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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939
Inexpensive Gifts for the
11 Autumn Bride
We have a splendid selection of articles
suitable for that wedding.
In Silverware, Clocks, Glass
and China.
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I A WORD TO THE WISE.
S OP NOW
While Pioices
are Unchanged
Flannelettes, Prints, Broadcloths,
Towelling, Curtain Goods,
Shirting, Batts and
Other staple
lines.
Prices on these goods are sure
to be higher when new
shipments arrive.
IRWIN'S i
FOR QUALITY MERCHANDISE
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CUT CRYSTAL
We have just received some lovely new piecesi
of Crystal in the popular Corn Flower Pattern'
Relish dishes, in two andfour section styles, juga
in various sizes, bowls, cake and sandwich plates,
flower vases, candle holders and many other num-,
bens. Just the thing for gifts, for weddings, show-
ers and prizes.
Perhaps you would like to start a set of sher-
bets and plates, water goblets, and tomato juice
glasses. If so, you can pulrhase one or two pieces
at a time as you wish and soon you will have
enough for a complete table service.
We also . have a finie range of Cut Glass
peppers and salts.
We can also supply you with Community)
China and Crystal to match your silver in Lady!
Hamilton, Deauville, King Cedric, . Berkley Square,
and Coronation patterns at regular price..
Remember WATCH REPAIR is a job for experts.
Our work assures your satisfaction.
NORMAN'S
"Counter's for Finer Jewellery for over Half
C.entury in Huron County"
THE HOME PAPER
C. C. I. Field Day Results
Collegiate 'students,. had - ideal
weather for their athletic sports
competition Friday afternoon. Miss
Pastel was in charge of the refresh-
ment booth
The boys' sport events were direct-
ed by V. Franks and the girls by
Miss ' Abbott. In the senior boys'
events, Jack Tudor won the champ-
ionship with a total of 34 points
while Jack Hawkins was runner-up
with a total of 25. The events and Mr. Isaac Carter, Victoria street,.
winners were: 100 yard dash, J. announces the engagement of his
Hawkins, J. Tudor, G. Monteith; 220 daughter, Margaret May, to Norman
yard dash, J. Hawkins, J. Tudor, G. Bramwell, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Monteith; 440 yard dash, J. Tudor, Livermore. The marriage will take
J. Hawkins, D. McKenzie; half-mile,kplace quietly early in October.
J. Hawkins, A. Aiken; standing broad
jump, J. Tudor, G, Monteith, J. 59th Wedding Anniversary
Hawkins; running broad jumpy J.
Tudor, G Monteith, J. Hawkins; bop, Rev. and Mrs. S. J. Allin of Tor -
step and jump, J. Tudor, J. Hawkins, onto, formerly of Clinton, are cele -
G. Monteath; high jump, J. Tudor, beating their fifty-ninth wedding an -
The Fax ens' Market
(Thursy Morning)
Buckwheat 60c,'
Beans 31.85
Barley 54c
Oats 30e
Wheat 70c
Cream 30e, 29c:
Hogs $8.25
Eggs 27c, 24i, 19c, 16c, 11e.
Engagement Announced
J. Hawkins; shot put J. Tudor, J. ntversary today (Thursday). This
Haw9tins,P. Thompson: occasion is being marked by the
christening ' of their grandson, War-.
In the intermediate boys' class ren Drew, two months old son of
A. Shaddick led the field by a large 'Mr. and Mrs, Shurwyn Arlin. Rev.
margin of 43 points to 13 by runner-' Allin, who is in his 88th year, will
up K. Colquhoun. The events and officiate at this ceremony.
'winners were: 100 _ yard dash, A.!
Shaddick, R. Monteith; 220 yard' A Narrow Escape
dash, A. Shaddick, R. Monteith, W.
Counter; 440 yard dash, A. Shaddick, Wilbert Melllveen, Goderich town -
K. Colquhoun, W. Counter; half -mile,' ship had an anxious time on Sat-
Shaddick, Colquhoun, Counter; one' urday afternoon while engaged in
anile, W, Cook, B. Roy, K. Colquhoun;' cleaning out a well at his farm.
standing broad jump, Shaddick, F. I Working at the bottom of the well
Trewartha, W. Haddy, B. Roy; run -:he was horrified when bricks ane
ning broad jump, F. Trewartha, A.' earth threatened to bury him due to
Shaddick, W. Counter; hop, step and' one side of the well caving in. The
jump, A. Shaddick, R. Monteith, B.'falling debris bruised him severely
Roy; high jump, Shaddick, J. Hanley, `but he was able to scramble to
F. Trewartha; pole vault, IC. Colquh-'safety.
oun, W. Haddy, B. Roy; shot put,
Shaddick, Roy, Colquhoun. iAMONG THE CHURCHES
Lloyd Fulford had a substantial Baptist Churh
margin over ranter -up K. Tyndall Attuiversary services 11 a.m. and
for championship in the junior boys l7 p.m. conduced by Rev. Dolt Cam -
class. Their points were 37 and 26 eron of London, The Lobb Quartette
respectively. The events and winners
were: 100 yard dash, L. Fulford, K. will sing at the evening service.
The Sunday School hour has been
Tyndall, D. Bartliff; 220 yavd dash,. changed for this week to 2.30. It is
L. Fulford, X. Tyndall, W. Carter;
half -mile, W. Carter, G. Clayton, L, expected Rev. Cameron will address
Fulford; standing broad jump, L. the school.
Fulford, K. Tyndall, G. CIayton; rune! Salvation Army
ning. broad jump, Tyndall, Fulford,1 On Sunday morning at 11 a.m. the
Clayton; hop, step and jump, Fulford,' subject under dicussion will be "God's
Tyndall, Clayton; high jump, Ful- Power in Us." The evening subject
ford, Tyndall, Bartliff; pole vault, is 'Tete/are to Meet God". ITthe
Shaddick, W, Carter, K. Tyndall; shot:weekly prayer meeting will be .held
put, K. Tyndall, L. Fulford, D. Bart-' on Friday evening and will be con.
Tiff. I ducted by Captain Farmer of God -
In the juvenile class Lloyd Butlerarieh.it
is champion and Tom Leppington! Ontario Street United Church
runner-up, their points being 25 and. The regular monthly meeting of
11, respectively, and the events fol- the Women's Association will be held
lows: 75 yard dash, L. Butler, J.1 on Wednesday, October 4th at 2.30
Cook, K. Jenks; 100 yard dash, L.'1 pant. The ladies of the Gravel Road
u T. Leppington,K. Jenks•
Butler, and 2nd concession will serve.
standing broad jump, L. Butler, D. Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. of
Andrews, R. Churchill; running Egmondville will preach morning and
broad jump, L. Butler, T. Leppington, evening. Rev. A. H. O'Neil B.A., B.D.
K. Jenks; hop, step and jump, L. will speak to the Sunday School at
Butler, P. Gibson, K. Jenks; high 2.30 pen. A special pogramme 1s
jump, T. Leppington, W. Densmore, being arranged.
P. Gibson; pole vault, G. Bisback, Rally Day Services on Sunday at
b. Andrews, K. Jenks. 1 Turner's Church. Rev. A. W. Gard-
iner will be the guest speaker.
Girls' Events The Young People's Union meets
There were many entries in the Monday evening. Fellowship Dept. In
girls' events. In the senior class Jean charge.
Fairservice won the championohip St. Paul's Church
with a total of 27 points: 75 yard This Saturday afternoon the an-
dash, J. Fairservice, Anne Phillips, anal meeting of the Little Helpers
Helen Shaw; 100 yard dash, 3. Fair well be held in Owen Memorial Hall.
service, A. Phillips, Helen Pickett; Holy Communion on Sunday morn -
running broad jump, J, Fairservice, Ing at 11 a.m. The rector will preach
Irene McCallum, Helen Shaw; stand- on the subject "At the Table of The
ing broad jump, Anne Phillips, H. Lord." The Rev. R. M. Weekes, ret-
Herman, Irene McCallum; running for o Blyth, will preach at the
high jump, H. Shaw, J. Fairservice, evening service.
31 Herman; target, G. Bond, J. Fair- The A.Y.P.A. meeting on Monday
service, H. Shaw; softball throw, A. evening. Tuesday at 8 p.m. Select
Phillips, H. Shaw, F. Fair service; Vestry meeting; 'ate p.m.' -the meet
basketball throw, J. Fairserviee, A. ing of the Ladies Guild. Junior W.
Phillips, H. Herman. A. meeting at 4.15 on Wednesday;
Vera Hoggart is intermediate girl Confirmation Class at 8 p.m:
champion, leading the field with 25 Wesley -.Willis Church •
points • in the following events': 75
The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup -
yard dash, V. Hoggart,' E. McEwen, per will be dispensed ee morning
P. Middleton; 100 yard dash, V. Hog- worship on Sunday, October lot. In
gait, P. Middleton, E. McEwen; run- the evening the pastor will begin a
ning broad jump, V. }Taggart, F.
Lavis, S. Henri; standing broad jump
E. Hayman, R. Harris., E. McEwen;
running high jump, V. Hoggart 4
feet, S Henri .3 ft. 11'/2 in.; H. Grealis preach at the pre -communion service
8 ft. 11 in.; target throw, R. Harris, this Friday evening, September 29th
K. Jefferson, F. Levis; softball at 8' o'eleek.
throw, E. McEwen 110 ft, 4 in., R. The W. A. meeting will be held
Carter 107 ft. 5 in., M. Taylor 106 next Wednesday at the usual hour.
ft. 3 in.; basketball, throw, V. Hog- As special business matters will be
gait 56 ft.' 4 in., M. Taylor 52 ft. brought up a full attendance is re -
8 ire, K. Jefferson 44 ft. 5 in quested
a it
series of addresses on The Parables
of Jesus. The .sermon subject will be
"The Conflict of New and Old."
, Rev. J. R. Peters of Varna will
Junior champion this year is Jean ' I 11
McDougall with 25 points. Following The Presbyterian Church
are the events: 50 yard dash, B. Me- On Sunday, October 1st the ser-
Ewen, J. McDougall, ` R. Middleton; vices will be conducted in both Clin-
75 yard dash, B. McEwen,, J. Me ton and Bayfield` by the Rev.' Rey -
Dougall,: R. Middleton; running broad
jump, J. McDougall, JoAnn Cuning-
home, II. Dlixon; standing broad
jump, Jo Ann Cuninglrame, Jean Me-
Dougall, B. McEwen; running high
jump, B. McEwen, J. McDougall, H.
Dixon; target throw, M. Savage, B.
MoReven., H. Dixon; softball throw,
J. McDougall, H, Dixon, Jo Ant. Gun-
inghame; basketball throw, B. Me
,Ewen, .J.McDongnll .J
molds Ester, B,A., of Ashfield and
Ripley. The services will be at the
regular hours, 11 a.m, in Clinton and
3 , p.ni,. in Bayfield.
Sunday School will be held in
Clinton at the usual hour, 10 a.m.
And the Sunday School will reeopen
for the winter months at Bayfield
beginning this Sunday at 2 p.m.
The W.A. will meet at the home
of Mrs M. A McT'a _art on Wed -
Important Notice
The local postmaster advises that
I all mail matter being sent out of
Canada be presented at the wicket in
order to avoid delay and possible
seiztire,
All citizens having any dealing in
bonds, securities, cash, etc,, outside
of Canada must consult one of the
local authorized, agents, namely:
Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank, or
the Post Office, before transacting
business.
• Swine Club Field Day
Next Monday afternoon the mem-
bers of the Clinton Lions Swine Club
will exhibit .at a Fair to be hold in
Agricultural Park. Throughout the
summer the boys have been carefully
looking after their charges and keep-
ing careful records of feed costs,
gains, etc. On Monday these results
,will all be compiled and some mem-
bers are going to be• declared ace
hog producers in ,Huron. County. '
The programme gets under way at
1 pan. when the forty Yorkshire
gilts will be judged by two outside
judges, well qualified to render im-
partial decisions. Then at 1.30 the
members themselves will participate
in a judging competition and at 2.15
will compete in written examinations.
The judging competition will consist
of placing four hogs and going oral
reasons. The written examination
will consist of answering questions
based on material found in the Swine
Club Manual.
The Swine Club members will be
guests at a banquet of the Lions
Club, commencing at 6.30 p.nt. Should
weather conditions be unfavorable
for holding the )fair outdoovel, the
competition will be held in the Mc-
Kenzie Hotel barns.
Working at Oil Well
By this time next week oil drilling
work will in all probability be under
way again at the Huron -Bruce well
on the Howard Trewartha farm. The
work will be conducted by Mr. Percy
Jackson of Denville who this week
]las a crew of men getting the heavy
machinery placed, erecting the der
ick, and pet/arming the many other
jobs necessary before actual drilling
can be started.
About this time last fall Gregory.
& Sons of Petrolia started to drill
and after several setbacks penetrated
to a depth of 3,500 feet. Late in
May of this year the work was dis-
continued since Mr. Gregory's con-
tract had been fulfilled and it was
reported granite had been struck. At
the meeting of shareholders last
month the majority favored further
exploration p on of fire hole and now work
is to be resulted once more.
While Gregory & Sons were dril-
ling a showing of gas and oil was en-
countered at 1650 feet which would
indicate that oil might be found in
paying quantities. The present work
will in all probability decide the ques-
tion. It has been reported that lately
shareholders lowered a rope clown the
casing Left in the hole and found five
hundred feet of oil in the pipe. If
such is the ease, prospects are rosy
for the success of the venture. What-
ever the outcome the progress of the
new drilling crew will be followed
with interest.
Tag Day in Aid of the Blind
On Saturday, September 30th the
citizens of 'Clinton will have an, op-
portunity of 'contributing to the work
for the blind in Huron County. Em-
ployment, training, aftercare ser-
vices, free use of Braille library, re-
lief for the needy blind, visitation of
tate sick, Christmas Cheer are ser-
vices of vital importance to the thirty
add registere4 blind cases in the
County. These are services rendered
by The Canadian National Institute
for the Blind.
Not only is the Institute interested
in the welfare of lcgistered blind
'persons but preventive, and curative
treatment is arranged for destitute
men,- women and children who are
in danger of losing their sight. These
activities are supervised by a Huron
County Board comprising business
and professional men and women who
give of their time and services vol-
untary in support of this worthy
cause. Mrs. N. Trewartha and Mr.
F. 0. Ford represent the interest of
Clinton on the. Reran County Board.
The Board is conducting it County-
wide Tag Day, on Saturday, Septem-
ber 30th: " Dozens of High; School
students, have volunteered their ser-
vices in connection with the tagging.
In Clinton a 'Tag Day Committee has
been, formed of which Mrs. N. Tre-
wartha is Convenor.
Citizens buying a tag on Saturday
may do SG in the knowledge that the
entire proceeds of the Tag Day are
used and expended on services for
the benefit of blind persons in Huron
County only. The Committee is con
ficient that this a real will meet with
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
A proclamation fixing the period from October
8 to 14 as Fire Prevention Week in Canada is pub-
fished it the current issue of The Canada Gazette:
The proclamation noted during the last 18 years.
7,463 persons have lost their lives and more than
$702,000,000 worth of property destroyed due to
fire.
Red Cross Meeting Tonight!
A public meeting for all interested
in. Red Cross work is to be held to-
night in the Town Hall at eight
o'clock. A speaker from Stratford,
familiar • with the work and methods
of organizing will be present to as-
sist in any way in getting the local
branch away to a good start. Officers
willbe elected and it is hoped every
organization in town will be repre-
sented.
At a meeting last Friday night at-
tended byrepresentativesof the local
churches and various organizations it
was suggested that the executive
should bo augmented by a represen-
tative from each organization. This
will be dealt with fully at tonight's
meeting. Everyone should make it
a point to attend.
Ontario Street Church
Anniversary
Large congregations marked the
celebration of the sixty-first anniver- The Ever -Ready Mission Circle of
sary of Ontario Street Church on Wesley -Willis, met at the . home of
Sunday when Rev. T. W. Neal, D.D., the president, Ferrol Higgins on
of Toronto was the special speaker. Thursday last. The meeting opened
Rev. Neal was quite at home here, with hymn 262, followed by prayer
having lived in this district. His dis- by the president. After the m{notes
courses were both timely and inter- had been given by Bessie Livermore,.
csting and an 'incentive to. the eon-
grogation. Special music was sup-
plied by the choir with Mrs. Kearns
and Miss Elva Wiltse taking the solo Muriel Mulholland then took charge
parts, of the meeting. The Scripture lesson
On Tuesday even{ng the ladies of was read by Mrs. Douglas, followed
the church catered for the annual by a poem from Miss Davis, hymn
supper held in the church. hall. Many 669 • was sung. Dorothy Kutch read.
from other local congregations at- a poem, followed by a most interest --
tended. The anniversary receipts ing talk on India by Miss Rudd. At
PERSONALS
Miss Ruth Pickett, Reg;. N., Lias re-•
turned to London to resume hen
duties.
Miss Bessie Sloman of New. York has;
returned after spending a couple of:
months with friends in; Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hall and Miss
Evelyn Hall, Miss Dorothy Bart -
lief and Mr. Alfred Crozier visited,.
with Mrs. Crozier of St. Marys on,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layton and Mr...
and Mrs. Howard Crich of Tuck:.
ersmith spent a few days last week
in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
VanHorne,
Miss Alice A. Sloman has accepted
the position oflibrarian at the
Stratford General Hospital. She
was given a presentation en her
resignation from the R. M. Ballan-
tyne Company.
Ever -Ready Mission Circle
Dorothy Muteh read the treasurer'a
report,
were very gratifying,
LITTLE LOCALS
Mrs. Dyer of Bayfield has rented
Mr. A. Morrell's house on Albert
street and takes possession next
week.
The Hospital Graduation Exercises
will be held in Wesley -Willis Church,
on Thursday evening, October the
fifth, at eight o'clock. The publie
are cordially invited to attend,
The regular meeting of the Hosp-
ital Aid Association will be held in
the Board Room of the Town Hall,
Tuesday evening, October 3rd at 7.30
o'clock. A full attendance is urgently
requested.
Mr. William Walker yesterday
brought into the office some very
nice strawberries he had just picked.
They were nicely ripened and fine
in flavor. Unless frosts come Mr.
Walker will have strawberries for
Sonia time.
To Buy Cattle Herd For
Huron County ]dome
The County Council committee of
the Home for the Aged at Clinton
on Monday decided to purchase a
herd of purebred Durham cattle for
that institution and spent the day in-
specting various breeders herds.
Cows at the county home were, sold
some time ago, only one cow being
kept and the balance of the milk
supply purchased. A team of Per-
eherons also were bought from D.
C Gordon, Elgin County. They al-
ready have won ghat prizes at Ex-
eter and Blyth fairs.
As a result of the visit of the
County Home Committee to breeders
farms, a number of high-class ani-
mals will change hands shortly.
Accident Spoils Holiday
bit and Mrs. Melvin Crich of town
who are an a trip tc the West were
involved in a car accident on Man
day morning, September 18th accord-
ing to a report in a Saskatoon paper
which reads: '
"Damage estimated at more than
3500 resulted when a ear driven by
Melvin Crich of Clinton collided with
a service truck of the Saskatoon
Street Railway at Avenue Drive and
23rd Street this morning. Mrs. Gricn
was taken to the hospital for emerg-
ency treatment. She was released
after treatment.
According to; the police report of
the ,accident which occurred at 9.05
o'clock the .Ceich car was proceeding
eastward on 23rd Street. Just before
reaching the crossing Mr. Crich pas-
sed a truck and sideswiped the street
railway vehicle. Crich put damage
the close of the meeting a lunch
was served by the hostess.
LONDESBOROa
The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Institute will be held
in Community Hall on Thursday, Oc-
tober 5th at 2.30 o'clock, A good.
program is being. prepared. Topic:.
Home Economics, Mrs. Margaret
Manning. Mrs. J. P. Manning will._
give a report of the Rally of Officers
held at Auburn recently. Roll Cali:
contest for all members. "Something
new made out of something old", a
prize will be given for same. Will
the members please cooperate and do
their best to make this roll call m•
success. There will also be a display
of home-made articles such as quilts,
rugs, cushions knitted or ehoeheted
work, etc, This will be in two sec-
tions—Class No. 1, work of ladies 70
years or over; Class No, 2, work or-
ally kind by ladies under 70 years..
We ask all who can to bring some-
thing, as many articles as you wish if'
any could be brought in before the
Institute day please leave at Mrs. W..
Biundsons. Hostesses, Mrs. D. Vod-
den, Mrs, A. Vodden, Mrs. L. Pipe,.
Mrs. J. Rapson; Mrs. W, Mair, Mee..
W. Lovett.
The Circle girls of the W. M. S.
held a very successful baking sale in.
the basement of the church on Sat-
urday afternoon last.
.Mrs. (Dr) Medd and Miss Josie •
Medd of London and Mrs. J. W..
Humphries- of Chatham were week-
end visitors with Mrs. J. Tatnblyur.
and Mrs. J. Elsley.
Mr. and Mrs. Marks of Port Stan-.
ley visited with Miss Bina Kirk on:
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper and
Mr. Gladwyn Hooper and bride of St..
Marys visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas..
Elsley on Monday.
Mrs. J. C. Adams spent the week
end with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Adams, Clinton.
Mrs. J. Taylor had the pleasure,
of a visit from her sister; Mrs. Cor-
nish of Vancouver last week.
Mrs. E. Crawford visited with her
sisters at Clinton last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stonehouse andi''
Donald of Goderich Were the guests,
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn on,
Sunday
There will be no church service -
here on Sunday next, it . being the
anniversary at Burn's: Church.,
Mrs. Herb Oakes of Gederieh town.
ship visited last week with her sister;
Mrs. Fred Shobbroolc.
Several from the village attended -
the anniversary services held in On-
tario Street Church, Clinton on Sun-
day while two very impressive ser-
mons were delivered by Rev. T. W.
Neal; D.D„ Toronto:
Mr. and Mrs, Frank Campbell and
Winnifred of Westfield' were visitors.