, Evelyn Mary Lever, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lever, Clinton, and Mr. Frank Mayers, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mayers of Hamilton. The bride selected for her marriage a costume of Alice Blue with navy accessories and carried a mixed bouquet of carnations and roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Violet Dillon of Hamilton. Mr, Nor- man Lever Jr. of Clinton, was groomsman. Fallowing the ceremony the bridal party motored to Clinton where a reception was held at the bride's home, attended by thirty-five rela- tives and friends. The .bride received many useful and beautiful presents in addition to • the best wishes of a host of friends. The young couple will reside in Hamilton where the groom is employed as shipper for the Booth Packing Company. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 73. Oats, 34. Barley, 55. Buckwheat, 52. Cream 30, 29, Eggs 17, 14,- 13, 12. Hogs $8.85. HUMPHREY SNELL RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT SEAFORTH SOCIETY There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Seaforth Agricultural Society held in the Car- negie library hall with the president, Humphrey Snell; first vice, W. Beat - secretary -treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Kerr, reported <w successful year with a balance in the .bank. The following officers were elected: Honorary presi- dent, W. S. Broadfoot; honorary vice president, J. W. Beattie; president, IIuimplrey Snel; first vice, W. Beat- tie; second vice, J. m! Govenlock; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Kerr; directors, McKillop, Gordon McGavin, R. Campbell, Mrs. Frank Storey;. Tuckersmith, S. Whitmore, R. Archi- bald, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs. Paul Doig, W. S. Broadfoot; Hullett, J. Leiper, 3. Freeman.; Seaforth, W. P. McIn- toslt, T. D. v'Neil, Miss Ethel Beat- tie, Mrs. W. J,Dickson, Mrs. M. Hay, Dr. Har. -burn. ANOTTHER WEATHER PROPHECY There is plenty of genuine winter weather ahead. Along about. February 8 a period of milder weather and thawing ;can be ,expected, declared James Brown, Port Stanley weather- man. On. December 21, Mr. Brown issued a forecast that we could look forward to a long winter which would bring considerable snow but no record breaking below -zero temperatures. Up to the present time the prediction has proven accurate for conditions in his locality. 1f06 EUNEENTE I H9MMPE ,1141RANT V"'"" MC RC4.N V,E RoA141! 11 9IIIiIF4-GAIN 41 A PIG GAN'' HELP MAKING A HOG OF Hi SELF ON "PUSHI" FOR GROWTH S o e -GAIN supalies choice proteins -=--Le add to and supplement f grains. These efficient extra 'proteins "push" the hog along. - No "standstill" pigs the SHUR-GAIN way. "SPEED" FOR FATTENING The fattening ration, as made -according to SHR -GAIN recom- mendations, puts fat on fast and quality fat. Stop waiting around for the hogs to get enough finish to go off to. market. Feed SHUR-GAIN Use 1 to 8 for Growing and 1 to 20 for Fattening. Concentrate $3.10 Pig Starter $2.35 Clint Fee Mill J. K. CORNISH ALEX WELLS, Londesboro. Brucefield, THE SALVATION ARMY National War and Home Service Campaign MARCH 11-20 Plan to do your utmost. Are Governments Accountable To People? TO THE EDITOR OF PEOPLE, that it is answerable for THE NEWS -RECORD: its actions only to THE PEOPLE, and that it must give account of its During the recent short session of stewardship merely to THE. PEOPLE.! Parliament Mr. Mackenzie King de- There can be no doubt but that clarecl, "There is only one authority such sentiments are highly flattering higher than Parliament; that is the to the people! Were the people to people whose decision we can trust." believle such sentiments they might Again, during the course of the de- easily be deceived into believing that bate, Mr. King affirmed, "Democracy "the voice of the people is the voice does not mean only responsibility to of GOD!" But there is not a man the leader of the Conservative party or woman in our country who seeks or to the leader of the 0.0,F. or to to prosecute this war "for the preser- the leader of the Social Credit group, vation of Christianity" who must not but it does mean that I am answer- also, and very seriously, raise the able to the people of this country." question as to how allegiance can be With this statement the leader of given to any Government—REGARD- the Conservative party, Dr. Manion, LESS OF PARTY—which knows no agreed in tate f o I l o wi ng words, authority higher than THE PEOPLE, "Through the House of Commons, which is responsible and answerable The Rt. Hon. gentleman is answerable to no higher tribunal than THE to the people through the house of PEOPLE, which is in receipt of its Commons." office as a stewardship from THE With this .sentiment of bath Mr. PEOPLE! King and Dr. Manion agreed also the The nation which hears the call of leader of the C.C.F. when he declared, its government to take up arms to "The least this Govlernment can do fight against anti-cltristian powers --- is to give a full account of its stew- against powers which acknowledge ardship during the past six months." that MAN is the highest authority— To whom is the Government to give must know that such a nation and account of its stewardship? Why, to such a Government must take advtant- Parliament, and through Parliament age of the franchise and Hoist admin. to the people. inter the affairs of the State neither Less than six months ago Parliam- in accordance with the will of the ent, by the strong decision of Govern- people, nor in harmony with certain meat and with the enthusiastic con- traditional principles of party, nor sent of opposition parties, issued a even in obedience to some abstract call to the people of our country to and impersonal law of "DivmePIovi- wage war against the forces of denee" (a phrase which eve;. Herr tyranny and unbelief, far the preser- Hitler knows well how to usd' upon vation of democracy, for the defence occasions) but solely in obedience to of CHRISTIANITY, 'and for the free- the LORD JESUS CHRIST by whose dom of the GOSPEL. WORD all men—at the polls, in the To -day our press, quoting Hansard, Church, and in Parliament --are judg- the official text of the proceedings eel with righteous jtttigment! of Parliament, reveals the astonishing When Pilate threatened Jesus say - fact that our Parliament, through the ing, "Knowest thou not that I have leaders of its several parties,—in the power to crucify and and have power midst o£' a debate waged for the more to release thee?" our Lord anwered, efficient prosecution of the war for "Thou eouldest.have no power' against the preservation of CHRISTIANITY me, except it were given thee FROM —UNITEDLY declares that it knows :ABOVE." (Joint 1p:10,11). aro authority higher than THE—GORDON A. PEDDIE. ATTACHED TO ENGLISH BENCH in its chest. The cutter was badly Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett has been wrecked. appointed a justice of the peace for The shaft was driven through the Surrey and will be attached to the windshield and the glass in the door Dorking bench. broken. It was understood the title would Mr. Sanderson was very badly be .purely honorary in Mr. Bennett's shaken up but no bones were broken. case although justices of the peace Mrs. Stanley was accompanying her frequently rule on minor offenses in son and was cut and bruised to quite Britain. an extent. Mr. Bennett's residence is at near- WOULD INCREASE PAY by Mickleham. Record searchers said Increase in the pay of Canada's it was believed to be the first time armed forces to bring it snore into that a retired Primo Minister of any Dominion had been appointed a jus- 11ne with civilian rates of pay is ad- tice of the peace in Britain. vacated by the Canadian Federation of Labor. HORS17 INJURED IN' CAR- The Federation proposes that a CUTTER COLLISION credit should be set up for every man BLYTH—An accident that might serving overseas in proportion to his have had fatal results occurred about pay, to be paid to him in monthly eight o'clock on Monday evening instalments upon his discharge. when the cutter driven by Henry In addition, the Federation proposes Sanderson, Hullett, was struck by a that a general increase in military car driven by Mr. Stanley of Brussels. pay is "hong overdue." The general Mr. Sanderson was. opposite the resi level of wages has ahnost doubled dence .of Mr. Argent and was going l since the last tear while a private's to call' for his sister, Mrs. W. Taylor pay was increased' less than.one""-fifth, to attend a church meeting when the the Federation said in a written car struck the horse injuring it eFy!memorandum• submitted to Labor badly, making 'a large flesh wound Minister 1VIcI♦arty. February Sale OF (,5 t T k k M1sVi • W ii � �. b' td �7 f� ': isyx s` i °NS c.4' a e •�rk .t il.,. kF: • ,{tn�� Y5.�� y+ak d� kk {� 4fl yy rM ,d. : f 1 i n 0t, Sj,� i t n ��1x"� s ,, jl TO MAKE RC•O'M FOR NEW STOCK. Bring along the size of your room and we will give you a bargain. .f. ten. ALL WINTER IMtY GOODS, CLOTHING . and FURNISHINGS PRICED TO CLEAR. TWILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW. Phone: 36'W Main Store, 36j Second Floor . AMAZEMENT Is Putting. it Mildly For Coughs & Colds that are stubborn: • CERTIFIED BRONCHIAL SYRUP • CERTIFIED NOSE & THROAT DROPS CERTIFIED BRONCHIAL SALVE CERTIFIED COLD TABLETS. The Great 4 -Way Ti`eatment. ' You will really be amazed how quickly the most stubborn colds yield to these wonder working preparations. SOLD BY III. S. R HOIMES, PHM. B.... 7.,..u., -Worts CLINTON, ONT. 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Guaranteed to t. bring in foreign stations clearly. Self-contained aerial, carry- ing handle, plugs in anywhere just $34.95 SPECIAL -10 Tube 1940 Model. We will allow $55.00 or more t; on your present set. 3. Numerous other bargains equally as attractive now on display. ) 'It ,i, ... ._ 'i ' Z. : ( Don't forget we have a full line of SPORT GOODS' such as GUNS, 4. I I AMMUNITION, HOCKEY STICKS and PUCKS, SKATES, etc. 4t° 3 JUST RECEIVED € 2 A i y 4.m Irl a ii.;• MI tore cle + 7 r You'll be interested in this one. 4' I C �: F E rl '"r S S rr —1 EI Jd711 OP . : ig y' ,� Red Cross Day AT BOWLING ALLEY NET PROCEEDS OF ALLEYS FOR ENTIRE DAY GO TO RED CROSS. EVERYONE INVITED. LADIES, DO YOUR PART. Thursday,Feb. 1st L G. WINTER, PROP. NINETY YEARS OLD ON SATURDAY Mrs. R. II. Elliott, Huron Road, Goderich township, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday anTd the event will be quietly observed: During:' her long life Mrs.. Elliott has taken a keen interest in.. world affairs. She has been a loyal British subject always. During the war of 1914-18 it is said Mrs. Elliott knitted two thousand pairs of socks for the soldiers overseas. A. daughter of the late George Hanley 'and Mary Beacom Hanley, she was m'arr'ied in Seaforth in 1893 by CANADIANS VOTE ON MARCH 26th ALL SOLDIERS WILL VOTE EARLIER RADIO SPEECHES TO BE CENSORED Canadian civilians will . go to the polls on March 26 to elect the Do- minion's 19th Parliament, but mem- bers of the armed forces in England will stmt voting en March 14 and those still in Canada will start on March 16. All members of the forces Rev. Mr. Hodgins, to Robert Elliott, may vote regardless of age. a prosperous young farmer of God- Nominations in all ridings will be erich township, and they made their on March 11, two weeks before the home on the seventh concession. Her polling, date in order to insure that husband passed away in 1901 and all soldiers will have an opportunity since that time she has been living at her present home. . She has been a devout Anglican all+ her life and she and her !husband were staunch supporters of the Ang- lican Church at Ho)nnesville.. Mrs. Elliott will doubtless receive many congratulations and good wishes as she observes the 90th milestone in 'a long and useful life. to vote for the candidate of their choice, in their home districts. Col. John Thompson, LC., of Ot- tawa, former Dominion franchise com- missioner, has been appointed super- visor of the soldier vote overseas and leaves at'once for London, where his headquarters will be in Canada House. During the general election: cam- paign all election speeches to be de- livered over the air will have to. be submitted to the radio censors before being broadcast. This is required under the Defence of Canada Regulations and is the same ruling, on a Dominion -wide OBITUARY JOHN H. HELLYAR John H. Hellyar, e'lder'son of Mr. W. H. Hellyar, Clinton, and the late Mrs. Hellyar, stied on Saturday in his scale which 32nd year after a lingering illness: ' prevailed darting the He was born in Clinton in July, Quebec election' last fail. ' • 1908, and attended the Clinton Public 1 Provision has been made whereby School and Collegiate Institute, Fol - votes • on active servece may register lowing graduation h e attended th e votes for their candidates and have Stratford Norm -al School and upon them counted within eight days of the completion of his studies there engag_ :official .poling day in Canada. ed in the teaching' profession. Hill For the active service vote there first teaching appointment was at will be four divisions of the territory Scudder, Peelee Islands where: he re - They in which the soldier vote may be cast. mained for four and•a half years. He They are Nova Scotia,, New Bruns - took much interest in community ac wick and Prince Edward Islands with tivities and made' many friendships headquarters in Halifax. Quebec, On - there and at other centres which he teal- and Manitoba, with 'headquarters retained until -his death.. John had also to Ottawa; Saskatchewan,. Alberta, Ter - taught school at- Ruthven and at Col- British Columbia nad the Yukon .Ter- borne. While at Ruthven he became niters, with headquarters in Edtnon- a member of the Independent' Order ton,and the overseas territory with of Odd Fellows, ( headquarters in London. Outside his profession he showed A special returning officer and a particular aptitude for amateur photo- chief -assistant will be assigned to graphy and cabinet wood Working. each of these divisions, and the re - Many of his photo studies appeared' turning officers will supply ballots, in picture sections of magazines and and instruction to the commanding of - daily papers as proof of his- success freer of each unit. in this line of work. In wood work - tions soon as 'possible after nontina- ing he had a fellow hobbyist in the tions are closed on March 11 a print- ing- of Rev. K. McGoun, former ed list of candidates, their addresses rector of St. Paul's Church, and fre and occupations, will be poster] on quentlythey combined talents to work notice boards in each unit or detach - out some unusual and beautiful' pieces mont. Cables will be used to facilitate of work. getting this information ovlerseas. He was a member of Wesley -Willis The overseas Atte will be taken in United Church, and during his school advance of the vote in Canada and days was in Sunday School and Young the men will vote for the candidates People's work. Besides his father he in the .constituencies in which they is survived by two'brothers, W. Brea - parties. • before enlistment, not for parties. During the first Great War at the 1917 election every person enlisted in the armed forces regardless of age was given the right to vote. This ap- plied even to iiersons who were not citizens of Canada or British subjects. Thus American citizens and citizens Church. The pallbearers' were Orville of Newfoundland among' others, had thet tcn, 'and Fred S., of Clinton; two sisters, 1VIrs. Alfred Blight, Massey Station, and Miss Grace, Clinton. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Albert street, on Monday afternoon. and was conducted by Rev. K. McGoun, London, and Rev. Andrew Lane, pastor of Wesley -Willis Noble, Alex Haddy, James Chowen, vote. W. T. Hawkins, Frank Andrews and Newton Davies. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Farmers Getting Friends from a distance included Mrs. R'. • M. Fair, Toronto, sister of Spring -Minded ;he late Mrs. Hellyar; S. G. Bartlett, L. C. Bartlett; Miss Harriett Bartlett, hiss Beatrice Fair, Mrs. Paul Saa'ri- naki, Toronto, cousins. BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES CAN. PACKERS VS. WEARWELL Wednesday, January 24t1i an. Packers— . Plumsteel 180 180 228 3. Maltby 205 179 237 I, Finch .. 233 139 238 . Livermore 108 199 5. Cooper , .. 135 236 277 i. Currie 117 Totals 861 851 1179 Wea'rwvell— T. Churchill .. 180 190 141 H. Hawkins 204 266 193 F. Miller, 171 196 151 L. Matthews - 143 187 192 B. McDougall 155 162, W. Fulford 135 Totals83 994 839 COM. INN VS. ALL-STARS. Thursday, January 25th orn. Inn— Farmers are beginning to think. of spring work and are getting prepared) to rush seeding as soon .as spring opens up. Evidence of this is reported by W. M. Aileen who in answer to our inquiry regarding salol of harness: reports little demand far eines sets, inquiries and purchases being confin- ed mainly to double harness. In any event. it proves that whether the ground -hog .sees his shadow or not tomorrow, farmers generally are. get- ting ready' for whatever may come. If its snow, the teams can battle the snowdrift's, and if an early spring I comes they'll be ready to work with good equipment. ANNUAL MEETING OF BRUCEFIELD UNITED CHURCH The members and adherents of the Brucefield United Church held their annualmeeting in the .school room of the Church on Wednesday evening, January 24th, with the minister, Rev. . Millar . . 170 179 222 Harold E. Wright, B.A., very ably . Vodden . 144 183 190 filling the position of chairmaie and Sperling ...... 169 176 169 Jno. B. Mustard, acting an secretary. Hawkins . 143 219 226 A. goodly number of enthusiastic . Corley ......,..• -. 135 144 152 supporters attended and heard very 761 901 959 gratifying reports from all the church organizations. 258 176 177 The membership list is approximat- 171 234 199 ely 250, and the total revenue from 255 172 198 all sources for 1939 amounted to 289 185 201 $4,437.14 of which $1,041.20 was con - 232 239 tributed to Missionary and Mainten- Totals 11 -Stars-- . Steep . Counter . White Johnson . Gibbs V. Finch'..'..,..... 159 once and other philanthropic church Totals 1132 999 1014 WEARWELL VS. ALL-STARS Monday, January 29th Wear -well -- II. Hawkins ....... F. Miller E. Hovey L. Matthews W. Fulford B..MeDougall . Totals . Ail-Stars— S.. I{ennedy B. White .. N. Counter .. W. Finch T. Steep Totals enterprises. It was with sincere regret that the meeting accepted the resignation of its chairman of the Boardof Man- agers, Mr. Thos. Chapman, who has 210 193 229 so very faithfully served as a man - 187 306 192 ager for thirty years, and to whom 162 236 144 a vary hearty and spontaneous vote 170 217 210 231 939 1183 155 289 111 143 157 , 273 179 213 159' '305 761' 1223 205 of thanks was tendered. Three new members were elected to 211 the Board of Managers for a three 981, year term in the persons of Mr. John Hazelwood, Mr. Lindsay Eyre and Mr. lee 1Wm. Fotheringham. 126' . At an unusually late hour the meet - 227 ring was adjourned, after which every - 100 one was ;treated .to a very tastybuf- 127 fet,luncheon provided and served by 773 i the managers! wives,: p REV. J. C. 1VIOOREHOUSE: CALLED BY DEATH Fortner' Ontario Street Church Pastor Friends in this district learn with regret et the passing of Rev. 3. Clay- ton Mooreltouse, former pastor of On, tario Street United Church, who• died in St, Joseph's hospital, London, on Tuesday evening. During his many years' service, first with the ;Methodist and then the Unit- ed church, he .had held pastorates at Brussels, E xeter, Kerwogd, Trow- bridge and other charges in Western Ontario. He was pastor of the On- tario Street Ohurch from 1923 to 1927 and last year on the occasion of the Diamond ` Jubilee of the church was one of the 'special speakers heard. He was well known in this district. as since retiring from the ministry due had' spent the summer months at Bayfield. Since retiring from active work he had lived in Loudon. Surviving are his' wife, Mrs. Edna Moorhouse; two sons, Dr. H. Clayton Moorehouse, Brockville, and 3. Stew- art Moorehouse, Toronto; one daugh- ter, Miss Ruth Moorehouse, Toronto. There are five brothers, George, of Sarnia; Milton, of London; Frank, of Calgary; Oscar. of Carseland, Alberta and his twin brother, Anson, of For- est, and one sister, Mrs. (Dr.) E. C. Axford, London.. The body is resting at the family residence, 195 Cheapside street, Lon- don. The funeral service will be held in Metropolitan United Church to- morrow afternoon (Friday) comin'enc- ing. at 2.30. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. ENUMERATORS • APPOINTED Horace J. Fisher, returning officer for North Huron has appointed the following enumerators for Clinton: St. Andrew's Ward—A, F. Qudmore St. James' Ward—W. T. Hawkins St. John's Ward -H. Hawkins St. George's Ward—D. Thorndike. On Monday morning the above Min- ed will commence their rounds in com- piling the names of voters for the coming election: Similar appointments have been made throughottt the county and it will not be long before the political wheels will be whirling. The present member far North Huron is IL J. Deachman who will probably seek re-election. The Con. servative candidate will be L. E. Car- diff, reeve of Morris, and there is rumor of a third contestant also. MAYERS—LEVER On Saturday in the Basilica of Christ the King Cathedral, Hamilton, a quiet wedding ceremony was per- formed in the presence of immediate relatives when Rev. O'Brien united in marriage Miss, Evelyn Mary Lever, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lever, Clinton, and Mr. Frank Mayers, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mayers of Hamilton. The bride selected for her marriage a costume of Alice Blue with navy accessories and carried a mixed bouquet of carnations and roses. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Violet Dillon of Hamilton. Mr, Nor- man Lever Jr. of Clinton, was groomsman. Fallowing the ceremony the bridal party motored to Clinton where a reception was held at the bride's home, attended by thirty-five rela- tives and friends. The .bride received many useful and beautiful presents in addition to • the best wishes of a host of friends. The young couple will reside in Hamilton where the groom is employed as shipper for the Booth Packing Company. The Farmers' Market Wheat, 73. Oats, 34. Barley, 55. Buckwheat, 52. Cream 30, 29, Eggs 17, 14,- 13, 12. Hogs $8.85. HUMPHREY SNELL RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT SEAFORTH SOCIETY There was a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Seaforth Agricultural Society held in the Car- negie library hall with the president, Humphrey Snell; first vice, W. Beat - secretary -treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Kerr, reported <w successful year with a balance in the .bank. The following officers were elected: Honorary presi- dent, W. S. Broadfoot; honorary vice president, J. W. Beattie; president, IIuimplrey Snel; first vice, W. Beat- tie; second vice, J. m! Govenlock; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Kerr; directors, McKillop, Gordon McGavin, R. Campbell, Mrs. Frank Storey;. Tuckersmith, S. Whitmore, R. Archi- bald, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs. Paul Doig, W. S. Broadfoot; Hullett, J. Leiper, 3. Freeman.; Seaforth, W. P. McIn- toslt, T. D. v'Neil, Miss Ethel Beat- tie, Mrs. W. J,Dickson, Mrs. M. Hay, Dr. Har. -burn. ANOTTHER WEATHER PROPHECY There is plenty of genuine winter weather ahead. Along about. February 8 a period of milder weather and thawing ;can be ,expected, declared James Brown, Port Stanley weather- man. On. December 21, Mr. Brown issued a forecast that we could look forward to a long winter which would bring considerable snow but no record breaking below -zero temperatures. Up to the present time the prediction has proven accurate for conditions in his locality. 1f06 EUNEENTE I H9MMPE ,1141RANT V"'"" MC RC4.N V,E RoA141! 11 9IIIiIF4-GAIN 41 A PIG GAN'' HELP MAKING A HOG OF Hi SELF ON "PUSHI" FOR GROWTH S o e -GAIN supalies choice proteins -=--Le add to and supplement f grains. These efficient extra 'proteins "push" the hog along. - No "standstill" pigs the SHUR-GAIN way. "SPEED" FOR FATTENING The fattening ration, as made -according to SHR -GAIN recom- mendations, puts fat on fast and quality fat. Stop waiting around for the hogs to get enough finish to go off to. market. Feed SHUR-GAIN Use 1 to 8 for Growing and 1 to 20 for Fattening. Concentrate $3.10 Pig Starter $2.35 Clint Fee Mill J. K. CORNISH ALEX WELLS, Londesboro. Brucefield, THE SALVATION ARMY National War and Home Service Campaign MARCH 11-20 Plan to do your utmost. Are Governments Accountable To People? TO THE EDITOR OF PEOPLE, that it is answerable for THE NEWS -RECORD: its actions only to THE PEOPLE, and that it must give account of its During the recent short session of stewardship merely to THE. PEOPLE.! Parliament Mr. Mackenzie King de- There can be no doubt but that clarecl, "There is only one authority such sentiments are highly flattering higher than Parliament; that is the to the people! Were the people to people whose decision we can trust." believle such sentiments they might Again, during the course of the de- easily be deceived into believing that bate, Mr. King affirmed, "Democracy "the voice of the people is the voice does not mean only responsibility to of GOD!" But there is not a man the leader of the Conservative party or woman in our country who seeks or to the leader of the 0.0,F. or to to prosecute this war "for the preser- the leader of the Social Credit group, vation of Christianity" who must not but it does mean that I am answer- also, and very seriously, raise the able to the people of this country." question as to how allegiance can be With this statement the leader of given to any Government—REGARD- the Conservative party, Dr. Manion, LESS OF PARTY—which knows no agreed in tate f o I l o wi ng words, authority higher than THE PEOPLE, "Through the House of Commons, which is responsible and answerable The Rt. Hon. gentleman is answerable to no higher tribunal than THE to the people through the house of PEOPLE, which is in receipt of its Commons." office as a stewardship from THE With this .sentiment of bath Mr. PEOPLE! King and Dr. Manion agreed also the The nation which hears the call of leader of the C.C.F. when he declared, its government to take up arms to "The least this Govlernment can do fight against anti-cltristian powers --- is to give a full account of its stew- against powers which acknowledge ardship during the past six months." that MAN is the highest authority— To whom is the Government to give must know that such a nation and account of its stewardship? Why, to such a Government must take advtant- Parliament, and through Parliament age of the franchise and Hoist admin. to the people. inter the affairs of the State neither Less than six months ago Parliam- in accordance with the will of the ent, by the strong decision of Govern- people, nor in harmony with certain meat and with the enthusiastic con- traditional principles of party, nor sent of opposition parties, issued a even in obedience to some abstract call to the people of our country to and impersonal law of "DivmePIovi- wage war against the forces of denee" (a phrase which eve;. Herr tyranny and unbelief, far the preser- Hitler knows well how to usd' upon vation of democracy, for the defence occasions) but solely in obedience to of CHRISTIANITY, 'and for the free- the LORD JESUS CHRIST by whose dom of the GOSPEL. WORD all men—at the polls, in the To -day our press, quoting Hansard, Church, and in Parliament --are judg- the official text of the proceedings eel with righteous jtttigment! of Parliament, reveals the astonishing When Pilate threatened Jesus say - fact that our Parliament, through the ing, "Knowest thou not that I have leaders of its several parties,—in the power to crucify and and have power midst o£' a debate waged for the more to release thee?" our Lord anwered, efficient prosecution of the war for "Thou eouldest.have no power' against the preservation of CHRISTIANITY me, except it were given thee FROM —UNITEDLY declares that it knows :ABOVE." (Joint 1p:10,11). aro authority higher than THE—GORDON A. PEDDIE. ATTACHED TO ENGLISH BENCH in its chest. The cutter was badly Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett has been wrecked. appointed a justice of the peace for The shaft was driven through the Surrey and will be attached to the windshield and the glass in the door Dorking bench. broken. It was understood the title would Mr. Sanderson was very badly be .purely honorary in Mr. Bennett's shaken up but no bones were broken. case although justices of the peace Mrs. Stanley was accompanying her frequently rule on minor offenses in son and was cut and bruised to quite Britain. an extent. Mr. Bennett's residence is at near- WOULD INCREASE PAY by Mickleham. Record searchers said Increase in the pay of Canada's it was believed to be the first time armed forces to bring it snore into that a retired Primo Minister of any Dominion had been appointed a jus- 11ne with civilian rates of pay is ad- tice of the peace in Britain. vacated by the Canadian Federation of Labor. HORS17 INJURED IN' CAR- The Federation proposes that a CUTTER COLLISION credit should be set up for every man BLYTH—An accident that might serving overseas in proportion to his have had fatal results occurred about pay, to be paid to him in monthly eight o'clock on Monday evening instalments upon his discharge. when the cutter driven by Henry In addition, the Federation proposes Sanderson, Hullett, was struck by a that a general increase in military car driven by Mr. Stanley of Brussels. pay is "hong overdue." The general Mr. Sanderson was. opposite the resi level of wages has ahnost doubled dence .of Mr. Argent and was going l since the last tear while a private's to call' for his sister, Mrs. W. Taylor pay was increased' less than.one""-fifth, to attend a church meeting when the the Federation said in a written car struck the horse injuring it eFy!memorandum• submitted to Labor badly, making 'a large flesh wound Minister 1VIcI♦arty.