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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-10-17, Page 1The Clinton News - 'The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is. Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1867 NO. 6010. -61ST YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURS1 AY, OCTOBER 17, 1940 • The'Clinton' Jeweler . Store For a Reliable Watch go to 11 thejeweler. HlLal JeWe1e Hellyar I know the watch business, and you can benefit by my knowledge gained by years of experience. Get one of our dependable watches for accurate time, which is the essential thing in a watch. ` We carry BULOVA, WESTFIELD and ELCO WATCHES, priced from $9.95 up, in good stylish cases in gold colour, These watches all carry .our personal guarantee. See our stock of DIAMOND RINGS, special priced from $20.00 up. Headquarters in Clinton' for Watch Repairing. Cash Paid for Old Gold, W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j Cash Paid for Old Gold. Buy Your Hosiery Here WHERE EVERY PAIR WE SELL IS GUARANTEED Each Pair you buy, if found defective will be replaced with another without any comment. Many Lines are being sold here at 5c to 10c below regular current prices. To Those who require extra length and a 15 inch stretch top, we recommend our HOLEPROOP No. 6138 at $1.10 pair. IRWIN'S FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE 1 WESTULOX WEEK October 19th to 26th We have the complete line of Westclox for. you to choose from. This year there are several, new clocks in different colors and many new de- signs have made their appearance. Westclox now have a model for every use, and for every room in your home. See the new ones for radio, kitchen, and bedrooms. See them on display in our win- dow during Westclox Week. ;The following are a their prices: The America 1.50 Sphinx 1.75; ,Spur 1.95 Tide i.. 2.50. Spur luminous dial 2.70 Sleep -Meter 2.95 Baby Ben 3.50 Big Ben (loud) 2.95 Big Ben (chime) 5.25 Kitchen Clock Electric 3.95• few of the numbers and Andover Electric (Desk) 5.95, Manor (Large Wall Clock) 5.45 Country Club (Electric) 3.50 La Sallita (Radio) 2.50 Dax Pocket Watch 1.45 Pocket Ben Watch 1.75' Black Chief Watch 2.50 Wrist Ren 4.95 Choice of colors on many of the above. Remember Watch Repair is a job for Experts. Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction. NO !MAN'S "Counter's fora Finer. Jewellery for over Half a Century in. Huron County" AIR SCHOOL OPENED AT GODERICH In spite of cloudy skies with rain and hail storms, a large crowd esti- mated at 5000 people including 500 soldiers with detachments from the Middlesex -Huron Regiment in com- mand of Col. H. C. Dunlop; "D" CO. of the Elgin Regiment in command of Major D. R. Nairn,preceded by Bugle Band of Elgin Regiment, while along side in smart Air Force blue were the snembers of the R.C.A,F., now stationed at the airport. Boy Scouts,' Girl Guides of Goderich, members of thg Canadian Legionand Stratford Air Cadets and Wingettes, gave an added touch to an impressive scene. An improvised platform in front of the parade ground gave those attend- ing an opportunity of hearing a pro- gram of speeches and patriotic band music. Warden George Feagan, of Huron County, presided. Grdup Captain P. H. Mackworth, D.F.O., senior staff officer No. 1 dist- rict training centre, explained the general R. a A. F. set-up and the menus follow course young Must f wntil u they enter active service overseas. He paid tribute to the County for its. practical patriotism in placing the airport at the disposal of the Govern- ment and its splendid civic manage- ment. e- ment. Rev. G. G. Burton, Clinton, offered a prayer, and G. L. Parsons, Presi- dent of school, outlined the early history of the historic site on which the school had been built. Mr. J. D. Thomas, chairman of the finance board of the Training School, thanked those who had contributed to the $35,000 which had been raised. Speeches were made by George Schaefer, president of Goderich Board of Trade; Mayor H. J. A, MacEwan of Goderich and Mayor Henry of Stratford. Weather did not hermit the sixteen planes parked, to give a demonstra- tion. The Clinton Kilty Band, Exeter Brass Band, Wingham Brass Band, and Elgin' Regimental Band played Patriotic airs. A. wreath was placed on War Mem- orial in Court House park. Red Cross Notes LONDESBORO - In the recent drive by the Red Cross, the report from Londesboro, Burns and Con- stance is $252.70 collected with more to hear from. Principal George IL Jefferson will speak on behalf of the Red Cross Campaign for Clinton and vicinity over CKNX on Saturday at 1.15 p.m. AMONG THE CHURCHES WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be dispensed with at the morning worship on Sunday next. In the evening the local Masonic Order will be present to share in our wor- ship. Pre -communion service will be held on Friday evening of this week at 8 o'clock. The Sacrament of Bap- tism will be observed at the morning worship on Sunday, Oct. 27th. BAPTIST CHURCH The minister's subject for Sunday evening service will be "Revival Through Prayer." All who propose attending the Young People's meeting at Auburn on Friday evening are requested to meet promptly at the Clinton. Baptist church at 7.30 p.m. A social tune will follow the devotional program presented by the Clinton Young People. ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH 11 a.m.-Mr. Chas. Hawke will be the guest speaker. 2 p.nt. and 7.30 pan. -Anniversary of Turner's Church. Guest speaker, Rev. S. A. Agnew, minister of Em- press church of London, morning and evening. Evening service in Clinton will be cancelled, Monday 8 p.m. -Y. P. Union, citi- zenship dept. in. charge. Tuesday 8 pan -(Ontario Street) Dr. Robert B. McClure, F.R.C,S, and Rev. M. C.' MacDonald B.A., will ad- dress a gathering of representatives from surrounding churches. Public invited. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Sunday, October 20 8 a.m.-Holy Communion. The members of the A.Y.P.A. will attend' in a body. 10 a.m.-Sunday School. Children's Day Rally. 11 a.m.-Fannily Day Service. 7 p.m. -]Evening Prayer. Rev. R. M. Weekes, rector of Blyth will preach. Mon. 7 pan. -Church Boys' League. Mon. 8 p.m.-A.Y.P.A. Tues. 7 p.m. -A, Y. P. A. Deanery Banquet for the Deanery of Huron at St. Paul's Church, Wingham, Thurs. 5 to 5,20 p.m. -Intercession Service. Thurs. 7 -p.m.-Laymen's Banquet for the Deanery of Huron in St Paul's 'Parish Hall, 'Clinton.. lilimmkomn THE HOME PAPE' CLINTON AND BLYTH W.I. AT AUBURN The Women's Institute held their October meeting in the Hall on 'Mos- eley when they had as their guests the ladies of the Clinton and Blyth Institutes. There were some 75 pres- ent. Mrs. Edgar Lawson presided for the opening exercises and in a few well chosen words welcomed the visit- ors. The meeting was opened by singing the "ode" and repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secre- tary's report was read and adopted. Letters of appreciation for cards of sympathy were read by the secretary. It was decided not to send a delegate to the Convention Area but to have the District President give the report. Mrs. Ernest Adams then presided for the following program by the Clinton ladies: reading, Mrs. Win. Rozell; solo, Mrs. W. A. Oakes. Mrs. J. Me- Kinley gave a splendid paper on "C'o- opeartion Not Conflict" with suppli- ments by Mts. Trewar•tha, Mrs. Epps and Mrs. Glow. Mrs. Fred Oster then took' the chair for the program by the Blyth ladies: solo by Mrs. Sadie Cumming; reading, Mrs. Oster; mouthorgan duet b Y Mrs. Taylor and Mrs, Cumming. A quizz contest was conducted by Mrs. Oster. By request, Miss Josephine Weir of Auburn sang "Carry On." Mrs. Lawson thanked both Institutes their for splendid sp endid ro tam. The meeting p g was closed by singing God Save the King, after which a supper Was served in the basement of the Presbyterian church with Mrs. Herb. Mogridge, Mrs. Wm. Thompson, Mrs. Wm. Straughan and Mrs. Earl Raithby as convenors, Engagements Announced Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Pretty, Eg- mondville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kathleen, to Mr. Carman Stewart Rowcliffe, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Rowcliffe, Clin- ton, the marriage to take place the Latter part of Oetobei. Mr, and Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes an- nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter Charlotte Christina Isabella to Robert L. Carnegie, of London. Clinton Man Hurt Two were injured in a motor col lision on No. 8 Highway, two miles east of Goderich Monday afternoon. John C. Reid, representative of the Canadian Industries Limited, Chat- ham, travelling west allegedly "cut in" on a hill, applying his brakes suddenly to avoid a collision with an- other car going east. His car skidded broad -side down the hill for a dis- tance into another driven by W. P. Marrifield, R.R. No, 9, London, who suffered a fractured knee cap, Mr. Reid suffered cuts about the head and face. Traffic Officer Culp in- vestigated. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Thanksgiving visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wise were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Trick of Dorchester, Mr. Arthur Trick of London, Mr, and Mrs. F. W. Lawrence of Hamilton, Mi. T. Phip- pen of Toronto and. Mr. and Mrs, F. Townsend. Mr, and Mrs. A. W. Wise and Miss Reta Wise, Mr. and Mrs. D. Mc- Laughlin and Mr. Van Wess, all of Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wife and other friends in the vicinity over the weekend: Miss June Stephenson has returned home after spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Fred Wallis, Mr. Charles Ferguson, Miss Flor- ence Lovett, Mr. and 'Mrs. Phil Rey hard of London, Mrs. Eva Wheeler and son Douglas of Parkhill, were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. L. Stephenson.. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Snowden and Barry of Lambeth spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Welsh. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snell, Miss Barbara Snell and Mr. Allen Betties, Mr. and Mrs. Will Dunbar spent Sun- day with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Welsh. Miss Reta Beacom of Toronto spent the weekend and holiday at the home of her parents, Bayfield Line. Mr. Hugh Middleton, of Toronto was home for the weekend holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Farland Betties of Toronto spent the holiday weekend visiting friends in this vicinity. . Miss Grace Sterling of Toronto spent Thanksgiving weekend with her parents, Mr. and 'Mrs, Jas. Sterling. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sloan and son Max of Galt were visiting friends here over the weekend. Mr, and Mrs. James E. Brown of Toronto spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Middleton. Mrs. M. K. Kennedy of Toronto and Mrs. 3. Johnson of Goderich were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mid dieton. Miss Kathleen Middleton of Lon- don spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Taylor of Blyth spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Middleton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connell of Palmerston. and Mr. and Mrs. Wray Cooper and little daughter Marlyn of Fordwich spentthe weekend' with 1VIr. and Mrs. Irwin Tebbutt. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. Alex Haddy was a Toronto visit or over the weekend. Mr. Levi Trick of London visited in town over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. M: Montgomery ent sp a few days in Seaforth last week, Miss Madeline Hawkins of Toronto spent the Thanksgiving weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. H, M. Monteith and family were Grand Bend visitors on Monday. Mr. and Mrs.,Ray R.utnball of Mont- real visited Mrs. Clara Rumball last weekend. Mr. George Evans of Toronto spent the Thanksgiving weekend at his home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston of Toronto spent the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zapfe. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Stevens of Oak- ville were the guests of Mrs. C. Bartliff last weekend. Miss Audrey Scott of London visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Scott, over the holiday. Mr. Kenneth Colgtthoun spent the Thanksgiving weekend with Prof. A. E,ook C of Blyth. Misses Nora and Violet Fremlin of Toronto spent Thanksgiving week- end at their home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carter and family, Toronto, were holiday guests at Mr. T. T. Carter's to town. Mrs. N. R. McCready of Sarnia, vis- ited during the weekend with her brother, Rev. W. J. Cowherd. Miss Violet Morrison of Toronto was a holiday visitor at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Morrison. Miss Cathleen Cuninghame of Uni- versity College spent Thanksgiving weekend at her home in town. Mr. and Mrs. A, D. McCartney at- tended the funeral of the late Cleve Stafford at Gorrie on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Courtice anti Miss Betty of Hamilton spent the week- end with Miss Harriet Courtice. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dippell and child- ren of Bowmanviile spent the week end with Mr, and Mrs. 0. W. Potter. Mr, Chai•i,ie Brandon of the S.S. On- tadoc, spent Friday with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Brandon. Mrs, Ii, B. Fife of Toronto returned home after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. W. T. Herman of town. Pte. Wilbur Cuclmore of the Royal Canadian Engineers of Petewawa spent the weekend at his home in town. Mrs. Fitzsimons and son Billie Lind- ley of Thamesville, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. John- son. Mrs. «'m. Townsend of Macklin, Sark., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Crich over the week- end Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Keenlysicle of Toronto spent the Thanksgiving weekend with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Jenkins. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Helm of Lucknow and children spent a fdw days with the lady's parents, Dr. and Mrs, Evans. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Gardner of Lon- don spent the Thanksgiving week- end with Mr. and Mrs. D. J. At- kinson. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Agnew, Misses N. Benley and E. Cluff were in London for the Thanksgiving holi- day weekend, , Mr, Kelso Streets of Toronto and Miss Cora Streets of Zurich spent the Thanksgiving, weekend at their hone in town. Mrs. Roy Lonsway and daughter Joanne carne up front Toronto for the funeral of her aunt, Miss Eliza- beth Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Bowes of Tiverton spent a day last week with Dr. and Mrs. Evans.. Mrs. Bowes is the doctor's sister. Miss Valens' Elliott of MacDonald Hall, Guelph, spent the holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Chas. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Bartley and daughter Nancy Lou of Owen Sound spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zapfe. Mr.' and Mrs. T. Barker of Toronto and Miss Beth Cartwright and Mr. V. Crawford of Kitchener were weekend' visitors in town. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Weir and daugh- ter Shirley, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mr and Mrs, C. W. Curran, Sarnia, were Thanksgiving visitors at Mr. and Mrs, E. Kearns'. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawson and Allen of Toronto, Mao Mrs. Anthony Lawson and Donna of Pickering visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawson, Thanksgiving weekend. Holiday visitors' with Mr, and Mrs. A. J. McMurray were: Misses Mabel Jackson of Winnipeg, Drusilla Shaw of Bengston, Clara Meyer of Toronto and Mr. Lorne Iiclrrgott of Wallcer.•t'on. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Erskine and daughter Eleanor, Dr, J. Roe, Di. Elwood and Mrs: Roe, and Mr.. J. Roe, all of Atwood spent Thanlcs- giving, the guests of Rev. A. II. and Wt's. O'Neil. REBEKAH' ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO The District Deputy President' of Stratford District-No.,5 of the Re- bekah Assembly Sister of Ontario t r Mabel Jenkins, with her staff and guard of hon.onr of Huronic Rebekah Lodge No. 306,.made-her official visit to Silvercrest Lodge No. 311, Milver- ton on Oct. 9. Installation of officers into their respective chairs was car- ried out in a creditaple manner and the effectiveness of the ceremony was increased by the colour scheme of the lodge being carried out in the flosir- length gowns, worn by the D.D. Pres., her staff and guard of honour of pink, green and white. On Oct. 15, Goderich Lodge No. 89 was officially visited and their of- ficers duly installed. Much credit was given to the D.D. Pres., her staff and guard of honour for the dignified way in which the work was portrayed. On Friday evening, Oct. 18, Ruth Lodge No. 3, Stratford, will be visit- ed. At this meeting D.D. Grand Mas- ter Brother W. H. Gould of Sub. Lodge, No. 83, Clinton, will be a guesthon of our. Owing • to an oversight the name of Sister Ethel Gould as Dep, Chaplain was omitted in last week's paper. BRUGEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh and family spent the weekend with rela- tives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. C. Halstead and Floyd of Stratford spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs, R. McKenzie and family of -Detroit visited with rela- tives in the village. Mrs. S. Dutot and Bessie spent the weekend in Bayfield. Miss Margaret Aikenhead of Lon- don spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Aik- enhead, Misses Eleanor and Ray Snider of Goderich and Irene Snider of London spent the holiday at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. C. Martin of Toronto spent the weekend with MVlrs. A, Zapfe, Mi'. McKee and daughters of Lon- don spent a few days with Mrs. A. Paterson, Pte. A. Zapfe of London spent Sunday at his hone here, Mr. and Mrs. J. Grainger, 114iss Lt Bowey and Mr. D. Swan spent Sun- day at Ilderton, ONTARIO STREET UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. The October meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the lecture room of the church on Thursday, October 10. The president, Mrs, Burton presiding, af- ter singing a hymn, prayer was of- fered. by Mrs. Snell of Toronto. Mrs, W. M. Aiken had charge of the de- votional period, reading a psalm, Mrs, 0. Hawke closed this part with pray- etr. Excellent reports of the Section- al 'Meeting held in Winthrop were given by the delegates, Mrs. G. Wheatley and Mrs, W. M. Aiken. The New Study Book, chapter 1, on Can- ada was reviewed by Miss M. Wiltse, the book is in eight parts, and deals with the missionary operations in dif- ferent countries. A hymn and Mizpah Benediction were closing numbers. WESLEY-WILLIS W.M.S. The W. M. S. of Wesley'Willis church held their autumn thankoffer- ing• meeting in the lecture room of the church last Thursday evening; the Girls Club in charge of the program. The guest speaker was Dr. Margaret Forester of Bonen, China. Mrs. Oakes sang a solo "The Lord is My Shepherd." Mrs. Geo. Jefferson gave a Thanksgiving reading. A hearty vote of thanks was extended Dr. For- ester on her splendid talk. At the close of the meeting a social hour was spent. SUMMERHILL RED CROSS The Summerhill Red Cross Group held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. J. Forbes. The meet- ing opened with the president in the chair. Following the, singing of the National Anthem, the Red Cross Prayer wa srepeated. The minutes of the last meeting were read And adopted. The treasurer's report was also read. Mrs. Jno. Mairs, head of the packing committee reported 23 pr. seeks, 2 scarfs, 80 bandages, 150 pads, 40 towels, 150 wipes and four quilts ready to be sent to head- quarters. It was decided to make layettes before sewing for refugees. ' The teacher (Miss Fralick) and pupils of No. 12, donated articles made by them to be sold at the meet- ing to help the Red Cross. The child-, ren capably looking after them. During the afternoon the ladies finished quilting a quilt and the rest rolled bandages. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 23rd at the home of Mrs. Percy Gibbing's. Tea was served at the close of the meeting. Mr. A. J. McMurray is attending the International Plowing Match held at St. Thomas this week. CLINTON GIRL WRITES FROM .TFALY The following excerpts are from a, card sent by Miss Beryl Salter to her aunt, Mrs. -Engel, el, of Ha tings, Mt eh Mrs. Engel sent the card to Mrs. E. L. Mitten, with whom Miss Salter made her.home after the death of her parents. Miss Salter will be remem. bered by many in Clinton and vicin- ity. She was doing journalistic work. in Germany and shortly before. the war broke out went to Switzerland. A few days' before Italy entered the own she went with some friends to the mountains in Italy and happened to be still there when Italy entered and was obliged to stay in Italy..Her. card says: Dear Aunt Edith: "You got my two postcards im July? I hope you will tell the rest where I ant and let me know of any news at home. I had intended to. write' a letter this time, but they say• a card is safer. At present I am living in a house a mile from town. (La:neiane) with about seventy other - women t To -day the neighbours. are thtesh threshing, Y t n Sunda This s week a. cool wind has blown off the e Adrititic seven miles or so from here, andthe weather is very pleasant. Jaly was. too hot. The early figs are ripe but the grapes and olives come much lat- er. Here you see most of the fruits and vegetables• we have at home, bat apples are scarce. I go to market in the Square every morning to buy my figs and tomatoes, and prunes and apricots. I can also get good crown bread and cheese and milk and eggs. Butter is so dear, I eat olive oil with niy bread and find it not too bad, much to the horror of some of the others. It is not as unpleasant here as it might be, but I hope the war is soon over' You do not know how fortunate you all are to live on the other side of the ocean at a time like this . Since January have had nothing at all from Am- erica." The above card was written August 4th, and nothing more has been re- ceived from Miss Salter. Ministerial Meeting The Clinton and District Minister- ial Association met at Trinity Rec- tory, Bayfield on Wednesday morn- ing., October 16. Rev. Andrew Lane conducted the opening devotions and gave a meditation on "Prayer" based on St. Luke VI:12. Plans were macre for the piogzams for the 1940-41 season and the teach- ing duties in the Public School were assigned. The following officers were elected: Honorary President - Mt'. C. S.. Hawke; President - Rev. Andrew Lane; Vice President - Rev. R. J.. Peters; Secretary -Treasurer - Rev.. A. H. O'Neil. Scout News The most success- ful "Apple Day" in Boy Scout history in Clinton was held on Saturday by the local Boy Scouts. Twenty-six boys were out with their baskets of rosy red McIntosh apples and about one dozen.bushels of them. were sold. The boys brought in $98. and after all expenses connected with the sale are met, the boys will have approximately $75 clear profit. Ray Gibbings won first prize for highest amount of sales money with $9.84. The other four winners, in order were R. Gavin, K. Miller, R. Steep and 1).- Reddy. ,Haddy. LITTLE LOCALS Mr. Thomas Churchill is in the hospital having medical treatment. He is making rapid progress and will soon be his good self. Miss Phoebe Dinsmore of Wing- ham visited friends in town' for a few clays last week, also attending the Anniversary services in Clinton Baptist Church sunday, Miss Marion Gibbings of Ifalibur- ton spent the weekend with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J, Gibbings,, and assisted in the music at Ontario, Street United ,Church, both morning• and evening. Mr. H. W. Gould, D. D. G.M. for District No. 8 LO.O.F., visited Hen sail Lodge for the purpose of install- ing officers on. Tuesday evening, Oct.. 15th. Mr. Gould will go to Exeter. an Tuesday,, Oct. 22nd, Provincial Traffic Officer, Jack W.• Callender known throughout this dist- rict's highways, has joined the 11th Provost Company, London. 'Officer Callender has been stationed in Mit- chell six and one-half years. No suc- cessor has been announced. Provincial Traffic Officer Oldfield of Goderich, has also joined', Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLeroy of Tor- onto were the guests recently. of Mrs. McLeroy's parents, Mr. and: Mrs. Frank Shobbrooke,