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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-09-22, Page 1taus News -Record Est. 1878, With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The. New Era Est.186 NO. 5902. -59TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1938, HAS YOUR CLOCK I STOPPED If Your Clock does need repairing we can do the work for you so well, that the clock will give many years of further service. W. H. HELLYAR Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j tmmorrommoiewe _. Curtais. -Speeiai --1 Long or Green only 25 Pair Only Frilled Marquisette Curtains 42" Wide by 21/4 yards They are in Ivory Combined with Gold, Rose, Orchid A Real 2.00 Value for $1x49 pair. Watch our Windows Watch Our Windows for the Last Word In Fall and Winter Wear- ing Apparel you are sure to want at Prices you want to pay. Do your Shopping here and Secure Your Goodwill Coupons For Free Gifts i, II N , R 1 °` CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE ' S SHOPPE " Some Brief Notes on the Canada Temperance Act This series of articles, which will appear in this paper from week to week, are sponsoredby the Tempel ante Federation and W. C. TX. of Huron County. Their purpose is to give a brief history of the origin, scope and possibility of enforcement of the Canada Temperance Act from the time of its inception up to the present. No. 1—TSE ORIGIN OF THE ACT The Canada Temperance Act, over which much controversy has of late years arisen, was formerly popularly known by the name The Scott Act. It is a Dominion statute, originally enacted in 1878. This was about ten years after Confederation. Under the old regime of Upper and Lower Canada, Ontario and Que- bec had a local option measure known as the Dunkin Act' applicable to villages, towns, townships, etc. The Maritimes, where temperance sentiment was pronounced, were an- xious for a like privilege and it was thought desirable to have a uniform law. The Canada Temperance Act was the :outcome of these circum stances, The Canada Temperance Act: had wide vogue in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and for some time in Ont- ario and parts of Quebec. Its; ad- vantages dvantages are that it is a 'county meas- ure (being applicable to counties or cities) and it is brought in or re- moved on a simple majority vote of the electors concerned. While for- bidding retail sale of liquor within a county, it permits a brewery or distillery located within the area to sell in wholesale lots to purchasers resident beyond its bounds. It also permits private individuals to bring in liquor from outside for personal use under certain conditions. Difficulties over responsibility for enforcement as between the Provin- cial and Dominion authorities, de, mmodmailbt stroyed the early prestige of the Act; but in 1887 under Sir Oliver Mowat an act was passed by the Ontario Legislature enjoining all his officers and commissioners to en- force with like vigilance the Canada Temperance Ant and the Liquor Lic- ense law of the province. From that time until Mr. Hepburn's regime it was considered the duty of all of- ficers to enforce both laws. The adoption of this attitude came too late to revive at that time the lost prestige of the Canada Temperance Aelt, its use was discontinued in Ontario and was succeeded in a short time by municipal local option. Signs of Warmer Weather, While yesterday was the first day of fail there are hopeful signs for warmer weather. Humming birds and canaries are, still here, Clinton resi- dents.say, and last week R. H. John- ston picked • strawberry blossoms. From Ilrucefield comes a report of ripe raspberries, picked in the bush last Sunday by ' Wm. Fotheringham, Possibly the best sign is that noth- ing has been said here' about hockey, so far, although we notice that God- erich have been talking over the in- termediate situation, CONSTANCY Mr. Wilbur Jewitt left on Monday for Northern Ontario, where he in- tends to spend the winter. Miss Faye Hickson of Clinton, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams. Mr. and Mrs. George, Addison and daughter, Betty spent Thursday in London. Mr. and Mrs, Ross. McGregor and little daughter, Jennette, and Miss Mary Dodds, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. s and Mrs. Ferguson of Clifford. Rally day service 'will be held in Constance United. Church;on Sunday, September 25th. The Farmers' Market Wheat 51.c. Barley 42c. Oats 25c. Buckwheat, 50c. 3 7 c Eggs Oe, 2 e, 23 , 20e, 16c. Cream 24e. 22e. Hogs 9.00 Business Places close for Bali Game Colts Lose to New Hamburg The main street here yesterday af- ternoon looked something like the deserted village with all main busi- ness places closing up at 3- o'clock in order that they might attend the New Hamburg -Clinton ball game. The game proved disappointing both to fans and players,‘ more particularly to' the fans. Some of them say it wa's the worst game they have seen this 'year, and certainly a score of 12-5 in favor of the visitors would seem to . warrant their remarks.' The weather was unfavorable also, so that everyone seems to think it was a. fruitless afternoon. Stock started on the mound for the Colts and the visitorstfound the range eas- ily in the first"inning, connecting for six runs while Clinton got but three. Errors proved costly, and although the Colts held off any more scoring sprees front the first inning it was a losing game throughout. For some reason Draper was sent in to pitch in the seventh although at that stage there was little use as the game was lost anyway. About the only good it did was to show the Burgers what they might expect in the return game which will likely be played in New Hamburg on Saturday, This is a game the Colts will hays to win to stay in the running and unless they hitch up their suspenders it will be curtains for the remainder of the season. Wingham Again Defeated By One Run Smarting_. under losing two games by one run in which the Colts used Juvenile players, Wingham protested the second game on that ground and as a result a third game was neces. sary. Clinton also won this game by one run, 11-10, and as the Braves have definitely been licked three tines in a row, and each time by one run, they must admit now that they have been fairly beaten. Since the O,B.A. ruling is that a player must have participated in threeames before entering into the g g playoff games their protest was leg- ally correct, but what made it look so bad is that they protested because Clinton used Jack Hawkins, a juven- ile player. The feeling here and else- where is that Wingham's attitude was "small potatoes" and showed mighty poor sportsmanship on their part. However, it is all over now and three close decisions in favor of Clinton send them up against New Hamburg, the Inteecounty Champ- ions. Wingharri hamp-ions,Wingham certainly had their best foot forward in Saturday's game which proved to be a field day 'for batters. Wagg smashed out a homer in the third and White in the ninth with the teams tied giving Clinton a lead and by clever playing held the Braves scoreless in spite of the fact that the bases were loaded when the last two batters grounded out. Somers and Rae for Wingbam also connected for home runs. Draper pitched the, entire game for Clinton and made a nice job of it too. Chalmers started . off for Wing - ham, but was relieved by Peterson in the fourth. W. M. S. Meeting The regular meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Lecture room. of the church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Milton Wiltse, the president, in the chair. Mrs. Burton was in charge of the Devotional period, taking for her topic, "Looking toward the Uni- versal Church." Our society has lost six valued members since the begin- ning of the year—three by removal, and three 'having been called '%o Higher . Service. A short memorial service was held consisting, of a beautiful poem, "God knows best" by Mrs. Wiltse, hymn, "Forever with the Lord" and Mrs. Beaton led in prayer. The study book, under the leadership of Miss M. Wiltse and Mrs. R. Farnham took the form of a tableau, those taking part were Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Lockhart, Miss E. Cornish, Mildred Heard and Lorna Plumsteel. Current Events, prepared by Mrs. Win. Plumsteel in which she referred to the crisis through which our world is pasting at the present' time; Mrs. Wiltse closed the meeting with prayer, THE HOME PAPER Choir Makes Farewell Presentation On Friday evening the choir of the Presbyterian church met in the base- ment of the church for a social even- ing in the form of a farewell party for Mrs. Ian McLeod, who has been a faithful member of the choir. The leader, Mr. D. C. McNeill voiced the regret of those present in losing one who has been always ready and will- ing to assume responsibility. On bo half of the members of the choir Mr. W. 'dutch presented Mrs. McLeod with a clack. Dramatic Club Honors Member- The emberThe members, directors and assist- ants of the St. Paul's Dramatic Club met in Owen Memorial Hall on Thursday evening, September 15th• at six -thirty for dinner. Advantage was taken of the oc- casion to present Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gunn with a gift. Mr. Gunn has been a faithful member of the Dram- atic Club during the past year, and took the leading part in "For Pete's Sake," presented last spring in Clinton. Mrs. McInnes read the following address and Miss A. Bartliff made the presentation. Mr. and Mrs. Gunni For months it has been, "For Pete's Sake", But to -night it is for yours, We're gathered here to wish you joy, And to hope it always endures, We've so enjoyed your company In this little group of ours, And the pleasures that we've gained therefrom Will last for many hours. As a token of good wishes And our high esteem for you, Accept this gift from all of us. We hope that it will do, To bind you now and ever To old friends of the past Good luck, good health and happiness Prom the members of the cast, Little Locals Clinton will be represented in the Dominion Rifle Championship Com- petition, five sharpshooters having sent in their entries. Arrangements are practically com- pleted for the annual Legion Frolic being held in the rink next friday night. Ticket are reported to be sell- ing well, Proceeds are for charitable purposes. The block containing Nediger's gar- age on King- street is now open to traffic, The roadbed has been dug down to the quicksand and some of it hauled away. This has been re- placed with a good layer of large stones in order to make a permanent roadbed. A piece of butternut wood, in an excellent state of " preservation was unearthed by workmen excavating at the corner of Albert and Princess streets. To older residents it is a reminder of the days when a busy sawmill stood on this site, New Book Presented to Library by Former Clinton Boy Mr. Prank Fingland, as secretary of the Library Board, has ,received from Mr. Alex Eagleson, Oklohoma, a new book entitled "The 101 Ranch" by Ellsworth Collings and Alma Mil- ler, England. This book will be in popular demand as it contains repro- ductions of two oil paintings by Mr. Eagleson who is making a name for himself as an artist. These paint- ings are particularly suited to the book. The foreword states it is a history of the 101 ranch situated on the Salt Ford River. north-east Olclo- home. This ranch was founded by, the late Col. G. W. Miller nearly half a cen- tury ago and has been built up by his sons "until it is one of the finest in. Oklahoma, It got its start in a small way when the Colonel made a trade of lean hogs ; for a few Texas Long- horns. The story is built up around the history and progress of the ranch and is freely illustrated. The paintings by Mr. Eagleson in- cluded in the book are entitled, "Up the trail with Texas Longhorns", and "The 101 Ranch Rodeo in Action (bulldogging)." These are typical ranch scenes and are so well done that they leave little; to the imagina- tion even though the reproductions are necessarily small.. Mr. Eagleson is another Clinton boy who has made good in his chosen profession. He was educated. in Clinton and although he now lives in Oklahoma occasionally finds time to visit here. His gift is grate- fully acknowledged by the Library Board and will serve as a constant. reminder' of his loyality to the home town. , Liberal Association Annual Meeting Addresses by Hon. James H. Gard- iner Minister of Agriculture; W. H. Houck, rice -chairman, Hydro Com- mission; W, II. Golding, M. P. and James Ballantyne, M.L.A. will be giv- en at the Liberal Association's an- nual meeting to be held in the council chamber, Hensall, on Friday Septem- ber 30th at 7.30. Election of officers will also be held, Special Church Services Last Sunday Rev. F. G. Hardy, of Sarnia, was the special speaker for the Harvest Thanksgiving services held in St. Paul's Church last Sunday. The church was tastefully decorated for the, occasion and the choir supplied special music, soloand duet parts being taken by Misses Eileen Me- Goun, Helen Herman, Ellen Fremlin and Mr. Jos Silcoek, At the anniversary services in Clinton and Bayfield . Presbyterian churches Rev.' Dr. Cochrane was the minister in ch e Theit erg 'United churches here withdrew their evening service in order that the congregation might attend. Special musical num- bers included a mixed quartet com- posed of Charles Mitch, Jean Mor- gan, Cora Streets and William Cook, and at the evening service Mrs, Ian McLeod and Mr. D. C. McNeill sang a duet. s Among the Churches Baptist Church On Tuesday afternoon, September 27th the meeting of the Ladies Aid will be held at the home of Mrs, L. Rath, Huron street, Meeting cam- mences at 2.30. Keyword "rield". The Salvation Army Morning service at 11 a.m. Subject: "God First." Evening service at '7 p.m. "Jesus Christ and Sin" Thursday evening, 8 pan. "Lessons from the life of Christ." The Presbyterian Church Public worship at 11.00 a.m. Sunday School at 10,00 a.m. Services in Bayfield, Sunday school at 2.00 pm. Church service at 3.00 pan, Wesley -Willis Church The pastor will speak on the follow- ing subjects at the Sunday services, Morning: `Forgiveness." Evening. "The Way". The annual meeting of the Huron County Boys and Girls Work Boards will be held in the Assembly Room of the church on Friday evening, Sept- emberSept-.o'clock. 23rd at8 look c The Huron Presbytery Workers' Conference will be held in this church on Thursday, September 29th. Afternoon and evening sessions. Dis- cussion groups for various phases of Christian Education are planned. 'A Pleasant Surprise After the regular Wesley -Willis Y. P. U. meeting on Monday even- ing, the young people went to the home of the president, Mrs. Charles Nelson, and surprisedher and her husband by presenting them with an electric toaster, on behalf of the Y. P. U. Both thanked them for same. The following address composed by none other than our poetess Margaret Jenkin is as follows. Margaret read the address and Albert Dinnin made the presentation. Mr. and < Mrs. Nelson, Dear friends: Congratulations are in order, for What you've gone and done; And along with our best wishes, we want some sort of fun. Two can't have all life's pleasures, You must share it with your neighbour And as to -night, we wish . you joy In all your daily labour. We hope as each new day begins That you can face your outs and ins, With just'a backward thought or two From friends of by gone days, For, it is their sacred memory: That helps in many ways. May every day grow brighter, as you saunter down life's, way, May there always be a sunset, though the clouds are dull and grey, The friends who . have here gathered Have only good in view; When along with their: best.wishes Comes this form of toast to you. Accept now with fond wishes This gift, we offer you it carries warmth and greetings From Wesley Y. P. U. A few evenings previous to this the Wesley -Willis Mission Circle met at this same .home and presented Mrs. Nelson with a lovely candlewipk bedspread. " Anotherpleasant event happened recently, in 'that this lady's neigh - helix's presented them with a water set and a lovely electric iron, These gifts and many others have been greatly apreciated, Appointed to New Charge Rev; J. H. C'olclough, son of Mrs, A. Cololough, Clinton who is at pres- ent in charge of the Parish of Scar- borough, has been appointed to Trin- ity Church, Thornhill. Mr, Colclough will take over his new duties an September 30th. Former. Resident Dies in Detroit The death ocourred in Detroit, Mich., on September 13th of John Muiloy, 4260 Seebalt Ave., a 'fernier resident of, Clinton, in. his 83rd year. Surviving are has wife, Camilla; a son, Asa, of San Jose, Cal., a daugh- ter, Evelyn, of Detroit, and a sister, Mrs, Sarah Stotts, also of Detroit. District {Scout Meeting A good representation of the scouting- body in Huron County 'net in the Scout Hall here on Monday evening. The troops represented in- cluded Goderich, Seaforth, . Hensel', Wiagham and Clinton. Plans for an interesting winter's activities . were made and include a Patrol Leader's Training Course to be in Clinton on November 26th and for a district get-together for those working in the interests of the scouts. This event will take place on December 2nd, Car Struck by Hit and Run Driver Mr. Charles Vessey, St. Marys, re- ported to police on Monday night that a car driven by him was struck by a motorist on Highway no. 8. The machine approaching from the west sideswiped his car, .and then sped on Damage to the car driven by Mr. Vessey included a smashed rear fend- er and smashed lights. He is a broth- er-in-law of Miss R. V. Irwin, Clin- ton. No one was injured. Brintnell-Watts A. quiet wedding was solemnized at ten o'clock on Saturday morning at the Ontario Street United Church manse, Clinton, when Dorothy Eliza- beth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Watts, Clinton, was united in marriage to Thomas Gerald Brint- nell, son of Mrs. Janet Brintnell of Hibbert township and the late Donald Brintnell. Rev, G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D., minister of the church, officiat- ed. The bride was becomingly cos- tumed in grey with navy accessories and wore a corsage of Butterfly Ophclia roses, Immediately afterward Mr. and Mrs. Brintnell left by motor for a trip to Toronto, North Bay and points farther north. On their re- turn they will reside on the bride- groom's farm, Hibbert township. Crich -McGregor A quiet wedding took place Tues- day noon, September 13th at the home of Rev, Capt, E. W. and Mrs. Edwards, Weston, when Mona Rose McGregor, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor, Kippen, became the bride of John Charles Crich, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crich, Seaforth. The bride wore a midnight blue tailored suit with navy blue accessories and corsage of Am- erican Beautyroses and lilies of the valley. Miss Ann Downey, wearing a French grey frock with black acces- sories, was the bride's only attendant. Her corsage was of Talisman roses. Mr. Andrew Y. McLean was grooms - num The wedding dinner was served at The Old Mill. Later the bride and groom left ars a motor trip to Mon- treal, .Quebec and Gaspe. They will reside in Seaforth on their return, Black -Ryan The marriage of Marie Elizabeth Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ryan, Goderieh, to William Gor- don Black, Kingsville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Black, Goderich was solemnized at St. John's Presbyterian church,. Grimsby, on Wednesday, Sep- tember 14, Rev. I. B. Keine officiat- ing.. The couple were attended by Mr, and Mrs. Donald E. McGregor, the latter a sister of the groom. Af- ter a wedding trip, Mr. and, 1V/re. Black` will reside in Kingsville, where the groom is on, the staff of the Bank of Montreal. LONDON ROAD The London Road Community Crab met at thehome of Mrs.. George Henderson for their September meet- ing which opened by singing "Hone on the Range" and the Creed. Roll call was responded to by a • Question Box, Mrs. Mervyn Barkin contribut- er a reading and instrumental duets were played by Waneta Itenderson and Margaret Henry, also by Mrs Henderson and Waneta. "I'se going back to Dixie" was sung and the meeting closedwith the National lin- them. Lunch was served by the hostess, I . , r,.. Rev. Garland G. Burton, Present pastor of Ontario Street' United Church which is celebrating' its Diamond Jubilee .Anniversary this year with special services, com- mencing on Sunday and continuing! until October 0th, HOLMESVILLE Anniversary Services will be held in the United Church on Sunday, Oct- ober 16th at 10.30 and 7.30. Rev.. G. Barnard will be in charge. Special music by the choir, A concert will be given by the Listowel Male Quar- tette. Watch for the date. Rally services were conducted in the United Church here Sunday morning and at the outside appoint- ments of Zion and Ebenezer, Special readings in the Bible were given by Lewis Dempsey, Gertrude Bond, June Miller and Elva Pickard. There will be no service in the United church next Sunday on account of anniver- sary services at Ebenezer morning' and evening. Harold Wilding of Wallaceburg, has joined his father and mother at the parsonage. He expects to re- main in the village. Robert McCartney, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Rodger and little daughter, Elizabeth, were Sunday visitors with friends at Sunnnerhill, Norman Mair of Weston, spent the the weekend at his home here. BAYFI ELD Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Shannon of Toronto are spending a week or two at their cottage here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher and fam- ily of Waterloo spent Sunday at the home of Mrs, F. A. Edward.s Mrs. J. MeTague and son Jack of' Toronto spent the weekend wiht Mrs. McTague's sister, Mrs, V. C. Quar- rie, on their return they were ac- companied by Bo McTague who has spent several weeks with his aunt here. Thursday last being Civic Holiday here a groat many from the village spent the day at the Wetern Fair, London. Miss $etty Gairdner returned from Toronto Friday where she underwent a minor operation. Mrs. M. F. Woods, Mrs, E. 1'. Lewis, Mrs. H. R. McKay, Mrs, R. L. Bassett and Barbara Bassett spent Sunday in Sarnia. On Tuesday evening a number of friends of Miss Doris Featherstone gave a surprise party and handker- chief shower at her home here prior to her leaving to train at Grace hos- pital in Toronto, the evening was spent with games and ocntests, then a dainty lunch was served, all wish- ing Doris the best of luck at her new duties. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Makins, and family, and Miss Jean Dunn spent last Sunday with friends in Sarnia. Miss M. F. Fairburn of Detroit, who has been abroad all summer is at her cottage here until the end of October. TUCKERSMITH Many from this district attended London Fair last week. Rev. F. G. Penni of Windsor,' will. preach at Turner's church on Sun- day next at 2 p.m. Mr. and Mrs.. M. Lloyd of Londes- boro visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gif- ford Caleb on Sunday last. Mr. F. Whitmore of .Lumley spent the weekend under the parental roof. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Lobb visited'. Goderich township friends on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. F. Townsend visited". Goderich friends on Tuesday. PROHIBITIVE PREIGHT RATE' There never have been any imports of hay and straw into Switzerland from Canada. The ocean freight rate makes business in these commodities practically impossible.' Recently, how- ever, enquiries have been made from Swiss importers to the ',Canadian Trade Commissioner ' at Rotterdam; Holland, but the comparatively low price offered could not be eratertaiti.-- ed<