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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-12-01, Page 1h. News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated_ The NO. 5912. 59TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1938. Only 21 More Buying .Days Before Christmas e Our Stock of the most useful and most durable goods is now ready for your inspection. We are justly proud of our stock of WATCHES. .Newest styles, and the movements are of .a proven- and reliable make and absolutely gtta anteed.' DIAMOND RINGS'' reasonably priced perfect 'stones. See these .,..They are an appropriate gift: We sell the BRIDAL WREATH, and all .Bridal. Wreath Rings are insured to you free of charge when sold for $2500 or more. • In addition to the above we have a large atoek of -SILVERWARE; CLOCKS, Mantle & bedroom; CHINA, fancy & Dinner Sets. Ladies and Gents Toilet Sets. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY Large stock of signet rings in newest designs; leave yon order ' g esengraved,- ee of char e. n have initial or crest free • atocead s g' Is -o special payment tan. our Ask aboutp p p y. I1 For an evening appointment, phone 174J HELLYAR R Jeweler and Optometrist Residence Phone 174j W. H. 11 Buy Two Gifts For The Price Of One For the Balance of this week, make your choice from a table of gift novelties at Only One Half of their Normal Value. AT YOUR SERVICE 1 Let us Wrap, Deliver, or o a Mail your Christmas G For you. Choose Your Wrappings and We Will Do the Work. � �RwiN'S L___61 CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " FREE Christmas Turkeys at NORMAN'S Here is your opportunity to get the main item for your Christmas Dinner. With every purchase of $35.00 or over made in our store from now un- til Christmas we will give you, a Turkey absolutely{ free. Several members of one home whose pur- chases total' $35.00 or over will be eligible to receiver a turkey so remember this when you come out tq do your shopping for gifts for Christmas. You can get What you want and really save money at Norman's. You will be sure of better service and selection by coming early and having y . gifts ifts ,. placed away for you. Watch Our Window Our New Stock of Silver is arriving within a day or two • consisting of BON BON DISHES, BUTTER DISHES, COMPORTS, SANDWICH & CAKE PLATES„ RELISH DISHES, BREAD TRAYS, CRUMB TRAYS, TEA STRAINERS, CHILD'S CUPS, MICKEY MOUSE & P,OPEYE CHILD'S SETS, MIRRORR PLATEAUX and many other pieces., Also a full Line of .Pipes, Pouches, Cigarette Cases, Ronson and Evans Lighters, Cigars Cigarettes and Tobaccos. Watch & Jewellery , Diamonds it "' Jeweller' Repairing 3' .. Open Evenings from Eight to Nine. ''.g g District Governor Visits Lions Club The meeting of the Clinton Lion Club' on Monday evening was one the most interestingfor a lon ti �g In all twelve visitors attended fr outside points, including Sarnia, Oak ville, Wingham, Seaforth and Mit shell. The visitors were Lions fro clubs situated at these points and in eluded the President of the Mitchel Club and Lion `"Doo' Dean, Distric' Governor of Lionism of Oakville, O tario, the guest speaker of the even ing. Dr. Dean was very impressive 'his remarks concerning the duties an obligations of a g ions good lion He le the impression that there was one the most sincere and really interest ing speakers heard in Clinton fo many a day. Of special interest t Lions, he reminded them of thei "code of ethics" which when correetl practised had a great tendency to i prove a man's relations with mankin in a moral and social way: He re- commended and paid tribute to th Lions club as one of the bes under • his jurisdiction, and speeiall complimented them on their .Den. work programme which is under th direction of Lion "'Doc" McIntyre This dental programme has resulted in better teeth for the children Clinton, and will undoubtedly .have it influence in the future toward pro muting better health in adults of th community. The gathering enjoyed PhiI Spari ling's saxophone solos and Re Garon's enthusiastic leading o "Alouette." Lion A. McLean brought greeting from Seaforth Club stating that their regular meeting on the same night prevented many more from coming. Similar sentiments were expressed by Lions Edigoffer from Mitchell, and Lion Bill Holloway from Sarnia, an old Clinton boy, now President of the Sarnia Lions Club. Lion Purvis of Sarnia, Chairman of the Dream Boat Lions Convention, invited every Clin- ton Lion to attend this Convention which will be held in Chicago next summer. The various committees of the Clin- ton Club gave their reports. Lion T. Fines of the Sight Conservation Committee reported that so far this season, which commenced September first, five cases have been fitted with eye glasses and three cases of cross eye have been taken on with improve- ment being noted in each case. This work is financed by the Clinton Lions Club one hundred percent. Lion "Pete" Counter, Chairman of Health and Welfare, paid tribute to Doe McIntyre who is in eharge of the dental work and gave some interest- ing figures of dental improvement since this work was taken up in 1936 by the Clinton Club. His committee is also helping :a physically disabled pupil to attend school in Clinton— has supplied special shoes for a crip- pled child -is looking after a hernia case of a farm boy and is already supplying considerable milk for needy cases of this community. He com- mended the co-operation of local medical men with the Lions program. Lion Nick White, lauded the work of the Lions Club and Lion Fred Ford's committee which has looked after the Boys Grain Club during 1938. He an- nounced that it would be a good plan to have either a Boys Grain Club or Swine Club for 1939. Lion Ken Waters, Boys and Girls Work Committee, gave' an interesting outline- of the co-operation his com- mittee is giving in Boy Scout, Girl Guide, Cubs and Brownie work, stat- ing that 120 children of Clinton at- tend these different groups and stat- ed that the work the Clinton Lions Club is doing along these linea alone justifies a Lions Club in the Com- munity. He stated that it was. the object of the Clinton Lions to build a swimming nooi ..and a permanent camp far boys and girls in the near future if finances permit. He an- nounced' there would be a sale of home cooking in Porterfield's garage showrooms on Saturday, Dee. 3rd, proceeds to help. along Boy Scout and Girl Guide work. Lion "Monty" Monteith of the Lions Education and Sport Committee. stated that the successful ba'sieball and hockey season in .the juvenile leagues bespeaks for the good work of this committee—an important one in Lions work. . He announced that hockey would be again sponsored among the small boys; this winter with the backing of the Lions Club. Lion "Mac" McGann of the Safety Committee, announced that free "Saf- ety First" covers were going to be supplied for the books of all school children, hs an effort to make our local a ldren safety minded. s of me. fro t On i ft of r m d s- he t Y Dal e of e Red f s The local rime manager, Mr: Wil- fred Freeman, has ,been getting the rink in shape the past few weeks and has been malting ice this week. THE HOME PAPE The Farmers' Market Wheat 57e. Batley 42c. Oats 27c. Buckwheat 39c. Creamc, 23 22c.. Hogs $8.26. Eggs 32c, 27e, 22c, 18c.. Resigns Charge Rev. G. W. Shernian en Sunday announced his resignation to his Auburn congregation, the resignation to become effective the last Sunday in December. It was exactly eight years on Sunday, November 27th that Rev. Sherman took charge f the con - o gregation and his announcement was received with regret. Icy Roads are Menace The icy roads this week have made motoring treacherous around town and on Monday two cars staged a bumping duel, When a lady from Summerhill slowed down to turn, into Miller's garage a car following close was unable to stop. The result was a loud crash, a broken window in the lady's car and a broken bumper on the other ear. Yesterday morning one of the local milkmen narrowly escaped certain death when he pulled across the road in front of the London bus without signalling his intention to turn. By- standers gasped as a collision seemed inevitable. Fortunately the buys has good brakes and the driver's quick action prevented a ,bad accident. Minister's Wife Welcomed • To Clinton In an informal social evening the congregation of the Clinton Presby- terian Church welcomed their past- ors bride to the community on Tues- day evening. Mr, R. W. McKenzie presided as chairman and congratu- latory and welcome addresses were read to the recent bride. Dr. Shaw extended a welcome on behalf of the congregation, Mr. J. E. Cook for the managing boards,:and Mrs. McDonald extended greetings from the ladies. As a token of their good wishes the congregation presented their pastor and his bride with .a dining room suite and a suitably worded address. A program of singing and bagpipes was enjoyed and the ladies provided a bountiful Iunch to complete an en- joyable evening. hittle Locals Mr. Moir Swan, is moving this week into the house recently vacated by Mr. Joe Silcock. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanly moved this week to the late Mrs. Robert Armstrong's house on Huron street, Meetings in the interest of the T.B. restricted area plan will be concluded tomorrow with meetings at Bayfield in the afternoon and Varnain the evening. Mr. Fred Mulch and Bobby Morgan were entertainers at the Middlesex - Huron Regiment Ball held in Seaforth last Friday evening. Many from Clinton attended. Workmen have been busy this week moving the building on the south side of the McKenzie Hotel. ;We under- stand it is being moved to the R. Smith property on t h e Bayfield road. Due to lack of rain this fall, farm- ers are experiencing a grave shortage of water. In many cases they are drawing water for some distance and are hoping for a thaw to offset this condition. It has been called to our attention that in our report : of the Remem- brance Day services we reported that Mrs. E. C. Niekie placed wreath at the foot of the plaque for the L.O.B. A. This should have read for the Rebekah Lodge. Some of the sidewalks are in a treacherous condition, and covered with ice. Keeping the sidewalks clear might make a good :platform plank for some potential councillor. In the meantime an application ofsand and salt would help matters. Messrs. Noble Holland and son, assisted by Alvin Elliott, have just completed the bean threshing season They have threshed in 100 barns this. season 'and report the yield the best in: years, some - crops yielding over 40 bushels to the acre and the quality good. Strawberries in November are not a record. Looping over .the December, 1913 files the other day we came across an item stating that Mrs. Wm. Match, Stratford, gathered a sample in December and had picked straw- bei'Jiiesi from the same vines each week since June that year, Clinton and District Hockey League The Western Ontario Hockey As- sociation will not operate this season aor ac dmg to an official announcement received here Their decision has been made'lkrgely because they have found that a large number of clubs wish to join commercial or O.H.A. leagues. In orderto keep interest alive among teams not strong enough for C.H.A. competition and to provide re- cruits for these teams, a • league known as the Clinton and District Hockey League will be organized. Players residing within a radius of. 10 to 15 miles of Clinton will be eligible. In this way teams may be entered from Londesboro, Holmes- ville, Bayfield, etc. A cup will be offered for competition, to be retain- ed by the winning club for one year. Should they not have a team the fol- lowing year, the cup will then revert to the winner" -of that year. While not having received any of- ficial appointment in the new league, we have agreed to have letters ad- dressed to us from those seeking in- formation regarding entries, etc. The letters will be forwarded on to the executive for their consideration. Please address your inquiries to Clin- ton and District Hockey League, Clinton News -Record. Clinton Masons Entertain On Friday evening Wor. Master A. M. Knight, officers and members of Clinton Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 84, were hots to representatives of fifteen lodges of South Huron dist- rict and others from more distant points, The occasion marked the of- ficial visit to the lodge of the Dist- rict Deputy Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. Fred J. McLeod. of Ailsa Craig. Rt..Wor. Bra. Norman Wade, D.D. G.M. of North Huron district was also present. Past D.D.G.M'.s pres- ent included N. V. Johnson, St. Marys; J. A. Myers, Mitchell, and J. W. Shaw, G. H. Jefferson and H. E. Rorke of the local lodge. The guest of honor was introduced to the assembly by Rt. Wor Bro. J. W. Shaw, who was D.D.G.M.in 1896 and has been an. active past Grand Lodge officer since that time. At the conclusion of the lodge session a banquet was served in Legion Hall followed by a toast list. "The King" was responded to by all heart- ily, sing4ng The National Anthem. "The Craft" was proposed by J. W. Shaw and responded to by G. H. Jefferson; "Grand Lodge" by F. B. Pennebaker and F. J. McLeod; "The Visitors", Hi 36. Rooke and J. A. Myers, Mitchell. Clinton Lodge was proposed by F. J. McLeod and re- sponded to by the hearty singing of "They are jolly good fellows". A highlight of the evening was an ad- dress on Masonry and Masonic Prin- ciples by Bro. F. J. McLeod, who is the Grand Master's representative in this district this year. English China Display and Lecture The ladies who attended the Spode china demonstration held in. the agri- cultural rooms on Monday evening learned that when the axe is lost a plate will answer the purpose of split- ting a board into kindling. They were advised not to try it with the usual line of pottery however, as it would probably shatter into a thousand pieces with the first blow. The wood splitting demonstration was given to prove the durability of Spode china and was part of an interesting pro- gram given by Mr. Pan Davey, repre- sentative of the Spode Works, Staf- fordshire, England. In addition to two tables of hand- some china, examples of the pottery, which Were on display for inspection purposes, the ladies were taken on an illustrated tour of . the company's plant in England. They were shown the many stages in the manufacture of china from the time'` it was taken from the clay to the many processes before the finished product was ready for market.. Mr. Davey .made the lecture 'interesting with witty re marks and there was not a dull mom- ent throughout. Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, the presi- dent, was chairman and called upon Mr. A. T. Cooper to introduce the speaker. ` An instrumental by Miss Marie Connell and a reading by Mrs. M. Batkhs Were also feAtures of the programme. A vote of thanks was tendered the speaker by Mrs, N. W. Tiewartha, seconded; by Mrs. Lhvis and responded to by the gathering in hearty applause. Mrs. E. Wiard. was the winner of the lucky door prize . and the ticket selling award went to Mrs. C. V. Cooke. Mr. Davey remained at Cooper's store on Tues- day to give further information ,on this interesting display of china, Wedding Announced Mrs. M. Talbot, 6ippen, announces the marriage of her daughter, Mabel ,Frances, to Chester E, Neil, son of Mr. and•s.% W11 ' e ' Mh knigton'Neil, of Kirkto . The n marriage took pIaee quietly on December lst. Honoured on' Birthday One of the nicest birthday gifts reveived by Mr. David Cantelon on the occasion of his 91st birthday which he observed on Sunday, was the receipt of an honorary life mem- bership from the local Orange Lodge. Many friends called to offer con- gratulations and extend wishes for continued good health. Falling on Sunday, the 'occasion was observed quietly and Mr. Cantelon was out bright and early on Monday morning attending to business as usual. Trophy on Display Although it seems rather late to be mentioning baseball, a tangible re- minder of some of the good games Provided by the Lions Juvenile Club is now on display in the window at the Agricultural Office. This ,week they received the Maitland League trophy which is a large silver cup bearing the following inscription: "Maitland Baseball League, Annual Competition." A picture of the play- ers and their manager is also shown. Since a number of the boys are hoc- key players, it is quite likely they will have another trophy to add to thecollection at the end of the hoc- key season. Leadership Training for Scouts The Scout Rooms have been a hive of industry during the past Week with twenty-five scouts representing Clinton, Hensall, Goderich; Wingham and Seaforth troops taking a Patrol Leader's Course. The work is under the leadership of Mr. Bert Mitchell, of London, field secretary for Western Ontario, as- sisted by Scout Master Glen Lodge, of Goderich, and M. J. Schoenhals o£ the local scouts. Five members are taking the course from each of the districts represented. The Clinton boys are Buddy Schoenhals, Jack West, Bill Counter and Rolphe Mon- teith. The course will be concluded on Saturday when the •boys will write an examination. Those who qualify will receive the Bronze Arrow, a eav- eted emblem, worn on the arm by those who have proved that they have the necessary qualifications for the award. Tomorrow evening the scouting body of t`he district will gather for a banquet in the Presbyterian church basement, The guest speaker for the evening will be C'onmiander Stratton of London, and the Provincial Com- mander, Frank C. Irwin, head of the Scouts for Ontario. It is expected that representatives from the sur- rounding towns will be present and the event is creating much interest among those who have the scout work at heart. Christmas Tree December 1.0th December 10th is going to be a big clay for the kiddies of Clinton. and surrounding- communities. This is the day local merchants have set aside for the annual Christmas Tree and Santa Claus has arranged to be here on that date. Sponsored by .the merchants, thework this year will be in the hands of the Lions Club and they are taking care of the arrange- ments to make the event bigger and better than ever before. A monster parade is being plan- ned to welcome Santa Claus to Clin- ton. He will be met with fanfare and ceremony and will be an honor- ed : guest in Clinton. He will of course distribute a treat to the kid- dies as in former years, Just at present it is not known what time Santa will arrive here, nor how 'lie will conte. Neither is it known what gifts he will have in his pack for the eager kiddies. He will be a busy man though as he sometimes finds lie has not just the gifts in his pack which some boy or girl re- quires, and has to add to his stock by buying from the Clinton merch- ants, No boy or girl will go home disappointed however, and parents are asked to set aside December 10th in order that they may bring the boys and girls to town for this event. The suggestion has been made that this day be set aside as Kiddies Day so that they will not missone item. Parents are also going to enjoy, the parade and excitement too and every- one will by to be on hand to welcome Santa Claus to Clinton. A full sched- ule of the events will be :given next week. Hospital Aid Association The 'Hospital Aid Association wilt hold their December meeting in the Board Room of the Town Hall, Tues., eta evening, D ce n Y:Der 6t a hat seven- thirty. Will all membersi make ; as special effort to be present to hear„ the report of the Annual Hospital` Aid's Convention. Any undertaking concerning B' s- pitals is of vital interest .and, impor tante. Two Barns Burned A dog upsetting the lanntern:while' his master was doing the e e verxin ' g" chores was responsible for the de- struction of two barns on the. fame of William Livingston, Hullett town- ship, on Friday evening, The fare+ started in the main barn and quickly spread to the adjoining smaller build- ing. Both were destroyed. With the assistance of neighbours and friend's the livestock, implements and some of the contents were removed. Although insurance was carried the foss be heavy. Delivers Valedictory Address George Johns, the eldest son of Mr: and Mrs.. A. F. Johns, of Newmarket was honoured in, being chosen to de- liver the valedictory address at the graduation exercises at the Newmar- ket High School Last Friday. A dili- gent student, he was also awarded the alumni prize for the pupil show- ing the most progress in fifth fo work. His brother Kenneth, who is also .in fifth form, was awarded the senior boy's oratorical prize at the Commencement exercises. Mr. Johns will be well remembers in Clinton. He is a former principal. of the Clinton Public School. Y. P. U. Officers Elected' Monday night was election night at the meeting of the Ontario street; United Church Y.P.U. Kenneth Reid was elected president. Other officers are Honorary president, C. S. Hawke;. honorary past presidentKemal/Elliott; vice-president, Miss Willa Jervis; secretary, Mrs, Harrold Squire; treasurer, Edna Ford; corresponding secretary, Mrs, K. Elliott; missionary treasurer, Arthur Aiken; pianist, Ken Elliott; assistant, Florence Aiken; department convenors, christian lead- ership, Rev. G. G. Burton; fellowship, Miss Laura Jervis; missionary,; Fred Snary; citizenship, Mrs. M, Bakke - culture, H. Squires; social, Mrs.. U. Murray, Mary Resell, King's Birthday Observance May 20th Celebration of the King's birthday will be observed . next May 20 while His Majesty and Queen Elizabeth are in Ottawa, it was announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King after a Cab- inet council. Actual date of the ILing's birth- day is December 14, but since his accession to the throne it has been observed on June 9. Canadians will celebrate His Maj- esty's birthday May 20 only for next years The change was made with the Ring's approval. Statutes of Canada empower the governor -general -in -council to fix, by proclamation, die date on which His Majesty's birthday will be celebrated, Band Concert on Sunday Evening Local artists will assist the Cluntoars Concert Band on Sunday evening- when they will present a sacred eon -- cert in the town hall, commencing at 8.30 p.m. The programme wilt be as, follows: "O, Canada". Hymns: "O, Come, all ye Faithful",". "Christian Awake!" • Address, Rev. G. G. Burton, MA.N Grand Selection, "Faust", Gounod- Vocal Solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple" --J. Knapp, Mrs. P. Hearn... Saxophone Quartette, "Lost Chord"— A. S. Sullivan; Musicians: Rozeil;,,'. Sperring,:Plumateel, Agnew. Reading,, Selected, Mrs.: J. G. Mc•• lay. Sullivan's Operatic Gems; Arranged;"` by Lester Brockton. "Holy CiIyj"—A. Adams; Don. Med Neill Two hymns, "Hark) The Herald Angels Sing", "Holy Night," vocal: duett, Mrs. P. . Hearn, Miss Edith: Paterson. God Save The Ring. Accompanists, Mrs. Bert Boyce; Mrs,. Morgan Agnew; Every life is meant To help all lives; each man should live For all men's betterment. --Alice 0a