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THE HOME PAPER
Colts and Juveniles Both GroupAWinners
PERTHS FORFEIT
FINAL GROUP GAME
COLTS START PLAY-OFFS 'TO-
NIGHT INNEWHAMBURG
The best the Perths could have done
by beating the Colts on Stratford! ice
Monday night would have been to
force a tie for fourth place, causing
a sudden death game with Tavistock.
However, the Perths gave the game
to the Colts as sickness, and injuries
to some of their best players gave
them only once chance in a
hundred
'
to come out on top.Consequently
the Colts have undisputed possession
of top place and now meet New
Hamburg in the semi-finals. In the
meantime Seaforth and Tavistock
battle it out for the eight to meet
the victor in the final'round. The
play off schedule follows:
Seaforth at Tavistock — Feb. 21
Tavistock atSeaforth - Feb. 26
Clinton at N. Hamburg: Feb. 22
N. Hamburg at Clinton—Feb. 27
In these games goals on the round
will decide the winners.
COLTS WHIP PERTH
REGIMENT TEAM 11-11
The Colts chalked up their twelfth
consecutive win in thirteen starts this)
season Friday night again the Perth
Regiment team. The game was closer
than the 11-1 score would indicate,
however. The Pickett -Draper -Streets)
line shared nine of the goals, with
three each, Doak and Foster getting
the remaining two.
Streets started off the scoring afters
about nine minutes of play, scoring
unassisted with a long high shot al -1
most frons the blue line. Six minutes
later Doak took a pass from Foster
in a scramble around the net, beating
Kurt cleanly. Foster got the only,
penalty of the period a few seconds
later for holding.
The second period opened with a
bang and was considerably rougher.:
Pickett scored in less than four min -1
utes from the opening bell. Habkirk
got the nod for dirty work and ass
he stepped on. again another team:
mate stepped off to keep, the seat
waren, Draper slammed ]tome Young's
pass for Clinton's fourth goal. Foster,
from Frank McE,wan, Draper from
Grant and Draper from Pickett piled
the score up to 7-0. Young was
penalized for iripping, but the soldiers
were unable to make use of the one
man advantage although they gave
Neilans plenty of hard ones to handle.
The McEwan-Foster line had some
tough breaks
all through the game
and Foster's goal near the end of the
period was disallowed although hotly
disputed.
Within thirty seconds from the
start of the final period Pickett and
Draper combined for the Colts eighth
goal. Then in less than two minutes
Pickett made it nine, assisted by
Streets. Schnieder saved the Perths
from a whitewashing by banging a
loosepuck p t a t the goal post in a wild
scramble and Neilans claimed he was
robbed on that one. Streets scores
the next two goals of the game,
Young and Pickett getting assists.
Perths: Goal, Kurt; defence, . Hab-
kirk, Lyons; centre, Schneider; wings,
Reith, Brooks; alternates, Stephan,
Clark, Essery, Hendry.
Clinton: Goal, Neilans; defenoe,
Grant, Young; centre, Pickett; wings,
Draper, Streets; alternates, R. Me -
Ewan, F. McEwan, Foster, Doak, Mc-
Kay.
Referee: Hillman, Kitchener.
Seaforth Wins at Tavistock;
JUVENILEIS CLEAN UP '
FOR GROUP TITLE
WIN EVERY GAME IN GROUP
AND PLAY-OFFS
The Lions Juveniles have won
every scheduled game to their group
and are now• group,; winners. Friday
night in the semi-final game. at God-
erich they won 13 dMondy night
g 6
nosed out the visitors in the •return
engagement 6-3. The game was, play-
ed on sticky iee and had a tendency
rough, nine ,penalties in al
tobe u 1
g ,p es
being handed out by Referee Doug.
Kelnnedy.
Although the Goderich boys had
the advantage of weight the 'Clinton
lads piled up a lead of 5-2 in the
first period and held on despite heavy,
odds, at one time playing with three
men when two consecutive penalties
were awarded. Billy Hill was the
marksman for the. visitors, scoring all
three goals. Scoring honours were
divided between Powell, Mcawan and
Monteith far the ihomesters.
Goderich: goal, Worsen; defence,
Young, McDonald; centre, Hill; wings
Wilson, McIntyre; alternates, West-
brook, McKinnon.
Clinton: goal, Carter; defence,
Cook, Webb; centre, Powell; wings,
McEwan, Monteith; alternates, Me -
Kenzie, Colquhoun, Counter, Bartliff,
Thompson, Schoenhals.
Referee, Doug. Kennedy, Clinton.
The Farmers' Market
Wheat 77c..
Oats 40c.
Barley 60c.
Buckwheat 55c.
Eggs 20, 17, 16, 14e.
Cream 28, 27c.
Hogs $8:85.
RED CROSS NOTES
The next meeting of the Red Cross
Society is at 2.30 on Tuesday, March
5th. Please note change of date. After
the business portion of the .meeting,
Dr. Thompson of the Council of
p n
Dental Hygiene will address the
women of Clinton and vicinity.. A
large attendance is looked for as Dr.
Thompson is on interesting speaker.
On Feb. 7th a shipment w'as made
containing 98 pairs of socks, 29 pairs
of wristlets, 5 sweaters, 7 helmets,
12 scarves, '7 pairs of pyjamas.
Collegiate Basketball
One of the most exciting games of
basketball seen here in a long time
took place in the Collegiate gYm last
Thursday when the locals took Goder-
ich into camp 19-13. It was a fast,
hard-fought game marred only by too
much unnecessary roughness. Hawk-
ins led the locals with 10 points while
Watson led the visitor with 9.
Lineups with points:
Goderich: Burns, c, 2; Clutton, f,
2; Watson, f, 9; Johnson, g; McNall,
g; subs: Chapman, McDonald, Camp-
bell.
Clinton: Aiken, c, 2; Monteith, f;
Hawkins, f, 10; Clegg, g, 5; Cook, g,
2; subs: Counter, Fulford, Bray, Tre-
GOOD TURNOUT wartha, Haddy.
The boys' and girls' teams of
AT ICE CARNIVAL Wingham C. I. are playing the local
teams on Wednesday, March 28th.
Valena Elliott Is Chosen Queen
Clinton's annual ice carnival was
well patronized on Tuesday evening
and everyone attending seemed to
have a good time. Shortly after 8
o'clock the skaters started to arrive,
some in costume, others with stand-
ard skating outfits, prepared for
anything that might come. While a
few indulged in moccasin dancing,
the general feeling seemed to be that
skating was preferable, and it was
the popular pastime until the races
and contests were run off.
While the fancy and comic cos-
tumes were not numerous, there were
enough to snake competition keen in
their classes. Some of the costumes
showed originality and it is unfortun-
ate it was not possible to award
, everyone in costume a prize.
The first task of judges K. G.
Waters and N. W. Trewartha was to
select the Carnival Queen. In this
;here were eight contestants.
Last night in•the first game of the
semi-finals Seaforth defeated Tavis-
tock 3-2. The Greenshirts still have
a good chance of coming out on top,
to meet the winners of the Clinton,-
New
linton,New Hamburg round. Clinton, and
New Hamburg meet, here Tuesday
night.
Extra Prizes for Local
Spring !Show
Present indications are that the
annual Spring Show to be held April
6th will be bigger and better than.
ever. Extra prizes have already been
added to the liberal prize list, and
further additions will have to be •
made as offers of special prizes have
since been received from the T. Eaton.
Company, Robt. Simpson. Company,
R. J. Deachman, E. L. Cardiff and
James Ballantyne and others. Man-
ager A. J, McMurray is leaving ne
stone unturned in getting .everything
in readiness with plenty of • time to
spare. He is now engaged in picking
out members of committees to handle
stabling, parade, ring, entertainment, 1
etc. Judges were selected earlier in
the year, so it appears that all will
be, in readiness when, the big day
comes.
cies
s
1
The choice was finally narrowed down
rt
to two, V,alena Elliott, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Elliott, get-
ting the honours, with Helen Dixon,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Dixon, a close second.
Albert Carter was the oldest man
on skates; Mrs. George Henderson of
Stanley township, the oldest lady.
The three-legged race caused a few
spills and plenty of thrills. Norman
Lever Jr. and Valenti Elliott won by
a close margin in this event. Prize
for the comic couple was split. Helen
Kennedy and Audrey Butler dressed
as hoboes split the prize money with
D. Kissel] and E. Abbott, out-of-town
contestants. The latter were at-
ractively made up as Mexicans. Other
results were: Couple, boy and girl,
Mae Cameron; and partner, Bill Car-
ter and partner; Boy's race under 12,
F. !Ellwood, Bob Morgan; Boys over
12, Ken Miller, Bill Carter; Girls un-
der 12, Helen Miller, Margaret Coiqu-
houn; Girls over 12, Helen Dixon,
Barbara Forrester; Boys backward
race, Mac Cameron, F. Ellwood.
Child's comie, Joan Castle. The lucky
ticket for door prize was held by
Norman Lever Jr.
SALVATION ARMY
' CAMPAIGN NEXT
MONTH
The Salvation Army Red Shield
War and Home Service Campaign
gets under way next month. The ob-
jective set for Canada is $1,000,000.
During the last war the familiar red
shield was welcomed by all men serv-
ing in the various branches. Canteens,
recreational facilities, reading and
writing rooms !and other necessary
services were provided by the Salva-
tion Army and already the same work
is being pushed ahead in an effort
to provide help and comfort to the
men serving King and Country.
The local corps under Capt. Mc-
Dowell is getting the .ground -work
done in readiness •for the campaign
and has enlisted help for carrying
on their work from local citizens. A
general committee with Mr. E. Pat-
erson as chairman has been formed.
Members of the committee are F.
Fingland, K. G. Waters, G. H. Jef-
ferson, G. E. Hall, W. G. Cools and
W. S. R. Holmes.
Tuckersmith Man
Second Prize Winner
Last year experimental plots to
prove the value of commercial fert-
ilizer to growing erops were selected
in Huron County, three in Tucker -
smith and two in Stephen. Similar
plots were chosen in. the other coun-
ties and young farmers kept careful
tab of growth, yield and quality of
crop produced. These, results were
all completed under the department
of agriculture, and at a banquet at
Guelph Agricultural College last
Monday prizes were awarded.
In Tuckersmith three young men
each took charge of a plot, Bert Gar-
rett, Alden Crich and Norman Pep-
per. Selecting a turnip crop for his
experiment Bert Garrett was success-
ful in winning second prize, the first
prize going to R. Arborgast of Perth.
All boys who participated in the
tests from Huron County were at
] h onMondayand re ort a
Guelph
P p.
profitable day. Following the banquet
and the festivities connected with it,
they inspected the livestock at the
Experimental Station.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
St. Paul's Church
Sunday at 11 a.m. Morning Prayer.
Subject: "Joseph, .A. type of Christ."
Evening Prayer at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at 8 pan. Lenten Ser-
vices.
!Statistics of Clinton Lions
Swine Club
Twenty young men were enrolled
as ,members of the- Clinton Lions
Swine Club and entered forty pigs
of weanling age. At the conclusion
of the feeding tests, the'', pigs were
approximately five and a half months
old, showing a total gain in weight
of 6,739 lbs. The total feed, including
skim milk at 500 lbs. equalling 100
lbs. of meal was 21;944 lbs.' The
average feed to produce one lbs. of
gain was 3.25 lbs.
LITTLE LOCALS
Mrs. Harry Fremlin has sold her
on Raglan • a Ra lan street to Mr.
Mr. andsvill
Holm e.
Cudmore ' of e
Mrs. Cudmore will take possession in
the spring.
From Auburn comes a report of
garter snakes being seen on the snow,:
and from London another report that
a flock of wild geese was sighted
flying northward.
The town council held a spirited
meeting last Thursday night. Snow
removal and the vacant position of
tax collector and assessor occupied
most of their time.
Deputy -County Clerk Norman Mil-
ler has been appointed secretary of
the Mother's Allowance and Old Age
Pensions Board and was also appoint-
ed to the Criminal Audit Board.
Miss Madeline Mason of Summer-
hill has entered Clinton Hospital as
nurse -in -training. Prior to' her leaving
home a farewell party was arranged
by friends in her neighbourhood.
Jackie McKnight, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Glen McKnight, of Exeter, had
the misfortune to break his right leg
between the knee and ankle, while
tobogganing last Thursday afternoon.
Interested spectators at the Clinton-
Perth Regiment hockey game last
Friday night were E. W. Schneider
sr., Wes. Schneider, Miss Isabel
Schneider, Harry Pletsch and Miss
Isabel Sloan, all of Chesley. They
made the trip to Clinton for the game
to see Lence-Corporal E. W. Schneid-
er play. I•Ie scored the only goal for
the Perths.
LADIES NIGHT AT
Salvation Army
Capt. McDowell will preach Sunday
morning on the subject: "So Men
Despise You", and in the evening,
"Our Salvation." Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening will be held at the
home of Mr. A. Palmer, North street.
Baptist Church
The sermon subject for Sunday
evening will be. "A Prayer for For
giveness."
The Ladies Aid meeting will be
held in the church February 28th at
2.45 p.m. Keyword for the meeting.
is "Prayer." Members are reminded
to pay fees for Link and Visitor.
Ontario Street United Church
At the morning service on Sunday
Rev. G. G. Burton will speak on "The
Testimony of Men." Lenten and Re-
demptive Hymns will be sung et the
evening service. The topic is "Twelve
Gates of the Holy City."
The Young People's Union are
holding a skating party at the rink
Monday evening. Refreshments af-
terward at the home of Miss Jean
Swam '
Wesley -Willis Church
Rev. A. Lane's subjects for Sunday
-services are as follows: Morning,
"The Ministry of Reconciliation";
Evening, "Sharing."
The Women's Missionary Society
held their regular meeting Thursday,
Feb. 15th, at the, home of Miss L.
Brigham, with the president, Mrs.
Moven, in the chair, and Mrs, Adams
at the piano. Mrs. McKinley had
charge of the study period, several
members taking part. The meeting
closed with the 'lMIizpah benediction,
after which ' the hostess served a
dainty lunch.
THE LIONS CLUB
Strictly a masculine organization,
the Lions Club members once a year
invite their wives to sit with them
at the banquet board and join in the
specially prepared programme. This
annual event -was held Tuesday even-
ing at the McKenzie Hotel, with 80
attending.
Before getting down to the enter-
tainment part of the evening, all
joined heartily in a bounteous turkey
dinner. Courses were interspersed
with community singing. Tail twist-
ers were Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Mrs.
R. P. Douglas and Mrs. G. M. Count-
er. Other highlights of entertainment
were selections by Huron County's
Barry Lauder, Harvey McGee of
Auburn, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Red-
mond.
Scenic views of Canada were pro-
jected on the screen, giving some idea
of the beauty spots at various places
in the Doininion. Rev. G. G Burton
was head operator for the evening.
Guests present from out-of-town be,
sides these already mentioned were
Mr. and Mrs. H. Dalrymple; Bruce -
field, and Mrs. Harvey MeGee of
Auburn.
One feature of the evening espec-
ially enjoyed by the ladies was the
presentation to each of a carnation
and a sample of Weston's biscuits.
Marriage Announced
Mrs. B. R. Munday of Goderich an-
nounces the marriage of her daughter,.
Joan Elfreda Lee, to Donald Alex-
ander Murison. The marriage was
performed in Clinton by Rev. K. Mc-
Goan on December 25, 1935.
Former Resident Has 94th:
Birthday
Mrs. Robert Paterson Continues to
' • Enjoy Good Health
Mrs. Robert' Paterson, eldest resi-
dent of Milbank, ori Saturday cele-
brated her 94th birthday. Mrs. M s. PAt
erson, whose maiden name was Ros-
anna McLean, was born in Pic'to•u
County, N:S., in 1846, and at the
age of 17, with her aunt, moved ved for
Clinton. Two years later she marriedl
Robert Paterson, of Clinton. Eleven
years later they moved to a farm,
on: the llth concession of Mornington:
Township.
Mr. Paterson died in 1886 and Mrs..
Paterson continued residing on thee
farm until about 35 years ago, when:
she moved to Millbank. She has twee
daughters living, Mrs. EllenStewart,.
t,
.
of Dundas, and Mrs. John Klockman,.
of the 11th concession of Mornington..
Mrs. Paterson is at present visit--
ing at the home of her daughter,.
Mrs. Kloekman, but will return to
her own home in the spring. She is.
enjoying good health.
Grey Couple Mark
Golden Wedding'
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hoover, Formerly
Resided in East Wawanosh
Mr. and Mrs R. J. Hoover, of Grey
township, celebrated their fiftieth.
wedding anniversary Monday. Mrs.
Hoover was formerly Margaret Gib-
son, daughter of the late James and
Margaret Gibson of the first line of
Morris. Mr. Hoover is the son of the
late Adam and Ellen Hoover of the
4th concession of East Wawanosh.
The ceremony was performed by the
late Rev. I. B. Wallwin, then station-
ed at Bluevale and pastor of the
former Methodist church, on the 19th
day of February, 1890. They started
married life on the 4th concession of
East Wawanosh, near Westfield.
Twelve years later they moved to
Oth concession of Grey township near
Brussels where they have since re-
sided. To this union were born two
daughters and three sons: Mrs. Dun -
i can McCallum, Blyth; Harvey, Motmt
Forest; Beth and Norman at home.
One son, William, died in 1925. Mrs!
Hoover had one brother, the late
Peter Gibson, of Hannilton. Mr. Hoo-
ver is one of a family of thirteen„
eight of whom are still living, his.
twin brother residing in Welland',
while the others reside in Alberta..
They have seven grandchildren. Mrs..
i 75 while Mr. Hoover is.
Hoover s e
1 78. They are both enjoying good.
health.
Local Legion Campaign for
Funds Nears Objective
Through the medium of letters and
personal solicitation the local cam-
paign committee for Canadian. Legion.
War Services Inc. has stimulated
interest in their appeal for funds.
Briefly the aims are: first, to provide
facilities through the Canadian As-
sociation for Adult Education where-
by every Canadian soldier may be-
gin, continue or complete his educa-
tion while in the army. Arrange -
merits are also being made to give
instruction in the various trades.
Secondly, to assist in personal ser-
vice work for the troops, including
rehabilitation int civilian life after
discharge from the fighting forces.
In the nation-wide campaign in
which 1100 branches of the Legion in
Canada are co-operating, the local
branch has set an objective of $400.
So far $325 has been received. If
the objective is to be reached there
must be no let up,. Everyone is
asked .to contribute a share. The
campaign committee for. Clinton and
district: H. M. Monteith, Chairman;
N. W. Miller, Secretary; F. Fingland,
Treasurer; T. G. Scribbins, J. Butler,
A. Haddy, Clinton; A. Tasker, Blyth;
J. K. Cornish, Brucefield. Publicity
committee, J. C. Shearer and. M. J.
Schoenhals. Donations may be left
with either of the above cotnmittse
or given to the canvasses appointed.
HOLMESVILLE
Chas. Wilson of the 16th conces-
sion has purchased Mrs. Geo. Shep-
herd's home in the village, Mrs.
Shepherd is residing at present at the
home of her brother, A. Steepe.
John Cudmore has purchased a house
in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore
and family do not intend moving to
towns immediately.
The farm on the 11th concession
belonging to the William Connell
estate has been sold to Mr. McCul-
lough of the Oth concession.
At the adjourned meeting of the
Holmesville school Oliver Pocock was.
elected trustee in place of William.
Potter whose term had expired.
•
GODERICI. TOWNSHIP
Recovers Lost Money
Mr, H. McCartney has one ray of
sunshine to brighten the gloom caus-
ed by the loss of his house by fire
last Wednesday. It was reported at
the time that Mr. McCartney had
lost $70 in cash. While he was around
the ruins next maiming he spied a
charred part of the pocket contain-
ing the money and by a stroke of
good luck the money was little the
worse. Some articles which were
thought lost have since turned up,
having been taken to neighbours.
homes. As soon as it is convenient,
Mr. McCartney and family will move-
to
oveto the house on the Snider farm,
about three-quarters of a mile down
the road from the farmer hone. In.
the meantime they are living with_
neighbours who have been very kind.
in offering help in any possible way.
Neighbours to the number of fifty'
or more gathered at the home of
Mr. Alf. Scotchmor, Bayfield Line,.
on Friday evening to extend to Mr.
and Mrs. Seotchmer, congratulations
and best wishes on their recent tear-
riage. During the evening Mr. Oliver
Welsh read an address and Mr. Earl,
Switzer presented Mr. and Mrs.
Scotchmer with a motor rug, Mr:.
Seotehmer responded briefly, the•
evening was spent in games, innuaic,,
and the ladies provided lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallis were
guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs..
Ken Merner..