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NO. 5936. -59TH YEAR
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY,
• The Farmers'Market
Wheat 57e.
Oats 32e.
Barley 47c.
Cream 22c, 21c.
Eggs 17c, 14c, 13c, 12c.
Hogs $8,00
Fraternal Visit
On Friday evening a fraternal visit
was paid Clinton Lodge A.F. & A.M.
No. 84 by Harold E. Reece, Worship-
ful Master of St. John's Lodge, Cay-
uga, accompanied by Brothers E. S.
Allen, G. L. Hall and A. G. Skinner.
A4this meeting a third degree was
conferred. The visitors were favor-
ably impressed with the way the work
was carried cut.'
Young People Present Play
On. Tuesday evening the Dramatic
Club of the Ontario Street Church Y.
P. U. presented the three -act comedy
"Manna's Baby Boy" to a capacity
audience in the basement of the
church.
The story centres arouncl,a widow
and widower, both with growls up
children. They are seeking marriage
for financial reasons, but seek to dis-
guise the true age of their children.
As. a result the children are compel-
led to act and dress very much
younger than they actually are. As
the widower proposes he is discov-
ered by the children who turn the
seriousness of the matter into a hil-
arious comedy, Many amusingin-
cidents occur. Finally the true age
of the children is revealed and as
the alder people are practically pen-
niless the situation looks serious.
Both have holdings of stock however
which suddenly jump in value. Then
a real estate agent seeks to purchase
some property owned by the widow
and it appears the marriage will not
have to take place after all. They
discover that their love is mutual
however in spite of the deceit which
has been evident up to this point. The
play is brought to a close with the
usual happy ending.
Rev. G. G. Burton welcomed the
audience and introduced the players.
He was an untiring worker in mak-
ing preparations for the play, acting
as director and stage carpenter. Mus-
ical numbers were contributed be-
tween acts( by Eirlih Whitmore of
Tuckersmith and readings by Miss
Eva Stackhouse of Brucefield.
The caste of characters was as fol-
lows. Mrs, Shephard McLean, a young
widow, Hazel Murray; Shephard Mc-
Lean,• her young son, Kenneth Reid;
Luther Long, a widower, Wilbur Mid -
den; Juliet Long, his young daugh-
ter, Edna Ford; Mira'. Matilda Black-
burn, Mrs. rs McLean's mother, Jean
Swan; Wilbur Warren, Shepherd's
young i,al, George Knights; Sylvia
Kline, Wilbur's girl friend, Pearl El-
liott; Mrs. Charlotte Anglin, a friend
of Mrs, McLean's, Doris Batkin;
Cynthia Anglin, her young daughter,
Willa Jervis; Max Moore, a real es-
tate agent, Edward Elliott; Minnie, a
ypung coloured maid, Vivian Knights.
Junior Farmers Football
Schedule
May 19—London, Road at Brudefield
May 26—Brucefield at Baird's
May 26—London Rd. at Goderich Tp.
May 31—Goderich, Tp. at London Rd.
June 2-Baird's at Brucefield
June 6--Goderieh Township at Baird's
June 9-Brucefield at Goderich Tp.
June 12 Baird's at London Road
June 14—Goderich T . at Brucefield
p
June 16—London Roadt Baird's
ds
June 21—Baird's at Goderich Tp.
June 23—Brucefield as London Road,
Juvenile Baseball
Schedule
Five centres were represented at a
meeting held here last Friday even-
ing for the purpose of arranging a
schedule of games in Juvenile O,A.B.
A. in Boron and Perth grouping
sppnsored by the Lions Clubs and
affiliated with the Intermediate ,or-
ganization, Places represented were
Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall
and Seaforth,' An effort will be made
to bring Mitchell into the group also
when the schedule would have
to be revised. As at present arrang-
ed the playing. dates and places are
as follows,: '
May 24—Hensall at Clinton
(afternoon)
May 30—Exeter at Hansen
June 8-Hensall at Seaforth
Clinton at Exeter.
June 12—Clinton at Hensall
June 13—Seaforth at Goderich,
June 15—Hensall at Exeter
June 20 -Exeter at Goderieh
June 26—Exeter at Clinton
June 29—Goderich at Seaforth
July 1 -Clinton at .Goderich
July 13—Hensall 13 Si all t Goderich
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July 17-Seaforth at Exeter
July 21—Seaforth at Clinton
July 25—Goderieh at Clinton
July 27 -Clinton' at Seafotth
Aug, 1—Goderich at Exeter
MAY 18, 1939
THE HOME PAPER
Engagement . Announced
Mr, and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke an-
nounce the engagement of their eld-
est daughter, Viola. Alberta to Mr.
Lorne Edwin Lawson, youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson, both
of Bullet. The; wedding to take
place early in June.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Walker, Hensall,
announce the .engagement (of their
daughter Helen. Jean, to Mr. George
Albert Gould, son, of Mr. H. W. and
the late Mrs., Gould of Clinton. The
marriage will take place the latter
part .of May,
Purchases,,for,$wine Club
On Monday Mr, J. C. Shearer ac-
companied by W.. L. Whyte of Sea -
forth were in the Woodstock -St.
Marys' district for the purpose :of
purchasing Yorkshire sows for the
Clinton Lions Swine Club members.
As a result of this trip seven pairs
of choice Yorkshire sows have been
distributed to W. Williams, H. Mc-
Cullough, J. Lobb, D. Bisback of
Clinton, n and W. . Harris and John Cox
of Bayfield. The remainieg thirteen
members of the club willreeeive their
animal's about May 30th.
Wilson -Elliott
St: Andrew's United Church manse,
Bayfield, was the scene of a quiet
wedding' on Wednesday evening, May
10th, when Reva Margaret, daugh-
ter of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. G. Elliott,
of Porter's. Hill became the bride of
Chas. F. Wilson, Rev. R. M. Gale
officiating, assisted by Rev. Morley
of Chatham.
The bride was becomingly attired
in a dress of sheer white crepe, with
white 'turban and shoulder length
veil, and wore a corsage of pink rose
buds. She was attended by her sis-
ter, Elva, wha wore a dress of beige
crepe with Brazilian Blue accessories;
and coinage, of sunburst roses. Mr.
Maurice Frame acted as groomsman.
After the ceremony the wedding
party drove to the home of the
bride's parents where a wedding din-
ner was served to immediate relatives.
and friends.
. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs.
Wilson left amid showers of confetti
for a short honeymoon trip to Niag-
ara and Detroit, the imide travelling
in n coat of turquoise blue withdress
and accessories of pale cyo]amen. On
their return they will reside on the
10th concession of Goderich township.
Among the Churches
Baptist Church
The pastor will speak on the sub-
ject "The Work of the Under Shep-
herd" at the evening service at 7
pan. Sunday School meets at 11 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Public worship in Clinton at 11 Aon.
Sunday School meets one hour earlier.
Service at Bayfield at 3 pan. Sunday
School at 2 p,m. Bayfield Young Peo-
ple's Seeiety meets on Friday evening
at 8 o'clock.
St. Paul's Church
Holy Communion at 8 a,in. The
Sunday School will meet at 10 a,m,
Morning prayer at the usual hour,
The rector's sermon subject, "Our
Lord's Ascension."
The Church Boys League meets on
Monday at 4.16, •
Ontario Street United Church.
10,00 a.m. Clinton Sunday School.
11,00 a,m, Divine Service. "A Double
Share of Wisdom".
2.00 pan. Turner's Church Service
and Sunday School.
7.00 pan. International Friendship
Sunday. "Our King paying a friendly
visit to another great nation." Our
boundaries are not fortified; Bridges
of Peace and Good Will. Two great
countries linked by friendships.
Monday, 8.00 p.m. Young People's
Union: Literary and` Recreation;
thoughts on the King's Visit.
Wesley -Willis Church
The pastor's subject on Sunday
morning: "God Save the Xing". The
evening subject: "From Manna to
Corn."
The Girls Club met on Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Bunton.
Mrs. Oakes presided, After the busi-
ness session Mrs. Fingland's group
took charge. Interesting papers were
given by Miss Stone and Mrs. Jef-
ferson...The programme also : included
a reading by Mrs: Fingland and an
interesting sketch by Miss Brigham
on her trip • to Florida.
The ,regular meeting of the W.M.S.
was held in, the Lecture Room of the
Church Thursday evening, May llth
with a good attendance. The presr-
d:ent, Mrs. Chowen in the chair, Very
interesting, reports of the Presbyter-
ial held in 'Wingham were given by
the delegates Mrs. Addison andrs
A.. T. Cooper. Mrs, Pickard, the dele-
gate to the Branch meeting in St,
Thomas also gave a splendid repo'r't.
The meeting erased with the Mizpah
benediction.'
Many Attend Hydro
Demonstration
The hydro electric cooking school
was well attended' yesterday and the
ladies received many valuable point-
ers on the art of cooking with el-
ectricity, . Local dealers had excep-
tionally fine displays of electrically
operated household appliances and an
interesting programme, was arranged
for their benefit by those in charge
of the demonstration. The cooked'
articles were awarded as prizes to
those holding lucky tickets given at
the door.
In the evening a special programme
was arranged for rural residents
when the latest in electric equipment
for thefarm was exhibited together
with moving pictures to further im-
press the added advantages of using
electricity. An interesting little play
was given by local young ladies who
were first shown doing housework in
the old way. Clouds of dust were be-
ing raised as one swept the house
with the old broom; another was bent
over the washtub, while another was
ironing with the old-fashioned iron.
The next scene showed them doing
housework with electricity which
clearly demonstrated how the drudg-
ery had been taken out of housework
with electricity,
School of Commerce Notes
The following awards 'have just
been made to students of the School
of Commerce by the Educational De-
pt. of the Gregg Publishing Co., New
York, for tests submitted during the
past month:
'0. G. A. (Order of Gregg Artists)
Bronze Pins: Rita C. Alloway, Marion
Ibbotson.I
Certificates: Pauline Maxwell; El-
len Fremlin, Olive Johnson, Marjory
Wigg.
0. A. T. Order of Artistic Typists)
Jr. Certificate:•, Cecil Holmes, Allan
Mischa, Marjory Wigg, Jean Dale,
Vera Pollen, Pauline Maxwell.
Typewriting • Speed Certificate:
Fred Axon, 40 words,
Gold Certified Typist Pin: Rita C.
Alloway, 64 words.
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Will Celebrate King's
Birthday Here
Scouts throughout the nation will
jointly observe the King's Birthday
on Saturday, May 20th. As in former
years a chain of beacon fires will
be lighted from coast to coast as
the hundreds of troops, representing
every colour and race, jointly p
tribute to their King. The occasion
this year holds special significance
in view of the visit of Their Majesties
and the Clinton organizations are ar-
ranging
a monster celebration.
On Saturday evening the Rovers,
Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brown -
ids will meet in Recreation Park
where an entertaining programme
will be carried out. This will in-
clude drill exercises, draping of the
colours, scout ceremonies and a host
of other interesting things, culminat-
ing with the lighting of the bonfire
when all will join together in a sing-
song. The highlight of the evening's
entertainment as far as the kiddies
are concerned will be the fireworks
display.
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Hospital Day Observed
Here
On Friday many residents from
Clinton and district were visitors at
the local hospital in observing "Hos-
pital Day", an event held annually
to mark the birthday of Florence
Nightingale, the nurse who brought
such primary necessities as cleanli-
dss, order and attention into the
hospitals of that period, to mark a
new era in hospitalization,
The local institution presented a
bright, homey atmosphere with its
decorations of flowers and the visit-
ors expressed many favorable com-
ments on its cleanliness, comfort and
equipment as they ' were shown
through the various • departments' by
the nurses assigned tothis pleasant
task.
The guests were received on arrival
by Mrs, J. A. ` Sutter, president of
the Hospital Aid, and Mrs. H. C.
Lawson, past president. Miss Jessie
Grainger, superintendent of the hos-
pital also assisted in greeting the
visitors. Mrs. (Col.) H. 13. Combe
and Mrs. E. Paterson preisided at
the tea table which was centred with
a 1 lovely bouquet of red and white
tulips from Mrs. A. T. Cooper's
garden. The guests were served by
Mrs. F. Fingland, Mrs. G. M. Count-
er, Mrs. J. L. -Heard, Mrs. F. 0. Ford,
Mrs .J Shanahan and .Mrs. K. G.
Waters.
The Tag Day held) on Saturday.
was • very gratifying both from the
standpoint of reception to the taggers
and the generosity of donations. On
the Whole everything connected with
this annual observance was consider-
ed satisfactory although regret was
expressed that more visitors had not
taken advantage` of the opportunity
to visit the hospital,
COPY EARLY PLEASE
Next Wednesday being a holiday it
will be necessary for us to reeeive
copy as early in' the week as' possible.
Advertisers especially are asked to
help ue in this zegard by sending in
their copy on Monday.
Institute Meeting
The Woman's Institute meets next
Thursday ; afternoon at 2.30. Annual
reports will be given and the roll
tall will be answered by paying fees,
A paper on F'lorence Nightingale
will be contributed by Mrs. J. Mc-
Kinley. Hostesses: Mrs. F. Lobb,
Mrs. F. Layton, Mrs. R. Johneton,
and Mrs. J. Radford.
Fair Prospects for Apple
Crop.
A survey of •apple orchards in
Huron County was conducted last
week by Professor J. E. Howitt and
Professor J. Evans of Guelph O.A.C.
accompanied by Representative J. C.
Shearer. Basing their report an the
prospects as determined by the am-
ount of bloom their findings indicate
an average crop this year. McIntosh
Reds, Blenheim, North Star, Salome,
St. Lawrence, Russett and Tolman
Sweet give good promise; •prospects
for. Snows is only fair; fair to poor,
Northern Spy. Wind and weather
conditions will play a large part in
the harvesting of a good apple crop.
In the meantime spraying operations
are in full swing to combat insects
and control disease.
District Scouts Committee
Met Here
Over forty leaders from the scout-
ing organizations in Huron County
met in the Scout Hall here an.Wed-
nesday night for a conference and
to elect officers for the year. Re-
presentatives were present from
Tceswater, Godevich, Wingham, Sea -
anti' and Clinton. H. Norman• was
elected District Chairman; M. J.
Schoenhals, Secretary 'and • Percy
Gunn, District Cubmastev, Other of-
ficials elected are District Commis-
sioner, Jaynes Spittall, Winghain;
Treasurer, G. N. Dowkes, Goderich;
District Scoutmasters, Sam. Castle,
Clinton, and I3. Watson, Goderich.
Discussion centred on the Royal
Visit to Stratford an June 6th, and
it was agreed that the district scouts
would leave on the morning train in
order to attend the Scout Jamboree
being held in Queen's Parry Stratford,
on that day. It is expected that more
than two hundred scouts from the
district will be present to take part.
If possible to make arrangements
for a special coach on this train the
scouts will journey ht a body to avoid
confusion on their arrival in Strat-
ford.
Little Locals
Mr. Frank Mutch has purchased
the former T. K. Mair residence, on
Joseph street.
Mrs. A. L. Cartwright has rented
her Huron street residence to Mr.
Goddatt of Goderich.
Mr. J, P. Sheppard is fixing up
the farmer Welsh cottage on Ratten-
bury street which he recently purch-
ased.
Reeve Trewartha was in Toronto
Monday on business and called at the
Parliament Buildings to obtain some
advice on local municipal affairs.
It is reported that Mr. Douglas,
who is in charge of wrecking the
Schoenhals Mill has rented the late
John McPhee residence on Albert
street,
In
e of Mrs.
repenting the funeral n g
Henry McBrien lel week an error
was made in the names' of pallbear-
ers. The name Secord O'Brien should
have read Secord McBrien.
A group of 0.A.C. graduates from
Centre Huron attended an alumnae
meeting in London on Tuesday even-
ing. Messrs. Lloyd Stephens and 3.
C. Shearer were present from Clinton.
Dr. R. Drummond of Guelph O.A.C.,
addressed the gathering on "The Fed-
eral Government's New Marketing
Legislation.
TUCKERSMITH
Mother's Day was observed in
Turner's Church on Sunday with a
special address by Rev. G. G. Bunton
and a choir of mothers supplying the
music. A baptismal service was held
at the p'erviee when the following
children' were baptized: Dorothy
Elizabeth Townsend; Ruth Christena
Brown and foam membera of. the
Parsons family, Clayton Alexandra,
Dorothy Roberta, gargaret Grace
and John Albert. .
Pupils of. S. S. No. 4 and No. 0
attended the Music Festival held n
Clinton last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Willner Wallace of
Clinton, and Miss Lina Douglas of
Strathburg, Saskcatchewaln, visited
or a Sunday.
John Tutnc n
Mr. and Mrs. o Y
M.a 1
Mo and Mrs. William. Wise of God-
erich township, and Mr, .and Mrs.
Flatehc' Townsend of Tuekersmite,
visited the ladies' parents in Dor-
eliester on "Sunday,
South Huron Musical
Festival is Big ,Success
Clinton Church Filled to Capacity at
All Sessions; Pupils Display
Much Talent.
The South Huron Musical Festival!
in which Public School pupil's of Ex-
eter and Clinton took part was held
in the Presbyterian church wit..rur-
al schools of Goderieh, Iiullett, •Stan-
ley and Tuckersmith.participating.
The festival was conducted by School
Inspector E. C. Beacom, B.A., who
also was chairman during the ses-
sions. The interest taken.in the event.
was demonstrated by the attendance:
which at each session filled .the
church to seating capacity. Prof:,
'a
Quantz of London wa adjudicatorn&
while the pupils were not.in competi-
tion the professor marked points one
each pupil's work and afterward crit-
icized where criticism was in order -
and commended where commendatlonc
was due. Music instructors, under.
whose teaching the various school'.
pupils were trained, were: W. R_
Golding, Exeter and Clinton schools;
W. Rennie, Hensall; Miss E. Mills,,
Wingham; Miss Dorothy Little, Lon-
desboro; Miss Beatrice Greene, Clin-
ton; Mrs. Charles - Pearce, Holmes-
ville; J. Gill, Bayfield; Mrs. Bert
Boyes, Clinton; Miss Britton, Clinton,
The time table of events and partici-•
pants was: Class No. 7, Chorus
"Pussy Willows"; 1st, Clinton, 2nd,
Exeter Public School; Class 11, girl's
solo, "Bye Lo Land"; Audrey Jervis,,
Helen Lobb, Anna Glew, Catharine
Fingland, Clinton; Norma Snell, Jean
Hopper, Muriel Wells, Joan Wells,.
Exeter. Class 12, boy's solo, "He
Didn't Think"; Bobby Taylor, Francis
Denonnne, Francis Huisser, Fred'
Tideswell, Clinton; Keith Belson,
Murray Bruntncll, Gladwin Watson, -
Exeter. Class 8, chorus, "The Clack -
(Continued on page 3)
Church. Affirms Loyalty to
King and Queen
The Presbyter of Huron, at its
regular meeting, held in Clinton on
Tuesday, May 9, unanimously passed
the following resolution:
"On the occasion of the visit to
Canada of Their Majesties King
George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the
Presbytery of Huron of The Pres-
byterian Church in Canada affirms
its loyalty, and the loyalty of its
people, to the crown and to British
institutions, regarding the crown" as,
the unifying force binding together•
the wide -flung British peoples of
many races. At a time when in many,
lands there is conflict between church:
and state, we note with gratification:
that beneath the British flag haiman y
prevails between the two, the state,
guarding the freedom of the church
and the church supporting the auth-
ority of goveazunent.
The Presbytery trusts that this
visit may increase the loyalty of all
Canadians to the Crown and to, the
persons of Their Majesties, and help
cement in this country the ties of
Empire. We rejoice at this demon-
stration of deep interest on the part'
of Their IiIajesties in the welfare of
Canada, believing that as a result
of this visit the mutual interest of
Their Majesties and the Canadian
people for each other will be streng-
thened.
The Presbytery prays that the
blessing of God may rest upon Their
Majesties, not only while they Are
among' us but also on, their return
to the heart' of the Empire to con-
tinue their valued work of leadership
in all that pertains to the best in-
terests of those over whom they
reign."
Spring Conference of the
Deanery of Huron
The Rural Dean of Huron, .Rev. R.
P. D. Hurford, D.D,, has announced
that the Spring. Conference of the
Deanery Chapter of Huron, Deanery
Laymen's Association and Women's
Auxiliary will be held in St. Paul's
Church, Wingham, on Thursday, May
25. The Holy Communion will be
celebrated at 10 a.m,, when Rt. Rev.
G. A. Wells, D.D., Bishop of Cariboo,
will preach the sermon.. Dr. Wells.
will also address a joint meeting of
all delegates to the Conference at 3.30
in the afternoon.
The Woman's Auxiliary will con-
vene immediately after the Coalmen -
ion service, for a business session,.
under the direction of Mrs, A. 0..
Calder, President of the Deanery. As-
sociation and later on, will hear an
address frons Mrs, H; L. (Rev.) Jen-
nings, :from, U'ort Norman,
Rev, Canon Townshend; will speak
to a joint meeting of the Deanery
Chapter, and Laymen's 'Association
inmmediatelyafter.' lunch. Under the
Rural' Dean; and Mr, H. G, Meirs,,
President, the Chapter and Laymen's;
Association, respectively will conduct
business sessions. in, the morning.
The Archdeacon of London, Dv. W
J. Doherty will be present during the
day.
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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY,
• The Farmers'Market
Wheat 57e.
Oats 32e.
Barley 47c.
Cream 22c, 21c.
Eggs 17c, 14c, 13c, 12c.
Hogs $8,00
Fraternal Visit
On Friday evening a fraternal visit
was paid Clinton Lodge A.F. & A.M.
No. 84 by Harold E. Reece, Worship-
ful Master of St. John's Lodge, Cay-
uga, accompanied by Brothers E. S.
Allen, G. L. Hall and A. G. Skinner.
A4this meeting a third degree was
conferred. The visitors were favor-
ably impressed with the way the work
was carried cut.'
Young People Present Play
On. Tuesday evening the Dramatic
Club of the Ontario Street Church Y.
P. U. presented the three -act comedy
"Manna's Baby Boy" to a capacity
audience in the basement of the
church.
The story centres arouncl,a widow
and widower, both with growls up
children. They are seeking marriage
for financial reasons, but seek to dis-
guise the true age of their children.
As. a result the children are compel-
led to act and dress very much
younger than they actually are. As
the widower proposes he is discov-
ered by the children who turn the
seriousness of the matter into a hil-
arious comedy, Many amusingin-
cidents occur. Finally the true age
of the children is revealed and as
the alder people are practically pen-
niless the situation looks serious.
Both have holdings of stock however
which suddenly jump in value. Then
a real estate agent seeks to purchase
some property owned by the widow
and it appears the marriage will not
have to take place after all. They
discover that their love is mutual
however in spite of the deceit which
has been evident up to this point. The
play is brought to a close with the
usual happy ending.
Rev. G. G. Burton welcomed the
audience and introduced the players.
He was an untiring worker in mak-
ing preparations for the play, acting
as director and stage carpenter. Mus-
ical numbers were contributed be-
tween acts( by Eirlih Whitmore of
Tuckersmith and readings by Miss
Eva Stackhouse of Brucefield.
The caste of characters was as fol-
lows. Mrs, Shephard McLean, a young
widow, Hazel Murray; Shephard Mc-
Lean,• her young son, Kenneth Reid;
Luther Long, a widower, Wilbur Mid -
den; Juliet Long, his young daugh-
ter, Edna Ford; Mira'. Matilda Black-
burn, Mrs. rs McLean's mother, Jean
Swan; Wilbur Warren, Shepherd's
young i,al, George Knights; Sylvia
Kline, Wilbur's girl friend, Pearl El-
liott; Mrs. Charlotte Anglin, a friend
of Mrs, McLean's, Doris Batkin;
Cynthia Anglin, her young daughter,
Willa Jervis; Max Moore, a real es-
tate agent, Edward Elliott; Minnie, a
ypung coloured maid, Vivian Knights.
Junior Farmers Football
Schedule
May 19—London, Road at Brudefield
May 26—Brucefield at Baird's
May 26—London Rd. at Goderich Tp.
May 31—Goderich, Tp. at London Rd.
June 2-Baird's at Brucefield
June 6--Goderieh Township at Baird's
June 9-Brucefield at Goderich Tp.
June 12 Baird's at London Road
June 14—Goderich T . at Brucefield
p
June 16—London Roadt Baird's
ds
June 21—Baird's at Goderich Tp.
June 23—Brucefield as London Road,
Juvenile Baseball
Schedule
Five centres were represented at a
meeting held here last Friday even-
ing for the purpose of arranging a
schedule of games in Juvenile O,A.B.
A. in Boron and Perth grouping
sppnsored by the Lions Clubs and
affiliated with the Intermediate ,or-
ganization, Places represented were
Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall
and Seaforth,' An effort will be made
to bring Mitchell into the group also
when the schedule would have
to be revised. As at present arrang-
ed the playing. dates and places are
as follows,: '
May 24—Hensall at Clinton
(afternoon)
May 30—Exeter at Hansen
June 8-Hensall at Seaforth
Clinton at Exeter.
June 12—Clinton at Hensall
June 13—Seaforth at Goderich,
June 15—Hensall at Exeter
June 20 -Exeter at Goderieh
June 26—Exeter at Clinton
June 29—Goderich at Seaforth
July 1 -Clinton at .Goderich
July 13—Hensall 13 Si all t Goderich
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July 17-Seaforth at Exeter
July 21—Seaforth at Clinton
July 25—Goderieh at Clinton
July 27 -Clinton' at Seafotth
Aug, 1—Goderich at Exeter
MAY 18, 1939
THE HOME PAPER
Engagement . Announced
Mr, and Mrs. Ephraim Clarke an-
nounce the engagement of their eld-
est daughter, Viola. Alberta to Mr.
Lorne Edwin Lawson, youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson, both
of Bullet. The; wedding to take
place early in June.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Walker, Hensall,
announce the .engagement (of their
daughter Helen. Jean, to Mr. George
Albert Gould, son, of Mr. H. W. and
the late Mrs., Gould of Clinton. The
marriage will take place the latter
part .of May,
Purchases,,for,$wine Club
On Monday Mr, J. C. Shearer ac-
companied by W.. L. Whyte of Sea -
forth were in the Woodstock -St.
Marys' district for the purpose :of
purchasing Yorkshire sows for the
Clinton Lions Swine Club members.
As a result of this trip seven pairs
of choice Yorkshire sows have been
distributed to W. Williams, H. Mc-
Cullough, J. Lobb, D. Bisback of
Clinton, n and W. . Harris and John Cox
of Bayfield. The remainieg thirteen
members of the club willreeeive their
animal's about May 30th.
Wilson -Elliott
St: Andrew's United Church manse,
Bayfield, was the scene of a quiet
wedding' on Wednesday evening, May
10th, when Reva Margaret, daugh-
ter of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. G. Elliott,
of Porter's. Hill became the bride of
Chas. F. Wilson, Rev. R. M. Gale
officiating, assisted by Rev. Morley
of Chatham.
The bride was becomingly attired
in a dress of sheer white crepe, with
white 'turban and shoulder length
veil, and wore a corsage of pink rose
buds. She was attended by her sis-
ter, Elva, wha wore a dress of beige
crepe with Brazilian Blue accessories;
and coinage, of sunburst roses. Mr.
Maurice Frame acted as groomsman.
After the ceremony the wedding
party drove to the home of the
bride's parents where a wedding din-
ner was served to immediate relatives.
and friends.
. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs.
Wilson left amid showers of confetti
for a short honeymoon trip to Niag-
ara and Detroit, the imide travelling
in n coat of turquoise blue withdress
and accessories of pale cyo]amen. On
their return they will reside on the
10th concession of Goderich township.
Among the Churches
Baptist Church
The pastor will speak on the sub-
ject "The Work of the Under Shep-
herd" at the evening service at 7
pan. Sunday School meets at 11 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Public worship in Clinton at 11 Aon.
Sunday School meets one hour earlier.
Service at Bayfield at 3 pan. Sunday
School at 2 p,m. Bayfield Young Peo-
ple's Seeiety meets on Friday evening
at 8 o'clock.
St. Paul's Church
Holy Communion at 8 a,in. The
Sunday School will meet at 10 a,m,
Morning prayer at the usual hour,
The rector's sermon subject, "Our
Lord's Ascension."
The Church Boys League meets on
Monday at 4.16, •
Ontario Street United Church.
10,00 a.m. Clinton Sunday School.
11,00 a,m, Divine Service. "A Double
Share of Wisdom".
2.00 pan. Turner's Church Service
and Sunday School.
7.00 pan. International Friendship
Sunday. "Our King paying a friendly
visit to another great nation." Our
boundaries are not fortified; Bridges
of Peace and Good Will. Two great
countries linked by friendships.
Monday, 8.00 p.m. Young People's
Union: Literary and` Recreation;
thoughts on the King's Visit.
Wesley -Willis Church
The pastor's subject on Sunday
morning: "God Save the Xing". The
evening subject: "From Manna to
Corn."
The Girls Club met on Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Bunton.
Mrs. Oakes presided, After the busi-
ness session Mrs. Fingland's group
took charge. Interesting papers were
given by Miss Stone and Mrs. Jef-
ferson...The programme also : included
a reading by Mrs: Fingland and an
interesting sketch by Miss Brigham
on her trip • to Florida.
The ,regular meeting of the W.M.S.
was held in, the Lecture Room of the
Church Thursday evening, May llth
with a good attendance. The presr-
d:ent, Mrs. Chowen in the chair, Very
interesting, reports of the Presbyter-
ial held in 'Wingham were given by
the delegates Mrs. Addison andrs
A.. T. Cooper. Mrs, Pickard, the dele-
gate to the Branch meeting in St,
Thomas also gave a splendid repo'r't.
The meeting erased with the Mizpah
benediction.'
Many Attend Hydro
Demonstration
The hydro electric cooking school
was well attended' yesterday and the
ladies received many valuable point-
ers on the art of cooking with el-
ectricity, . Local dealers had excep-
tionally fine displays of electrically
operated household appliances and an
interesting programme, was arranged
for their benefit by those in charge
of the demonstration. The cooked'
articles were awarded as prizes to
those holding lucky tickets given at
the door.
In the evening a special programme
was arranged for rural residents
when the latest in electric equipment
for thefarm was exhibited together
with moving pictures to further im-
press the added advantages of using
electricity. An interesting little play
was given by local young ladies who
were first shown doing housework in
the old way. Clouds of dust were be-
ing raised as one swept the house
with the old broom; another was bent
over the washtub, while another was
ironing with the old-fashioned iron.
The next scene showed them doing
housework with electricity which
clearly demonstrated how the drudg-
ery had been taken out of housework
with electricity,
School of Commerce Notes
The following awards 'have just
been made to students of the School
of Commerce by the Educational De-
pt. of the Gregg Publishing Co., New
York, for tests submitted during the
past month:
'0. G. A. (Order of Gregg Artists)
Bronze Pins: Rita C. Alloway, Marion
Ibbotson.I
Certificates: Pauline Maxwell; El-
len Fremlin, Olive Johnson, Marjory
Wigg.
0. A. T. Order of Artistic Typists)
Jr. Certificate:•, Cecil Holmes, Allan
Mischa, Marjory Wigg, Jean Dale,
Vera Pollen, Pauline Maxwell.
Typewriting • Speed Certificate:
Fred Axon, 40 words,
Gold Certified Typist Pin: Rita C.
Alloway, 64 words.
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Will Celebrate King's
Birthday Here
Scouts throughout the nation will
jointly observe the King's Birthday
on Saturday, May 20th. As in former
years a chain of beacon fires will
be lighted from coast to coast as
the hundreds of troops, representing
every colour and race, jointly p
tribute to their King. The occasion
this year holds special significance
in view of the visit of Their Majesties
and the Clinton organizations are ar-
ranging
a monster celebration.
On Saturday evening the Rovers,
Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brown -
ids will meet in Recreation Park
where an entertaining programme
will be carried out. This will in-
clude drill exercises, draping of the
colours, scout ceremonies and a host
of other interesting things, culminat-
ing with the lighting of the bonfire
when all will join together in a sing-
song. The highlight of the evening's
entertainment as far as the kiddies
are concerned will be the fireworks
display.
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Hospital Day Observed
Here
On Friday many residents from
Clinton and district were visitors at
the local hospital in observing "Hos-
pital Day", an event held annually
to mark the birthday of Florence
Nightingale, the nurse who brought
such primary necessities as cleanli-
dss, order and attention into the
hospitals of that period, to mark a
new era in hospitalization,
The local institution presented a
bright, homey atmosphere with its
decorations of flowers and the visit-
ors expressed many favorable com-
ments on its cleanliness, comfort and
equipment as they ' were shown
through the various • departments' by
the nurses assigned tothis pleasant
task.
The guests were received on arrival
by Mrs, J. A. ` Sutter, president of
the Hospital Aid, and Mrs. H. C.
Lawson, past president. Miss Jessie
Grainger, superintendent of the hos-
pital also assisted in greeting the
visitors. Mrs. (Col.) H. 13. Combe
and Mrs. E. Paterson preisided at
the tea table which was centred with
a 1 lovely bouquet of red and white
tulips from Mrs. A. T. Cooper's
garden. The guests were served by
Mrs. F. Fingland, Mrs. G. M. Count-
er, Mrs. J. L. -Heard, Mrs. F. 0. Ford,
Mrs .J Shanahan and .Mrs. K. G.
Waters.
The Tag Day held) on Saturday.
was • very gratifying both from the
standpoint of reception to the taggers
and the generosity of donations. On
the Whole everything connected with
this annual observance was consider-
ed satisfactory although regret was
expressed that more visitors had not
taken advantage` of the opportunity
to visit the hospital,
COPY EARLY PLEASE
Next Wednesday being a holiday it
will be necessary for us to reeeive
copy as early in' the week as' possible.
Advertisers especially are asked to
help ue in this zegard by sending in
their copy on Monday.
Institute Meeting
The Woman's Institute meets next
Thursday ; afternoon at 2.30. Annual
reports will be given and the roll
tall will be answered by paying fees,
A paper on F'lorence Nightingale
will be contributed by Mrs. J. Mc-
Kinley. Hostesses: Mrs. F. Lobb,
Mrs. F. Layton, Mrs. R. Johneton,
and Mrs. J. Radford.
Fair Prospects for Apple
Crop.
A survey of •apple orchards in
Huron County was conducted last
week by Professor J. E. Howitt and
Professor J. Evans of Guelph O.A.C.
accompanied by Representative J. C.
Shearer. Basing their report an the
prospects as determined by the am-
ount of bloom their findings indicate
an average crop this year. McIntosh
Reds, Blenheim, North Star, Salome,
St. Lawrence, Russett and Tolman
Sweet give good promise; •prospects
for. Snows is only fair; fair to poor,
Northern Spy. Wind and weather
conditions will play a large part in
the harvesting of a good apple crop.
In the meantime spraying operations
are in full swing to combat insects
and control disease.
District Scouts Committee
Met Here
Over forty leaders from the scout-
ing organizations in Huron County
met in the Scout Hall here an.Wed-
nesday night for a conference and
to elect officers for the year. Re-
presentatives were present from
Tceswater, Godevich, Wingham, Sea -
anti' and Clinton. H. Norman• was
elected District Chairman; M. J.
Schoenhals, Secretary 'and • Percy
Gunn, District Cubmastev, Other of-
ficials elected are District Commis-
sioner, Jaynes Spittall, Winghain;
Treasurer, G. N. Dowkes, Goderich;
District Scoutmasters, Sam. Castle,
Clinton, and I3. Watson, Goderich.
Discussion centred on the Royal
Visit to Stratford an June 6th, and
it was agreed that the district scouts
would leave on the morning train in
order to attend the Scout Jamboree
being held in Queen's Parry Stratford,
on that day. It is expected that more
than two hundred scouts from the
district will be present to take part.
If possible to make arrangements
for a special coach on this train the
scouts will journey ht a body to avoid
confusion on their arrival in Strat-
ford.
Little Locals
Mr. Frank Mutch has purchased
the former T. K. Mair residence, on
Joseph street.
Mrs. A. L. Cartwright has rented
her Huron street residence to Mr.
Goddatt of Goderich.
Mr. J, P. Sheppard is fixing up
the farmer Welsh cottage on Ratten-
bury street which he recently purch-
ased.
Reeve Trewartha was in Toronto
Monday on business and called at the
Parliament Buildings to obtain some
advice on local municipal affairs.
It is reported that Mr. Douglas,
who is in charge of wrecking the
Schoenhals Mill has rented the late
John McPhee residence on Albert
street,
In
e of Mrs.
repenting the funeral n g
Henry McBrien lel week an error
was made in the names' of pallbear-
ers. The name Secord O'Brien should
have read Secord McBrien.
A group of 0.A.C. graduates from
Centre Huron attended an alumnae
meeting in London on Tuesday even-
ing. Messrs. Lloyd Stephens and 3.
C. Shearer were present from Clinton.
Dr. R. Drummond of Guelph O.A.C.,
addressed the gathering on "The Fed-
eral Government's New Marketing
Legislation.
TUCKERSMITH
Mother's Day was observed in
Turner's Church on Sunday with a
special address by Rev. G. G. Bunton
and a choir of mothers supplying the
music. A baptismal service was held
at the p'erviee when the following
children' were baptized: Dorothy
Elizabeth Townsend; Ruth Christena
Brown and foam membera of. the
Parsons family, Clayton Alexandra,
Dorothy Roberta, gargaret Grace
and John Albert. .
Pupils of. S. S. No. 4 and No. 0
attended the Music Festival held n
Clinton last weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Willner Wallace of
Clinton, and Miss Lina Douglas of
Strathburg, Saskcatchewaln, visited
or a Sunday.
John Tutnc n
Mr. and Mrs. o Y
M.a 1
Mo and Mrs. William. Wise of God-
erich township, and Mr, .and Mrs.
Flatehc' Townsend of Tuekersmite,
visited the ladies' parents in Dor-
eliester on "Sunday,
South Huron Musical
Festival is Big ,Success
Clinton Church Filled to Capacity at
All Sessions; Pupils Display
Much Talent.
The South Huron Musical Festival!
in which Public School pupil's of Ex-
eter and Clinton took part was held
in the Presbyterian church wit..rur-
al schools of Goderieh, Iiullett, •Stan-
ley and Tuckersmith.participating.
The festival was conducted by School
Inspector E. C. Beacom, B.A., who
also was chairman during the ses-
sions. The interest taken.in the event.
was demonstrated by the attendance:
which at each session filled .the
church to seating capacity. Prof:,
'a
Quantz of London wa adjudicatorn&
while the pupils were not.in competi-
tion the professor marked points one
each pupil's work and afterward crit-
icized where criticism was in order -
and commended where commendatlonc
was due. Music instructors, under.
whose teaching the various school'.
pupils were trained, were: W. R_
Golding, Exeter and Clinton schools;
W. Rennie, Hensall; Miss E. Mills,,
Wingham; Miss Dorothy Little, Lon-
desboro; Miss Beatrice Greene, Clin-
ton; Mrs. Charles - Pearce, Holmes-
ville; J. Gill, Bayfield; Mrs. Bert
Boyes, Clinton; Miss Britton, Clinton,
The time table of events and partici-•
pants was: Class No. 7, Chorus
"Pussy Willows"; 1st, Clinton, 2nd,
Exeter Public School; Class 11, girl's
solo, "Bye Lo Land"; Audrey Jervis,,
Helen Lobb, Anna Glew, Catharine
Fingland, Clinton; Norma Snell, Jean
Hopper, Muriel Wells, Joan Wells,.
Exeter. Class 12, boy's solo, "He
Didn't Think"; Bobby Taylor, Francis
Denonnne, Francis Huisser, Fred'
Tideswell, Clinton; Keith Belson,
Murray Bruntncll, Gladwin Watson, -
Exeter. Class 8, chorus, "The Clack -
(Continued on page 3)
Church. Affirms Loyalty to
King and Queen
The Presbyter of Huron, at its
regular meeting, held in Clinton on
Tuesday, May 9, unanimously passed
the following resolution:
"On the occasion of the visit to
Canada of Their Majesties King
George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the
Presbytery of Huron of The Pres-
byterian Church in Canada affirms
its loyalty, and the loyalty of its
people, to the crown and to British
institutions, regarding the crown" as,
the unifying force binding together•
the wide -flung British peoples of
many races. At a time when in many,
lands there is conflict between church:
and state, we note with gratification:
that beneath the British flag haiman y
prevails between the two, the state,
guarding the freedom of the church
and the church supporting the auth-
ority of goveazunent.
The Presbytery trusts that this
visit may increase the loyalty of all
Canadians to the Crown and to, the
persons of Their Majesties, and help
cement in this country the ties of
Empire. We rejoice at this demon-
stration of deep interest on the part'
of Their IiIajesties in the welfare of
Canada, believing that as a result
of this visit the mutual interest of
Their Majesties and the Canadian
people for each other will be streng-
thened.
The Presbytery prays that the
blessing of God may rest upon Their
Majesties, not only while they Are
among' us but also on, their return
to the heart' of the Empire to con-
tinue their valued work of leadership
in all that pertains to the best in-
terests of those over whom they
reign."
Spring Conference of the
Deanery of Huron
The Rural Dean of Huron, .Rev. R.
P. D. Hurford, D.D,, has announced
that the Spring. Conference of the
Deanery Chapter of Huron, Deanery
Laymen's Association and Women's
Auxiliary will be held in St. Paul's
Church, Wingham, on Thursday, May
25. The Holy Communion will be
celebrated at 10 a.m,, when Rt. Rev.
G. A. Wells, D.D., Bishop of Cariboo,
will preach the sermon.. Dr. Wells.
will also address a joint meeting of
all delegates to the Conference at 3.30
in the afternoon.
The Woman's Auxiliary will con-
vene immediately after the Coalmen -
ion service, for a business session,.
under the direction of Mrs, A. 0..
Calder, President of the Deanery. As-
sociation and later on, will hear an
address frons Mrs, H; L. (Rev.) Jen-
nings, :from, U'ort Norman,
Rev, Canon Townshend; will speak
to a joint meeting of the Deanery
Chapter, and Laymen's 'Association
inmmediatelyafter.' lunch. Under the
Rural' Dean; and Mr, H. G, Meirs,,
President, the Chapter and Laymen's;
Association, respectively will conduct
business sessions. in, the morning.
The Archdeacon of London, Dv. W
J. Doherty will be present during the
day.