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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-05-12, Page 4PAGE 4 TIIE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., MAY 12, 1938 1e95 — 1938 ANNIE SARY SALE N and will continue until &aturay, ay 21 CELEBRATINC 53 YEARS IN BUSINESS SEE LARGE ILLS -sic WEDNESDAY ALL DAY STOREOPEN Velvett is a soothing and heating talon for sore, rough, red skin. It makes your skin beautiful and keeps beautiful skin beautiful. • 25 and 39c, It's Housecleaning Time • DEE TEE MOTH CRYSTALS, KILLS EGGS, LARVAE & MOTHS. ib. Cans 39c It's. also a valuable disinfectant and pleasant de-odorizer. W. S. H. HOLMES PHM. B. CANTON, ONT. `t rro r ditruvr PHONE 51 OBITUARY Mrs. J. 11. Brunsdon Friends learned with regret on Thursday last of the passing of Mrs. Howard Br unsd0n , of Clinton. Mrs. Brunsdon had -been Quite til far the past month, and death family !claimed her on Thursday morning, May 6th, at the ' early age of 4., • yesrs. Elsie Mair, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mair, of Hullett Township, and was born in 1893. As a young married couple Mr. and Mrs, IBrunsuon went to Blyth in 1913, ilii where Mr. Brunsdon was an imple- ment agent for 18 years. While there Mr. and Mrs. Brunsdon made many warm friends, who deeply sympath- ize with the surviving members of the family. 1 While in Elyth the late Mrs. Bruns- don was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, and was an active 1 member in many of, that church's or- ganizations, and it was there that their two daughters, Clare and Irene I were born. I In 1931 Mr. and Mrs. Brunsdon 'anti children moved to Clinton where they have resided ever since. The de - mese(' lady was a member of Wesley.- ; Willis United Church, and also of the Rebcckah Lodge, Mrs. Brunsdon is survived by her husband; two daughters, Clare and Irene; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Mc- Gregor, Hullett Township; Miss Mar- garet Mair, Detroit; Mrs, Wm. Leitch, Toronto, and Wni. Mair, Hullett. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 7th, from her late residence, Rev. C. W. D. Cosens, pas- tor of Wesley -Willis United .Chttrch officiating. Interment took place in Cemetery. ,Clinton The pallbearers were; Wm. Gov,' ier, Norman Mair, Richard Vodden, Bert Brunsdon, Robert Powell end Ernest Adams. Ready -Made Suits In Plain or Fancy Backs Sizes 34 to 44 Two Pair Trousers $14.95 TO $25.50 2 PIECE SUMMER SUITS $7,50 AND $9.50 DAVIS BSc HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING Jervis Chicks Are Winning Orders from former Customers have made our bus'ness home, we are well satisfied: But would like to have your name nit our list of Patrons. For Bigger and Better Hogs -Try' our New "PORI' -MAKER" SpecialNow at $38.00 per ton • We also carry a fuel line of Maple Leaf Floyr, Pig Starter, Cafeteria Lay, Chick Starter, Calf Meal, etc. JERVIS HATCHERY & FEED STORE PHONE 194w. + B'UCKERSMIT11 The buttercups are out in grand profusion along our creeks and rivers. The South and East Huron Music Festival was held in St. James Church, .Lieter, on Friday and Sat- urday of last week.'S:S. No. 6 school is to be congratulated as they brought home five prizes—Master James Car nochon won 2nd prize in boy's solo work in a class of 17. Miss Alice Bauerman won 3rd prize in Girl's solo work in a class of 27. Misses Dorothy Coleman and Alice Batter- o man won 2nd prize in girl's duet work with 88 marks. Misses Joyce Carter and Mildred Ashton won 8rd prize in girl's duet work in: a class of 16 with 86 narks, and the school choir won 3rd place in a class of 15 choirs. Mr. Quantz, of London, was the adjudicator. Mother's Day was duly observed in Turner's church on Sunday last when a mothers' choir under the di- rection of Mrs. E. Grier and Mrs. Ray Fear did remarkably well. The Mother's Day program was carried. out, Rev. G. Burton giving the ad-' dress. ' Mr. Howard Crich Was the lucky winner of the congoleum rug at Ball & Zapfe's last Week. ; Mr. and :Mrs. A. Risk have eturn-. ed to their; farm for the summer. , .1 The "May lneeting pf'the ;Tricker - smith Ladies Club was held atthe home of Mrs. Newman Garrett, with twenty-four ladies present. The roll call was "Ten questions on current events".•The young ladymembers of the club gave the following program: Solos, by Misses Viola Penner and Florence Whitmore; readings by Misses Margaret Crich, Margret Fear and Sara Whitmore. Miss' Irene Gar- rett' conducted a "Scrambled Eats" contest. The ladies n-uilted a heavy quilt which is to go to Saskatchewan. There was: an enjoyable Pot Luck supper served, cafeteria style. ` The June meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Ed Johns, Miss S. Ball, Mrs. A. Matheson, Mrs. E. Crich and Mrs. H. Crich. Roll call will be the name of a famous Canadian woman and for what she is or was noted. I The meeting will b2 held at the !home of Mrs, Edwin Johns. 1 A. A. Colquhoun Albert Alexander Colquhoun pass- ed away in the Seaforth hospital early Friday morning after an ill- ness of six days. Death was caused by an infection end pneumonia. The late Mr. Coln-uhonn was a life-long resident of Hibbert township, born April 5, 1862, a : son of the Iate Mr. arid Mrs. James C'oluuhoun. Hewas a farmer and also took an active part in the affairs of the commun'ty and in politics. In 1913 he served his first term as reeve; in 1922 he be, came warden and later he was Perth's representative in the provincial par- liament. At the time of his demise he was secretary-treasurre of the McKil- lop, Logan, Ribbert Telephone' Co., township treasurer 'and secretary - treasurer of the Staffa Creamery. He will also be sadly missed in the Rib- bert Friends Church, of .which he was the minister. On ;Nov. 17, 1903, the late Mr. Colquhoun was invited io marriage to Lydia Cohoe of Norwich, who remains to mourn his chemise. Other survivors are his one son, Bin - ford, on the homestead one dough, ter Mrs. Raymond Davis, M'erritton; three brothers, William, of Hibbert; Herbert, of Winnipeg; Dr. Richard I. C'olciuhoun, California; five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy, Mrs. ' M. T. Corless,, Mrs. H. Fitz- simmons, all of Clinton; Mrs; A. J. McMurray, Harriston; Mrs. J. F. Brooks, Winnipeg, and twelve grand- children. A private funeral service was held at his late residence' on Monday af- ternoon, followed by a public service Visitors at, the home of ' Mr. and at Friends Church,Staffa. Rev, Stan - Mrs, Ray Fear on Sunday :were Mr. ley Van Every, St. Catharines, as - and Mrs. E. L. Hainather, of Dor- silted by' Mr. Bert Walker, of Bur- chester, Mrs. Mazy Sparling and Miss gessville, conducted 'the services, and Mildred Sparling, of Clinton, Mrs. S. Skinner, a cousin of deceased, Mr, and Mrs. Alec McEwing, of sang a beautiful sole, "Only Remein- bered Hullett, were Sunday visitors at the There was an ,exceptionally home ,of thein daughter, Mrs. Wm, large attendance and many beautiful Pepper. ` floral tributes, as the, deceased man Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Matheson and was widely known and righty re_ Miss Marian, of Stratford, visited apeeted, with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Matheson The pallbearers were Duncan, Lloyd ort Sunday. and Arthur Colquhoun, Wilbur Mill- Fifty -Three Years In Business Here To stay in business in the same lo- cation and in the same -town for fifty- three years is the unique record es- tablished by Cooper's Store. Starting in a small way here in May, 1885, the business has expanded into one of the largest establishments in Clin- ton. in addition to business activities, Mr. A. T. Cooper hasbeen actively engaged in municipal and church work, and was elected mayor in 1919 and 1923. He is a member of the Collegiate Institute' Board. Manning. The secretary, Mrs. Brund- son, gave a' summary report on. the year's work. Mie, McLeod, ^Agricul- tural Representative for Huron Conn, ty, was present ,and addressed the ladies of the Institute on, "Agricul- ture and Canadian: Industries" Mrs. Wm. Lyon read a couple of Edgar Guest's 'poems, Mrs.' Geo. McVittie conducted a "musical romance" con- test. Meeting closed by singingthe National Anthem. Lunch was served by Mrs: A.. Wells, Miss Jean Ball,' 11rs. W. Lyon and •Miss Elizabeth Mains. Miss L. Young attended the W.M.S. convention held at London last weelc. Miss Helen Youngblutt spent the week end. at the home of her ' par- ents, My. and Mrs. Robert Young blutt. • Mrs. • J. Tamblya spent, Mother's Day at the home of her son, Frank l Temblyn, 13th don. We are sorry to hear of the con- tinued illness of Mrs. Jos. Vodden, she having to return to the hospital for another operation. We wish her every success and hope for a com- plete recovery. A splendid Mother's Day service was held in the United church on Sun- day morning. When the church was filled the Sunday School took charge of the service with a choir of Mo- thers leading the service of song. Four mothers took up the offering. Mrs. J. P. Manning gave the story of Susanna Su a na Wesley, the inost won- derful mother. Rev. A. W. Gardiner gave an' address in keeping with Mother's Day. The church was nicely decorated with cut flowers and plants which greatly added to this interest- ing occasion in honour of mother.Three infants were baptized by Mr. Gardiner: Jean Elizabeth Adams, Muriel Dora Shebbrook, Charles Her- bert Shobbroek. Mrs. E. Crawford has returned to her home' having spent the past five months at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Kunkel, Niagara Falls. Mr. Chas. Watson was taken to Clinton hospital on Tuesday morning, being quite ill. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Chas. Manning has sold his home in the village to Mr. Wm. Knox, who takes possesion at once. Mr. London spent the week -end at their. of Detroit. BRUCEFIELL Mr. and Mrs. B. Kaiser, Mr. J. Kaiser and friend lof Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kaiser, of Hansall, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Zapfe, Mrs. Jamieaon spent a few clays in. Hamilton and Toronto. While in Hamilton Mrs. Jamieson attended the wedding of Mr. Stanley Reid. Mr. and Mrs. E. Sehilbe, of Zur- ich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McQueen and daughter, of . Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr , Jas. McQueen. Miss Hazel Haugh, of Toronto, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Mrs. Margaret McKenzie and Mrs. Lottie McAsh, who have been visiting in St, Louis, U.S., have returned hone. Miss Genevieve .Smith spent the weekend in BIuevale. Mr. Melvin Snider, of Wingham, spent the week-epd at his home here, Mr. John Smith, of Bluevale, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. Berry. Miss Evelyn Grainger, of Strat- spent one day last week at her home here. Mr, and Mi•s. Apstin Zapfe visited their little sen wife is in Victoria hospital, London, en' Sunday, and we are glad to say tl�tey found him im- proving. Mr. G. Voth, of Detroit, visited Mr. C. D, Simpson. II Mr. and Mrs. Lavender and family, of Hensall, visited:at the home of Mr. and Mrs, L. Forrest on Sunday. (Mrs. John Snider and son, Melvinn, spent Saturday in. London. Mr, W. L, Forrest, of Clinton, and Miss Beth visited friends in the vill- age lest Week. I'lte Young People's Union of Hur- on Presbytery will hold a convention in Brucefield church on May 14. There will be three sessions: morn- ing, afternoon and evening. In .the evening, Rev. Mr. Moore, of Grand Bend, will give a lecture and show slides of Palestine where he visited last summer, . The May meeting of the Women's Association was held in the S.S. room on Wednesday, May 4th. This be- ing visitor's' day there was a good attendance.' The devotional part was taken by Mrs. A. T. Scott, the Scrip- ture reading from the 66th Psalm. This was. followed by prayer by Mrs. J. McQueen. Hymn 488 was, then sung', .followed by. the Lord's Prayer. The president then tools the chair, and the minutes of the last meeting were read' and adopted. Roll call was answered by 43 members. .A. short program followed, with a violin se- lection by Miss Eva Stackhouse, a reading by Miss Margaret Henry and a playlet entitled "A Bachelor's Dream" put on by a number of the members: of the society, which were very much enjoyed. This was followed by a sale of aprons, home-made can- dy, seeds and btilbs. A very dainty lunch was then'served by the mem- bers. LONDESBO1 O The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held in Commun- ity Hall, May 5th, with an attendance of 24, Ms. E. Adams presiding. Meeting opened by singing "The Mai* Leaf", followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The treasurer's an nual report was; read' showing a bal- ance, on hand at April 30th, of $10.64. Delegates to the District Annual meeting to be held at Blyth on June 13rd were appointed,- and are Mrs E Adams, Mrs. B. Brundson, lIrs. J, -P. er, Percy Parsons and Clifford Dow. Hon., pallbearers were represents, tives of the Hibbert and .Logan Tele- phone Co and Hibbert Co-operative Dairy Assechatiop. ,. p, - Manning ,has gone to live with his daughter and son-in-law, who' moved to their farm on the 10th con, of Hullett, east of the village, Miss Helen Johnston, of London, spent the week -end with friends here. I On Friday evening, April 29, about 350 friends and neighbours of Mr.- and Mrs.' Ben Riley gathered Londesboro Community Hall, to ex- tend their best wishes and congratu- lations to thein. Mr. Rose Mann, ac- companying himself en the guitar, contributed some vocal numbers which were much enjoyed. Mr. George Carter then called the bride and groom to the front. In behalf of the neighbours and friends, Messrs. Tom Leiner and Wesley Hoggart pre- sented the newly married couple with a .studio couch. Miss Olive Moon read the following address; ' Dear Ben and Marion—We, your. friends and neighbours are gathered here tonight on this happy occasion, to show our esteem and respect: for you. Your willingness and cheerful- ness in helping with the many activi- ties in the community have endearedize you to us. We realthat you have proved yourselves to be real sports. As a token of our high regard for you we ask you to accept this studio couch. We hope you will have as (much pleasure in receiving it as we have in giving it. We are pleased that you have chosen our conununity for your future home. Cur best wishes go with. you for a long happy and. 'prosperous married life." Mr. Riley replied in a very'pleas- ing manner, expressing their thanks and appreciation, extending a kind invitation to all present to visit thein in their future home. The young couple were the recipients of many other valuable and useful presents from their ninny friends and rela- tives. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. A very sumptuous llunch was served by the ladies pre- sent. cottages. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Merner of De, troit came last week to occupy the late Jane Reid's cottage for the Summer. Mr. George Ritchie, Miss Beatrice Ritchie and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rit- chie and daughter, Muriel, returned to Elmvale on Monday after having spent the week -end with Mrs. Rit- chie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George King. Mr.. and Mrs: Norval Gemeinhardt and three children of Saginaw, Mieh., I pent the week -end with the former's mother, Mrs.' F. C. Gemeinhardt. The Reverend James Gale• and wife It of Mo'nkton, and small daughter, Marion spent Monday with Mr, Gale's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Robt. Gale. The Reverend James has re- ceived a unanimous call to Cale- donia in the Hamilton. Presbytery. Miss Josephine Sterling has return- ed from visiting her sister, Mrs. Hugh McClaren of Port Elgin, Mrs. Widcombe, Mary and Sam and cousin, Miss Brookman motored 'to Windsor to spend the week -end with Mrs. Widcombe's daughter, Mrs. Allan Pye. Miss Brockman remain- ; ed a visit. Miss Jennie Grant is back with us again after spending the Winter in Toronto. CHARLES WESTON The 'death of Charles Westort of this village occurred, quite suddenly Saturday, May 7th, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wes- ton. He was born in Goderich town- ship April 19, 1884, and when quite young learned the carpentry trade. Later he went to Detroit and worked at his trade there for some years, re- turning to Bayfield seven years ago. Besides his wife and parents, there survive one brother, Percy, of Bay- field, three sisters, Mrs. William Me- 1Donald, Mrs. Clarence Bennett and Mrs. Minnie Agnew, Detroit. The fu- •neral services were conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bugler on Monday, from the home of his parents. Interment was made in Bayfield cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. George and William. Weston, Hugh McKay, of Ithis village and Clarence Bennett, Mr, Barrett and Mr. William McDonald, BAYFIELD Mrs. W.J.Tillman, Miss Paula Till- man, Gerald and Peter T illman of London and J. Brent of Toronto were t the Tillman cottage over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. F. Granger and fam- ly and Mrs. Tanner and daughter of WOMII Clinton Hydro -Electric . ept. Balance Sheet and Operating A'' eport as at DECEMBER 31st, 1937 Municipality—Clinton Population -1,865. ASSETS.— Lands and buildings' ...... 8,760.8 Substation equipment 7,698.09 Distribution system --overhead . . , 24,632.49 Line transformers . 9,699.23 Meters .. 10,140.78 Street light equipment, regular , 5,631.85 Miscellaneous construction expense 4,074.22 Old Plant . 10,658.08 Total plant . 81,125.57 Bank and cash balance 2,511.85 Securities and investments 3,000.00 Accounts receivable . 1,800.02 Inventories . 2,752.25 Sinking fund on local debentures 37,136.56 Equity in H.E'.P.C. systems 38,117.37 Total assets .. _ 166,443.63 LIABILITIES-- Debenture IABILITIES—Debenture balance . .... , . 40,500.00 Accounts payable 515.25 Other liabilities 878.81 Total liabilities .. 41,394.06 RESERVES— For equity in H-E.P.O. systems ... 38,117.37 For depreciation . . 25,119.63 Other reserves . 575.04 Total reserves 63,812.04 SURPLUS-- Debentures URPLUSDebentures paid •••...4,000.00 Local sinking fund 37,136.56 Operating surplus . 20,100.97 Total surplus . 61,237.63 Total Iiabilities, reserves and surplus166,443.63 Percentage of net debt to total assets 4.7 EARNINGS Domestic service . 12,074; 60 Commercial light service 7,238..45 Commercial power service 3,933.75 Municipal power . 1,042.77 Street lighting . 2,101.33 Merchandise . 353.82 Miscellaneous . . 1,164.47 Total earnings , 27,909.19 EXPENSES Power purchased .. 15 705.15 Substation maintenance . 100.00 Distribution system, operation and maintenance ., 687.88 Meter maintenance . 244.42 Consumers' premises expenses . 104.00 Street lighting, operation and main- tenance . 268.32 Billing and collecting . 848.15 General office, salaries & expenses 1,962.14 Undistributed expenses 106.99 Truck operation and maintenance 123.73 Interest . 2,062.42 Sinking fund and principal pay- ments on debentures . 972.49 Depreciation . 2,249.00 Total operating costs and fixed charges 25,434.69 Net surplus . 2,474.50 NUMBER OF CONSUMERS— Domestic service . Commercial light service Power service . Total Trial Balance. --- Electrical Dept. CLINTON, ONT. AS AT. DECEMBER 31, 1937 STATISTICS Population , . ... 1,865 Yearly Consumption K. W. Hrs. Domestic Light . 542 lst rate . ... 233,445 2nd rate . ... 257.967 Min. Bill . 36.170 (869 M.B.) Est. F.R.W.H. 75,450 Commercial Light 130 lst rate-. 209,179 2nd ate ... , 84,003 Min. Bill . 3,138 (312 M.B.) Eat. F.R.W.H. 11,160 ge monhAveraly load as billed H.P. Power Commercial . ..• 15 179.4 Power Municipal 1 47.8 KILOWATT HOURS—POWER Class lst Rate 2nd Rate 3rd Rate Total A. 26424 •2359Q 61496 111510 B 4750 4050' 62000'. 15000 C 10415 5157 3108 "18680 D • 24612 12688 .37300;'' Munn 21400. :. 21400 65000 . '10.7800. .: No. 145 Multiple No. 4 29 1 STREET LIGHTS Size in C.P. 150 Size Watts 100 300 500 542 130 10" 688 AnnualRate 11.00 Annual Rate 11.00 31.00 55.00 UNDISTRIBUTED EXP. Fire Ins., Stock and Supplies . Fire Ins., Office Furniture' Workmen's\ Comp. P.L. & P.D. Insurance Fidelity Bonds .... , .. , .... 82.50 20.75 36.12 8.95 8.07 106.99 MISC. REVENUE Interest 274,98 Rents . . .. .........,'........ .:..:...852.75 Disbounts . 125.98 Rural Transformation 410,76 ;1164.47