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NO. 5979. -61ST YEAR.
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ONTARIO. THURSDAY. MARCH 14, 1940
COLTS SQUEEZED FROM
GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP
SEAFORTH' WIN ROUND 8 to 7'
Although by the time this is read
it will be merely a matter for the
historian, we „nevertheless must re-
cord that at last the Seaforth Beav-
ers have finally nosed out the Clinton
team in group. finals. It was a great
series and every fan got more than Sacrament will/ be dispensed at the
the money's worth in thrills and service in Clinton Sunday morning at
suspense. Right ug to the final bell 11 a.m. PreparAtory Service Friday
which rang down the curtain as far! evening at 8 o'clock. Public Worship
as Clinton was concerned, the issue in Bayfield on Sunday at 3 o'clock.
remained in doubt. One lone marieer
from a Clinton stick would have tied
the series. Seaforth proved too good
though and although the Colts gave
THE HOME PAPER
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Salvation Army
"The Great i hysiciam" and "Ser-
vice" are the subjects for discussion
at the Salvation' Army Hall on. Sun-
' day.
un='day. The regular,`Thursday evening
prayer meeting will'be held at 8 p.m.
Baptigt Church
Sermon subject in the Baptist
Church for Sunday evening is, "The
Darkness of the Cross."
Presbyterian Church
Wesley -Willis
Church
Rev Andrew Lane will preach on
the following subjects on Sunday:
everything they had they could not Morning, "The 'i Triumphal Entry",
overcome the handicap. Evening, "Law Tide."
In the first game it will be re The Girls Olin will meet at the
membered the Beavers won 6-4. Here home of Mrs. Cr a Cook on Tuesday,
on Thursday night the score was 3-2 March 19th at 8 ko'cloek. Mrs. C'ook's
for Clinton and one of the toughest group will be inq charge.
games they have had this season. The
ice was soft and consequently the
game proved to be rough. In all
eleven penalties were meted out and
there should have been more. In the
first two periods the Colts had the
better of the play, but faded badly
in the last. That period was a night-
mare to Clinton fans. The Seaforth
lads stormed the Clinton citadel time
after time and it was in one of those
wild melees that Bell golfed home P. A. meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at
the shot that proved to be the win- 2.30 p.m. regular meeting of the
ping goal of the round. A. win on Chancel Guild in Owen Memorial
the round 8-7 proves to the few who Hall.•
weren't there just how close the issue Maundy Thursday, March 21s.
was. Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. Good
In the first period "Timmer" Mc- Friday service at 10.30 a.m. conduct -
Ewen and Streets had whittled the ed by Rev. G. G. Burton.
lead on the round downy although A. Ontario Street United Church
Hildebrand kept it from getting even
all round with his lone counter. After Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at
the morning service. Song Service
at 7 p.m. Hymns from the Triumph-
ant Song Book. Theme of sermon:
"Satan entered into Judas". Is there
a Devil?
issue might have been what Clinton Thursday and Friday this week,
fans were all cheering for. However, (March 14 and 15) special services in
Bell's goal did the trick 'and that's Ontario Street Sunday School. Theme
all there was to it. I "The Pilgrimage of the Christian."
Seafarth fans went wild while the At 9 pm. Friday evening the reg -
Colts showed their Sportsmanship by' ular meeting of Committee of Stew -
congratulating the winners, Certain -1 anis.
ly it was a great win for the Beavers Monday 8 p.m. Young People to
and their supporters had every reason! attend Holy Week Services.
to cheer. To nose out one of the, The March meeting of the W.M.S.
best teams Clinton has had in years was held Tuesday afternoon, the
is a well-deserved honour and the president, Mrs. Burtonin charge. The
Beavers deserve congratulations. On! meeting opened with singing of a
the season's record the Colts should 'hymn and prayer. During the buss-
have won. They didn't and there's • ness part of the meeting, arrange -
no weeping. ments were completed for the Thanl:-
Thus closes another season for the offering meeting to be held March
Colts. The team this year was ma -I 27th, and the plans were discussed
terially strengthened by the
addition for a Mother and Daughter banquet,
of Goderich players who have con.: to be held in April. Mrs. Aiken con-
tributed in no small measure to the ducted the devotional part of the
record piled up by the team. Only meeting, the theme being, "Christ the
two losses in the entire season is� Light". A St, Patrick's program was
something to be proud of. Someone given. Mrs. Henderson and Miss
had to lose, but there's always an -i Pearl Elliott rendered solos and Mrs.
other season. Wm. Rozell gave a reading on the
life of St. Patrick. Mrs. Win. Plum -
steel gave a brief sketch of the life
of Dr. John McDougall. The meet-
ing closed with the Mizpah Bene-
diction,
The Girl's Club will hold its reg-
ular meeting at Mrs. Farnham's
home, Thursday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
St. Paul's Church
Palm Sunday, March 17th. Holy
Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer
at 11 a.m. Sermon subject: "Blessed
is He thatcometh in the name of the
Lord." Sunday School and Bible
Classes at 2.30. Evening Prayer at
7 p.m.
Monday at 4.15 Jr. W.A. meeting;
Church Boys League at 7 p.ni.; A. Y.
eighteen minutes of play in the sec-
ond, "Timmer" and "Punch" Mc-
Ewen combined for the goal that
actually tied the round, Had the
Colts been able to stand the pace the
VARNA
Don't forget the Community Con-
cert which will be held in the Town
Hall, Friday night, March 15th in
aid of the Red Cross Fund. Come
and bring along your friends. A.
programme both old and new is be-
ing sponsored' by different sections Former Business Man Dead'
of the community and promises to be
both humorous and entertaining. Samuel T. Holmes, prominent Sea -
A. meeting of the Council was held forth business man, died at his resi-
in the Town Hall Monday afternoon.
Mrs. D. Dewar of Bayfield spent
Monday with her sister, Mrs. J. Mos -
sop.
We are sorry to report Mr. Jno.
McAsh is confined to his bed. His
many friends hope far a speedy re-
covery.
Mr, and Mrs. G. H. Beatty motored
to Listowel Sunday to attend the
'funeral of the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Woods.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Austin of Sea -
forth spent- Sunday with the former's
mother, Mrs. A. Austin, who we are
sorry to report is not enjoying the
best of health.
A meeting of the Inspector and . Surviving are three sons, Charles
ratepayers was held in the Town and R. 13. Holmes, Seaforth, and S.
Hall to adjust the financial end in G. Holmes, Toronto; three daughters,
connection with joining the Babylon Miss Carolyn and I'frs. F R. Beattie,
and Varna school sections'.
Mrs. L. -Beatty and daughter, Edith
spent Saturday evening at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. A. McConnell.
OUTBREAK OF HOG
CHOLERA IN HURON
•
FARMERS URGED TO REPORT
SICK PIGS 'PROMPTLY
In an area extending from Toronto
to Windsor, and in Huron County
from Wingham to Exeter, outbreaks
of hog cholera have been reported.
Twelve cases in this area had been
reported Tuesday noon with more
suspected cases to be investigated.
The first report was made a week
ago from the London district and it
is possible the case may have had
some bearing on the outbreak here:
Thecause has beentraced back to
auctionsales and sales stables Hogs
sold at distant points were brought to
this area and it is thought it was in
this way the epidemic spread. The
disease is most highly contagious and
spreads rapidly. Mortality averages
as high as 90% while remaining
animals are classed as carriers. Since
Huron County marketed over 90,000
hogs last year and ranks third as
the highest marketing county the
Outbreak cannot be treated lightly.
Immediate steps were taken to insti-
tute control measures as soon as it
was known definitely that the dread
disease had struck here. Working
under the direction of Dr. William
Moynihan, district veterinary inspec-
tor, Health of Animals Branch, Tor-
onto, are Dr. T J. Cornish, Chesley,
Dr. A. W. Bert, Toronto, Dr. L. H.
Ferris, Flesherton, and as part time
assistant, Dr. C. Campbell, Hensall.
Clinton Agricultural Office is head-
quarters
eadquarters for the staff.
Animals known to be suffering
from the disease are destroyed and
either burned or buried. As a pre-
cautionary measure adjoining farms
are placed under quarantine and hogs
treated with a serum which can be
given only by Federal veterinarians.
(local vet, cannot obtain this serum).
After quarantine restrictions are lift-
ed, compensation for the animals
destroyed is paid by the Federal De-
partment on a basis of two-thirds of
market value, with a maximum val-
uation of $15, except in the case of
pure-bred animals when the maxi-
mum is $50.
It• is pointed out this disease is
contnnmicable only to hogs and will
not affect other animals.
Syinptoins
1. Lose of appetite.
2. Few hogs sick at first, Increas-
ing daily until all are sick, some
dying.
3. High temperature. Noticeable by
Placing hones on animal.
4. Staggering gait. Diarrhea fol-*
lowed by constipation.
5. In the later stages purple!
blotches appear behind the ears and
on the abdomen. Eyes discharge.
Note -It does not necessarily fol -
that all symptoms will be evident.
Sometimes death occurs without all
symptoms being shown, At this par-
ticular time fainters are urged to
take no chances. If pigs show any
of the symptoms the proper pro-
cedure is to call the Agricultural Of-
fice for advice. If necessary an in-
vestigation will be made.
The -last outbreak in Huron County
was forty years ago according to Mr.
George H. Elliott. In the United
States the intervals are closer togeth-
er. If all farmers will co-operate by
discouraging visits to their farm
premises, and by reporting suspected
cases promptly a serious epidemic
may be brought under control.
dance, in his 81st year. He, had been
troubled with a heart condition but
went regularly to his store every day.
Mr. Holmes was born in Goderich
township, where he was married in
1881 to Miss Annie Caroline, who
predeceased him 20 years. He was
in the undertaldng business in Clin-
ton and London for a time, going to
Sea£oeth about 52 years ago where
he has since resided and carried on
an undertaking business with his son,
Charles Holmes, as a partner in lat-
er year's.
Mr. Holmes was a member of
Britannia Masonic Lodge and also of
Northside United Church,
The Farmers' Market
Wheat 82.
Oats 40c.
Barley 60c.
Buckwheat 62.
Eggs'I8c, 16c, 15e, 13c.
Cream 30, 29.
Iings $8.85.
tairKestrotgluMISOVIIIIII
Seaforth, and Mrs., C. M. Jones, New-
ton Centre, Boston, Mass.; 11 grand-
children and one sister, Mrs. Mary
Searle, Quebec.
A private funeral took place on:
Sunday afternoon from the residence,
interment in Clinton Cemetery. The
following past masters. of the Mas-
onic Order acted as pallbearers: 0.
A. Barber, Dr. J. A. Munn, J. E.
Keating, D. L. Reid, M. McKellar and
NI. A. Reid. Rev H. V. Workman
and Rev. Dr. Hurford officiated in
the funeral services.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Monday, 8 p.ni. - Bantist Church Rev. A. Lane
Tuesday, 8 p.m. - Presbytettian Church - Rev. A. H. O'Neil
Wednesday, 8 p.m.-,Oirtario Sii•eet Chinch Rev. A. E, Silver
Thursday, 8 pan. We ley -Willis' Church - Rev. G. Peddi:
Good Friday at 10.30 a.m. Service in St. Paul's Church conducted
by Rev. G. G. Burton.
LITTLE LOCALS
Firemen made a quick run yester
day morning to the home of A. W.
Groves where a chimney fire threat-
ened toget out of control.
The ,skating party staged by the
firemen Tuesday night was well pat-
ronized and all attending seemed to
have a good time. •
Mr•. Robert Draper is resigning as
caretaker of the Collegiate Institute.
He has held the position for a num-,
bee of years and is resigning owing
to ill health.
Rev. G. G. Burton spoke over
CKNX yesterday morning: Mrs.
Wended was at the piano. and Mrs.
H. C. Lawson. Sang, "Despised and
,
ReJ'ected " from Handel's Messiah.
Miss Helen MacGreg'ar of Londes
bora was successful in passing Grade
IX Piano examinations of Toronto
Conservatory a£ Music at Stratford
last week. Miss MacGregor is a pupil
of Miss 13. Greene.
Feeling his oats one morning this
week, the horse drawing March's
delivery wagon headed for his home
stable at rather a good clip. The
result was that milk bottles were
freely scattered,
The Liberal Committee Rooms
above Hawkins' Hardware store are
open every evening for the conven-
ience of the public. Ward Commit-
tees are asked to meet next Tuesday
evening in the rooms at 8 o'clock.
'We don't need to tell you it was
cold Monday and Tuesday morning
but here's the official temperature
according to Mr. Baird, Stanley
township. Monday 6 below; Tuesday
8 below.
Miss Marion Henderson, Director
of Health and Home Nursing of the
Canadian Red Cross Society wishes
to meet Mill graduate nurses in this
district, regardless of where they
graduated from and whether they
are engaged, in their profession or
not. Miss Henclerson will be at the
Clinton. Hospital tomorrow (Friday)
at three o'clock to meet those who
find it convenient to be present,
JUVENILES TRIP UP
PRESTON 14-8 ON
ROUND
LOSE 6-5 : AWAY; . WIN 94 HERE:
Last Thursday night the. Cl'intota
Juveniles were at Preston and, came
home with a one goal deficit.. Monday
night' 'Within four minutes they had
tied the round on a smart goal by,
Harry McEwen and Bill Cook;. Al-
though they had to fight all. the way
against superior weight and adverse
referee -rulings• they walloped the:
visitors 9-3 to add d another conquest,
and another step forward toward the,•
Provincial' honours. It 'was, one of
the scrappiest games the boys have:
put up this season.
Reid Buck. from Galt seemed to be.
under the impression the Clinton boys.
should play only four men and was.
waving them to the box like a eovx'
chasing flies. His was the worst ex-•
ample of refereeing seen here ina.
years and his decisions were anything -
but impartial. Spectators yelled'
themselves hoarse in disapproval and.
applauded the gameness of the locals.
as they fought their way to victory
aginst a heavier team and a poor.
referee.
Leading the scoring was Harry Mc-
Ewen with five; next came Colquhoun
with two and Powell and Monteith
one apiece. Manion and Schmaltz.
were the marksmen for the visitors.
McEwen tied the round within a.
couple of minutes from the drop of
the puck and put his team one up
assisted by Powell two minutes later_
Schmaltz made it even again in less.
than three minutes only to have Mc-
Ewen and Powell snatch the lead
again half a minute later.
Starting the second period with a.
one goal lead Monteith scored unas-
sisted with both teams a man short.
i He was a marked man all night,
Kinder, a burly defence player doing-
his
oinghis best to put Rolfe out of the game.
Penalties were so numerous and de-
cisions so rotten we didn't even record
et
why the y were given Only 'the:
1
referee knew. In spite of the fact
Purchases Business j that most ':
of the time they played
only four men in this period the
locals added four goals, two of thein
lute efforts by Colquhoun and' Mc-
Ewen. Manion scored Preston's sec-•
and counter midway through the per,-
ied. He also scored early in the
final frame but McEwen banged hoine
a couple mote for good measure be-
fore the game ended.
I A fair sized crowd saw the game -
and more will be on hand for the -
next one, providing the ice holds. In:
any event the boys deserve credit for.
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their smart effort Nio day night -
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`If there is another game you owe it.
I to yourself- and the team to be on:
hand.
Huron Fruit Growers ( Preston - Goal, Hilborn; Def.,.
Walker, Kinder; Centre, Schmaltz;
wings, Jacques, Tintick; Subs, Dolma,.
Manion, Clemens, Bernhardt, Marstons'
Clinton -Goal, Carter; Def., Webb,.
Cook; Centre, Powell, wings, Mon-
teith, McEwen; Subs, Colquhoun,
McKenzie, Thompson, Counter Bart -
Announcement has been tirade of
the purchase by Mr. Floyd Lodge of
the furniture and undertaking busi-
ness of the late Joseph Brophey of
Goderich.
Mr. Lodge is well known in Clin-
ton, having worked for Ball Sc Zapfe
for a number of years, later going to
London. From there he moved to God-
erich where he has had charge of the
furniture department of the business
now purchased, also assisting'
he ha
s1
his late employer in the undertaking
g
business.
HOCKEY POSTPONED
Yesterday's sleet storm played
dirty tricks on hockey fans, The
Collegiate team was slated to. appear
at Dutton in a WOSSA fixture. The
game was called off. This means that
tonight's advertised game is also off.
A sudden death battle will in all prob-
ability be staged at London as a
winner must be declared this week.
Only three teams remain in the run-
ning, Clinton, Hanover and Dutton.
In Intermediate B. 'hockey, Point
Edward were to visit Seafotth last
night for the deciding game. This
also was called off. Point Edward
walloped Seaforth 10-5 in the first
game Monday night.
Dies In Alberta
Word was received here yesterday
of the death at Edgerton, Alberta, on
Monday, March 11th of Mrs. H. B.
Ker who before her marriage was
Miss Ahrens of Bayfield. Before go-
ing to Alberta Mr. and Mrs. Ker
resided 'here on Princess street, lat-
er moving to Victoria street to the
house now occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Finch. Of their family of two
sons and three daughters there sur-
vive, Elmer and Walter and Hazel
and Mabel. The other daughter,
Minnie, a farmer teacher at the Pub-
lic School here, died a number of
years age. Funeral arrangements
have been completed and the remains
will be brought to Clinton today
(Thursday). Interment'will be made
in 'Clinton Cemetery.
Met Here Yesterday
The annual meeting of the Huron
County Fruit Growers washeld here
yesterday. A short business session
was held at the Agricultural Offioo
in the morning, Mrs. D. A. Smith
presiding and 3. 0. Shearer recording
the minutes. The following officers
and directors were appointed: Hon.
Presidents, George Laithwaite, Jas.
R, Stirling; President, Mrs. Sloan
Smith; Vice -President, R. 3. Mc-
Laughlin; Secretary -Treasurer, J. C.
Shearer. Directors: Clayton Laith-
waite, D. 3. Lassaline, George Sower -
by, George Jolmston, Stewart Middle-
ton, Wesley Joynt, Thomas Salkeld.
The treasurer's report was read and
accepted, showing a balance of over
$70.
At the noon hour the members
with their guests of honour met at
the McKenzie House for a turkey
dinner. Fruit was also featuredat
this delightful affair. Apple blos-
soms were used in, decorating the
tables, Northern. Spies were beside
each plate, apple juice cocktail and
apple pie were included in the menu.
Guests of honour included Huron
County's veteran Apple King, David
Cantelon; Miss M. Henderson, assist-
ant secretary; Warden Peagan; D. M.
Maltby; J. Johnston, Strathray,'Fruit
Inspector; Gordon Blair, Mayor of
Burlington; Stanley Craise, Burling-
ton; Prof. Caesar, 0.A.C. Guelph. A
pleasing feature of the luncheon Was
the presentation of a gold -headed
cane to Prof. Caesar for his untiring
efforts in the field of research in the
interests of fruit growers. The ad-
dress was read by Mr. George Laith-
waite and Mr. J. R. Stirling made
the presentation. Mrs. W. McGuire
was in charge of the musical pro-
gramme.
Later in the afternoon Col. L. R.
Wheeler, Dominion Fruit Inspector
,(a native of Belgrave) spoke on ap-
ple Marketing. Prof. Caesar discus-
sed spraying suggestions for 1940.
Both speaker's brought out many
points of interest to those engaged
in: raising :Fruit for marketing. A
Field Day and Picnic will be held
later in the year 'at Sloan Crest
Farm.
PORTER'S HILL
The winter still continues cold this
A.M. the temperature hovered near
zero. Road conditions are not much,
improved; consequently attendance at
church was very small. Rev. A. Lane,.
Clinton, had charge of the service at
Grace church, supplying for Rev. R.
M. Gale who, is little improved. We
hope soon to see him restored to.
health.
Quite a number in this district are
sick. Mrs. Weston is not quite so,
well the last few days. Mrs. Peter`
Harrison was taken to Goderich hos-
pital where she underwent on opera-
tion for appendicitis. She is making
satisfactory progress. Mr. J. Harrison
has not been quite so well and is.
confined to bed mast of the time..
Joyce. Gardner who had tonsil and
adenoid operation in Clinton Hospital
is improving. W. McGuire had the
misfortune to fall- and break both
bones in his ankle. Mr. John Blair
has been poorly all winter and we
itnderstancl he has rented his farina
to Norman Fuller.
Chester Sturdy has been quite ill:
and is in Goderich hospital. Wes
understand his condition is much. nu -
proved.
Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Powell are:
moving this week to a farm on the,
Blue Water Highway, formerly Mrs..
Powell's home.
We understand Mr. Jack Yuill has'
rented his farm to a Mr. and Mrs. -
Parsons from Seaforth district.
Mrs. Milton Woods who has spent
the past two weeks in London re-
tuned Saturday, accompanied by her
daughter, Irene anal friend, who re-
turned the following day.
Arlie Lockhart Who is spending at
few weeks with his Parents, Mr. anoa
Mrs. J. S. Lockhart', spent Sunday int
Hensall with Mr and Mrs. Vile.
Dignan,