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NO. 5465 -57TH' YEAR
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CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1936
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RUMMAO
SALE.
FOUR TABLES TO CLEAR at
9c, 19c, 29c and 39c
And. you will be amazed at the
prices at which you can buy
articles from practically
every department.
It you have attended our
Rummage Sales previously, you
are aware of the values that
If not, you there is a
surprise in store for you.
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Sale Commences
6th
Thursday' Afternoon Feb.
Continuing Friday and Saturday
I IN'S
CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE
ALL WINS FOR LOCAL
HOCKEY TEAMS THIS
WEEK.
Colts Use Whitewash Brush
On •,Seatorth Beavers.
Bearcats "'Make Name For:
Themselves.
Defeat Parkhill Easily—St. Marys
}'roves A Tough Morsel.
CLINTON 11;- SEAFORTH 0
On their last scheduled group
game at home .before the group play-
offs start, the Colts really turned it
on in proper style last Friday night
when they whitewashed a reinforced
Seaforth team 11 goals to none, and
to say the least that was a fair in-
dication of the play, the score plight
easily_ have been doubled had it not
been for the miraculous saves of
Goalie Doig in the Seaforth nets.
Even though he let six past him ,n
the first and third, and Casey who
replaced him for the second, let in
five, there was time after time the
smart combination and speed of the
locals saw them right in on top of
him only to shoot into his pads or
to have him smother shots that had
goal labelled all over them. The
game was more interesting than the
score would 'indicate, particularly to
home fans, who werepleased to see
the Colts flash some of their last sea-
son's brilliance for the first time this
year. Doak in the local nets had an
exceptionally easy night, the Sea-
forth 'lads were kept so busy trying
to back -check that they had little
time in which to go on the attack,
and after receiving a few rough rides
from the Local defence they were
content with long shpts from the
blue line for the most part, and
these to Bookie are just like picking
cherries. It is interesting to note
that in seven games .only five gyrate
have been scared on the Clinton
goalie. This is partly cue to his
splendid ability as a net -minder, and
one cannot help mentioning the splen-
did work of the local defence, and al-
so the back -checking ability of the
two forward -lines. And while guard-
ing %their own nets so carefully the
Colts have taken time to run in, all
told, 49 goals on the opposition, an
average of 'seven a game in the sev-
en games played, They have won all
seven games, only once being held
to a close score, in Wingham, when
the score was 3-2.
Well to get back to the game,:---
play
ame,-play started :off at a great old clip
and was maintained for the most
part throughout the entire game by
the locals, :al'thoug'h :the Beavers tir-
ed after the first period. The Colts
excelled them in both speed and com-
bination. lien. 'Pickett and "Red"
Rath headed the list with three each.
`Red" 'also 'scored another which was
not allowed. '"Timmer" McEwan fol-
lowed with two and MclCay, Holmes
and Gibbs 'With one each.
THE MARKETS
Wheat, 75c. '
Oats,.,26c.
Barley, 40e to 42c.
Buckwheat, 34e to 35c.
Butter 22c.
Eggs, L. 20c; M. 16c; P. 15c; C. 14c
Live Hogs, $8.50.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY
A surprise birthday party was held
at the home of Mrs. R. MacDonald
on Friday evening for Miss „Agnes
Carbert. The evening was spent in
cards and later lovely refreshments
were served.' A jollytime was spent
ley the young people.
NOTICE TO CLINTON CITIZENS
The Public Health Act. of Ontario requires that notice of cases
of communicable diseases shall be given to the Medical Officer of
Health or the Secretary of the Local Board of health and the same
reportedby themto the Department of Health in order that such
measures as are possible may be taken to protect the public and for
statistical purposes. Among those diseases requiring notification
by the householder are: Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, Chicken Pox,
Diphtheria, Sleeping .Sickness, German Measles, Undulant ,1 over,
Measles, Mumps; Infantile Paralysis, Scarlet Fever, 'Smallpox,'' tub-
erculosis,, Typhoid Fever and Whooping Cough, andof those Men -
Honed Cerebro Spinal Minnigitis; Diphtheria,Measles, Infantile
Paralysis, Scarlet Fever, Small Pox and Whooping Cough require
the premises; placarded.
All patients ill` of a communicable disease should be isolated
during the infectious period, whether placarding is required or
In this notice it is desired particularly to cal? attention to' the
fact that Whooping Cough, Chicken Pox, Mumps and German Meas-
les ere included in the Regulations, as there is an increasing tenders
cy on the part of the public to disregard these.
It is also desired to call attention to Section 53 of the Health
Act, 'which. reads_ as follows:
,
"Whenever 'any Householderknows, or has reason to suspeet
that any person within itis family or boarding or lodging with him;
has any communicable disease, he shall' within 12 hours give notice
thereof to the Local Board of Health, or the Medical Officer of
Health, either at their offices or by letter posted within 12 hours."
2. To Regulation 6: "Every doubtful case of communicable
disease shall be massed' sand dealt with as if it were a case of coin
nnmicable disease 'Lunn 'such is disproved."
3. Alia to See, inn ill: "Any person who contravenes any of
the provisions u . Lc, done 68 to 72, for which no other penalty is
provided, shall incur a penalty of not less than $25 or more than
$100.,y
The Local Boards of Health respectfully request the co -opera -
Eon of all citizens by giving prompt notice of the occurrence of any
comm
unicable disease in order that they may carry out, the provis-
ions of the health Act and as far as possible prevent spread and
protect the health of the community.
The
'Boards wish to avoid the necessity of having any `person
prosecuted for non -observance of the health Act and will cause no
inconvenience to any householder who does comply with the Act
that can be avoided consistently with public welfare
Any further information regarding the provisions of the Act
willgladly be given by Members of the Boards of Health.
R. E. MANNING, J. W. SHAW, MD,
Secy, Board of Health. M.H:O.:
ALMOST A HOLD-UP
A young man of town had a bit of
an experience one night recently as
he was returning home at six o'clock.
lle lives near the outskirts of :' the
town and as he was going along sud-
denly a mail stepped in his path and
asked him "How about some money?"
"I've no money," he answered. "Oh,
yes, you have," ;the stranger said.
But our young mail wasn't to be bluf-
fed so he told the chap to get out of
his way, and, thinking it best to ok-
ey, he "got.". It was almost a hoe -
up, and quite as near as we want to
come to one.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
RAL WINTER
The past couple of • weeks has
demonstrated that Old • Father Win-
ter •has a few kicks iib him yet. It
bas also demonstrated that anyone
who thought we could get • through
the year, without a real tasth of an
"old-fashioned winter" had another
and `a wiser think coming. .
It has been cold and stormy for a
fortnight, but this week brought us
the worst taste of severe weather, be-
ginning with agale' Monday night;
followed by a soft spell, which lasted
until nearly noon Tuesday, then
turning colder and the . wind rising
until it was blowing . a gale. The
wind kept up all night and all day
yesterday, the mercury dropping to
twelve, fourteen or. more degrees be.
low Wednesday morning,
The roads in many places were
blocked, although the settling of the
snow • by the soft spell before the
wind rose, was a great help in pre-
venting blockades. In some places
the wind blew wires down and inter-
ferred with the lighting systems.
Stratford was without electric power
for some hours Tuesday. The wind
has gone down a bit this, Thursday
morning, but -we are promised, no re-
lief from cold for another day or so.
H. AND CLUB -MET
The January meeting of the Home
and School Club, which was postpon-
ed for a -week, owing to the King's
funeral, was held in :the Collegiate
auditorium on Thursday evening,
Jan. 30th. The president, Mrs. G. W.
Cuninghame, was in the chair and
Miss Viola Fraser presided at the
piano. The outstanding feature of
therain ro was g � as all oratorical con-
test by fourth book students of the
Public 'school, the judges being Mis-
ses M. Depew and Isabel Beattie of
the Collegiate staff and Miss Eileen
Atkinson. The contestants and their
subjects were: Eleanor Cosens, sub-
ject, Rubber; Helen Miller, The Lamp
Helen Herman, The Eskimos; Pearl
Elliott, Indians of North America;
Bob Campbell, Money; John Levis,
Pure Water; Donald Perdue, The
Pony Express; Maurice Maguire,
Good Roads.
Several musical numbers, including
solos by Jean Elliott and Corona
Wendell, with piana accompaniments
by Miss Edna Elliott and Mrs. E.
Wendorf respectively; a solo .by
Pearl Elliott, self accompanied on
guitar, were given.
The highest .points were awarded
to Helen Miller in the girls' contest
and to John Levis in the boys..
During the business period arrange -
menta were made for carryingeat the
Public School concert to be held in
March.
Baptist Church
The Rev. E. P. 11. King of Toronto
conducted the service last Sunday ev-
ening, taking for his sermon subject:
"Assurance of Salvation."
On Sunday evening' next the Rev.
W. S. Edgar of Toronto will have
charge of the service.
Presbyterian Church
TOWN COUNCIL IDID NOT APPOINT TOWN
OFFICIALS AT MONDAY'S MEETING
Advertising . For Day Constable.
The town council niet 'Monday ev-' Cudinore, T. H. Cook, S. Castle„ G..
ening, all members present, Mayor Lawson, G. Hanly, G. Evans, W.
Holmes in the chair. Mutch, A. Inkley, Jr., Grant Rath;,
After the reading of the minutes a IT. A. Sutter and Kelso Streets, who-
communication
hocommunication was read from Mr. J. receive $25.00 annually. G. Haply is
!
M. Elliott asking for poolroom and engineer of the chemical fire truck,
cigarette licenses. On motion of Ifor which he receives• a salary of
Councillors Murdoch and Lawson $50.00. ,
these. were granted. I Not all of the chairmen of commit-
-On motion of 'Reeve Elliott' and tees presented reports, but those whop
Councillor Cook the bylaw, usually did presented, detailed ones.'
presented and passed at the February
meeting, appointing certain officers,
such as police chief, day constable,
etc., was left over until a future men and three teams a day and a.
date, prior to Feb. 15th. half. He also reported a bad street.
The 'bylaw reappointing the fire near the station which he thought
The annual meeting will be held on
Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Sermon subject Sunday morning:
!`Christ Made Men."
' The W. A. meeting, which was
to have been heldyesterday at the
waspot-
irmne of Mrs. W. D. Failpost-
poned,
P
a will be held next Wednes-
day
nd ,
day afternoon, Feb. 12th, at • Mrs.
Fair's.
Wesley -Willis United Church
The 'minister's morning sermon
subject will be: "The Child in the
Midst" Evening: "Our Daily Gift,"
the fifth in the series on the Lord's
Prayer.
The W. M. S. will meet at the home
of Mrs. W. A. Oakes ` on Thursday
evening, Feb. 13th. Mrs. Cosens'
group will have charge of the study
period.
The Girls' Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. G. H. Jefferson 'at
eight o'clock on Tuesday evening
next.
St. Paul's Church
On Thursday evening last a Fath-
er and Son banquet was served in the
Memorial Hall, seventy-five fathers
,and sons setting down to it. D. H.
McInnes arranged the details, the
Ladies' Guild of the church trader -
taking the catering. Col. H. B.
Combe was chairman and after jus-
tice had been clone to the good things
provided, the following toast list was
carried out: The King, proposed by
the toast master and 'responded to by
the singing of "God Save the Ring";
Our Country, by Mr. Franks of the
C.C.I. staff and Col. H. T. Rance; Our
Town, by Bruce Bartliff `ancl C. G.
Middleton; Our Church, by Feed
Hovey and Major A. Firth; OurDads,
by Gordon Monteith and W. L. John-
son; Our Lads, by D. H. McInnes and
George H. Jefferson.
The affair was voted a very pleas-
ant and successful one.
Owing to the inclement weather,
the lecture with lantern 'slides on
"The Cathedrals of England," was
not given last. evening. Major Firth
will give this interesting lecture
next Wednesday night. All who are
interested are cordially invited to
come.
Ontario, Street United Church
The Sunday moaning sermon sub-
ject will be: "Great Is the Mystery
of Godliness." Evenings: "The Table
Talk of Jesus,"
The annual congregational meeting
was held on Wednesday evening . of
last week, with a fine representation
of members present to spend a social
hour togetherand to hear the reports
from the differentdepartments,
which were gratifying and encourag-
ing, sone exceeding those of last
year. •
After the reports were given the
election of officers, elders and stew-
ards, was held. The following were
elected for three years: Elders, Win.
Walker, C. S. Hawke, F. H. Powell,
George Shipley, Robt. Pearson, Chas,
E. Elliott. Stewards: G. Murdoch, J.
Livermore, F. Leonard, Dr. Thomp-
son, W. J. Miller, W. J. Plumsteel and
L. J. McKight.
The meeting was concluded by the
pastor, Rev. F. G. Farrill, invoking
God's bleseing on the work of the
'church.:
The ladies of the Women's Asso-
ciation ' then served refreshments,.
which 'all enjoyed
The following is a report of the
money :raised for the several pre
jeets of the church during the year:
Envelopes and •collections, $2;017.84;
Anniversary. offering.;' $729.00; Fur-
nace Funcl, $189:00,4 Turner's ap-
pointment, $340.78: Turner's M. and
14i., $101.59; Total sent to M. and M.
headquarters., $1,055.00; W.M.S. rais-
ed during the year $631,48; the W. A.
$247.64 The Girls' Club, $93:58;, The
Sunday School, $387.44; The Organ-
ized classes of 'the S.S., $67.02; The
Baby Banti, $8.37, and Y. P..U'.
$25.66. -
Tiie W. M. S, will 'meet -lit the
hone of Mrs. B. J. Gibbings on Tues
day afternoon;, teele rith, at three
o cloolc:
After .seven minutes :of play Pic-
kett opened the scoring on a close -in
shot. Gibbs .scored no. 2 when he
slammed home Rath's rebound past
Doig shortly afterwards. Before
the .end e.£ tike period Rath scored
on a nice rush with R,Mefwan. Doig
made , some snmantilous saves and had
It not been for him the score might
.easily have been double what it was
at the end of the first. At the same
time the Seaforth lads were receiving
a 'merry ride from the 'local defence
whieh was having its ,toll upon them.
Cec. Holmes opened the scoring in
the ssoond on a pass from R. McEw-
an. .Casey had replaced Doig in the
Seaforth nets, for why we dont know,
for it certainly wasn't his fault that
the Beavers were trailing. .Anyway
Caseylett nearly as many in in one
period as Doig did in two. 'Timmer"
McEwan came throughwith two
quick goals, both on solo efforts.
Ken Pickett scored a beautifulgoal
when he stieksandled' his way right
in on Cr,isey. Don. McKay, who has
a habit of scoring at least one goal a
game, came through with the final,
goal of the period. The penalty time-
keepers were having a fine time as
the period ended with no less than
five. players • serving time. Clinton
had only two men on the ice at one
time along with, the goalie, but Sea -
forth failed to score.
A regrettable accident occurred in
the third when Culliton of Seaforth,.
fell, and Gibbs fell over him,, the. heel
of his skate catching, Culliton in the
head and leaving a gash which re-
quired five stitches' and necessitated
his going, to hospital for the, night
due to loss of blood. Much sympathy
was felt for the injured player, who
is an admirable hockey player.. Rath
and Pickett featured the scoring in
this period. Each got a goal on solo
efforts and; the same two combined
for the last goal, Rath scoring, Pen-
alties were numerous, 10 in all, 6 to
the Colts and 4 to Seaforth. The, ice
was very keen and a fine crowd was
in attendance.
The Line-up:
Clinton: Goal, Doak; defence, Rath
and McKay; centre, R. McEwan;
wings, F. McEwan and C. Holmes;
subs, Pickett, Streets, Gibbs, Waters.
Seaforth: Goal, Doig; defence,
Dale, Muir; centre, Wright; wings,
Culliton and Leppard; subs, Willis,
G. Hildebrand, A Hildebrand, Flan -
Referee -Kemp, Listowel.
Chairman 'Paisley of the Street
Committee reported the front streets
cleared of snow, which occupied nine -
brigade was read three times and
passed. The brigade is 'as follows:
Chief, L. Cree, salary, $40; Assistant
Chief, }L Fremlin, $35.00; Lieut, 8'.
Dixon, $30.00;, Secretary -Treasurer,
C. W. Draper, $10.00; firemen, A. F.
BEARCATS 4—PARKHILL 2
The Bearcats, Clinton's contribu-
tion to the N.W.O•H.A., made their
debut at the local arena list Thurs-
day'night, when they took on the vis-
iting Parkhill aggregation, and, they
whipped them 4 to 2. A. small crowd
was in attendance, and the ice was
keen. The game had ,everything
from a•.broken bottle, that someone
tossed on the ice, to a fight, and the
fans surae got their money's worth.
Kennedy scored 3 of the Bearcats 4
goals, Combe got the other. Pedlar
and Elson scored for 'Parkhill.
Clinton opened the scoring in the
first when Kennedy converted Glid-
den's pass into the first. goal. Park-
hill scored. two.goals in quick' suttee-.
sion to take the lead. However Ken-
nedy and Hawkins tied it up before
the period ended.
Kennedy put the Bearcats ahead in,
the second on a pass from Iiawkins.
Parkhill, had several chalices but
Livermore in the nets for. the Bear-
cats couldn't be beat, The period'
ended 3.2.
Shortly after the start or the third
(Continued ,on page 4)
HOSPITAL PARTY OFF
Owing to the inclement weather
and a
es'
•
also to the
number
of Can of
illness of one sort
and another the
Hospital Board decided to postpone
the card party and dance which was
announced to be held this evening in
the town hall.
This is the second postponement
and the executive suggests that if
any private individuals wish, the
board would appreciate very much
their giving little parties at their
own homes. In this way perhaps
the funds needed might be raised
without the larger effort.
But anyway, the party is off .for
this evening and until further notice.
WE ARE INDEBTED
We are indebted to a friend in Eng-
land for copies of several English
newspapers giving news of the death given in turn to grocers, butchers,
and funeral of the late King George- etc. and he said he had stipulated
V. The Daily Mirror, The Evening that local manufactures should be -
Standard; The Daily Mail, The Daily supplied as far as possible.
Herald and a special edition of The; Councillor Murdoch said he thought
Morning Post gotten up in mourning' citizens should direct men to the 'po-
column rules, and the Daily Express, lice office rather than supply 'meats
included. They contain much history at their own homes, as many women
of the domestic and public life of the were nervous about having them come
King 'and Queen and also the new to their homes.
King, but it is interesting to know. On motion of Councillors Murdoch
that much of this matter and a num-and Lawson the finance committee,
her of the 'photographs have also was asked to supply to the corned
Oneeel in the Canadian dailies. 1 particulars of all monies invested in
e of the things noted is that the one way and another for sinking:
people loved their king and that his' funds to retire debentures. Council -
passing was not only, not priinar- los, Murdoch on speaking to his own
ily, perhaps, the passing of a mon
' motion said it was not to embarraza
arch, but the loss of a loved friend.
1 in any way the financial committee
have been most interested in. but he thought both the council
council -
members and the public should be
these papers, which we seldom have'
the privilege of seeing, and aiwre-
elate the thoughtfulness of the friend (Continued on page 4)
who sent them to us.
should be cleated, as it was difficult.
to get through and would be worse•
when a thaw came. Reeve Elliott.
and Councillor Walker made a me -
don that the' street committee do, •
whatever was necessary in this case.
Chairman Murdoch of the Cemetery- '
Committee reported an expenditure -
of $57.36 during the Month, including-
the
ncludingthe salary of caretaker and other ite
ems, such as the town's share of a.
snow fence,f
receipts o
$4'7.00.
and
He also recommended the ptirchase,
of a stove for the caretaker's office..
The report was accepted.
Chairman Walker of the Property
Committee reported the basement
cleaned up, heat pipes cleared out .
and a general tidying up of the `town
hall premises. Ile reported an expen-
dittre of $98.50, receipts $36.95, re-
commended that E. J. Cools be given
the job of painting the police office
and side entrance, the council to pro-
vide the materials.
Chairman Lawson of the Welfare
Committee reported six families on
full relief and three on partial relief.
115 meals had been given to tran-
sients. Ile explained that this busi-
ness of supplying relief was being
LITTLE LOCALS
Clinton's new theatre will, it is ex-
pected, be opened sometime next
week.
Mr. Frank Finglancl was re -ap-
pointed a member of the Clinton
Collegiate Board by the Huron Coun-
ty Council last week.
The Junior Hockey team is putting
on a Carnival in the local rink Satur-
day evening. Fi•om present indica-
tions there will be good ice.
The annual meeting' of the County
L.O.L., which was to have been held
in Exeter Tuesday, was postponed on
account of the blocked roads, until
Tuesday next, Feb.' 11th.
•
Mr. Guy Hicks, who has efficient-
ly filled the office of town engineer
for the past seven years, has hand-
ed in his resignation to the council.
A successor has not yet been ap-
pointed.
Miss Marion Gibbings of Clinton
will sing one number over CFPL Lon-
don, each Thursday evening. :This.
week Miss Gibbings will sing "Pale
Moon." Her number occurs between
7.45 and 8.15.
The Goderich ' Lions enter-
tained the members of the Huron
County Council to a banquet one ev-
ening last week,' Clinton's reeve, Mr..
George H. Elliott is reported to have'
spoken in favor of forming subh an
organization in Clinton. It might be
all right, too.
DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Word has copse of the death in
Monrovia, Calif., of Mrs. Percy Ladd,
though particulars are not to hand
at time of writing. Mrs, Ladd was
the only child of the late Mr. and
Mrs. S. S. Cooper of Clinton. She, .
went to California some years ago
for the benefit of her health, and
has since resided there. Clinton
friends remember her as a bright and,
attractive girl
QUITE A FEAT
We sometimes hear of the one-
man street cars in the different cit-
ies,•and with some folk, they do not,
seem to: bemuch in favor. But the
other day we saw a man perforin 'a
feat which looked as if he were go-
ing one better than that. He was
bringing two loads of wood into
town, piled on two sleighs, each with
its, team of horses, but only one driv-,
er. The driver stood on the side of
the front sleigh, driving one team
and leading the other. They seemed
to be getting along all right, too. It:
was clearly a case of saving the ser-
vices of one man and, so far as we,
could see it was working out all.
right. We do not know how far he
had come or if it is his, general !node
of bringing wood to market.
AN EXPERIENCE
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Thompson
of Goderich 'township. had an unusual:
experience our Tuesday, when the
wind was blowing a gale and the.
mercury was dropping every, minute..
On the outside door being opened in,
flew a little bird; a.. sparrow. The
little visitor did not seem to be at all.
frightened by its new surroundings
but set on the arm of its host while
he read the newspaper, or on the
edge of . -the sewing machine where
its hostesswas engaged. Later, when
warined and fed, the door was open-
ed and it had an opportunity of fly-
ing off, but it immediately flew back.
again into the warmth and safety •
of its new. quarters. "I never saw a,
wild bird so tame," remarlced Mr
Thompson. It probably knew a goods
thing when it saw 'one.
The usual bylaw, appointing • offi-
cers for the town, was not passed at
Monday's council meeting but an ad-
vertisement is being published for
applications for the position of clay.
constable. A special meeting will
be held to make the appointments. •
• A citizen remarked on Saturday
morning, in commenting on the white-
wash of the Seaforth Beavers by the
Clinton Colts in 2. hockey game Fri-
day night
ri-day..night :-"Those Seaforth boys
heard that the Clinton players had
measles and they didn't•want to -eon -
tact them for. fear of infection"