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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1940-12-05, Page 3THURS., DEC. 5, 1940 THE CLINTON Ni.WS-RECORD' PAGE WHAT CLINTON WAS DOING IN THE GAY NINETIES Vo You Remember What Happened During The Last Decade Of The Old Century? FROM THE NEWS -RECORD, Mr, S. S. Cooper, while Mr. Snell is as good as entered. Mr. Cooper has surveyed the field carefully and as a consequence considers his prospects brighter than when he made his pre- vious effort. If there is a more.per- sistent .and . slicker canvasser in the district 'than S. S. we would like to learn his name and address. DECEMBER 6th, 1900 Mr. and Mrs. William Rob); enter- tained a few* of their friends on Tuesday evening on the occasion of the forty-eighth anniversary of their wedding day. Walter Shannon died on Friday last at the early age of twenty-two. He was a victim of the "white plague", better known as consumption, which has caused so many vacant chairs. The funeral which took place on Sun- day was largely attended. Mr. Harry Stevens is the oldest' contractor in harness in Clinton. When an apprentice he helped build many a house which has since given way to something better, gone up in smoke or has been pulled down. The trip which Mr. Butt nercently made to Manitoba was his thirteenth to that province and on no previous vists did he find business so dull. Mr. Humphreys, the well-known soloist of town, sang in St. Paul's church last Sunday evening. Miss May Bentley accompanied him and very rarely has an accompanist as- sisted the voice so well as on that occasion. St. Paul's is to be con gratulated on having such a talented young organist. Ms. David Cantelon returned on Tuesday from Toronto where lie clos- ed up his season's apple operations. The House of Refugee Committee of the county council decided at its meeting this week to not renew the old contract with the Electric Light Company but to put in a meter, Mr. John Tedford is clearing the decks preparatory to leaving for Manitoba in March and intends dis- posing of all his property here as he hardly expects again returning to Ontario to locate. He will take up farming near Minnedosa, but during he winter will probably engage in the manufacture of iron harrows, etc. and as there is demand for a good article Mr. Tedford's output will meet with ready sale. From present indications the three candidates who went over the County Council course two years ago will have the track all to themselves again this year though other names have been mentioned. Mr. Connolly will be a starter without fail and so will to izcea JUST LIKE • CHURCH DIRECTORY THE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. E. Silver, Pastor 2.30 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evening Worship The Young People meet each Monday evening at 8 p.m. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Rev. A. H. O'Nen, B.A., B.D. 10.00 am.—Sunday School, 11 a.m. Morning Prayer. 7 p.m.—Evening Prayer. THE SALVATIION ARMY Lieut. Maclean 11 am, — Holiness Service 3 p.m, — Sunday School 7 p.m, — Salvation Meeting • ONTARIO STREET UNITED Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D. 10.00 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m.—Divine Worship 9.30 a.m. Turner's Church Ser- vice and Sunday School 7 p.m. Evening Worship When The Present Century Was Young FROM THE NEWS -RECORD, DECEMBER 9th, 1915 Mrs. A. T. Cooper had the misfor- tune to fall down the cellar steps the other day and fracture a couple of ribs, the result being that she has been taking it easy ever since. Mrs. Cooper had a lighted lamp in her hand when the accident occurred and it is very fortunate that her injuries were not of a more serious nature, Mr. Clarence Paisley, who has been a member of the local branch of the Royal Bank, has been promoted to the Stratford agency and entered up- on his duties there the other day, Clarence is a bright young man of a genial, happy temperament and will win friends wherever he may be located. To the position of ledger - keeper this made vacant, Mr. Earl R. Palmer has been moved up after putting in his period as junior. The position of junior is now filled by Mr. Leo Flynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Domnack Flynn of Hulled. The Modelites held their At -Home in the Town Hall on Monday even- ing, many of the young people of the town being invited to spend an enjoyable evening. William Harland Linn, youngest son of Mrs. Robert Linn of Toronto, and nephew of the late Mrs. W. S. Harland, passed away at his home in Toronto last week at the early age of 32 years. Major Rance was in town on Sat- urday, his last visit before leaving with his battalion. for England. Miss Jean McTaggart, is in Ham- ilton assisting in a convalescent home for returned soldiers, Mr. Thomas Smalleombe, a former resident of Clinton and brother-in- law of the Messrs. Shipley, was a shareholder of the Maple Leaf Mill- ing Company, St Catharines, whose big mill was destroyed by fire on Monday night, entailing a loss of, it is estimated; $200,000. Mr. Small- combe was for several years eonneet- ed with the mill. Major W. J. 0. Matlock, a native of Clinton, a .son of the late D. M. Malloch, who for many years prin- cial of the Public School here, a later Inspector of Public Schools for East Huron, is at the Dardanelles with the University of Toronto Base Hospital. Mrs. Dowding left Monday for London to say farewell to her son, Captain Dowding of the 33rd, which battalion leaves this week for Eng- land.. Mr. Newman Cluff has gone to Stratford to take a business college course. Mrs. T. Holloway, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMurray and Miss Hattie Hollo- way were hi Exeter on Wednesday of last week attending thegwedd'ing of Miss Ida 16, Rowe, a granddaugh- ter of the first mentioned lady. I WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED I Rev. Andrew Lane, B.A., B.D. 11 a.m.—Divine Worship 7 p.m.—Evening Worship. Sunday School at conclusion of morning service. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Worship Service at Bayfield 2 p.m.—Sunday School, Bayfield. CLINTON MISSION W. J, Cowherd, Supt. Services: Tuesday 8 p.m.—Young People. Wednesday 3 p.m.—Ladies Prayer Meeting. Thursday 8 p.m.—Prayer Meeting. Sundays: I 2 p.m, ---Sunday School. 3 p.m—Fellowship Meeting. 8 p.m.—Evangelistic Service. THERE'S ANOTHER SIDE TO IT r. Cardtf rt0P dor duron North, Speaks For The Farmers An able plea for wider recognition of the vital importance of making it economically possible for the farmer to maintain and, in some cases, ex- pand production was made in the House of Commons last Wednesday by Mr. L. E. Cardiff, Conservatives Member of Parliament for Haron. North. Because Mr. Cardiff is a successful farmer -ask anybody in the Brussels district about that—his. views probably have wide rural en- dorsation, butthey merit, as well, careful consideration by the city man. Mr. Cardiff said it is merely make- believe to assume that, in time of war, trade will move through' normal channels and that "customary sur- pluses. in several lines of our Canad- ian production will find a market" and "command fair and reasonable prices." He is opposed to curtailing production. On the contrary, he feels that the farmer should be encouraged to produce but that the Dominion. should give the farmer increased pro- tection. We quote part of what Mr. Cardiff said in the House on this point: "The, demand for shipping fac- ilities will restrict our exports to Great Britain to a minimum. We do know from experience, however, that if this conflict proceeds, all our production of foodstuffs will. be in demand, but in the meantime our warehouses are full. At present the farmers have to assume the burden of these surpluses, and carry their share of war -time taxation. At this time of emergency I con- tend, Mr. Speaker, that these are problems that should be faced by our federal government. Non-per- ishable surpluses such as wheat, beans, pork, are in my opinion as good as gold in war time. There is nothing that will put heart in a man like a full stomach, and there is nothing that will weaken the morale of any nation like starva- tion. We all know that armies travel on their stomachs and so I say again, pile up the surpluses of non-perishable .goods and keep. the people working, make the cur- rency circulate, and back it up with gold and with the storage of non- perishable goods. Beat the enemy at their own game. Only those who accept defeat are defeated." That is a striking statement—"non- perishable surpluses . . , are as good a gold in war time." The people of ,Britain are striving to produce them- selves as much foodstuffs as possible, but there will be increasing demands on the manpower of Britain in the factories, in construction and in the We have heard it said a good many times that it is not fair to pay one man ten dollars a day for making bullets while the man who stops them gets but one dollar a day. Everyone feels the force of this statement. In an hour so perilous, every man should be willing to put his best into the common fund of national defense and aggression. Let it not be forgotten, however, that the government must do its best to get the best out of its civilians. The one aim is to stop the foe and to .bring him to heel where he belongs. But all men do not re- spond.to the cry for public service. Yet they can make bullets and the government must have their service even though they pay extravagant wages to have them do so. These sordid souls must be got into the service of the country. These men who . will not serve in the present crisis unless they are paid unreason- ably therefore will have their reward, but no part of that reward will be the esteem of right thinking men. The tide of public opinion is rising against them. As sure as fate they'll find their gold, won at the price of another's blood, doing them precious little good. Justice is the nature of things. We know of more than one war millionaire who has eked out a hang -dog existence. The mills of the gods wile grind more finely in the future than they have in the past. Let time-savers and mercenary souls take notice.—Exeter Times -Advocate.. notice.. It is reassuring to learn that they have decided to return to work .today. We do not say that these men were not entitled to an increase in wages; we do not know anything about the merits of their claim. We do contend, however, that they should nothave walked out on strike. The statutes of this country provide other means of ' settling wage disputes: Britain needs ships and we must stay at the job of building them. Britain also needs food and will need more of it in future. We confidently be- lieve that the farmers of, the country will not go on strike—but we should not expect too much from them ani; give them too little in return. Mr. Cardiff's address' on Wednes- day was his first in the House of Commons, to which he was elected In the March election. It would seem to be a safe prediction that the Mem» ber for Huron North will be heard again. We hope so. —Stratford Beacon -Herald. RED SHIELD WAR SERVICE FACTS Statistics are usually dry and un- interesting but no organization that hopes to accomplish anything of value or of service can get along very well without them. There is no better way to bring information about any of its activities thoroughly, up-to-date like a few statistics. So here are just a few new ones that of recent developments hi the work of the Salvation Army among the three national services at home and abroad. You have heard about the huts that have been built in the military and air force camps for the use of those in active service. Do you know that the ones erected to date called for a total cost of $130,000? The furnish- ings and equipment alone cost anoth- er $31,525. This is where some of your money has gone and gone to a good purpose. Besides which they have rented other buildings that make a yearly rental cost of $22,040. At all centres, large auditor- iums are filled nightly with upwards, experience. The Dominion ski champ - of 900 men attending concerts at each ionships were held in Banff National of the larger camps. There is a total Park during 1940,.and many of the auditorium accomodation at Red Shield Centres thoughout Canada of more than 50,000. WHEN WINTER COMES TO CANADA For a nwmber of years Canada has been exploiting one of her oldest nat- urat resourses, snow, Winter snows 'are just, as eagerly awaited and as expertly appraised by the Canadian sporting fraternity as spring rains are. welcomed by the Canadian farm- er. Snow craft has become a popular science and snow has been turned in- to an important economic asset. Snow has put Canada's tourist trade on an all -year-round basis and has added substantially to the wealth of the country. Snow has also put the Dominion on the top rung of the winter sports ladder. Wintertime has long been regarded as playtime in Canada, and the development of all forms of winter sports has now reached an international scale of large proportions, One of the most popular of alt win- ter sports in the North American eom- tinent today is skiing. This exhilar- ating and delightful pastime was first popularized in Canada by Lord Minto, while Governor General at Ottawa 'before the close of the last century, and the Ottawa Ski Club has the distinction of being one of the first established in Canada. Gradually the sport spread to other provinces, and ski clubs were formed at many important centres between the Atlan- tic and the Pacific. To -day there are 115 of these clubs with a member- ship of over 25,000. In addition, there are thousands of young people in all parts of the country who are not identified with any outdoor exercise in winter on skis, The past few years have witnessed the rapid expansion. of a program de- signed to provide greater factilities for winter sports in Canada, especial- ly skiing. Hotel, chalet, and ski lod- ge accommodation has been made a- vailable at all principle centres fre- quented by skiers; ski trails, ski jum- ps, and cross-country ski courses have been put in shape, and ski tows pro- vided in many ;Maces in order to save a wearisome climb for those who en- joy only the down hill run. Canada's national parks, which have long been among the greatest summer playgrounds of the Domin- ion, are gradually developing their winter attractions. This is particular- ly true of some of the parks situated in the Rocky Mountains. Here are to be found boundless winter-play- trounds on alrine slopes covered with deep powdery snow incomparable for slalom racing. Downhill runs, miles tong amid grandeur that defies des- cription, make a skiing holiday inone of these parks a never -to -be -forgotten Another feature perhaps not fully recognized is the service to depart- ing troops at several centres through- out the country. Men are givern 'treats' just before leaving for over- seas. In this way more than 25,000 fighting services. It will be surpris- men have been served. ing if agricultural production in l3rit- There are other services as well. lin does not decline. In any event, Recently the Salavtion Army Bands whatever surpluses she now has will of Fort William and Port Arthur disappear. It is significant that journeyed more than 80 miles to pro - rationing regulations are becoming vide an evening of music for the guards of an Internment Camp. more severe. It would be disastrous and would be a blot on Canada's honer were we to fail to build up and hold in readiness fully -adequate sup- plies of non-perishable foodstuffs for shipment to Britain. The farmers are ready to do their part. As Mr. Cardiff said, "farmers have divorced themselves from the profit motive, and are actuated only by a determined desire to serve in the front ranks of production." He was right, too, when he said: "Farm- ing today is a business, and just as M other industries, farmers must have sufficient income to cover over- head, defray expenses, and maintain" their buildings and equipment. The farmer is working and working hard and he is willing to go on working, but the farmer cannot be expected to go on producing unless he is as- sured of a return that will pay him for his outlay and his effort. We do not complain about the prices that Britain is offering to Canada for foodstuffs. Canada as a nation should be prepared to make sacrifices to feed the gallant people of the Motherland. Similarly, Canada as a nation should see to it that the whole sacrifice; in Ude respect is not borne by the farm - Dealing with this phase, Mr. Car- diff said: "I submit, now that we are giving assistance to industry for the manufacture of necessary war materials, that immediate considera- tion should be given to agriculture, in order that we may achieve full production, under proper guidance and with the responsibility on the government for such surpluses as may exist from time to time. Our agricultural resources, properly or- ganized, can and will play a vital part in this nation's war effort." Although he dad not do so, Mr. Cardiff might have contrasted the preserving ,etfforts of the farmers with the action of two hundred em- ployees of the Kingston Shipbuilding Company, of Kingston, who went on. strike last week because their de- mands for wage increases had been rejected. According to officals of the company, the mem had received' two wage increases earlier this year, and added that they had walked off the job last -'eek without giving any Then there are the Hostess Houses and the facilities they offer. These homes provide overnight accomoda- tion for servicemen with their wives and children, or for relatives of men visiting a centre. The rates are most reasonable and if you are planning to visit someone in service write to the Matron, The Salvation Army Hostess House, at one of the follow- ing addeessest 365 Ontario Street, London, Ont. 812 Dundas Street, London, Ont. 808 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ont. 480 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ont. 640 Cathcart Street, Montreal, P.Q. 609 Lorne Avenue, Brandon, Man. 8 McMahon St., Quebec City, P.Q. There is a great need for current magazines and literature for the troops in Newfoundland and Iceland. They will be forwarded by the local officers if placed in their charge. Or perhaps' you feel more like donating a mobile canteen or tea car. The Hon. Martin B. Fisher, former Provincial Treasurer of the Province of Quebec, recently did so and it cost $2,250. That was an overseas mobile canteen but you can give one for use in Canada for only $1,500. There is a great demand at present for one of these tea cars or service cars at camps at Borden, Petawawa, Sussex, Debert, and Toronto. Finally, there is the matter of Christmas parcels for overseas. If you are sending anything to the men who have gone overseas, perhaps the following official instructions will be of, value: "Gifts to Canadians in the United Kingdom and allied forces: Senior Auxiliary Services has now establish- ed a centralized scheme which has been formally 'accepted by the Cus- toms, All such parcels should be ad- dressed with the necessary number, rank, name, and unit, care of Canad- ian Auxiliary Services, 6 Dilke Street, Chelsea, London, S.W.a, Eng- land. Canadian Legion Organization co-operates by providing all facilities necessary for the operation of the scheme including the listing of Can- adian personnel involved." Christmas is coming! Get your parcels going!! best skiers in the North American continent competed. Special trains were run from Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, and ski coaches were at- tached to regular trains from Van- couver and Toronto, Other ' skiers came by ears which bon: the Been-- pietas of many of the provinces of. Canada and the states cf the Ameri- can merican Republic. In Jasper National Park, also in the Canadian Rookies, is to be found one of the longest ski courses in western Canada. It is three and a half miles in length and has a 4,500 foot vertical drop. It is the only downhill course in Canada which satisfies the Feder- ation Internationale du Ski standard of at least 2,000 feet vertical drop, and is said to be one of the most in- teresting in the North American con- tinent. This unique course is quite close to the town of Jasper, the head- quarters of the park, and is therefore easily accessible by either train or motor car. In parts of Jasper Nation- al Park skiing is possible all the year round. Revelstoke National Park, further west in the Selkieks, is a well known Canadian Skiing Centre. The Big Hill in this Park has been the scene of many championship meets and many world records for ski jumping have been established there. A new hill has now been constructed for sla- lom and downhill racing which will challenge the experts as well as pro- vides thrills for the novice, Fascinat- ing ski trails amici alpine scenery of um'ivalled beauty add charm and in- terest to a skiing holiday in this superb mountain park. • Few would have thought that a pair of skiis (aptly described as "wooden broncos" by an Indian brave who wit - passed a ski jump for the first time some years ago) would revolutionize winter sports in: Canada in such a short space of time. Although Canada admittedly has all along possessed the finest ski facilities in the world development of this form of winter sport was retarted mainly by lack of proper organization and, to some ex- tent, proper transportation. Now with the provision of ski lodges at strateg- ic points to naovide accommodation, food and rest, ambitious skiers are able to invade hitherto inaccessible regions. They explore silent trails through wilderness in a world of sun- shine and powdery snow — snow whose purity and whiteness has been mnarkedonly by the footprints of the harmless wild creatures inhabiting this sparkling wonderland. bmproved transportation has also played an important part in extend- ing the territory covered; by the av- erage skier: In addition, to special ski trains running„ to most of the princi- pal' ski runs, motor roads are now being kept open in many places dur- ing the whole winter, Procession of cars with skis and poles tied in th" running hoards or strapped onto the A +A S •'t RE a, E�i a �� � �� � ..� LSE � �. �� ���w� make the WORST roods SAFE for light Trucks 0 The deep, sharp -edged studs of this smooth -rolling tread provide the greatest traction power everput on a light truck. They give the tire a "tractor tread" that pulls ... either forward or backward... through toughest mud and snow conditions. Save time, fuel and nerve strain ... equip your truck with this big mileage Goodyear today: Wells 'Auto Eiectric: Clinton - Ontario bonnet or hood, of in modern fashion carried in a specially constructed slti rack on top or at the back of the car, may be seen moving out of a Canad- ian town or city and Saturday after- noon following the first heavy fall of snow, Many young people go ski- ing at night now, especially where ski runs are available within a reas- onable distance of the city, and ski- ing in the moonlight has a charm dis- tinctly its own. This type of siding is Ilkley to be developed still further with the provision of lights to murk obstacles along the run when the light of the moon, is partially or tot- ally obscured. Tourists from the United States have not been slow in taking advant- age of the improved facilities for winter sports in Canada. Many Americans of course, spend their winter in their own country, but oth- ers, finking advantage of the present rate or exchange which makes every American dollar worth about tell cents more, prefer to come to Canada where they will fund a new and stim- ulating world. in anticipation of the incrensed tourist traffic from south of the bord- er, Canadian aid colonies have been springing up like magic from the At- lantic to the Pacific. The snow -clad hills are beckoning' to ski enthusiast who wish to demonstrate their skill 00 slopes and curves and quick des- cents, or to those who merely ski for fun and never wish to be too far away from the dinner bell, Canadians have becpme definetely snow -minded; their infectious enthusiasm for winter sports in general and the spirit of comradeship toward those who visit their winter resorts, have done much to bring back visitors from other land year after year. Kipling's "Lady of the Snows" is a hospitable hostess and she has plenty of room for her guests. BRITAIN THANKS HITLER For Yet Another Useful New Export Industry The British hosiery trade, until five ,years ago, was largely depend- ent on Germany for its supply of hosiery latch needles, a vital part of hosiery knitting machines. In their determination to win in- dependence of foreignsupplies, an engineering firm in Leicester, the centre of the British hosiery industry, began negotiating with a neighbour- ing company orf latch needle manu- facturers whose weekly production was at that time 70,000 needles, Technical improvements were made not only in the design of the needle itself but also in manufacturing pro- cesses, with the result that output increased to 300,000 needles a week, and export business in the Argentine, Portugal, Australia, Egypt and New Zealand has more than doubles since the outbreak of war. "With the increased orders we are certain to receive on account of the L. 13. CARDIFF, M.C. for Hurons North, who made his first speech in. the House of Commons last. Wednesday. elimination of German sources of supply, we have set out to bring the • weekly production to 750,000 needles —tore than ten times the output of five years ago," said a director of the firm. "And we shan't stop at that. The needle we are making i in quality and• strength, unsurpassed and we are. confident that, after the• war, we shall extend our export mar kets even further." BRITAIN DELIVERS HEI' WOOLLEN GOODS Almost 22,500,000 Worth A Month: A plan for the dispersion, of Brit- ain's woollen and worsted mills, an& for sharing work upon export orders, has been so successful that in one- month nemonth 22,419,598 worth of woollen. and worsted yarns and manufectur-, ers have been shipped overseas. The most up-to-date of these miile are now hidden: far away in the hills., If, by the odd chance, an ienemy bom- ber does make a hit on one of their: the work being done in the mill is by a mutual scheme of work instant- ly .transferred to another. The result is to be noted not only- in nlyin the colossal woollen exports for. the month but in the actual arrivals, Of these exported goods. There is ran country with which the British wool- len trade ]las closer relations than: the Argentine; one-tenth of the vast British export trade in woollen tis- sues is done with the Argentine. In the first six months of the* present year no fewer than 236 ships flying the British flag entered the, ports of the Argentine and in the last month of the period 39 ,hips, more than maintaining the average,.. safely arrived. ROUND TRIP BARGAIN F'.'rRES., DEC. 13 - 14 from CLINTON To Stations Oshawa and east to Cornwall inclusive. Uxbridge:. Lindsay, Peterboro, C'amnbellford, Newmarket, Coliin.gwood. Melford, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Capreol and West to Beardmore, F.M. Trains Fri., Dec. 13. All Trailer Sat.. Dec. 14 ' To TORONTO Aho to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St. Catharines, Sarnia Stratford;. Woodstock, ' Windsor. —, — - See handbills for complete' list of destinations. For• Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, etc,. consult nearest agent. 'P,SIG,A. ClANA' IAN NATIONAL,