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Skating Carnival Drew
Fine Show of Costumes
PHYLLIS"'MANNING CHOSEN
QUEEN
There was fun a -plenty at theskat-
ing carnival staged here on Thurs-
day night when all kinds of folks
mingledtogether in, happy abandon.
Big and small, aristocrats and paup-
ers, representatives of various nations
and callings in bright costume ming-
led together in contesting for the
various Prises, parading under the
watchful eyes of the judges, and there
were many proud prize Winners to
carry home the. spoils.
There were two interesting games
of hockey which provided the large
crowd of spectators thrills and laughs.
The struggle between the Fats and
Thins provided plenty of spills and
thrills, and the game between the
Goderich and Clinton Junior girls was
marked by keen enthusiasm. What
the girls lacked in experience and fin-
esse was easily overcome by the keen
interest and enthusiasm they display-
ed. The crowd were constantly hold-
ing their sides when one of the play-
ers made a break away only to over -
theta/ the puck and land wrong side up
on the ice. The game was cleanly
played throughout, resulting in a win
for the visitors.
Phyllis Manning, daughter of Mr,
and Mrs. J. P. Manning, Londesboro,
was chosen queen of the carnival,
wearing for the occasion a lovely
fairy outfit, with filmy white and sil-
ver wings and silver diadem. Other
contestants for the honor were JoAnn
Cuninghame, Ethel Cooke and Shirley
Henri who were also fittingly dressed
for the occasion. The judges were
Messrs. G. H. Elliott, N. W. Trewar-
tha and Nelson Heard, the former
placing the crown on the queen's head.
The various events which followed'
were keenly contested, with many en-
tries in every class. Winners in each
class were:
Ladies' Speed Race = 1. Freda
Schoenhals, 2, Olive Finch.
Gent's Speed — Jack Stephenson,
Charles Reeves, Seaforth.
Junior Boys, under 16, Ken Colqu-
noun, Billy Carter,
Junior Girls, under 16 — Shirley
Henri, B. Schoenhals, Goderich.
Best. Dressed Lady—JoAnn Cuning-
hame.
Best' Dressed Gent—B. Glidden. .'
Comic Lady—Mrs. Huller.
Performing Clowns --Lindsay and
Garen.
Juvenile Costume—Betty Cook.
The refreshment booth . was kept
busy throughout the evening and af-
ter paying all expenses it is expected
that the Junior Hockey team will have
a small balance to meet their expenses
which have been fairly heavy this
season due largely to poor patronage.
ST. MARYS ARE VICTIMS
AS COLTS TURN IT ON
The Clinton Colts, wound up the'
regular schedule at home on Tuesday
night with a parade of goals, when
they drubbed St. Marys by the lob -
sided score of 12-2. They have just
one more scheduled game to play,
tomorrow night in Tavistock, and the
results of that game will decide who
finishes in first place. Playing in Sea-
forth on Tuesday night, Tavistock
had a field day at the Beavers' ex-
pense, winning by the large score. of
10-4. It would appear that the Tavi-
stock boys are .plenty hot right new
and the Colts will have to be at their
best to pull a win there tomorrow
night.
To get back to the game, it was a
wide-open affair, with the Colts hav-
ing, the edge all the way, outscoring
the Stone -town's 4-2 in the first per-
iod, 7-2 in the second, and 12-2 in the
third. St. Marys gave their best dis-
play in the first period, when they
held the Colts to 4 goals and took time
out to score their
only two goals of
the game. .After that it was just one
goal after another for the Colts and
they missed as many as they scored.
"Bonnie" Foster, with 4 goals and 1
assist and F. McEwan with 2 goals
and 3 assists were high'point-getters.
The ice was keen and play was clean
with a few minor infractions of the
rules being broken. Streets and Dun-
seith were the worst offenders as just
at the last of the third period they
tangled in a little fracas, but they
were only given two minutes by Ref-
eree "Chic" Appel, enough to retire
them for the remaining period of play.
Just 20 seconds before the bell end-
ed the second period, Harold Doak
came out of his net to clear a shot
which rose off the ice and struck him
on the eye, opening two cuts, necessi-
tating his retirement for the rest of
the game, and requiring stitches to
be closed. Doak played stellar hockey
and his place was taken by Clarence
Neilans in the third period, who play-
ed equally well in the final 20 minutes.
With two minutes of the first per-
iod gone Stephenson scored the open-
ing goal for Clinton on a pass from
Rath. Then at 7.30 Foster scored on
a double pass from McKay and F. Me -
Ewan. At 9 minutes Richardson op-
ened the scoring for St, Marys. Then
at 12.10 Streets scored from Pickett,
St. Marys got their second goal when
Stevens scored at 14 minutes. Pickett
wound up the scoring when he took a
passfromStephenson.
r Streets Pic-
kett and Skipper received penalties.
Clinton did all their scoring in ex-
actly 2 minutes in the second. period.
Frank McEwan scored two in about 10
seconds, the first on a pass from
"Punch", the second from Johnsen.
Foster and the two McEwan's scored
the third, "Bonnie" netting the puck.
St. Marys were unable to get one past
Doak, although the line of Dunseith,
Ross and Stevens worked well, and
on ' several occasions Doak was the
one remaining stumbling block. Rath,
Kennedy and Woods Were penalited.
The third period saw the Stone-
towners fade badly as the Colts ran
wild, scoring five goals and missing
out by the narrowest of margins on as
many more. Foster scored from R.
McEwan at 5.10. The second one was
reversed when R. McEwan scored from
Foster with 10 "minutes gene. Two
minutes later Stephenson scored his
second goal on a pass from Rath. A
minute later Foster took F. McEwan's
pass for another one, and Pickett and
Streets wound tip the scoring when
Pickett bagged Streets' pass at the
16 minute mark, Pickett, Streets and
Dunseith were penalized. The final
score was 12.2.
Clinton—Goal, Doak; defence, Mc-
Kay, Rath; centre, R. McEwan; wings,
i'. McEwan, Foster; subs, Pickett,
Streets,Stephenson, Kennedy, John-
son.
St. Marys—Goal, Hudson; defence,
Noble, Richardson; centre, Dunseith;
wings, Ross, Stevens; subs, Woods,
Stewart, Blackman, Skipper.
Referee -Appel, Stratford.
Group Leadership At Stake
In Final -Clash Tomorrow.
Night.
GROUP STANDING
PW L T F A Pts.
Clinton ..,.... 7 6 0 1 53 19 13
Tavistock , ,,,. 7 6 1, 0.43 26 12
Seaferth .' ..... 6 2 4 0 22 39 4
New Hamburg . 7 1 6 1 25 39 3
St. Marys 7 1 6 0 31 45 2
Clinton and Tavistock have coin-
pletely outdistanced the other teams
and will finish first and second. The
all-important game to -morrow night
in Tavistock will decide in what order
they will finish. A. win for Clinton
would give them 15 points out of a
possible 16. A win for Tavistock
would give the greenshirts one more.
paint than the Colts, so it should be
a battle royal, and the Greenshirts
have the advantage, in that the game
FEBRUARY 3, 1938.
THE HOME PAPER:
The Farmers' Market
Wheat, 95c.
Oats, 43c to 45c.
Barley, 55c.
Buckwheat, 50c.
Butterfat, 37c, 35c.
Eggs, 19c, .17e, 15e, 14c.
Live Hogs, $8.50.
Penny Bank Deposits Show
Increase For Year
At the end of December, 1936, Clin-
ton public school pupils had on de-
posit in the Penny Bank $1,089.52. In
December of last year this amount
had increased to $1,121.08, eighty per
cent of the pupils depositing during
the month.
The number of schools and the •a-
mount of money deposited for the pro-
vince for the year has also shown an
increase, indicating that the thrift
habit is being encouraged. During the
past year seven more schools have
been added, bringing the total' up to
506 sckools, with the imposing sum
of $1,272,209.07 to their credit.
Women's s I nstitute •
The Women's Institute held their
regular meeting on. Thursday, Janu-
ary 27 in the Board Room of the Ag•
ricultural Office, with the president;
Mrs. Holmes, in charge, and Mrs.
Perdue as pianist. After the Institute
Ode was sung the Lord's Prayer was
repeated in unison. The roll call was
responded to by giving recipes for
wholesome supper dishes for children.
The topic for the day was "Who
ever you are be noble, whatever you
do, do well," this was very ably tak-
en by Mrs. Howard Currie.
George H. Elliott then gave a talk.
After commending the Institute on
their good work in the past he spoke
on Huron County affairs in general,
mentioning the good roads, the Coun-
ty Home, how well it was managed,
also the system of choosing the war-
dens each year. Mrs. Cudmore moved
a vote of thanks to Mr. Elliott, which
was seconded by Mrs. Heard.
l'diss Fanny Lavis then gave a read-
ing entitled, "Trees". The singing of
God Save the King brought the meet-
ing to a close, followed by a dainty
lunch, Which was served by Mrs. E.
Ward, Miss F. Cunningham, Mrs, W.
E, Perdue, Mrs. H. Jenkins, Mrs. J.
Livermore and Mrs. Fred Hanley.
Young Lady Leads In
Marksmanship
Scores 98 Out Of 100
Local interest is increasing in t r the
marksmanship being displayed ab the
rifle range vi the Epps Transport
building.. The club was formed about
one month ago, and since then mem-
bers have
em-bers:have become proficient in hitting
the balls -eye,./ Heading the list is
Miss Jessie Campbell who has to her
credit a score of 96 and 98 respec-
tively, out of a possible score of 100.
Others have made some creditable
records qualifying them for mem-
bership for the Bronze Trophy do-
nated by the Dominion Marksman As-
sociation, five having applied for.
membership. Among those competing
for high honors are Reg. Smith, Sid.
Thompson, Ferg. VanEgmond, Mrs.
Elwood Epps and Murray East.
;Stratford Majors Involved
In. Fatal Accident
Norman Dillon, middle-aged far-
mer of near Dublin was almost in-
stantly killed on Friday evening, when
the cutter he was driving on Na, 8
Highway crashed into a bus which
was carrying members of the Strat-
ford Majors hockey team, who were
scheduled to play an exhibition game
here. Due to the fact that members
of the team were held by the police as
witnesses, the game was called off.
It is alleged that the driver was
travelling on the wrong side of the
road without a light. The driver of
the bus swerved to the left in an ef-
fort to clear the vehicle, but was un
able to avoid the collision. The dri-
ver was instantly killed, and his nep-
hew, Robert Dillon, and two members
of the hockey team were cut by flying
glass.
A strange coincidence of the acci-
dent is that it took place about 200
rods from the spot where Joseph Mur-
ray,
urray, McKillop farmer, was killed in a
similar manner last October.
will be staged on; their home ice. The
Colts are the only team that has beat-
en Tavistock, that was near the start
of the . season when they drubbed
them 8 to 2 on local ice., but that
beating has long since beenforgotten
and the Greenshirts are figuring on
handing the Colts their first' setback
of the season. As for the third-place
position, Seaforth app,ear to have the
best chance for it, . They have two
more games to play, one in. New Ham-
burg and one in St. Marys, and one
win will put them in the money, How-
ever, should they drop, both games
New Hamburg would take third place
by care point, and it will keep • the
Beavers nipping to win either of these
games on strange ice.
Legion Auxiliary To Meet
The next regular meeting of the
Legion Auxiliary will be held on Wed-
nesday evening, and will commence at
8.15. Ladies are asked to come pre-
pared to sew.
Suffers Injury In Fall
Falling en the ice on Sunday, Miss
Eliza Waldron, London Road, is in
Clinton hospital with a fractiued
thigh. In the course of her duties
Miss Waldron had stepped outside,
and losing her footing, fell heavily,
and was unable to rise. It was some
time before her predicament was not-
iced by her brother Who called medi-
cal aid. Miss Waldron was later re-
moved to the hospital where she is
making favorable progress.
Little Locals
Mr. Eddie Elliott, who has been ill
with pneumonia, is recovering nicely.
Miss Evelyn Lever was crowned
queen of the carnival' at Seaforth on
Friday evening.
Mr. J. P. Sheppard is still confined
to his home following a severe fall
last .week.
Among those who are on the sick
list are Mr. Edward Grealis and Mi.
Harry Fitzsimons.
Did the groundhog see his shadow
yesterday? We hope he was still
sleeping while the sun was out for a
brief spell:
Hnronie Rebekah Lodge will hold
their regular meeting on Monday
night. Every member is asked to be
present as abirthday supper is be-
ing served.
Knights of the road are patroniz-
ing the town freely. One morning
last week breakfast was served to ele-
ven of then' at one of the local res-
taurants, Maybe the old-fashioned
bucksaw would give thein an appetite.
Winner of Trophy
Mr. G. G. Kirkby will for the next
three months be the proud possessor
of a handsome, silver cup, having ob-
tained the highest quota of sales of
life insurance during the quarter end-
ing December 31st, He is local re-
presentative for the North American
Life Company.
The trophy is suitably engraved,
bearing a large shield with the words,
"Emblematic of Quarterly Quota Lea-
dership, Group No. 1." Smaller shields
are attached around the base of the
cup bearing the names of the "sales-
men who have qualified for leadership
in the group. The salesman who leads
the group for three consecutive per-
iods is entitled to permanent posses-
sion of the cup.
Organize Young Men's
Bible Class
The following announcement signed
by Mr. G. H. Jefferson and D. H.
McInnes is self-expl&rnatory, and fur-
ther details will be ironed out as the
meetings get under way. Classes for
young men are very popular in other
towns, the nearest big organization
being at Winglranr, where members
of the class broadcast regularly each
Sunday afternoon. Great enthusiasm
has been shown in these centres, and
it has been felt that a similar organ-
ization should be formed. here.
The notice referred to above is as
follows:
Commencing next Sunday, Feb. 6th,
at 4 o'clock p.rn., an interdenomina-
tional'Young Men's Bible Study Class
will open in the Parish Hall, Clinton,
entrance from Rattenbury street. Re-
member, this is interdenominational.
Your church affiliation matters not,
we need your help. In: addition to the
regular teacher there will be a special
speaker each Sunday. AB young 'nen,
married or single, are welcome. The
basis of study will be the Internation-
al Sunday School lesson.
Wellington. Produce .Com-
pany ,Win
om-pany,Win Silver. Cup
For Butter
The Wellington Produce Co,, suc-
ceeded in carrying off, first prize at
the Western Ontario Dairyman's As-
sociation convention held at London
Ont. recently in the butter competition
fora 15 -lb. sample box. The prize
was a silver cup valued at $25.00
donated by the Association.
• Mr. C. J. Livermore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Livermore, Clinton, and his
efficient staff in; the butter depart-
ment of the Produce Co., are to be
congratulated on the fine quality of
the butter they manufacture, and, the
farmers, of the district are also to be
congratulated for the co-operation
they have given in supplying of the
good quality cream; to the factory,
which goes a long way in the making
of high grade butter. •
Purchases Albert Street
Property
Mr, Charles E. Elliott has pushes -
ed from 111', W. G. Mcllveen the Pro-
perty on Albert street, at present oc-
cupied by Mrs. Forrester and Mr. Fer-
guson. He will take possession on
April 1st, and will remodel the inter-
ior for better handling of his dairy
and manufactured products, and also;
intends to install a Milk Bar for the
convenience of his patrons. Other ad-
ditions and improvements will likely
be added. -
Mrs, Forrester has been in the pre-
sent place of business for the past
three months, just long enough to get
settled, and has not decided yet on a
new location,
Among The Churches
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Rev, Gordon A. Peddie, B.A., Minister
Public worship at 11.00 a.m.
Sunday Sehool at 10.00 a.m.
Young P'eople's Meeting Tuesday at
8.00 p.m.
Bible Class. Wednesday at 8.00 p.m.
Ontario Street United Church
Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D.,
Minister.
11 a.m. "Courageous Leadership."
2 p.in. Turner's Ohurch.
2;30 p.m. Sunday School.
7 p.m. "The Claims of Satan."
Monday, 8 p.m.: Young People's
Union under convenership. of Christ-
ian Fellowship department.
Wednesday: Mid -week Prayer and
Praise service, 8 pan.
The W. M. S. will meet on Tuesday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Lec-
ture Room of the church, Mrs. Farn-
ham will have charge of the -study
book. An excellent program is being
arranged: This will be "Guest Day"
for the society, and each member is
requested to bring a friend. A social
hour will be spent at the conclusion
of the meeting.
St. Paul's Church
A feature of the service last Sun-
day morning was the male choir of
eighteen voices. The choir was ac-
companied by Mrs, Thos. Newton at
the organ and by Robin Thompson
and Murray Draper on their violins.
Dr, Fred Thompson sang a solo,
"Somebody Knows."
The regular monthly meeting of the
W. A. will be held next Tuesday af-
ternoon at three o'clock at the Rec-
tory.
On Sunday, February Gth, Rev. K.
McGoun, Rector
of St. Paul's
his eighth year of ministry in the
parish.
The annual meeting of the Chancel
Guild was held on Monday evening
Among the items of business trans-
acted it was decided s cr e
d that the annual
meeting•of the Chancel Guild willin,future be held at the end of the church
year.
Officers for the year are:
President: Mrs. McInnes,
1st Vice: Mrs. McKinnon.'
2nd Vice: Mrs. C. V. Cooke.
Treasurer: Mrs. Zapfe,
Secretary: Mrs. Tasker.
Wesley -Willis United Church
Rev, C. W. D. Cosens, M.A., B.D.
Minister
11 a.m. Subject; "The Problem of
Pain."
7 p.m. "The Reason Why God Used
D. L. Moody. Can Ile use ue." Moo-
dy and Sankey hymns will be used.
Wednesday evening. The annual
congregational meeting, Reports of
the year will be given and elections
will take place. A social time will be
provided by the Women's Association,
The Wesley -Willis. Sunday School
held theirannual sleigh -drive and
supper on Friday evening, January 28.
The drive started from the church at
4.15,,.' At 5,30 organized committees
of ladies served supper to 15 mem-
bers of the school, then ail (127) pro-
ceeded to the Roxy Theatre and en-
poyed the features specially staged
for 6.30. All appeared to enjoy the
evenings' programme.
The regular meeting of the Girl's
Club will be heldat the home of Mrs.
G. H. Jefferson on Tuesday evening
at 8 p,m.
Mrs. Gordon Cuninghame will lead
the discussion, "Leaves: from Lantern
Lane", by Nellie McClung.
The Women's Association of Wes-
ley -Willis United Church held their
regular 'monthly meeting on Wedtes
day afternoon in the church hall The
President, Mrs. E. Paterson, was in
the chair; the other officers were in
their places. There was a good 'at-
tendance. Routine business natters
were disposed of before arrangements
were made for the annual congrega-
tional
ongrega-tional meeting, which will be held on
Wednesday, February 9th. A dons
tion was made to the Church Board,
Arrangements were also made for a
St. Patrick's tea, which will be held
in the Sunday School Room on March
19th. Lunch was served at four -thir-
ty.
The W...M. S. will hold their month-
ly meeting at the home of Mrs. Pick-
ard on Thursday afternoon, Feb. loth,
et three o'clock. .Mrs. Fowler's group
will be in charge of the ;meeting.
Junior Institute Meeting
The regular meeting of the Junior
Institute will be held in the Board
Room of the Agricultural Office on
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A
joint meeting will be held with the
Junior Farmers at the close. A spe-
cial program is being arranged.
Pansies Bloom In Zero
Weather
We are this week competing fors
first place in Ripley's "Believe it or -
Not" column, for we are reporting—
and truthfully—that in spite of frost;
and snow, flowers are blooming in.,
Clinton. -
On Tuesday morning, Mr. Wm. -
Cochrane, hydro employee, showed us
a pansy which had been found in full.
bloom, braving the cold near his;
house. We believe this establishes a.
record, and is proof of the hardineses
of the humble pansy.
Captain Bonar Leaving
Clinton This Week
After two years of faithful service
withthe local Salvation Army corps,
Captain Bonar will leave for Toronto
at the end of the week. During his.
stay here he has made many friends
who will regret his removal frown
Clinton.
It was in August, 1936 that the
popular captain came to Clinton, and
one of the first tasks he had to face
was that of renovating the Army hall
and living quarters. After expending
much time and effort the task was
completed and funds raised to pay
for the work.
When he first came here Captain
Bonar hadone family in the congre-
gation, but has since added several
members and built up a good sized.
following. Last summer the Exeter
division was also placed under his
supervision, which he later gave up.
During the past summer he was
instruunental in securing the services•
of the London Citadel Silver Band.
who gave splendid concerts here. He,
has been an untiring worker in the•
interests of the Army and has spared
no effort in furthering the work:
here. For the present the Captain.
will not seek another field, but will:
take a much needed rest. The work.
here for the present will be in charge.
of Lieutenant Gilliard, who has been:
assisting in the work for the' past.
four months. Previous to coming to
Clinton he was in charge of the. corps:
at New Toronto, and has also been.
n
stationed at Wiarton, Sault Stes.Marie:
and other places.
Junior Girl's Oratorical'
Contest At
Collegiate
Institute
Phyllis Manning, first form pupil,.
last Friday afternoon, captured the
Literary Society Shield for Junior
Girls, taking as her subject the uni-
versally -known tale "Mary Had a Lit-
tle Lanib". Eleanor Cosens, the run _
ner-up, spoke on "Booker T. Wash-
ington," Other speakers during the
afternoon were; Florence Aiken, Hel-
en Herman, Madeline Mason and Hel-
en Miller.
Jack Clancy, President of the Lit-
erary Society, was chairman for the
first Literary Society meeting of the
year. He outlined the policy of the
Society for the ensuing year and
acknowledged the election of execu-
tive and members of the Society:
Mention was also made of appoint-.
rent of John M. Godfrey to Supreme
Court of Ontario. Congratulations of
the pupils were sent to this former
student of the Clinton Collegiate.
"The Life of Princess Elizabeth",,.
was discussed by Florence Aiken,
very ably. She pointed out the ad-
mirable qualities, of friendship ' and
charm that already have asserted'
themselves in this favourite princess
of the British Empire. Helen Herman
chose as her topic, "The Girl Guides",
enumerating the characteristics and •
rules of this very worthwhile organ-
ization. Helen handled this essay in
very effective manner, The Husky-
Dog,
uskyDog, according to Madeline Mason,
holder of Jr. Girls' Shield last year
was the hero of the north whose
courage and endurance superseded
any ether animal friend of mankind.
Helen Miller. chose as her subject.
"The Lamp", and certainly interested.
her audience with her comments on
this mundane invention of mankind.
She aaked, "Are we going to -yet dis-
cover. means • of lighting more improv-
ed than the modern electric light?"
Several musical numbers were pro-
vided by the Fourth Form Trio of
Margaret Heard, Gertrude , Hehnes
and Helen Lewis,' Alma Trewartha
was the very capable editor of the
School Paper.
Presentation- of awardswas made
by Miss Eileen Atkinson,' one of the
judges. Miss Atkinson complimented •
the girls on their splendid efforts
and declared that each of the mutes -
tants had shown the characteristics;
of courage and individualism so neces -
sary to the yeuth of today.