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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14, 1940
rd.
The New Era Est. 1861
THE HOME PAPER
EDUCATION WEEK
Industry
Major Indu Y
"What keeps this town going?"—If
a
visitor asked of
this
question, une
doubtedly you would mention with
pardonable civic pride, several :out-
standing industrial enterprises. From
a commercial standpoint you might
be right, but in practically every On-
tario centre the biggest single local
organization is the school system.
No other organization in this com-
munity touches the lives of the citi-
zens more directly than the schools.
Practically every child from the age
attends
to sixteen ' •s
s
five ear
of up
Y
e
School, and many continue beyond
that age.
This community is fortunate in
having two educational institutions.
Of these the Collegiate Institute
Board controls the secondary school,
and the Public Scheel Board controls
the public School.
These schools represent ,an ap-
proximate capital investment of
$117,500.00 in buildings and lands;
To
mar
n-
and $3,750.00 in equipment.
educational
tan and .operate this
machinery requires the services of
school boards, several inspectors, one
truant officer, two principals, six
secondary teachers, six elementary
and
ervisor,
Tic su
teachers, one
music P
,
two janitors. To keen this sizeable
plant in operation takes approximat-
ely $25,000.00 a year.
"And what does the community get
out of it?" the sceptically curious
may ask.
Right now there are 385 pupils hi
eco
radar schools;
�' ta•* ands Y
our primary
P
190 of our boys and 195 of our girls
who are learning to become good citi-
zens who will be in the drivers' seats
in 1950 rind after and who will con-
trol the destiny of this Canada of
ours. There's nota shadow of doubt
of that. In addition to receiving the
heritage of our race, they are being
equipped to live and to earn, a liveli-
hood. The present stability of Can-
ada, spiritually and economically, has
shown the wisdom of providing our
citizens with as fine an education as
the country can afford.
This is no idle statement. To -day
we point with pride to ninny a good
Canadian who received his early
education right in this community.
Education is. without a doubt, Clin-
ton's most valuable industry.
We now have the best stock of Jewellery of
all kinds that we have ever shown together with
gifts suitable for every member of your family.•
See the choice of Lockets in Gold and Stirling
Silver in attractive new styles. Also a great num-
ber of Compacts, beautiful Bracelets, genuine
Cameo brooches and pendants, neck -chains, Pearls
and of course, a splendid stock of smart, accurate
• watches for everybody. Our new stock of Rings
deserve special mention also. For ladies we have
a large selection of lovely new stone rings of every'
kind as well as plain and diamond -set Signets.,
Also Onyx set with pearl or white sapphire, and'
of course, beautiful diamonds.
For men the smartest range of signet rings
you have ever seen. Also gold initial rings, 'dia-
mond-set signets, lodge rings, cameos, and rings
with any military crest.
We urge you to drop in early this year so we
can be sure of giving you the best and most of-•
ficient service possible. Conditons may hinder us
somewhat in getting through last-minute order§
on time.
Our stock is worth seeing — call now and
look it over. The Jeweller always has Gifts for,
Everyone.
Remember Watch. Repair is a job for Experts.
Our Work Assures Your Satisfaction.
NORMAN'S
"Counter's for. Finer Jewellery for over Half a
Century in Huron County"
The Two-year Term
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EDITOR NEWS
not in favor of the extension of
Council terms to two years as pro-
vided by the Local Government Ex-
tension Act.
] be
will
2 the ratepayers
On Dec
asked to vote on the question of a
two-year term for the newly elected
Council, School Board, etc. and I be-
lieve with a population like ours it
is in the best interests of the public
that the Council come to the people
annually. There is only one advant-
age from' a financial standpoint in
not voting annually and that is in
the saving in election cost. In Clin-
ton this varies from $36.00 to $50.00
ismore
i», myopinion the cost
and. p
than offset by the satisfaction of the
ratepayers.
After all, however, the public are
the judges of public officials and
plebiscites and we must abide by
their decisions 'as provided by our
democracy.
—LK. G. WATERS.
LITTLE LOCALS Engagements Announced
Mr. Alvin Corless, Premier of the Mr. and Mrs. E. F. itierner, Stanley
20th Ontario Older Boy's Parliament , Township, announce the engagement
1i Elisabeth to
•u titer Edith, 'theirdai
'� of
will speak over station CFRB ondaughter,
ssinday, November 17th, at 5.15 pan.
Standard Time.
Met. Clarence Green
of Teeswater,ater
,
r i
who underwent an operation in the
ato
Clinton Hospital, is recuperating at.
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Livermore.
A meeting for the formation of the
1941 Drama Group, will take place
place in the Council Chamber; Town.
Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, at
7.30 p.in. All those interested are
cordially invited.
Mr.Grant Tutner, formerly of the
partnership Bannister & Turner, will
continue to run the Cities Service
Station alone. Mr. Bannister going
to Goderich to work for the Ford
Garage.
The Clinton Fish and Game Club
has arranged for a frolic to be held
in the Town Hall, November 22nd.
Numbered tickets are being sold and
MR. EDITOR; — In response to there are some fine prizes offered
your -request I wish to say that in for those who are lucky enough to
hold the right tickets two main speakers will be Byron Lieut: Colonel J. W. Shaw by placing*
JenneY,
Western cinOntario
fieldiara wreath. h. The
musical
i
n
bets
were-
The
ereThe
sport of deer -hunting• is grow- and Mr. George Arbogast, holstein appropriate for the occasion.
ing move popular as loin• from Chin- sale: inen in Perth County and sur- -
ton have already struck off for the rounding district, The club is just a
northern woods to try their luck at little over one year cf age as an or -
the game thisfall. Theyare:
: Ross
garrearren and Was
organizeduz
d
Chur-Tinos. for
Ellwood Epps,program
➢lc .'wap, his carried on an active pro;,
chill and Jack Scouter. the benefit of those interested in the
Mr. E. S. Smith of Atwood, Whoblack and white breed. The place of
Grant Ross Turner, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Turner, Goderich, the mar-
riage to take place this month.
Mr: and Mrs. Albert Ha ggit1 , of
ent of
em
Blyth, announce the engagement Y ,
their only daughter, Hephsibah Lydia
to George Thomas Lawrence, only
son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lawrence
of Lendesboro, the marriage to take'
plaee the latter part of November,
Oddfellow's District
Meeting
The lodges of District No. 3 will
n on
l rooms Clinton Lodge meet in B
for a dietriet
'Thursday, Nov. 19th
rally. Two grand lodge officers will
be present and address the meeting.
.Annual_ Meeting
•
The Huron Holstein Breeders' Club
cf Huron have made asrangements
to hold their annual meeting in the
Agricultural Office, Clinton, Thurs-
day, November 14, at 8.00 p.m. The
Memorial Services Held
At Presbyterian -Church
Legion Branch, No. 140, Clinton,
Boy Scouts, Rover Scouts, Cubs, Girl
Guides and Brownies, with Legion
secretary N. W. Miller in command
and Clinton .Pipe Band leading the
P
Alale matched from 'Legion
Hall
t
to the Presbv t
error church fen. Sun-
day.
i tn-
day morning worship at 11 a -m The
colors of the several units were plac-
ed at either side of the altar. The
color -bearers were: for the Legion,
J. R. Butler and George Wilson; the
Scouts, Wesley Haddy, the Union
Jack and Jack Cook the Scout en-
sign; Rovers' colors by Gordon Her-
man; Cubs, Rae Gibbjngs the colors
Miller
and George Seribbins and Bob
the totem role and base. Jo Ann
Crazing
ti
'ham�e bore the guide de colors,
The combined units mustered over
one hundred. The speaker for the
occasion was Rev. Dr. Laidlaw Tay-
lor of Goderich, who dealt with world
crisis of the past, showing that the
sane, conditions obtained to a limited
extent as at present.
The memorial tablet for those from
the church membership who made the
supreme sacrifice was decorated by
r
my opinion the municipality y
knows
better than the Premier of the Pro-
vince as to when the Municipal elec-
tions should be held. When there is
a popular demand for a change to a
two-year
term,
that at
would be the
time for the legislature to act, but
as f:::• a:, I know there is no demand
for a change, and little if any neces-
sity for it. If members of the Coun-
cil are giving satisfactory service
they quite often get re-election, some-
times without a vote, but usually
there are changes to be made and
t
vacancies to fill at theof
end a
twelve month term. If the Council
had not decided to submit the ques-
tion to a vote we would have auto-
matically gone Luxiter Mr. Iiepburn's
dictation and lost another of our
municipal rights. A vote against; the
two-year terns is a vote for local
democracy.
—A. T. COOPER.
Concert Aids Red Shield
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather on Monday evening there
was a fair attendance at the Town
Hall for the Salvation Army Red considered, Municipal Bodies are el -
Shield benefit concert, when the ected by the Municipalities to conduct
Stratford
tford Salvation
Army
band
a
nd the Muni r
1
tstoes business,
essu
,
to
en -
others were the entertainers. The site theaprogics: to promoteliar-
National Anthem was followed by mony in the Municipalities, to work
prayer by Rev. G. G. Burton. After
the opening number by the band the
chairman, Mayor Waters was intro-
duced by Lieut McLean, and in his re-
marks spolge of the important service
that the Army is rendering at thls
time, also stressed the importance of
the fullest possible support being
given to Red Shield appeals for
funds. The Red Shield, said he, is a
strong factor toward the winning of
the war'.
In addition to the band, Lieut. Ells-
worth of London entertained with
piano and cornet solos and Miss A.
Thomas, Toronto, with readings. The
program was interrupted by a black-
out as the electric lights failed two
or three times all along this section
of the line.
EDITOR NEWS-RECORD:—In re-
ply to your question: "Are you in
favor of a one-year or a two-year
Corm for Municipal Governing Bod-
ies?" I would say yes and no.
When this two-year term was
mootod by Mr. Hepburn, he was
thinking of economics that would be
effected by having Municipal Elec-
tions held every two years. If the
economics were all that was to be
considered there is no doubt there
would be a saving for the 'municip-
alities.
There is more than economy to be
recently returned from (Saskatche-
wan, has purchased the Scott Groc-
ery, Mr. Smith will continue the busi-
ness, giving both quality and service
having
had eig
hteen years
of exper-
ience.
Mr. Smith took possession on
Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. -Scott who
have resided in the apartment above
the store will move to their resi-
dence on Queen street, while Mr, and
Mrs. Smith will occupy the apart-
ments.
in harmony with all their officials..
If the Council in any Municipality
fails in this capacity, . it is not just
to the electors that such Municipal
body should be allowed to automatic-
ally continue their incapacity, On
the other hand if the council elected
is composed of men of ability, fore-
sight, and desire to develop progress
and harmony in the community, they
will naturally be re-elected at the
polls.
—W. S. R. HOLMES.
Huron Fruit iShow
The Huron County Fruit Growers'
Association are planning to conduct a
Fruit Show in the Agricultural Board
Room, Clinton, on Friday, November
22nd.
The display will feature all late
fall and winter varieties incldding
Macintosh Red, Northern Spy, Snow
or Fameuse, King, Tolman Sweet,
Greening, Golden Russet, Blenheim.
Orange Pippin, Baldwin, Stark, Sal-
ome and Ben Davis.
The objective behind the show is to
advertise apples so as to stimulate
the sale of them locally and through-
out Alia Province.
The following is the program for
`the day:
11.30 a.m.—Fruit in place.
11.30 - 1.30—Judging of entries by
J. J. Johnston, Dom. Fruit Inspector,
London; Chas. McPhail, Holmesville.
1.30 p.ci Hall open'to public.
2.00 ' p.m. :Program: Mrs. D. A.
'Smith, President, in charge; Official
Welcome, Warden George Feagan;
Address on advertising, Harry J.
Boyle, OKNX, Wingliam; Moving
pictures of scenes at the 1039 & 1940
the banquet for this fall and winter
will be decided at the meeting to-
night.
Ontario ario t5treet Church
The Warre'n's Missionary Society
of Ontario St. Church held their reg-
ular monthly meeting on Tuesday af-
ternoon, with a goodly number pros- future success and happiness.
ent. The president, Mrs. Burton pre-
sided. The new Study Book, "Birch]
Presentation to lilr. & Mrs.
William Walker
On 'Thursday, October 31st, the
Board of Management of Ontario St.
United Church Sunday School gath-
ered at the home of Mr. William
Walker, superintedent of the Sunday
School, and presented an occasional
chair as a mark of appreciation of
his services.
Over thirty persons were assembled
and a very enjoyable evening was
spent. Many who were present ex-
pressed their good wishes for their
Bark Talking" was ably directed by:
RED CROSS NOTES Miss M. Wiltse, with Mrs. Farnham,
Mrs. G. Shipley and Miss E. Plum -
The last shipment of articles from steel taking part. Meeting opened
the Clinton Branch consisted of the
full owing:
Fcr refugees -2 coats, 0 dresses,
20 skirts, 12 nightgowns. 12 pair of
boys' 'trousors, 1 shirt, 1 complete
layette; knitted comforts -75 pair of
seek:•, 3 helmets, 3 pair of mitts, 5
scarves; hospital supplies -247 band-
ages.
Extract from a letter from one of
"our boys": "Thank you so much for
the socks—they were the first hand -
knitted ones I had received and they
were most welcome. We are issued
three pairs of factory -made socks but
they are not nearly as comfortable or
as serviceable as the hand-knit ones.
• ores
Mtge h.
week I wore at •c
first
In
the
r
in rive. of the pix factory socks is-
sued to ue."
Otu• knitters have responded nobly
to the appeal to redouble their efforts.
Overheard from one of our best.
workers, "You cannot ask me to do
too much. It helps my self-eespoct.
Buttermakers Clubs Holdg.
Fine Banquet at Clinton
More than 70 persons were present
at the McKenzie House here on last
Thursday evening when the Stratford
and District Butternnaekrs' Club held
its annual banquet to wind up. the
year's activities. The club does not
meet during the winter months.
After the appetizing dinner the
members of the club and their guests
enjoyed a lengthy program of music
and speeches. The guest speaker was
F. A. Wiggins, manager of the dairy
branch of the Canada Packers plant
at Toronto, who chose as his subject,
"Efficiency." Piano solos were con-
tributed by Mrs. Harvey Cooper of
Clinton. and Mr. Cooper of Clinton
and' Mir. Rolph of London, who acted
as chairman, led hi community sing-
ing. Mr. Stanlake gave a clever
sleight-of-hand display.
Following the regular program, D,
McMillan of Stratford, dairy instruc-
tor and inepectoai in this district for
the Provincial Department of Agri-
culture, took charge df the meeting
and presented the prizes to the win-
ners of various competitions held
throughout the year. The prizes were
donated. by a number of manufactur-
ing firms dealing in dairy products.
In the cream grading competition
L. W. Perkins of Black Caeek.was the
winner of first prize, followed by E.
D. Hoffineyer of Mitchell and W.
Kant, also of Black. Creek. In the
butter grading competition, A. H.
Woodnut of Mitchell won first prize
and the other prizes were won by
Thomas Kaufman of Tavistock and
'Roy Mulcahy of 'Millbank. The :cin
for the average high on cream and
Sutter g'•ading was wan by E, Hitz-
roth of Tavistock.
Huron Fruit Growers' Field Days.
4.00. p.m.—Auction sale of fruit—
iah auction-
eer.
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All persons interested in fruit are
invited. to attend. The display of
apples will demonstrate the quality
and the different varieties grown to
perfection in'the county.:
with singing of hymn, "Lord it at
Thy Command," Prayer by Mrs.
Hawke.. Satisfactory reports were i
given by the treasurer and the dif-
ferent committees. Mrs. E. Kennedy
had charge of the devotions, taking as
her topic, "The Pilgrim Way," Julm
16-17. Closing with singing "0, Mas-
ter, let Inc walk with Thee," and
prayer by Mrs. M. Sperling. Mrs,
Shipley conducted the `Watch Tower'.
A very lovely duetwas rendered by
Mrs: Roy Plumsteel and Miss E. '
Plumsteel. Singing. of God Save the
Ring and Mizpah Benediction brought
the meeting to a close. •
The thankoffering of the 'Women's
Missionary Society of Ontario Streett
Church will be held on Wednesday
evening, November 20th in the church
school. Mrs. R. E. MacKenzie of Eg-
ntondville, the president of Huron
Presbyterial, will be the guest speak-
er. A cordial invitation is extended
to all who are interested. A special
We ask cur finest boys to give their program is being prepared.
lives, or worse, surely we can never
do enough in return."
Would that this sentiment burned
in the hearts of us all.
Our society acknowledges with
gratitude a donation of two d.'rllars
from Mrs. N. Trewartha, to be used
for clothing for children in the
bombed areas.
EVENING AUXILIARY
Permission has been obtained to
use the rooms over the Agricultural
Office and the meetings in ',future
will be hell there.
We need every girl in Clinton to
help in tls:e Red Cross work.
At the next meeting of the Even-
ing Auxiliary, November 18, those in
charge of the tea will be: Mrs. G.
Beattie, Misses Isobel Chowen, Stella
Brown, Eileen Atkinson.
SUMMERHILL RED CROSS
Teachers of South Huron
Convene in Hensall
The amoral meeting of the teachers
of South Huron was held in Hensall.
on Friday, Nov. 8th, with a good
attendance.
The meeting was opened by devo-
tional exercises conducted by Rev.
Wm. Weir of Knox Presbyterian
church, Henson, and the singing of
the National Anthema.
Ltspector E. C. Beacons of Goder-
ich welcomed the teachers and made
a few hi'ief announcements.
Mr. Stewart Beattie, president, an-
nounced that a nominating committee
comprising Mr. Brown, Mr. Murray
and Mr. Beacom, would draw up a
slate 'of officers for the coming year..
Mr. Shackleton presented the audit-
ors'
uditors' report, showing a balance of
of ow
follow-
'
1
`discussion
S nOlt
.:$244 02 .]
A
' ed concerning the large balance, and
the Advisability of appointing a com-
mittee to look into the matter. The
committee, Mr. G. H. Jefferson, Mr.
I Creech, Mies Bell, Mrs, Thornloe and
Mr. Stonehouse, later in the day stet -
1 Institute Institute would
ed that this Toa
present $100 to the general fends of
the Canadian Red Cross Society,
AMONG THE CHURCHES The officers appointed for 1940-41.
BAPTIST CHURCH are: President, Maitland Hammond of
1Cir:kton, vice-president, John Martin
The minister's sermon subject will' of Goderich; sec.-treas., Roy Stone -
be: "Viewing Foreign Miseiors." house, Goderich; councillors, Misses
Prayer in behalf of owe whir -torn Violet Watkins of. Centralia and Edna
world on Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock,
WESLEY-WILLIS CHURCH
The Girls Club of Wesley -Willis
will hold their thankoffering meet-
ing on. Tuesday evening, Nov. 19th,
at eight o'clock at the home of the
president, Mrs Oakes. Mrs. Gordon
Miller will be the guest speaker.
THE SALVATION ARMY
The services on Sunday to be as
follows: Morning, subject, "In Every-
thing Give Thanks"; evening, sub-
ject, "State. of the Blessed Man."
Prayer meeting on Thursday night
and on Friday evening the Young
People's meeting.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Sunday, Nov. 17th
8 aa.—Holy Communion.
11 a.m.—Morning prayer, sermon:
"God's Endless Quest"
2.30 p.m. — Sunday School and
Ladies Bible Class.
3.45 p.m. --Men's Bible Class.
7 p.m.—Evening Prayer.
Monday 6.30 p.m,— Church Boys'
League at the residence of Mr, and
J. M. Elliott; 8 p.m.—A.Y.P.A,
Thursday 7.30 p,m. — Intercession
'Service.
The Summerhill Red Cross Group
held their regular meeting at the
home of Mrs. Warren and Jno. Gib-
bings. With the president in the
chair, the meeting opened by singing
God Save the King, followed by the
Red Cross prayer. In the absence of
Mrs. Jno. Mairs, packing convenor,
Isabel Forbes read her report on
articles packed ready for shipping: 5
d:oz, surgical towels, 44 large pads,
44 med. pads, 56 small pads, 134
compresses, 18 doz. 8" wipes, 86 3"
cotton. bandages, 47 4" cotton band-
ages, 27 4" flannelette bandages, 6
6" flannelette bandages, 26 pr. socks
and 5 quilts.
Mrs. N. Ball gave the treasurer's
report. In the afternoon towels were
hemmed and a quilt finished. Tea
was served at the close of the meet-
ing.
On Friday,Nov. 8th, a 'social even-
ing was held when the lucky number
on the Dutch Boy quilt was drawn.
ticket holder was
Mr. Clif-
fordThe lucky
ford Wilhelm of Stratford. The pro-
gramme was very much enjoyed by
the large crowd. Lunch was served
and the remainder ofthe evening was
spent in dancing.'_
Janiiesot of Clinton and Mr. Charles
Pearce of Clinton; librarian, Mr. Wm.
•
Thompson of Goderich.
During the morning, Mr. Stewart
Beattie of Varna spoke on the sub-
ject of "Manual Training through the
Grades", stressing the point that
children who are not adept at spelling
or learning history, very often find
themselves in Handicrafts.
Norman Davies, inspector of Ag-
ricultural Classes, spoke on the sub-
ject. "Improvement of the School
Ground,." Mr. Davies' lecture was ii-
lustrated by slides, showing the var-
ious improvements made in schools
throughout Ontario. Mr. Davies also
spoke of the achievements of pupils
,'n the agricultural classes.
Mu,ieel n:urbers were presented by
the members of the Hensall School
Choir under the direction of Mr. Sant
Ronnie of Hensall. Mr. Ronnie also'
contributed a solo. Miss Esther Hume
of Goderich sang a solo during the
afternoon session,
Mr. Stewart McInnes of Bayfield'
gave a paper on 'Composition and
Grammar in: the Senior Grades.''
Dr. E. G. Pleve of the staff of the
University of Western Ontario, Lon-
don, spoke on, "The Tntuogation of'
tine Social Studies."
Mr. G. H; Jefferson, principal of
the Clinton Public School, spoke on
the subject, "Mathematics in Grades.
VIS and VIII."
Mr. E. C. Beacom stroke of the
part of the school and Canada's War
Effort. In. Mr, Beacoan's words,
"Winning the War is most important
as far as the schools are' concerned.
Metltads will not mean anything if
we Flo not win the wets"
Miss Alma Ratz of Granton wave
an, Site'•es:See and iefo'mative talk
on "Crafts."
ONTARIO ST. UNITED CHURCH
11.00 a.m.—"The Visit of Rah-
shakeh to Hezekiah."
2.00 p,m. ,— Worship and Sunday
School at Turner's.
2.30 p.m.-Snnclay School, Clinton.
7.00 p.m.—"Earthquakes mentioned
in the Bible," What is the meaning
of this hi week's
events.
Monday 8.00 p.m. -Young People's
meeting at Regional School at Brace -
field. Meet at church,
Wednesday 8.00 pm. — Meeting of
Intercession for our nation,`