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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1936-05-14, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1868: NO. 5479 -57TH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY; MAY 14TH 1936 �od Watch Keeps ood time, but sometimes good watches misbehave because they can't help it. They very often do not get the care they should. Dirt aoemn- ulates the watch gets erratic, perhaps stops altogether Now we can turn a watch like that into a useful tune, -piece again for very little money.'' We would take it apart, clean it -thoroughly„ hand, it back to you as good as inew.' Try us—Satisfaction : Guaranteed. We are still'paying cash for Old Gold, bring yours in. W. u Jeweler and Optomiterist. r SALE toONE-HALF'OII ONE-THIRD u Reg • lar Prices on all Coats .Suits . now on. our Racks TheQ Y uantit is Limited and we Advise you to See Them at once. Sizes 13 years .to Size 44 Sale Commences 1VMa.. 14 & - ' Continues Untill the23 23rd " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " Collegiate Board Meets The monthly meeting .of the Board of Trustees of Clinton' Collegiate In- stitute was held Monday evening; Col. Rance in the chair. Other members present, Dr, Shaw, Colonel „Combe, Mr. Pingland, Mr. Paterson and Mr. Corless. Mr. Fines, principal, was also present. The report in part of the 'inspec tor, who recently inspected the school, was read, as follows: The grading of accommodation was al- most 100%, the pupils appearing to appreciate the splendid opportunities to study afforded ` them by the fine accommdoation and equipment and by the earnest and hardworking staff. The present staff is a strong one, and is co-operating with the princi- pal in all the activities of the school. On motion of Messrs. Fingland and Paterson. That the inspector's report was received, and that we congratulate the principal and staff on the splendid work being done. Carried. The 'principal's report was read, Showing a good attendance for April. He suggested that the physical and chemical supplies for 1936-7 be pur- chased now, and put, on the shelves before the present term closed. Mr: Franks reconinetds a 'small plot be cultivated for the planting of -seeds, of the different varieties of grasses in. the study of agricul- ture. Phe principal was asked to send in a list of supplies wanted, in time for the June meeting. The property committee was asked to see Mr. Pranks and to ascertain what was wanted in cormeetion with his request. Moved by Dr. Shaw, seconded ` by Mr. Fingland; That Mr. Corless, l\ir. Paterson and Dr. Thompson be , a committee to confer with the town council regarding the purchasing of a power lawn mower. • Carried. Moved by Mr. "Fingland, seconded by Mr. Corless That persons wish- ing to.. purchase: evergreen tree$' at fifty cents each see the secretary, W The Markets Wheat, 71c. Oats, 28c to 30c Dailey, 47c. Buckwheat, 40c. Butter e r 22e. D gg , •s llc to .16c. Live Hogs, $8.00. Peoples' Contributions ale ontrlbutions. Acknowledged The following letter has been re- ceivedin this office from the Cana- dian Red Cross and explains itself: "Dear Sirs: The Canadian Red Cross Society acknowledges with many thanks your very kind contrbiu- tion of $12.60 to the Moose River Res- cue Fund which hasbeen passed on to us by your bank. On behalf• of the Citizens Commit- tee may we express 'sincere apprecia- tion of the sentiments which have prompted these gifts. Yours sincerely, —Canadian Red Cross Society." iI. H.eliyar. Carried. Moved by Mr. Corless, seconded by Mr. Paterson: That the property connnittee purchase a handl lawn mower. Carried. Accounts were received for the stint of $118.10, and on motion of Col. Combe, and Mr. Corless were or- dered to be paid. The meeting was then adjourned. TIIE HOME _PAPER In Good Financial Condition In spite of 'depression, from which farmers claim to have suffered as much as anyone, 'Goclerich township finds itself in an excellent condition financially. At , the last council meeting the tax collector turned in his roll with every cent of resident taxes paid, a balance in arrears of less than '190 being still due on n ro- nernY, owned by non-residents, There is many a municipality, both urban and rural, which would like 'to be able to show as clean a sheet. But good old Goderich township 'always did seem to manage to keep its tax payments up and it is a fine record to live up to. Rector. And Wife Honored vestry y and con- gregation of ' gregation of St. John's Church, Sand- wich,•in large numbers gathered in the church house the other evening to tender Rev. H. Palmer Westgate and Mrs. Westgate a reception tb celebrate the 20th anniversary of the former as rector of St. John's Church. An address engraved on copper plate and suitably framed was read and -presented to the rector by the people's warden, •Herman J. Bradley, after which the rector's warden, Fred E. Musson, presented the rector with wrist watch suitably engraved, and a well filled purse. Mrs. Westgate was presented with a basket of flow- ers' on behalf. of the congregation by Mrs. Bradley. Short speeches were given by the presidents of the var- ious organizations and other members of the congregation, lauding Mr Westgate for the faithful services of the past 20 years. The choir also presented Mr. West- gate with a leather pound volume of "In the Steps of the Mester," by R. V. Morton, and Mrs. Westgate with a basket of flowers. Mrs. Westgate 'was formerly Miss Minnie Kilty, daughter of the late Rev. G. M. and Mrs. Kilty of Clinton, and has many friencls here. Little Locals The amnunl tag day will be observ- ed, by the local Salvation Army corps on Saturday, May 16th. The Hosie and School Club will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday evening next, May 20th, in the Pub- lic School. • Mr. Ad. McCartney has sold his grey teams and has purchased a pair of black ones. "Ad." likes a nice team and always keeps them in first class condition. A number 'of members of the L.O. B.A. visited Stratford Lodge . 'on Thursday evening last. After` the business, of the meting some time. was spent in cards, and the hostess ladies served refreshments. Miss Dorothy Cornish, who has has been in London forsomie. months, had to enter- a hospital in that city Friday for an emergency operation for appendicitis: Her friends will be pleased td learn that she is progres- sing well. Malloch Chapter put on the third degree in the local Masonic rooms on Friday evening last, when visitors to thenumber df twenty-eight were pre- sent from Londesboro, London, Exe- ter, Carlow, '''Hensall, Seaforth and Harrietville, Miss Lois Andrews, daughter of Mr. 'and Mrs. 5. C..Anduews of Alix, Alta., and niece of Mrs. Fergus Van- Egmond of town, was .graduated at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Ed- monton, on April'•7th. She is at pre- sent on the staff of the hospital. 'Among The Churches The London Conference Branch meeting of the Women's Missionary Society will be held in Sarnia on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20. A good program' is being • prepareit and it is expected Huron County will be represented by the usual number of delegates and the meni- bers of the Presbyterial executive. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Sunday morning: "The Secret of True Success in Life." The W. M. S. will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. R. Mc- Kenzie on Wednesday afternoon, May 20th, commencing' at ,three o'clock. Mrs. C. E. Dougan will take up the topic and . Mrs. Axon will give currant events. Baptist Churdh' Sunday last being "Mother's Day" the, service on Sunday evening was in keeping. The 'pastor, the Rev, G. W. Sherman chose his text from Isa. 66-13 "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you." A Mother's Day program was also observed in the Sunday school. Com- mencing next Sunday the Sunday school will meet at eleven, in the morning, instead of in the afternoon. Preaching service on. Sunday even- ing as usual. Wesley -Willis United Church The eleventh anniversary of ' the congregation and the seventh since the new church was built, will he held on Sunday, morning and • even- ing services. The. Rev. W, A. 'Wal- den, President of the London Confer- ence will be the special speaker; 'Special music by the choir,' under the direction of Mrs. Morgan Agnew.. Morning—Anthem;: "0 Sing. Unto the Lord" -Bridgewater. Solo: "The Living God," Miss Ann Stewart. 'Evening: Anthem: "Come Let Us Sing Our Cheerful Songs"—Churchill. Anthem:' "As Pants the Hart," Spohn. Obligate taken by Miss Ann Stewart. Duet: "The Day is .Ended." Bart- lett, Mrs. Oakes and Miss .Stewart. The Girls' Club net at the manse on. Tuesday evening, a good atten- dance being present. Mrs. Fingland presided and after the business: of the evening a good program was, given. Miss' Maud Torrance ;read the scrip- ture lesson; Mrs. Cosens led in pray- er; Mrs, R. Hewson sang "The End of. a Perfect Day," •Miss'R. Irwin gavesome interesting current events, Miss L. Brigham' gave an interesting talk op the work of Dr. Grenfell and Mrs. Vincent' a' sketch of the life of Tennyson. • Public . Schools Close June 26th • According to amendments .to the Public and Separate Schools Act pas- sed at the last session of the Legisla- ture, provision is made for the dos ing of the schools on June 26th, which this year falls on Friday. The Acts as amended, provide for two terms: The first from September 1 to December • 22 and the second from January 2 to June 29. • When,Septen- ber 1 is a Friday, schools will not be opened until the' following Tuesday; when January 2 is a Friday the fol lowing Monday, and When June 29 or December 28 is a Monday schools shall close the preceding Friday. This year June 29 is a Monday, therefore 'June 26 is the closing day. Dies As Result Of Accident Last week, as the result of injur- ies from being struck by Chas. Johnston' of Essex died in the Windsor hospital. 'Mr. Johnston was the father of 1Virs.. A. McGugan, for- mer1Y n q Cli f- ton and.he and Mrs. ' Johnston had visited their daughter here on more than one. Occasion.. are moving andMrs. McGugan v Mr.g g from Dunnville to Palmerston and Mrs. McGugan 'was at her home in Essex at the time of her father's accident and'subsequent death. ONE OF ROBERTSON'S RESCUERS KILLED. Joe Campbell, one of the Stellarton miners who was in 'the mine when the last barrier was broken, liberating Dr. Robertson 'and Alfred Scadding after an eleven -day entombment, was killed, in the MacGregor shaft yes- terday. A string of loaded cars re- turning to the surface, struck Camp- bell, killing him almost instantly. He was twenty-seven years oldand is survived by a wife and one child. Death Of Mrs. L. Cantelon The death occurred very suddenly, of Janet Rutledge, widow of Leon- ard Cantelon, on Saturday at her home, Joseph street, • following a brief illness, caused by a heart con- dition, which in turn followed an at- tack of measles. Mrs. Cantelon was born in Gode- rich township, June 2nd, 1890, being the eldest daughter of the late Wil- liam Rutledge end of Mrs. Mary Rutledge, North street, and was in her 46th year. Janet Rutledge was a nurse by profession, having been trained in the tette Dr. Wm. Gunn's Hospital, Clinton. She was married in June 1919 to the late Leonard Cantelon, who died in 1931. She is survived by her mother, Mrs., Mary Rutledge, three sisters, Mrs, Wesley, Russell, Weston; Mrs. Joseph Ferris, Toronto, and Mrs. George Reihl, Blyth; one brother William Rutledge, McKillop town- ship, and by three step -children, Peter, Raymond and Isabel Cantelon, Toronto, all of whom were here for the funeral The funeral was held from her home; Joseph Street, on Monday, at 3 p.m. Rev. F. G. Farrill, of Ontario street United church, of which' Mrs. Cantelon was a member, eenciucting a service at the home anis the burial service at the graveside. A COMING. CHANGE on good has it The News -Record authority that Dr. J. M. Field, P.S.I. for East Huron, is retiring at, the end of the year and the appointment will go to Mr. John Hartley of To- ionto, who hasbeen in the Education- al .Department for some years. When this takes place Mr. and Mrs. Hartley will, make their head- quarters in Clinton and will be very heartily welcomed by their many friends here. Strange, Sinister Birds Slight Car Accident A slight motor accident occurred, on Ontario street yesterday when Mr• Vodden was turning north. off the highway and was struck by an oncoming; car driven by Mr. oW, -Petgreat dama • Lappin of -Fergus. No s damage pp Was clone. Traffic Officer Lever was away, but Constable Grealis went nt ,up and yiewed the damage. Messrs. Messr .Vodden and Lappin settled the matter between them. While on a regular business trip; coming north from Zurich toward Varna on Friday of last week, NI, T. Corless had aline view of a deer playing in a field near by; although that, he says, is no uncommon sight. Before the day passed, however, three buzzards came into view. Two sitting in a tree near the road, be- ing bold and making no attempt to fly as the car was stopped for a bet- ter view. A third seemed to be on guard, soaring :like a hawk. These birds (of the vulture family) were black, having bare red head and neck, and a body much greater In size than the hawk. Mr. Corless thinks these are very uncomMon in this part of the country, amu won- ders, if anyone else :has seen them, Well -Known Woinran Dies Miss Emily J. Guest died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earle M. Grose, 9 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto. Miss Guest had been ill for some time. She will be remembered by many hereabouts, as she had visited the Women's Institute' here. She was a daughter of the late John Guest, , a former citizen of town. Miss Guest was born on a farm near Birr, in Middlesex County. She was a graduate of the University of Toronto and had studied at Columbia and Oxford. After graduating, Miss Guest taught in high schools at Park Hill and. in Belleville Collegiate,. During these years she was a pion- eer in the WomesLs Institute move- ment in Ontario. In 1916 Miss Guest gave up teach- ing to do V.A.D. work in England. There, in a war hospital, , she had charge of the distribution of Red Cross supplies to Canadian soldiers. During the war, when food short- age became a problem in Great Bri- tain, Miss Guest was one of the two Canadian women asked' by the Bri- tish Government to organize Wo- men's Institutes for food conserva- tion and for some time she carried out this work in. England and Wales. Later she was appointed ,'Chief Or- ganizer of the Institutes of Scotland. Returning to Canada after the war, she gave her time • .to lecture work and journalism. A series of articles on vocational'guidance, and others on economics and social systems, writ- ten after a trip to Rtissia, Denman: and Germany, recently attracted a great deal of attention. Miss Guest was a member of the Toronto Branch of the Canadian Wo. men's 'Press Club and of High Park United. Church. She is survived by a brother, Ernest, of Birr:, Ont., and three sisters, Miss Elina, Dr. Edna and Mrs. Earle Grose, all, of Toronto. The funeral will'. be held at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon from High Park United Church. Visit Goderich Club Mrs. G. W. Cuninghame, president, and several members of the Clinton Horne and School Club, motored to Goderich last Friday afternoon and attended a' Silver Tea sponsored by the Central Horne and 'School Club, which was held in the home of Mrs. F, W. Saunders. It was a very suc- cessful tea uc-cessful`tea and all of the appoint- ments were ,most attractive. I.O.O.F. District Meeting The' annual ° meeting of Huron Dis- trict No. 8, I.0.0,F., was held in. the Odd Fellow's Hall Monday evening, D.D.G.M., Dr. F. -G. Thompson in the chair. The following' lodges were repre- sented„ Brucefield, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall, Seaforth and Clinton. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: D.D.G.M. • Charles Salter, Exeter. District Warden: Robert Carlisle, Hensall. District Secretary: William Doe - gall, Hensall, There were fifty-five Odd Fellows present and a social hour was spent following the business, It was decid- ed that the next annual meeting will be held at Exeter. ' VARNA Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid aiut•: daughter spent the week -end visiting - ids frie Lucknow. t in The W. M. S. of the United Church held their monthly meeting in thee church with agood atteP dance v a present • Mrs. M. Reid. was pr t at the s n annual meeting of the Woman's Aux - ilitrY held inLondon Tuesday aYand Wednesday of last week. Mrand Mrs. John Argo of Toron- to' is spending a few days with .. the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alec: McConnell. Mrs. Welsh of Auburn is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Beatty. A Bride Showered Miss Olive Schoenhals, a bride of last Saturday, being a popular• young lady, was made the recipient of sev- eral showers and presentations prior to her marriage, some in Goderich, she having been an employee of the County Department of Justice in the county town for the past few years, and some in the home town. Among them was a cup and saucer shower •from a number of ,girl friends here. Then last Friday evening the Church Boy's League and the Junior W. A., organizations of St. Paul's church, which she was istrumental in organizing last Autumn, went down to her hone and presented her with some pieces of glassware and china, accompanied _ with expressions of good wishes. . Miss Schoenhals gave a couple of trousseatt teas last week, when her friends had an opportunity of seeing her before her departure and of ex. tending their good wishes before the happy event on Saturday. Auxiliary Has Official Visit The official visit of the Zone Rep- resentative, Mrs. E. Grunimett . of London, was made to the local branch of the Legion Auxiliary B.E.S.L. on Monday evening. Mrs. T. W. Morgan presided, in the BAYFIELD Miss A. McIntyre of Strathroy spending the summer months with Mrs. Jno. Pearson.. Mr. J. G. Field of Tavistock spent. Thursday of last week at his cottage• here., Mr. and Mrs: Crane and family' of Detroit spent the week -end with Miss L. Weston. Mr, Jas. A. Cameron of Toronto• spent the week -end at his cottage here. Dr. and Mrs. N. B. Alexander of London spent the week -end at their cottage. Mrs. C. B. Chapman of, London is spending some time at her cottage. Mr. and Mrs. V. Burt and family. of London spent the week -end at the• Baker. Bal Mr. and Mrs. Fred home o£ N d Mr. Laurie Fowlie of London spent the week -end with his sisters, Misses• 3'. and E. Fowlie. Mr. and Mrs. Churchward and fam- ily of London spent the week -end at their cottage. Miss Milcirecl Cameron who spent the last three weeks with her sister,. Miss Elizabeth Cameron while she was recovering from a broken arm, returned to Detroit on Monday. Miss Louise McLeod spent the week -end in Goderich visiting her friend, Mrs. Johnston. On Stmday evening next in St. Andrew's church a meeting in the in- terests 'of n-.terests'of the Bible Society will be held, when a speaker will be present. absence of the president, Mrs. J. E.' from Toronto to give the address. Cools, and at the conclusion of the s of tine meetin Mr routine busines g s• Grummett gave a very interesting ad- dress on Auxiliary work. Other features of the program in- cluded a mouthorgan and violin duet by Lloyd Butler and Ketmeth Miller, a vocal duet by Misses Beatrice and Stella Brown, with guitar accompani- ment, and a piano duet by Mrs. Frem- lin and Miss Ellen. At the conclusion of the program the ladies served refreshments and a pleasant social time was enjoyed. Death Of Mrs. McGregor The death occurred, following a somewhat tedious illness, at her home near Constance on Thursday last, of Mrs. McGregor, 'widow of Charles M. McGregor, in her sixty-eighth year. The deceased, lady was a native of Clinton, her maiden 'naive was Min- nie Frances. Spooner and she was the' eldest daughter: of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spooner'. She spent her girlhood in Clinton, going to Hut- letton her marriage to the late Mr. MacGregor, where she had lived . ever since.. She was a.ineinber of the Con- stance United church and as long as health 'permitted was an active wor- ker, especially in its women's or- ganizations. ' Mrs. MacGregor is survived by one son, Ross, on the homestead, and by two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hall of Londesboio and Mrs. Reid of Beadle, Sask., and ,one brother, Spoon- er of Madison. Mrs: ,Elliottin. Robertson of Clinton is an .aunt. The funeral was held from her late hone on Saturday afternoon, a pri- vate service being held at the house and interment being trade in Malt lendbank cemetery, Seaforth. The funeral seriiees at the horse and the graveside were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Gardiner of Loncles- born, pastor of the Constance church,. The pallbearers were: C, and. E. Hall, C. Farnham, G. Pickett, four nep- hews, and Messrs. T. Livingston and, E. Clarke, neighbors. A Brother Dies Louis Henry Maskel, brother of Mrs. George A. Walker, of Clinton died at his home Napier street, Gode- rich, on Sunday afternoon, in his 63rd year. Mr. Maslcell was born in Goderich township, son of Edward A. and Mary Campbell Musical], going to Goderich twenty years ago where he conducted a produce business, Re was associated with Knox Presbyter- ian church and a member of Hurons Lodge, I.0.0.F. Besides his widow, formerly Miss Olive Smith of Gocle- rich, he is survived by a thirteen -year- old son, Robert, and two brothers and five sisters. They are: Edward Maw. - kelt, Colborne township; Bert, Stras- burg, Sask.; Mrs. Ed. Watson, Hamil- ton; Mrs. George Walker, Clinton; Mrs. William McWhinney, Mrs. Geo. Sillib and Miss Grace Maskell, all of Goderieh. McCague-Schoenhals A very quiet marriage took place at St. Paul's church on Saturday at half past nine in the forenoon, when the rector, the Rev. Kenneth McGoun, conducted the ceremony which uni- ted in matrimony Olive Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schoenhals, of Clinton, and . George A. McCague ' of Toronto, son of Mrs, McCague and the late G. A. McCague of Toronto. The bride wore her travelling suit of navy blue, with; accessories to snatch., and a shoulder .bouquet of butterfly roses and gypsophila. The young couple were unattencled, the only witnesses of the marriage be: ing the bridle's smother and'younge sister. Innnediately after: the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. McCague left on .a mot- or trip and will reside at 128 Old Orchard Grove, Toronto. Both•arewell known here, Mr. Mc- Cague having, been. a Jresident of Clinton a' few years ago, and they have the good wishes of a . host of friends for a happy and prosperous' future. The Italian ' delegates left Geneva on orders from Rome, when the League refused to recognize Italy's conquest of Ethiopia• ' HOLMESVILLE Miss Emily Proctor who was quite ill last week is improving again. The Misses Marie and Eileen Gui- don spent the week -end in Clinton with Miss Audrey Jervis, when Aud rey celebrated the occasion of •herr• birthday. The heartfelt sympathy of the! community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. John Mulholland whose elder daugh- ter, Donna, (Mrs. Brrch), passed a- way in ,Detroit early Wednesday- morning. ednesdaymorning. Friday evening's Y.P.U. meeting was prepared by Mr. Mervyn Lobb, Missionary Convener. Following the opening hymn with Miss Ada Finlay acting as pianist, Rev. NIr. Herbert . led in prayer. Miss Norma Potter read the scripture and Mr. Herbert. gave his usual lesson comments. We were pleased to have with us. Rev. Mr. Cosens of Clinton, who was: the speaker for the evening, and whir, . led us in a sing -song. which was. thoroughly appreciated. Miss Webster, president, tools the business period when it was announc- ed that the Benmiller Y.P.U. would'. join us for a social ]tour this conning Friday. The meeting drew to a close with the concluding hymn and the• benediciton. Rev. Mr. Herbert delivered a fine sermon on Sunday which was enjoyed by the large congregation which had gathered to do honour to "Mother."' The .church was lovely with flowers,. and the choir's special music was ap predated.' Mr. and Mrs. • Robert McCartney have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Orville Rodges. Mrs.. E. Palmer and son, Joseph„ have .been visiting et the home of Proctor Palmer. Donald Palmer who- contracted the measles while visiting his grandmother in Detroit, rettulieci' home with thein. • Miss Marjorie Glidden is visiting Mrs. Howard Mulholland` of the Blue - Water Highway. A well known resident of the vin-• lage .for' many years died in the Clin- ton `.Iigspital Saturday when. S. W.'. Millar passed away. The deceased;. who was -in his seventy-seventh year:: had been in failing health for sone years and a few months ago fractur- ed a rib in a fall at his home: Ile•' . was an Englishman by b irth,and on• coming to; this district' he lived on. the 7thconcession of Goderich town- ship, but for many years conducted a general store in the village. He re- tired from business several years ago. on account'.of"failing Health.' In his younger ger days, he was a talented inu-• sician who wrote music as a pastime,. ' The - funeral was held in Clinton;. Monday afternoon, Rev. K. McGoure conducting the, service in St. Paul's:, church, " Internment' was made! 'int Clinton Cemetery,