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The Clinton News Record, 1938-07-07, Page 4PAGE 4': THE CLINTON ` NEWS-RECORri THURS., JULY 7, 1938. SUMMER SPECI •a LS These are the days when the cooler your clothes, the smarter; and one of the coolest is the ,mart little dress of printed. Shan -ray silk that can be laundered after wearing so that it always hangs fresh and sweet in your wardrobe. ' SIZES FROM 14 to 46 .........................................$2.95 Sumner Hats of White crepe, also 7mstel shades; styles for both mother and daughter $1.49 SNAPPY WHITE FELTS ....'. ...'........... .... x+1.69 FOR SPORTS we have two -niece gayly printed play -girl outfits, Shorts and halter with a separate skirt buttoned up the front. $1.49 ALSO SLACKS of Navy Blue Denim and cream cottonflannel, ter- ry cloth shorts, Sport ShirtsGibson Girl Dutch Hats and. Halters, PRICES. ALL AT POPULAR ASK TO SEE THEM AND BE 'CONVINCED. A. T• COOPER . PHONES: 36w Main Floor, 36j Second Floor 1. HOT WEATHER COMFORTS Keep, Your System Cool with ; CERTIFIED ENGLISH HEALTH SALTS 39 cents with glass PARKE PAWS COMFORT POWDER Cools and Soothes the Skin—For Baby and You Large Can - 25 cents MARATHON LINIMENT—Is still the leading liniment for aches and pains and how it cools the feet 50c. W. S. N. HOLMES PHM. B. CLINTON, ONT PHONE 61 HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE RESULTS Entrance pupils passed on recom- I Cox, Eric Cox, Billie Harris, Ruth mendation of the teacher at Clinton Harris. Centre. Passed under the provisions of Re- Clinton Public School: gulation 10 (5) of the High School Arnold, Charles; Butler, Lloyd; Entrance Regulations --r Eugene Carter, Ruth; Carter, William; Col- Castle. quhoun, Kenneth; Denomme, Cecelia; Dungannon Centre Dixon, Helen; Grealis, Helen; Grealis, First-class Honors --,John Austin, Ruth; Hanley, Robert; Herman. Phyl- Barbara Culbert, Audrey MacDon- iis; Jefferson, Catherine; Lawson,. ald, Pearl MacKenzie, Rodney Mac - Frank; McCallum, Jean; Miller, Ken- Leiinan, Ivan Rivett, Gene. Smith. neth; Morgan, Jean; Rozell, Marg- Second-class Honors—Louis Blake, aret; Tasker, Jean; Turner, Shirley; Grace Boyd, Eldon Buckingham, Vanderburgh, Donelda. 'Grant Parrish, Arthur Gilmore, Rod-' Bsback, Grant, S.S. •No `L, Hullett Rod- erick MacDonald, Douglas MacKend- 1.ick, Allan MacLean, Catherine Mac- Fairservice, Joyce, S.S,No.'5, Hullett; Lennart, Ellen Maize, Connie Morris, Kennedy, Eva, S.S. No, 5,'IIuliett; Verna Petrie, Gwendolyn Robb, Ron - Little, Louisa, 5.S. No. 8, Hullett; I ald Treleaven, Ruby Wilson, Millar, Eileen, S.S. Na; 8, Hullett; Pass—Vincent Austin, Jack Caes- Snell, Thelma, S.S. No. 8,' Hullett; . ar;- Howard Culbert, ;Allan Dickson, Ball, Phyllis, S S. No. 10, Hullett; I U, r othy Drennan, ,.Franklin Ec ly, Go -vier, Elva, S.S. No. 10 ,Hullett; Stuart MacLennan, Joseph Sproul. St Helens Centre Snell, Betty, S.S. No. 10, ]`Mullett; Yungblut, Harry, S.S. No. 10, Hullett; Walters, Eileen, S.S. No. 4, Tucker - smith; First-class Honors—Keith Hackett, Wilfred Ramage, Russell. Ritchie, Muriel Wright. Entrance pupils passed on exam- Second-cass Honors—George Mc- inations at Clinton Centre. Ellis, Clayton, S.S. No. 12, Hullett Falconer, Betty, Clinton P. S. Henri, Shirley, Clinton P. S. Hoggart, Ross, S.S. No. 12, Hullett Baines, Winnifred, Clinton P. S. Gee, Gladys .Wright, Keith Ritchie. Pass ---Margaret Aitchison, Flor- ence Beecroft, Gladys McBurney, Mae_ MacDonald, Marjorie Pardon. .Appeals Appeals against the results of the McEwan;. Ena, Clinton P. S. entrance examination must be made Rapson, Kenneth, S.S. No. 5, Hullett to the Public School Inspector be - Rapson, Lois, S.S. No. 12, Hullett fore August 15th, and must be ac - Scott, Audrey, Clinton P. S. Steep, Tom, Clinton P. S. Taylor, Margaret, Clinton P. S. Tyndall, Lula, S.S. No. 11, Goderich. STANLEY Entrance pupils passed on recom Miss Helen Shaddiek is visiting her mendation of the teacher at Blyth cousin, Miss Nora Brown, Woodstock. Centre. Mr. and Mrs. E. Twentymen of Blyth Public School: •Chicago, are visiting the Tatters par - Bowes, Arnold; Cole, Milne; Fair- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cleave, of service, Betty; Phillips, Jessie; Stap- the Blue Water Highway. las, Wilma; Taslier, Glenn; White, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Rohn of De - Dorothy; Thueli, Ruth. I troit, are visiting the Tatters parents, Entrance pupils passed on exam- Mr. and Mrs. David : Dewar, near inations at Blyth Centre. Bayfield. Glousher, Arnold, Blyth P. S. Mr. and Mrs. W. Weekes and two Grasby, Everett, U3, E. 1Vawanosh :children of Mosside, Alta., visited Kelly, Albert, U3, E. Wawanosh with the lady's sister, Mrs. Bert Lear, Helen, (honors) S.S. 7, Hullett Dunn, on the Bronson line last week. Lockhart, Erris, Blyth P. S. BAIRD RE -UNION MacDonald, Isabel, S.S. U 12, Morris The Annual Baird Re -union was McCool, Iva, S.S. U 12, Morris 'held on Saturday, July 2, at Bright's asa' McElroy, Jack, Blyth P. S. !Grove. Members of the family to Munro, Zeta P. (honors) S.S. U 5, the number of 55, were present from Hullett s I Detroit, Mich,, Moose Jaw, Toronto Nicholson, Wallace F. (honors) S.S. Goderich, Exeter, Brimfield a n d 1, Morris Sea£ rth Mrs. John Moffatt of c Plaetzer, Lenora, S.S. U 5, Hullett ,Moose Jaw came the greatest dis- Pollard, William, (honors) S.S. U 7, tante and was the oldest member Hullett present, while Seldon George Ross of Riordan, Dorothy, S.S. IT 5, Hullett i Goderich was the youngest. Rollinson, Isobel, S.S. U 5, Hullett I Two sumptuous picnic dinners were served, to which all did full justice: The afternoon was spent in swim- ming, softball and various other games 'and sports.'. 'The reunion corn- . Following are the results of the mittee arranged to have the history high school entrance examinations of the family tree written. Soon Of - for the centres under the jurisdiction ter supper the gathering dispersed of the Goderich High School Entrance to their' several homes after arrang- Board. First class honors are award- ing to meet at the seine place next Board. First andsecond class hon -Year. ors are announced. First class honors LOND-SBO$O are awarded when 75 percent. or anore of the total marks is secured, and Mrs. E. R. Doxsee of Regina, Miss second-class honors when '70 to '74 per Ada. Theal of Kingston, and Mr. and cent. is obtained.Mrs. ' J. W. Ansley of Toronto, were Goderich Centre Ithe guests ' of their friend, Miss First-elass Honors—Mabel Baer, Lawdy Young recently. Walter Barnes, Doris Beattie, Robert Mr. and. Mrs. Glover and son Willis Bisset„ Evelyn Bogie, Ruth Bridge, of Detroit, visited at the home of the Doris Cowherd, Charles Dalton, Do- lady's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. !ores Dalton,' John Dowker, Elda Youngblutt over the weekend. Fisher, Benson Freeman, Earl Gar- Miss Beth Shobbrook has taken a tett, Harold Gauley, Dorothy Ginn, position with Mrs. S. White, Blyth. Catherine Graf, Blanche Graham, Mr. Fred Sprung, who for the past Jean Hill, Mary Hunte, Alice Irwin, few weeks been visiting friends and Margaret Little, Eleanore MacEwan, relatives in this acoininunity, return Maude' MacMatE, Elizabeth Morris- ed to his home in the West this week. on, Lucille Paterson, Betty Smith, Mrs. R. Brinley and little son from Helen Vidan, Patricia Webb, Ronald near the Nile are spending a few. Webster. l days with her grandmother,: Mrs. E. Second-class Honors -Gordon Allin, Crawford. Rose Bowra, Joan Buchanan, Delbert Miss Helen Youngblutt of London Ewing, Donna Fisher, Verna Fowler, spent the weekend at the home of Jack. Freeman, Franklin Hawthorne, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Young - Willa James, Evelyn Jenkins; Bet- blutt. neice Johnston, Phyllis Jeffrey, Thom- I Mr, Fred Thompson, who has been as Kahle, William Lanaway, Clifford acting as relieving agent at the C.N. McClinchey, Maxine Martin, Joseph- R. at Goderich, was taken - quite ill ine Muir„ Elva' Orr, Audrey Pulling, last week and was oaken to the God Adeline Robinson, John Robertson, erieh hospital where he is under close Marlette Salkeld, Gerald Shields, observation.: His friends wish him Agnes Snider, James Sturdy, Dor- a speedy recovery. othy Tigert, William 'Tigert, Madel -I Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Griffiths of eine .Vickers, Betty Westbrook, John Clinton visited the former's parents Westlake. I on Sunday. Pass—Bert Baechler, Peter Bisset,I The annual strawberry festival and Harold Black, Mary Burrows, Mild- garden party of the United church red Dexter, Bertram Daugherty,l Sunday school was held on Monday Bernice Duvet, Carl Fisher, Betty • evening, July 4 on the Community Fuller, Douglas Graham, Jean Hard- Hall grounds where a large crowd ing, Gordon Harrison, Donna Hudie,' gathered together and spent a pleas- Mary Hudie, Grant Johnston, Gloria' ant evening. After all had partaken Laws, Elaine Liscunib, Winnifred Me of the bountiful supper prepared, all Cabe, Betty Moore, Mary Helen were well entertained outdoors by Schaefer, Eric Speitan, Harold the "Happy Cousins", - of Elmira Squire, Evelyn Steep, Doris Watson, which were a host in themselves. The Freda White,Luella Wilkie,- Harold program throughout was • splendid Wilson, Glen Wise. and enjoyed by the large crowd of . Passed ander the provisions of Re- people assembled. The evening was guation 10I'(5) of the High School ideal for such a gathering. Entrance Regulations --Jean Proctor. Mrs. E. Crawfard had a nice visit The Robert Park memorial medals, from her two sisters from Clinton awarded annually to the pupils in the on Tuesday of this week. Goderich Public Schools ''securing the The regular meeting of the W.M.S. highest standing in the year's work, will be held on Wednesday afternoon Kenzie. and the final examination, were won July 13th, in the schoolroom of the Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wheeler and by Helen Videan in the case of Gen- church, commencing at 2.30 o'clock., daughter, of Detroit, spent the week- tral. School and Margaret Little for The Mission Circle, Mission Band and end with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wheeler. Victoria School. I Baby Band and 'ail ladies are cord-' Mrs. A. Rohner has returned home Bayfield Centre ially invited to attend. Groups No. after nursing near St. Joseph. .:First-class honors—Gordon Gilbert, 6 and 1 will take charge. Miss Ellen Scott :of London is Dewar Talbot, Ivison Torrance, Dor-J Mr, and ,Mrs. Wm. Lyon who spent A carload of young `people of othy Young. Saturday last in Stratford, visited a here. companied by the appeal fee of $2.00 which is returned if, the appeal is allowed. - OBITUARY. Mrs.- George Pickett Margaret Easily Moffatt, widow of George Pickett died on Saturday, July 2nd, at her home, Albert Street north. Sustaining an injury in child- hood she had not enjoyed good health and death came as a .blessed ieh f following an illness of several years, during the last few months of which she had suffered greatly. The last surviving member of a fainly of ,,eight children of the late David Moffatt and Catherine (Cope- land) Moffatt, she was born January 10, 1852, on the London Road near Brueefield, on the farm where James Aikenhead now lives, and spent the earlier years of her life there. As a young woman she was married to George Pickett by whom she was predeceased 'in 1911. They farmed for a few years and fifty-five years ago came to Clinton to reside where Mr. Pickett conducted a dairy busi- nese Mrs. Pickett was a member of Ontario Street United Chinch and was active • in the Women's organiza- tions, particularly the W. M. S. un- til failing health and advanced age compelled her retirement. Her kind and loving disposition was freely expressed in her home cir- cle where she -will be greatly missed. She is survived by a family of six. They are: Mrs. 0. Blanchard, De- troit; W. G. Pickett, Clinton; ,Miss Rena and Harold at home; Mrs. Frank Tyndall and Mrs. Glenn Cornish, Hul- lett township. There also survive ten grandchildren. The funeral service was held at her late residence on Monday afternoon. and was conducted by Rev. G G. Bur- ton, assisted by Mr. C. S. Hawke. A large circle of friends were present to pay their last respects and there' were many beautiful floral tributes which included offerings from the Ontario Street Church, The Women's Association, The Ladies' Aid, The Masonic Lodge and the Organ. Fac- tory. Friends and relatives were present from Detroit, Parkhill, Sea - forth, Goderich, Kipper). and Hensall. The pallbearers were all members of her church and were L. Tyndall, Wm. Walker, G. H. Elliott, R. Pear- son, 0. Jervis and Wnx. Tiplady. In- terment was made in Clinton Ceme- tery. ZIPPER TOP SWIM SUIT Elastic tib knit from soft all -wool botany yarns. Trunks piped at sides, with white web belt and knitted support. Contrasting coloured, detachable zipper tops. Sizes 36 to 44. Light and med- ium blue, brown and bright yellow, all black. Maple Leaf Special. $2.50 and $2.95 TRUNKS Serviceable, and smart! Elastic rib -knit from good quality two-ply all -wool yarns. Piped at side, with knitted support. In plain black, Royal, wine or brown. Waist sizes 30 to 40. 95c to $1.95 DAVIS 8 HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING SAVE UR "E'' SA Let us demonstrate to you the exclusive and money -saving advantages of the new Sparton Econ-o-mizer Refrigerator They are too numerous to mention but here are just a few: Daily automatio defrosting — aasures peak proficiency and. eliminates needless overwork of motor. Deep dessert trays; fast freezing evaporator shelves; direct air circulation in cabinet; narrow spaced bar type shelves; twelve point cold regulator; visible thermometer. Extra storage space, provided by the drawer type Crisper, for fresh vegetables, butter, cheese, etc which should be kept cold. NO WASTE SPACE, NO WORRY. KIRBY UTILITY HAND VACUUM CLEANER—another Spartan product.. Suction Cleaning, blowing and demothing through the salve nozzle,. Dirt disposal without removing bag.. Weighs only 4,z lbs.. Just the thing for summer cleaning.. Cuts work in two. Electric Wiuhers-The Sparton line, with 6 point rubber cush- ioning iet Aluminum smooth oeratiUaall aeP1ee ,Tab AluminunGyratUnconditiony guaranteed for Porcelain, years. SPARTORADIOS "Radio's Richest Voice" in. Mantels and Consoles with all the latest features. at the For sale by your local Sparton Dealer and on display EPP5 SPORTS SHOP Phone 13w. for a demonstration. SWAN RE -UNION 'The first Swan Reunion was held aat.Harbour Park, 'Goderich on July 1st, with forty-four present. An ,enjoyable time was spent in various ;sports and a picnic supper was, serv- ed. It was decided to hold another reunion on next July 1st and a com- mittee was appointed to make prep- arations for.it. Relatives were pres- ent front Exeter, Toronto, Stratford, Luci now, Dungannon, Ripley and Lloyd Murch, Stratford; v ce-p . Linford Moore, Niagara Falls, N.Y., cons. of management, Mr. and Mrs. K. Colquhoun, Staffa; Mr. and Mrs.; S. Skinner, Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. G. Henderson, Clinton; 'sec: areas., W. G. Millson, St. Marys. It was decided to hold next year's reunion at Woodstock. A good program of sports was en- joyed by young ,and old under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb and Mr. and Mrs. J. Paris Wil- Clinton. low Grove. Souvenirs Were awarded as follows: Member from greatest distance, Mr. Earle Moore, Reno; old - . est member, W. H. Lobb; youngest Moore Re -Union member, twins of Mr. and Mrs. Paris, illow Grove heaviest married Lear, Doris, Blyth P. S. West Huron Another milestone in the history .of the; Moore family was marked at the farm house of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lobb near Clinten. The program comprised of an address of welcome by, the host, who was also president; *numbers by Norman Murch, Toronto, Col. Hoare, Clinton, Mrs. M. Corless, 'Clinton, W. T. iolquhoun, Mrs. S. 'Skinner, Munro, ' Mrs. H. Kennedy, 'the Rabb famill'y, Clinton, Kenneth 'Ward, Stratford. The executive appointed for next year, +was as' follows: President, W couple, Mr. and Mrs. S. Skinner, Munro'. Music for the occasion was furnished by the family of W. R. Lobb. About 100 members of the family were present for the occasion which was heartily enjoyed by all. Mrs. G. Vanderburgh The funeral of occurred on Mrs. George Van - dor • h whose death leatli Van- derburgh, Saturday, was held Monday from the residence of her son-in-law, George Monk, Regent .street, Goderich. Mrs. Vanderburgh who was in her 76th year, was born in Biddulph township, Middlesev County, and had lived Goderich for the past 2 years. ]3e - sides her husband she is survivied by two sons, Wesley and George Vander - burgh of Clinton, and a daughter, Mrs. George Monk, Goderich: The service was conducted by Rev. A. E. Moorhouse- of Victoria street United church. Pallbearers were Allan Bet- ties, Fank' Picot, Fred Hodgins, Stir- ling McPhail, William Ball and Mal- colm McDermot. Four granddaugh- ters were the flower 'bearers. Inter- ment was in Maitland cemetery. William Dow William Dow, formerly well known in the Brueefield district, died at his hone in Hensall on Monday in his 80th. year following an extended ill- ness, Mr. Dow was a native of Perth County but spent the greater part of his life in the Brueefield district where he was tt successful farmer. He was a faithful member of the Pres- byterian church, later United, and moved to Hensall about two years ago. He was twice married and besides his wife there survive three daught- ers, Mrs Peter Good, Stratford; Mrs. Hugh Norris, Chiselhurst, and Mrs. George Miller, Hamilton, and two sons W. C. of Windsor, and Thomas, of Detroit, children of his first marriage, A private funeral service was 'held from his late residence yesterday af- ternoon, folowed by a public service in Roy's cemetery. Rev. Mr. Brooks of the United. Chuch, eoeducted the Services, ' assisted 'by Rev. Mr. Young; of the Presbyterian church. BRUCEFJELF Rev, W. D. and Mrs. McIntosh formerly of Brueefield, now of Dres- den called on several of their old friends in the village this week, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mcf{enzie and family of Detroit visited the former's mother, Mrs. Mary McKenzie last week. Mr, and Mrs. B. Kaiser of Detroit spent the weekend in the village. Mrs, G. McAsh formerly of Varna, now of Hensall, is the guest of Mrs. Wm, McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. E. McAsh of London and 1Vlrs. MacDonald and Miss Mary McAsh of Hensall, spent the holiday with their sister, Mrs. Margaret Me - spending her holidays at her home Teeswater, returning, from Camp Kintail, crashed into the first bridge. 1 south of Wingham, about midnight on Thursday when the car in which they' were riding got out of control. Second-class Honors—Earl Cox, short time with Miss Ruth Lyon who Miss Marion Patterson is visiting Elgin Cox, Helen. Johnston,' Gwen recently had an tonsil operation, She in Toronto. .Miller, Gertrude Smith, Madeline is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. C. McKenzie and Young. I Miss Alma Carter of London was family of London, spent Sunday with Pass—Patricia Atkinson, Elizabeth home for a brief visit last week, Mrs. Margaret McKenzie, GUESSING ABOUT TIRES! !F IT'S MILEAGE YOU WANT ... SEE THE GOODYEAR UR -I" You'll travel mile after mile, day after day . for less .. money ... on the Goodyear "R-.1." It has mileage possi- bilities beyond any other tire ... at or near its price.' It costs you less- than any standard tire! That's why we say .. . "Stop guessing about tires!" Drive in and let us show you the low-priced Goodyear "R-1" today. We'll serve you promptly without delay! r ownie's Service Station Clinton,. Ontario. xt .1:• v:i• M:vuulv:vavt• • ti• aurVTAXIM•Vavt:vlat• •wvaMtvnvM•AM:X• HERE'S GREAT VALUE! Special July Discount - SALE OF MADE -TO -MEASURE CLOTHING ! SITS t USUAL VALUE r . $22 — 75 MADE•TO-IYIEASUItE. NOW $I9.95 OTHERS PRICED EQUALLY LOW AT $22.75 $26.75 $31.50 $37.50 Summer Fabrics Included Every Garment Tailored to Perfection, Guaranteed for Fit, Style and High Quality. TERMS—STRICTLY CASH. JULY SALE OF SUMMER SHOES AT BIG'REDUCTIONS WONDERFUL VALUES. Plumste l Bros. YM,h.TM,/tf, t,NWili[SMltnirAiu[lYrn,a niin4nvnito.Tn,lnaLl______�'�inirn,nnuR • C•_ i I1. l. Ica I Mr. and Mrs. R. McKenzie and fam- ly of Detroit, spent Wednesday with friends here. On Wednesday evening of last week the congregation of the United Church gathered to say farewell to Me. and Mrs. Bremner and Edna, Mr. Bremner was presented with a purse of money, Mrs. Bremner a lovely quilt, and Edna a silver flower bask- et and reflector. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Simpson of De- troit, visited Mr. C. D. Simpson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross of Detroit visited the McDonald, family over the weekend. Rev. H. E. Wright was 'inducted as pastor of the United Church on .Fri- day evening• Rev. Chandler of Kippen had charge and was assisted by Rev. Gale of Bayfield. Rev. Mair of Thames Road also ; spoke. Mr. A. Scott sang a solo which was much appreciated. Lunch was served and a Social hour spent. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Wright and family to our village. VARNA Master Alvin, Clayton and Keith Keys and Miss Jean Reid attended the strawberry festival in Clinton on Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. Jas. M. Reid and Miss Gert- rude spent Thursday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd. Keys and fam- ily spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jas. M. Reid of. Clinton. Mr. Harold Elliott of Kitchener spent the week -end with his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Elliott. Mr. , and, Mrs. Wilbur Johnston; Goderich, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wihner Reid. The Royal Orange Service was held in St. John's Church on Sunday oven- ing at 7 o'clock. A. large attendance was in order. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mss. Alex. McConnell in the death of her brother, Dr. John Es - ler who died in Albert on Friday. Dr. Ester was born in this community and will be remembered by many here. Mr. and Mrs. John Argo. and son, of Toronto, spent the week -end with the lady's parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. A. McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peters left this week for their summer home in Mus- koka. • Dr. Harvey Reid and family of To- ronto spent the week -end at their cot- tage in. Bayfield. Exports of fresh apples from Can - ala to Belgium in 1937 (10,505 quint- als) were approximately six times as large as in' 1936. Oil ' Located OR; Highway James Barr, 74 -year-old divining' rod artist from Science Hill, Perth County, who lays claim to having lo- cated water on over 1,000 Western Ontario farms, has definitely climbed aboard the oil boom wagon in. this district• Arriving in Goderich late Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Barr told of `his rod having indicated natural gas at four locations and oil in one between Clin- ton and Goderich. I Holding the divining,`rod,' an ordin- Iary quarter -inch copper wire, bare at both ends and insulated at the centre, Mr, Barr was nearly doubled up on the seat of a bus traveling 45 miles an hour along No. 8 highway, so 'strongly' did the presence of oil reg- ister. He hollered frantically to the bus driver to stop the vehicle, alight- ed and walked back to the spot where I he had received the shock—where the semi -circular rod had turned away from him, the oil and gas indication— 'pulling his head and shouders toward the floor. Y sY Itis in me in m per ou s stem v , it's not the rod," explained Mr. Barr. "I've been doing this for 50 years I have found gas in many places.".