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The Clinton News Record, 1938-06-09, Page 3THE WORLD'S GOOD NEWS will come to your home every day through THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR 'fit' An International Daily Newspaper It records for you the world's clean, constructive doings. The rvronitor does not exploit primo or scn0atlon; neither does 1t ignore them, • but deals correctively with them, Peaturee for basy men and all the family, including the Weekly Magazine Section, y The Christian Science Pnbllshing Society i•'y One, Norwet' 'Street, Boston, Massaotrasetts Please enter my subscription to Tho Christian Science Monitor for n period of - 1 year 512.00 0 months 00.00 3 -months. 51,Oo. 1 monk$ 01.00 Wednesday Issue, including Magazine Section: I year 52,00, 5 Issues 200 Nahle , Address • r ' Sante!e cot,q. os Requeul. THURS., JUNE '9, 1938. THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, li PAGE Ft, GET the facts today about the attractive HYDRO Thrift. Plan.. It puts within reach of every family the electric range every woman wants. An electric range is thrifty so reasonably priced -so amaz- inglyeconomical on current. And it's fast -cooking . .. cool . clean ... ends cooking failures and kitchen drudgery, waking every meal a delicious success. Check the Thrift Plan now.. HYDRO SHOP , CLINTON Phone 20 3 -Wire Service Free. Range Wired at Cost $15. allowed on wiring where a 3 -wire service is already installed. CLINTON 1'UBLIC UT1L1'iJES• Phone 20 WHAT CLINTON WAS DOING IN THE GAY NINETIES Do You Remember What Happened During The Last Decade Of The Old Century? The Clinton News -Record, June 9th, 1898 Will Holloway has reorganized the town band, and the boys are putting in hard practise. Mr. E. B. Smith, of Western versity, passed in Divinity at the rec- ent examinations and received his dip -1 roma on Monday afternoon. He will be ordained to the Diaconate on Sun- day and will take charge of his par- ish in Goderich township to which he was appointed some months ago. Those who play bowls, or �ather eight of them, had a match a that game with. Seaforth on Friday. The score stood rather better than two to one against the locals. Those playing were John Johnson, H. G. Brewer, Dr. Bruce, W. Jackson, skip. J. W.I Irwin, J. Wiseman, D. A. Forrester, J. P. Tisdale, skip. For Seaforth: ; W. O. Reid, James Scott, L. C. Jack- son. Jahn Weir, J. McMichael, F. Holmstead, W. K. Pearce, E. C. Cole- man. The sports about Bayfield have been aware for some time of the presence of a big bull -frog with a beautiful croak, and just recently Kenny Moor - house and Johnny Miller hooked and yanked it up. After careful measure- went it is found to measure from nose to tail, fourteen inches, front tip to tip of toes it stretched eighteen inches and stood a half a foot high off the ground. The first' crieket game of the seas- on was played in the•Park on Mon- day evening when the local eleven defeated Forest by the score of 89 to 59. Playing for Clinton were MeTag- gert, . Howson, Smith, McMurchie, Kennedy, McGarva, Barge, Doherty, Hoover, Agnew and Cantelon. The umpires were Ii. J. Pettyoiece and R. Coats. The steamer Lake : Superior, upon 'which Mrs. Biddlecombe and Miss Porter, sailed from Montreal, arrived at Liverpool on . Monday. - Mr• and Mrs. W. 'Jackson leave on Saturday to spend a few days in Chi- cago and to attend the wedding of the former's sister. car. Fortunately he suffered no ill effects other than a slight ant -mien on the top of his head and a strained neck, On Monday afternoon a joint meet-. ing of the Brucefield depositors of the defunct Farmers' Hank was held. Mr. Hay, of Kippen, was chairman. It was agreed to accept 75 per cent, the other 25 per cent to go towards the shareholders in meeting their obliga- tions, Mr. Thomas McKenzie is rushing the work on the new postoffiee at Seaforth, and has a large gang of carpenters and painters at work. Londesboro-Two cars of brick have arrived for S. S. No. 8, and are being teamed over to the site. A new well has been drilled and the foundation of the school is built. iThe Methodists were. pleased to hear the bell again last Sunday. They ,have built a belfry instead of a spire and it looks very good. Seaforth-A sad accident occurred here at the Grand Trunk Yards by which Mr. Richard ,Anderson, a well- known farmer of the township of Hal- lett lost his life. The team of horses Mr. Anderson was driving got out of control at the yards and knocked him down, the loaded wagon passing over him. after a severe illness, and we under- stand the ,doctors have informed G. Armour (Mr. Johnston's partner) that it wi]1 be necessary for him to take a long zest to recuperate. The following students have passed the recent examinations in. Toronto University: first year, C. Engler, P. Lucas; second year, E. H.• Cooper, S. McMordie, L. R. Whitely, A. H. Me- Leod; third year, J. R. Bone, R. J. Clegg; fourth year, Hattie Runiball, W. M. Martin, and degree of B.A. In medicine, first year,. L. N. Whitely; fourth, year, J. C. Lindsay. Alex Weir died in Goderich on. Man. day. He was formerly in the book and stationary business here, and re- moved to Parkhill, subsequently going to. Goderich whetter he ',siince resid- ed. He has been in delicate health for some time. His wife, who survives him was formerly Miss Welsh of God- erich township The public will be surprised to learn that J. A. Allen, of Allen and Wilson, is leaving town. During his four years residence in the town, Mo Alen has made many friends here. ,Ile leaves for Chicago next week, ;where he will be married to Miss Mag•• igio Jackson, daughter of T. Jackson, sr. The business condueted by All and Wilson has been purchased by Sidney Jackson, late of Cleveland, Ohio, and son of John Jackson of town. Mr. W. Murphy, of the gravel road north, who has been ill for some time passed away on Friday at the age of 69 years. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended, Pallbearers were D. Cantelon, W. Smith, A. M. Todd, T. Kearns, W. Ford and T. Beacom. Rev. Mr. Parke conducted `services at the house, and John Scarlett, County Master for South Huron, L,O.L. took charge of the service at the cemetery, W. Crooks was director of ceremonies, When The Present Century The Clinton New Era June 10th, 1898 The other day while Ern. Holmes was wheeling down a long hill in Goderieh township, his leg cramped, and he was thrown off, alighting on his shoulder, ,which was severely sprained. John Johnston, of Johnston and Ar- amour,,is just getting around again GODERICH TOWNSHIP (Crowded Out Last Week) Council meeting - Council met an Thursday, May 25 for Court of Re- vision and general business, Miss Laura Salkeld appealed against pay- ing taxes on one lot in Blue Water Beach which she does not own, the clerk was instructed to look this; up and report at next meeting, she to get the proper amount of refund. Appeals froin Mr, Albert Bond, R. McClelland, Bert Rowden for exemp- tion on wood land, Clarence Perdue, D. , A, Sterling, D.Rodges and Mrs. J. A. Cox for exemption on bush, John Perdue, Fred Hopkins, P. Palmer and Roy Tyndall reported, dogs destroyed which were struck off, a few changes in ownership and some namesadded for voting purposes, the*roll.was then adopted for the year. Messrs. Mogg and Quinlan the County valuators were present and outlined their methods .of procedure. which was "instructive. Council decided to invest in spray material for weed eradication on roads. Will 'get the county sprayer if possible to apply the solution. Mr. E. C. Beacom I.P.S. drew at- tention, to school law amendment whereby each school will receive $540. general grant for each principal and $360 for each assistant teacher, De partment of Highways will only allow subsidy on $6,000. expenditure, A res- olution from Perth county council re forming an insurance company to take care of accidents on roads, the clerk was to reply giving information ask- ed. The clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for crushing and deliver ing about 3000 yards of gravel to be delivered where council directs. Pay- ments made: R. Grigg, sheep claim, 10.00, Brown Lindsay' sheep claim 13.00; Dept. of Health, Insulin, 7.53; M. C. Jordan, relief account, 5.45; A. D. McCartney, coal for relief, 3.15; Town of Clinton relief account 14.40; H. McCartney assessing and postage, 86.00; W. H, Lobb valuing sheep, 5.40; Supt pay voucher. No. 5, 119.90. Council adjourned to meet on June 10 at 8.30 p.m. to consider the tenders for crushing and delivering gravel, R, G. Thompson, Clerk. Was Young The Clinton New Era, May 29th, 1913 A rather peculiar accident happened, to William Lane, county clerk, the other day when out, riding in an auto- mobile. The 'machine was forging ahead at a good rate of speed and strueh an elevation in the road. Mr. Lane was thrown up to the top with such force that his head protruded through it, and he was rescued with some difficulty from his perilous pos- ition by the.. young man driving the The Clinton News -Record, June 5th, 1913. Miss E. R. Delmage, for the past seven years teacher of mathematics on the C.C.I. Staff, has resigned her poaition and- leaves at the conclusion of the term. Miss Delmage has been appointed associate examiner in arith- metic at the coming departmental ex- aminations, and will probably go next week. • Mr. D. B. Kennedy passed away this morning aftera long illness. The funeral will take place under the dir- ection of the Masonic Order on Sat- urday afternoon, On Saturday last, the town assumed control .of the Electric light system recently purchased fror(c Messrs. Stevenson and Nediger, who have given the town excellent service. There are in Clinton about two hund- red electric light' users. - The water- works system, 'which will be put under a joint management with the electric, light, is also being enlarged and a large gang of workmen are now at work putting in a number of new ser. vices. Miss Helen Ford, who has, been vis i<ting her brother in Ottawa since completing her course at Queen's Una- varsity navarsity last month, is expected home this week for the vacation. Mrs. Brickendon, formerly a resid- ent of town, but who has been living in Peterboro for the past three years or so, arived on Monday to make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. Taylor. Mr. R. N. Welsh, who has just passed successfully his exam entitling him to permanent/ first class public 'school certificate, Chas been appointed assistant master in Withrow Ave., school, Toronto. Dr. Rodgers of Brucefield was in town on Monday. The genial doctor was, in Toronto last weak attending a'•meeting of the Provincial Health Board. He has been pretty busy since his return attending to his duties as M.O.H. owing to the scare of rabies in Tuckersmith and Stanley town- ships. Messrs. R. J. Oluff, D. N. Watson, J. Schoenhals, T. Monaghan, Jas. Miller, G. Doherty and Jas,Moffatt visited Summerhill L.O.L. on Monday evening and assisted the brethren to confer the degree upon several can- didates. Mr. Elisha Townshend, who has. been attending the H. M. College at Ottawa, has gone to Moren Heights.. Past Master's Jewel for A. McKenzie of Auburn. At a special meeting of Morning Star lodge No. 309 A.F. and A.M., Worshipful Brother Alexander Mc- Kenzie, of Auburn was presented with the most coveted possession of the Past Masters' of the Masonic Order, i. e., the Jewel, which Grand lodge presents to Past Masters' of fifty years service. The address to Worshipful Brother McKenzie was prepared by Very W. Bro. Dr. B. C. Weir, but on account of his unavoidable absence during the first part of the evening, it was read by the secretary, Wor. Bro. R. D. Munro and the Jewel was presented by the Worshipful Master, James H, Feagan..; g -;i Worshipful Brother McKenzie, de- spite the .fact that he has been stone deaf during the past thirty-five or forty years, has maintained his deep interest in his Masonic Lodge. He simplyastounded his hearers with the wonderful address he gave in expres- sing his thanks to Grand Lodge and to his own little lodge for their gift. After the presentation in the lodge rooms,' the ladies of the Presbyterian church served an excellentsupper in the township hall. Very Worshipful Brother Dr. B. C. Weir was the toast- master and many intersting addresses were listened to. Visitors were pres- ent from Goderich, Wingham, Ciba - ton, Seaforth, `Brucefield, Hensall, Exeter and Orangeville. The meeting closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem; Ekkctllddty is Chan you "cools by wire" all the dirt and soot and grime are taken flHEN out at the power -house! You'll • - never. again have all that after -meal / drudgery, of scouring of blackened .pots and pans. For the modern electric range is flamelese, fume -less, clean as sunlight. Cooking utensils stay as shiny and spot- less as the day you bought them. Kitchen walls, ceiling and curtains stay bright and attractive . seldom need washing or redecorating. Every woman can aiford to enjoy the cool . . fast -cooping . . . thrifty electric range she's always wanted! Ask about the HYDRO Thrift plan. BALL and ZAPFE SUTTER and PERDUE HYDRO SHOP Pz 3 -Wird aervicas. ServeFree. Range Wired at Cost, $15. allowed on wiring/. where a 3 -wire service is already installed. CLINTON 1'll blC UliallaISs' Phone 20 "YOUR HOME STATION" CKNX WINGHAM 1200 Hcs.-Wingham-249.9 Metres WEEKLY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Friday, June 10th: 10.30 a.m. Salvation Army Hour; 11.00 Clippings; 11.30 Peter MacGreg- or; 5.45 p.m. Adventure bound; 7.30 Honourable Archie. Saturday, June 11th: 10.30 a.m. Shut -Ins; 12.00 noon Canadian Home and Fax:m Hour; 12.45 ram. Walkerton, Hill -Billies; 6.15 Sport Reporter; 7.30 Ham Dance. Sunday, June 12th: 11.00 a.m. Wingham United Church; 1.00 p.m. Harry Boyle's Travelogue; 1.15 Guy Lombardo Orch.; 1.40 The True Story of 7.00 Si. And- rew's Church Monday, June 13th: 10.30 a.m. Church of the Air; 11,00 CIippings; 11.30 Peter MacGregor; 12.45 p.m. Royal Chefs; 8.00 Kenneth Rentoul. Tuesday, June 14th: 12.45 p.m. Wayne King Orch; 1.00 Quaker Tunes; 8.00 Seal of the Doug. Wednesday, June 15th: 11.30 a.m. Peter MacGregor; 12.45 Royal Chefs; 7.45 Happy Jack Hall. Thursday, June 16th: 1.00 pan. Quaker Tunes; 8.00 Gladys Pickell, piano. Weddirig., Diamond Jubilee of Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth Sixty years have passed sine Trinity' Anglican Church, Blyth, was opened • guests sat down. to the wedding din - was Divine Worship. The corner stone Sparling L'ogan ! was laid under Masonic auspices by ;nen Miss Elm.Leitchand Miss Edith the D.D,G.M, of the Asa', and A.M., 'on On Wednesday, June 1, at the home l Hillen acted as waitresses. The bride's of Mr. and Mrs. John Logan, Brussels, jgoing away dress -was a sky blue July- 1st, 1878, and the first service their elder daughter, Mildred Jean, knitted suit with white accessories,was held in the church on' Sunday was united in marriage to Mr. George I and imported French blue coat. December 29th 1878, with the appoint- Alexander Sperling, of St. Marys, son i ., Mr. and Mrs. Delmage left by mat- ment of the first resident Rector, the of Mrs. Maly Sparling, of Clinton. or mid showers of confetti for Kiteh- Rev. William Henderson. The house was prettily decorated ener, Niagara Falls, Toronto and Many changes have taken place in. the Church and in the Community with ferns and Spring Flowers. ReaaPeterboro, On their return they will since Trinity first opened its doors. W. A. Williams of Cranbrook, con- reside on the groom's farm near Sea- Many of the early pioneers are now: ducted the ceremony. The bride, given forth. in marriage by her . father, wore a Lanvin floor length gown of white silk net cut on flowing lines with pas sementerie scroll effect embroidered on bolero, completed by silver sandals, She carried an atm bouquet of pink and white roses and wore matching residents took niece at St. Aldate's rose buds in her hair. She was at- Church, Oxford, England, on .Friday, tended by her sister, Marguerite, in'' April 1st the contracting parties be - robin egg blue marquisette with mat- ing Mr.Douglas Rodway Millard, only ching taffeta and silver sandals and son of Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Millard, of she carried an arm bouquet of pink Newport Pagnell, and Miss Mary roses. Little Miss Catherine Neid-1 Kathleen McKegney,, daughter of the ham of ilderton, cousin of the bride, Rev. S. E. and Mrs. MclCegney, of with the Church Triumphant. In grateful trememlftance of all thosea who have laboured for this church in Millard-McKegney the past sixty years, and in grateful • thanks to Almighty God for the many A wedding of interest to Clinton blessings vouchasfed, Special services' will be held on Sunday, June 12th, at. 11 a.m, and '7.30 p.m. The rector, the Rev. R. M. Weekes, will preach at the morning service, and the guest solo- ists will be Mr. V. M. Bray and Mr:. Stanley Sibthorpe. A former rector,, the.Rev. W. H. Hartley, L.Th., rector of the church of the Messiah, Einem- dressed in a floor length frock of the Rectory, Mountrath, Ireland, aidine, will be in charge of'the evening' sunset taffeta and carrying a basket former rector of St. Paul's Church, service. • Mr. James McCrae, of Bel - of blue and pink forget-me-nots, and Clinton. grave will offer a vocal solo, and a valley lilies, made a winsome flower The wedding was a quiet one, and ladies quartette consisting of Mss- girl. The groomsman was Mr. W. the service was conducted by the dames C. Wade, N. Geddes, N. Mont - McKay, of Stratford,' Miss Della Rev. F. S. Cragg, M.A. (Rector of St goner, and R. M. Weekes will. sing Kroehling of Goderich, cousin of the Aldate's) assisted by the bride's fath- As far as can be learned, the first: bride, sang "Because" during the er, Rev, 8, E. McKegney, M.C., M.A. Anglican Service was held in Blyth.10 signing of the register, accompanied , Given away by Mr. H. F. Barge, the the year 1860, when a ,pore Irish: by Miss Mildred Sparling of Clinton, bride wore a dress of hyacinth -blue Missionary, namely, the Rev Car - sister of the groom, who'also played silk taffeta made on old fashioned michael, walked from Clinton to halch the wedding march. Little Miss Ann lines, with hat of same material to service here. Rev. Carmichael was Louise Cottrill, of Port Elgin, in a match; also a platinum cross, a gift afterwards consecrated Archbishop, floor length taffeta dress, made a from the bridegroom, and carried a of Montreal, and Primate of Canada. charming door attendant: A buffet bouquet of pink carnations and lanes For many years, services were held. luncheon was served to invited guests of the valley. in the Orange Hall, two and a half' Miss Jean Cameron and Della Krceh- There were no bridesmaids. Mr. G. miles north of Blyth, until, in 1878,. ling, Mrs, J. N. See and Mrs. J. W. E. S. Turner, a friend, attended the the congregation decided to buid a. Cottrill assisted in the serving. The bridegroom as best man. After the House of Worship. ceremony a reception was held at the Trinity Church has been singularly bride's mother was attired in navy blessed with devoutand earnest Rec- blue lace with matching bolero jacket School House, Rose -lane, Oxford, and wore a corsage of pink and white sweet peas. The groom's mother was gowned in navy sheer and wore a cor- sage of mauve and white sweet peas. Later Mr. and Mrs. Sparling left on a wedding trip to Monttreal and other eastern points. Upon their; return they will take up residence in St Marys. For travelling the bride wore a dress of navy crepe and coat of imported French blue collared in blue fox, with gray accessories. Guests who attended the wedding included Mrs. Mary Sparling, and Miss Mildred Sparling, of Clinton.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear and Miss Marg- aret of Tuckersmith; Mrs. R, G. Rath well and son, Bobby of Toronto; Mrs, C. W. Collett of Niagara Falls, and Miss eace Johnson, formerly of St. Marys. where the bride and groom have taken tors, many o£ whom have passed' up residence. About 50 guests were 'from the scene of their labours, while present. others are now working in other: parts of Gods Vineyard, Those serving' the congregation before the Church was built were: Rev. Carmichael, and his brother-in-law, the Rev. Duberdue;, . the Rev. Murphy, of Wingham; Rev: Davis, of Wingham; the Rev. Gallag- her, of U.S.A., and later, the Rev. Wil- liam Henderson was appointed as the first resident, Rector. Other Rectors who have faithfully served the Blyth Parish are: Revs. F. J. Parke, H. A. Thomas, George W. Racey; T. E. Hig- ley; igley; Charles L. Mills; George McQuil- lan; J. Edmonds; William H. Hartley; T. H. Farr; W. 13. Hawkins; A. Shore„ L. V. Pocock, A. A, Maloney and the present Rector, the 'Rev. R. M.. Weekes. Herdman;--Delbridge A lovely wedding took place at high noon on Wednesday, May 25th, when Mariorae only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delbridge, of Exeter, was united in marriage to Mr. Squire. Hardman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman, of Usborne. Rev. A. Page , performed the ceremony. The bride entered' the room on the arm of her father and looked lovely in a gown of white crepe, white hat and slippers and carried an arm bou- quet of roses and lily -of -the -valley. Following the ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room where the wedding dinner was served. The Dohnage-Clarke rooms were tastefully decorate& in pink mrd white with spring flowers. A very happy event took place at The bride's mother wore -a dress of the haeme of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim' black and white figured erep,e with Clarke on Wednesday, June 1St, at 'coat to match while the groom's moth - high noon when their younger daught-lerwore a mauve crepe, dress. Only er Muriel Doreen, was united in the immediate families were present. goes to Thamesville. The changes in; marriage. to Mr, Charles, Stewart, The bride was the recipient of many Huron Presbytery are as follows: eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dol- very beautiful gifts. The bride and Ashfield, James Wilkins; Benunit-• nage of McKillop!, groom left on a' short honeymoon to ler and Smithhill, Gorden A. Hazel-- To the strains of Lohefigrin's Brid- Strathr�oy and Niagara Falls, the I wood; Blaevale, I. W. J. Kilpatrick;; al Chorus played by the bride's aunt, bride travelling in a grey tailored Blyth, Arthur Sinclair; Brncofold0 Mrs. Howard Armstrong, the bride, suit with navy: acce§sories. On their:H. S, Wright Ceitralia, J. A. Palian- who was given away by her father, return they will reside on the groom's : bridge; Dungannon, Gordon .Weir; took her place on the lawn before a farm in Usborne. I Edmondvidlo, A. W. Gardner', Exeter,. bank of spring flowers, 'where her pastor, •Rev. A, W. Shepherd of Eg- mondville, performed the, ceremony. The bride wore a dress of chalk blue lace over crepe, with bolero with white accessories to match, and car- ried a bouquet of lily -of -the -valley, tulips and baby's breath. The bride's attendant was her sister, Miss Viola, while Mr. Lorne E. Lawson was groomsman. After the ceremony about forty-five draft of the Settlement committee. There are fifteen changes in Huron Presbytery. Rev. R. 0. Copeland, of Thanesville is slated for Main street. Church, Exeter and Rev. A. E, Elliott• CHANGE OF PASTORS Main street, R. 0. Copeland. Gorrie,, J. Richardson; Grand Bend, Clarence:, Beacon; Hensa , R. A,Brook; Holm, esville, G. H. Weldig; Londesboro5 A. S. A. Menzies; Nile, G. A. Bar -- Rev, W. Kiteley, of Parkhill, form- Rare!; Seaforth; H. V. Workman. erly of Centralia, was elected presi- J. B. Moore, of Grand $end, goes: dent of the London Conte -term of the to Grace Church, London; Percy United' Church at Chatham on' Tues- Baines to South Buxton; A. V. Robb, day 'of last week. to Camalachie R. E. Southcott,' td There were severity pulpit changes, Port Lambton; Jr' Morley Colling, tux a new all-time record in the first Divine St, Sarnia.