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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1936-12-03, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 Cli With Which is Incorporated NO. 5508 -58TH YEAR. ews- The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 1936 pour 'Christmas Jhopping,row AND DO IT AT HELLYAR'S STORE GIFTS. that are USEFUL, INEXPENSIVE and DURABLE for both old and young,—Comprising WATCHES, CLOCKS, RINGS, JEWELERY SILVERWARE, CHINA- and DINNERWARE. The early shopper has the advantage. We will lay aside your selections on paying a small deposit, and you get them when wanted. We will take Your ,Ol'd Gold and give you New Goods or Cash for it. W. X. Yieligar Jeweler and Optomiterist. Residence Phone No. 174j. SHOPPINC FOR CHRISTMAS? WATCH OUR WINDOWS For Attraetive Gifts And Make Your Selection While Our Stock is Large. CHILDREN'S, MISSES' and WOMEN'S COATS The Stock is not Large but we may have Just what you want And We Gan Assure You the PRICES WILL SUIT YOUR PURSE IRWIN'8 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " It Is A Beautiful World The world is a very lovely place this morning, all it lacks is bright sunshine to turn it into a fairyland. The reason is that. last night's thick fog, which proved a source of great worry and danger to all who were using our highways while it was on, frosted every tree and twig .and shrub, so that each one looks like an ornament for the top of a wedding cake. It is only once or twice in a season that this occurs,when it does it is a sight for sair e'en. If you have not taken a little walk out to see it, do so, unless it is all gone by the time you read this... A single tree, standing' out by it- self,' especially a cedar, with all its little prongs outlined in frost, is a thing of -beauty. It is well that the eye should oc- casionally be feasted upon beauty, so many things which we have to keep our eyes upon absolutely lack it. Another Attempt An attempt was made to break in- to the Clinton Knitting Company's plant 0» Saturday night last but ap- parently 'it' proved a failure. Two panes of glass were smashed at they back of the, building and there were marks of a carp having been turned. Night work has been carried on in the factoiq 'during most of the sea- son, but no one was working Satmr- day and the engineer had gone home. One night while work was being car- ried on a car was noticed to have been driven back and forth in front Of the building early is the 'morning, two or thuee,'hours .before .daylight, It is thotght that a 'study of the. situation yw"as, being made,. These rob- beries a d • 'attempts, are becoming too comms and a determined effort will have ;�to,•,be ••made:„te setop. them,,. Col. Combo assures The News -Record that an«.asmed 'night watchman has beenL-placed 'in' charge at this plant, with instructions to shoot, if anyone comes meddling around, Where Honour Is Due This was not noticed until after the paper was off the press last week but in writing up the St. Paul's choir play the name' of the one taking the part . of "Grandma,” was omitted. Miss Viola Fraser, leader of the choir, took this part and did it excellently well, too. We also neglected to men- tion the names of those who directed the play, Mrs. D. H. McInnes, and Mrs. C. McKinnon. The director of the Wesley -Willis young people's play, given a few days before, was Miss Nixon. To these directors wasdue in no small .meas- ure, no doubt, the success of each per- forrnance. Boxing Day Boxing Day, the day after Christ- mas, which has long been kept as a holiday in England, is coming to be recognized as a holiday in some of the cities and towns of Canada, Wing - ham is now debating the advisability of observing it. The need of a holiday after the Christmas rush is felt, especially by the merchants and their staffs, as the week before is usually a strenuous one. "I would be glad to leave my store closed the day after Christmas if other merchants in town would .do the same" one storekeeper said to The News -Record the other day. "I do leave it closed until noon irrespective of what others do. But would be pleased to have that day a recognized holiday, About all the business done is the changing of Christmas gifts, anyway," was the conclusion. Anoth- er merchant, in another line of business, agreed that this was the same in that line; and added, "We could put off for another day that in- teresting exchange." This year, the day comes. oir•a Sat- urday, which might make it difficult for housekeepers to lay in sufficient° supplies for over Sunday, but" usually' there are enough:rernains of yester- day'sfeast to last a day or so. HOCKEY WARMING UP FOR ANOTHER SEASON Two Teams Entered 'For Competition Cold snowY weather may a e e e hard Y b on the coal bin, but it is great wea- ther for Canada's great winter sport, hockey', as has been much in evidence at the local skating arena this week, as both the local Junior and Inter- mediate clubs swung intootraining for the winter season. This is the eailiest date that ice has been avail- able in years, and the new owner of the rink has a fine sheet of ice at the present time, and will continue to have as long as weather condi- tions hold out. Monday night saw t h e Juniors take the ice, and on Tuesdaynight the Colts, at least a few of them, got the kinks out, or probably put, a few in, for the first time . Two new men were present for a tryout name- ly Stade and roster, two Zurich boys. Stade is a goaltender of no mean ability, having been regular goalie for Guelph Juniors the past two years, and: Foster is a forward who has been playing for Seaforth the past few seasons. He is a cen- tre -ice pian. The two Goderich 'boys, Doak and McKay, who played with this team last season will also be here again, andalong with our own regular players, should round into a contending team for the Intermed- iate "B" title to which they have as- pired this past two seasons, and which they failed only by the nar- rowest of margins to capture. The only player to go from last year has been "Dyke" Waters, defence - man, who has taken up residence in Toronto, so probably we will hear something of his doings in the Queen City hockey circles. McEwan-Bros., Rath, Pickett, Streets, and Holmes are all available for service, Har- old Gibbs is at present away work- ing, but it is expected he will be able to take up his position on the team, so it looks like another fine year for the Colts. The Junior set-up is much the same as Iasi year with the exception that they have a new manager in the person of Echviu C. Judd, and great things are expected of "Cop- per" as he is familiarly known among Isis cronies. The sane material as last year is practically available and if "Copper" can get the lads going they should snake a contending club. Neither team is sure of its grouping yet, but it is expected the Juniors will be in with about the same crowd as Iast year. The In- termediates are trying for a new grouping which may be composed of Stratford, New Hamburg, Tavistock and Clinton. This is only surmising on our part, but it would be a fine set-up for the year, and would as- sure the Colts of much better roads than the northern grouping of the past couple of years did. All that is needed is a continuation of the wea- ther of the past week and Clinton is in for another great hockey season. 'I'he following is the officers of the Junior club: Hon. -Presidents: Dr. J. W. Shaw, I3. M. Monteith, W. S. R. Holmes. President: N. Lever, Sea -Treasurer: John Butler. Playing Manager: Edwin C. Judd. Trainer: Earl Fulford. • No official meeting has yet been held to appoint an executive for the Intermediates, but it is expected one will be held in the near future, and it may be that the team will have an almost entirely new board of strati - gists for this year. We understand a meeting will be held in the near future to draw up schedules, etc. If weather conditions remain favorable, would it not be a wise thing to draw up the schedule accordingly, and get the season start- ed a week or so earlier, thus finish- ing up that much sooner, so that the winning team would have good ice upon which to play when the finals are reached, something that has been sadly`inissing the .past couple of years, when on both occasions Clinton fans and players had to travel all the way to Galt in order to see the deciding game, which, had 'natural ice been available, would undoubtedly have been ,played much nearer home. We think the idea a good one and worthy of mention, of course realiz- ing that this is only possible under favorable weather conditions. L.O.B.A. Officers The Clinton Lodge, L.O.B;A. at its recent annual meeting elected the following officer's: P.M.: Mrs. M. ;Watkins. WM.:, Mrs. A. Taylor, Sr. 1111S.: Mrs. M. ,Miller Rec,-Secretary: Miss Clara Harri- son. Fin, -Secretary: Mrs. V. Cooper. Treasurer: Miss. M. Judd. Ci+aplain: Mrs. M. McClinchey. D. of C.: Mrs. E. Shobbrook. Lecturers: Miss Harrison, Miss Jeannette Taylor. Committee: Mrs. A. Taylor, Jr. LG.: Mrs. J. Bayley. Guardian: Mrs. C. V. Cooke. TI -TE HOME PAPER Appointed County Solicitor Mr. E. S. Livermore, Aylmer, who was for some time magistrate of El- gin and Norfolk counties and who served as warden of Elgin, was ap- pointed at the meeting last week of the county council, solicitor for the county. Nr. Livermore is an ener- getic young lawyer who has an of- ficeinA another Aylmer and a o her in St. Thomas, • Among the Churches A union meeting, under. the auspic- es of the Ministerial Association, for prayer and Bible study was held in the Presbyterian church yesterday evening, when a good number attend- ed. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bugler of Bayfield and all the resident ministers took part in the Bible study, the chapter studied being the third of first Cor- inthians. The aim is a deepening of the spiritual life of the people and it may be that further union gather- ings will be arranged. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Sunday morning: "In the Wilderness." The Girl's Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Bruce Armstrong on Tuesday evening, Dec. 8th, at eight o'clock. Salvation Army Sunday will be the farewell of En- voy Waye of Toronto, who has been assisting Capt. Bonar for the past month. The Christmas War Cry is for sale Buy one when called upon. The Christmas program will be held on Wednesday, Dee. 23rd, at 7.45 p,ni. Every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. the Home League will meet at the Army Quarters. All women are invited to attend. Ontario Street United Church Rev. G. G. Burton will preach at both services on Sunday. In the morning the topic of his discourse will be: "Freedom" In the evening the theme of his evangelistic address will be: "Redeemed." Young' Peoples' Union will meet Monday evening at eight o'clock. Chief business, election of officers for year 1937. Last Monday evening the Bruce - field Young Peoples' Union were en- tertained by the Young People here. They supplied the program, A social hour was enjoyed at the close. Rev. A. W. Bremner was present. There was a very large gathering. Saturday, Dec. 5th, Mission Band will hold an entertainment in the school hall of the church. Wesley -Willis United Church The minister's morning subject will be: "The Experience of Discipleship." Evening: "Perilous Compromise." The Girls' Club will meet on Tues- day evening next at the home of Mrs. F. Fingland. The W. M. S. will hold its Decem- ber meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Paterson, High street, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10th, at 3 o'clock. For the winter months the meetings will be held in thehomes of the members. At a meeting of the Sunday school board held last Thursday evening new officers were elected for the coming year. The outstanding feature of this meeting was the fact that Mr. W. H. Hellyar, after sixteen years as sup- erintendent and of thirty-four years as an official of the school, declined, to allow his name to be voted upon. It is thirty-four years since he came to Clinton and assumed office in the Sunday school of Wesley church, as assistant secretary, as secretary, treasurer, sec, -treasurer, as assistant superintendent and then as superin- tendent. Before coming to Clinton he was for eight and a half years an officer in ' the Methodist Sunday school in Cobourg and before that in Bowmanville, so that it is altogether over forty-eight years since he. began Sunday school work, ' a term he thought long enough, hence his decis- ion to step out. Mr. Hellyar has been a very faithful and painstaking offi- cial, every Sunday saw him in his placeand: on time. He has left be- hind him an enviable reputation. The result of the election was as follows: • Hon. -Superintendent: W. H. Hell- yar. .Superintendent: M. T. Corless. Assistant: J. W. Nediger. Secretary: J. A. Sutter. Assistant: R. Biggest. ,Treasurer: R. Shipley. Missionary Secretary: Mrs, G. Gun - Y inghame. Assistant: Mrs,. X. Holland, Temperance Secretary: G. G. Kirk- by Suets. Primary Dept.: 'Mrs. 0. L. Paisley,; Miss Cuninghanie. n s t' Robertson, Plans t ' -Miss' '. jxe Miss E. Paterson. Leader of Song: Rev. C. W. D. Co- ens,' The Farmers' Market Wheat, $1.02. Oats, 35c to 40c. Barley, 80e. Buckwheat,60c. Butterfat Special, ecial, 28c; First 26c Butter, Dairy, 20c. Eggs, 20e, 27e, 35e. Live Hogs, $7.25. C. C. L Graduate Honoured Miss Esther MacMath was recently elected editor-in-chief of the 1937 London Normal year book.. When the ballots were counted it was found that the vote was almost unanimous- ly in her favour. "The Spectrum", an annual production of the students, will be published in May. Mr. John Switzer, Acton, was chosen as busi- ness manager. Rink Changes Hands Mr. Wilfrid R. Freeman has pur- chased the local rink from Mr. T. Marshall anis is already in posses- sion. Wilfrid has been assisting a- bout the rink off and on a good deal and the work is not new to him. He should lie able to make a go of it. If this weather continues we should have plenty of skating this season. Q Can You Help Out? The Home and School Association. is in need of materials for making up for needy children and would like anyone who has worn garments, underwear, eta., which could be made over, to kindly notify Mrs. A, F. Cud - more, who will see that they are col- lected. Two Motor Accidents A couple of motor accidents occur- red Tuesday, neither of which tasted out as serious es might have, been. Mr. D. C. McNeill was driving along Iluron street coming from the west Tuesday afternoon 'and when crossing Orange street Mr. Chris. Dale, who was driving a horse and cutter, drove onto the Highway. An, effort was made to avoid a smash but it was not quite successful and the cutter was somewhat damaged, also the car. Mrs. Walter Dale who was in the cut- ter had her leg somewhat bruised, but no one else was hurt. Tuesday evening a Seaforth mot- orist ran into a cutter which carried no light, on the road near Seaforth, The cutter was badly smashed up, but, happily, nobody hurt. With roads as they are extra pre- cautions should be taken, and all traffic rules should be strictly ad- hered to. St. Paul's Guild Holds Successful' Bazaar The Ladies' Guild of St, Paul's Anglican Church held a very success- ful bazaar on Thursday last. Mrs, W. J. Elliott, Mrs. C. Rum - ball; and Mrs. M. Counter displayed the fancy -work, the results of many hours of careful stitching, knitting and crocheting were in evidence it the beautiful articles shown. The doll booth was render the man- agement of Miss Aphrew Steep, Mrs. T. Heiman and Mrs. Fred. Ford. Ear- ly Christmas shoppers were delight- ed with the beautiful assortment of dolls and toys. Mrs. Zapfe and Mrs. S. Castle were !n charge of the Kitchen -nook in which all the newest gadgets and kitchen utensils were exhibited. Mrs. G. A. Walker and Miss Flor- ence McCallum sold most delicious candy. In the touch and take booth Mrs. J. E. Hovey, Mrs. J. Watkins and Mrs. W. McClincheyi soon disposed of their interesting and mysterious looking parcels, Mrs. R. J. Thompson, Mrs. McIn- nes and Miss Cantelon had such tempting pies,, cakes, homemade bread, etc. that it was difficult: to pass this booth without making a purchase. ' Mrs. E. Morrison 'and Mrs; C. Mid- dleton had a wonderful assortment of home -produce, so that the problem of tomorrow's dinner was easily solved, Mrs. C .Cook was in charge of the Fish Pond where delightful 'prizes were secured by the children. . Mrs. A. E. Fremlin and Mrs. G. Smith in the . rummage booth had bargains in antiques and necessities. Autumn coloured chrysanthemums fernier' the centre -piece for the tea - tables and afternoon tea was served by Mrs. T. Fremlin, Miss Lottie Shy - man, Mrs. C. V. Cooke; Mrs. Mar- shall, Mrs. N. Johnston and Mrs. F. Johnston. Mrs. Carl Draper was convenor of the kitchen and assisting her were: Mrs; H. Bartliff, Miss A. .Bartliff, Mrs.' H. L..•.Monteith,; M,rs. H. Thompson, Mrs. Watters, Mrs. Schoenhals, Mrs. '0. Epps, Mrs. Ap- pleby,and Miss Evelyn Hall, A New, Citizen Mr. Donald 0. McNeill, ' district manager of the Manufacturers' Life, has come to Clinton to reside, this be- ing central for his district, which comprises Huron County. Mr. McNeill comes from Wyoming, where we understand he took an ac- tive part in church, social and frater- nal life ofhe town,1 t where he will be mulch missed. But because he was a good citizen there he no doubt will prove to be a good citizen here and we welcome hint to town. Mr. McNeill has a young wife and a dear wee daughter just seven months old, of whom he is quite proud. They have taken un their residence in the Glew cottage, Huron street. We hope their osonje,rn in Clinton will be a happy ou Little Locals Next week, Dec. 10th, we print our Christmas number. Mr. and Mrs. Ball and sol of Wind= sor have taken. the Arthur Cante- lon house, Isaac street. The C. I. Commencement exercises are on in the Collegiate auditorium this evening and tomorrow. Dr. and Mrs. Shaw entertained on Monday night, St. Andrew's night, when a number of congenial friends spent a happy evening, as true Scots do when they gather together. Mrs. A. W. Anderton of Goderich, formerly of Clinton, had the misfor- tune to fall and fracture an ankle last week. Friends sympathize with her, The local 1.0.0,1'. members had a social evening in their rooms Tues- day evening, Mr. Geo Rurnball car- ried off the prize for "500", Mr. L. J. Leonard for Bridge. They report a pleasant time. Refreshments were served. Death Of Mrs. C. Beacom On Saturday last a native of Hu- ron county and an almost life-long resident of Goderich township pas- sed away in the person of Margaret Ann Manning, widow of Christopher Beacom, who died at the hone of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Finlay of Gode- rich township, in her seventy-fifth year. Mrs. Beacons was born in Colborne township, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Manning, but when she was very young her parents moved to Summerhill and it was there that the greater part of her life was spent, as after her mar- riage she also lived in that vicinity. About sixteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Beacon retired frons farming and moved to Clinton. Mr. Beacom died six years ago and for the past three she had been with her daughter, Mrs. Finlay. Mrs, Beacom is survived by two sons and four daughters: Will Bea- com, Detroit; Bert Beacom, Toronto; Mrs. Wilfred Biggin and Mrs, Bert Finlay, Goderich township; Mrs. W. Holtzhauer, Guelph and Mrs. Cecil Cooper, Toronto. Brother and sisters surviving a r e : James Manning, Ernford, Sask., Mrs. Robt. Bogie, Shephardton; Mrs. Isaac Fisher, Leamington; Mrs. C. Mortimer Be- scau, Kitchener, The funeral took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Finlay on Tues- day afternoon, the services being eon- ducted by the Rev. K. McGoun,rector of St. Paul's Anglican church, Clin- ton, of which the deceased, lady was a member, and Rev. J. W. Herbert, of Hohnesville. The pallbearers were. five grandsons and a nephew: Mess- rs. Lawrence Biggin, Carman Teb- butt, Clarence Holtzhauer, Ronald Pennington, Aloysius Sharman and Mortimer Bezeau, Jr. Interment was made in Clinton Cemetery. Amongst those from a distance who were present for the funeral were; Mr. Bert Beacom and Mrs. Cooper; Toronto;-Mrs.Iioltzhauer and Clarence Holtzhauer, Guelph and Mrs. C. Mortimer Bezeau and son, Morti- mer, and daughter, Mildred, Kitchen- er. HOLMI SVILLE Mr. G. M, Elliott attended a .con- vention of cheesemakers at Belleville on Monday. . The 'sympathy of the community goes out. to Mrs. Bert Findley in the death of her mother, Mrs. Beacon: We are glad to welcome Mrs. Cal - beck back to the village for the win- ter. Rev. J. W. Herbert attended Pres- bytery at Brussels on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee of. Goderich have moved into the Lee cottage, north of the village, while Mr. Lee is working on the tracks: The familiar sound' of the school bell is again heard as school'_ has re opened after their long enforced holi- day, Miss Jean Webster has return- ed. to the village to resume hes teach- ing duties. MANY ACCLAMATIONS THIS YEAR Seems as if a lot of municipalities feel like side-stepping an election. this year, Goderich township didn't. even put up another name except those of the present council at their nomination last Friday. In Wingh m Monday the mayor' and council were returned by accla- mation, the mayor and reeve each for• the fourth consecutive year. • The Goderich mayor . and council' were returned Friday but there will be an election for reeve. St. Thomas, . Dunnville, Hanover' and Aylmer are amongst other muni-• eipalities which hold their nomination, early and which have returned their" municipal councils without having ton call a poll.. Wedding Anniversary- Celebrated (From the Western News -Advertiser;. Vancouver, B.C.:) "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yeo gave their many friends a surprise recep- tion on Friday, November Gth, when. they entertained afternoon and even- ing in honor of their thirty-fifth wed- ding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Yeo were married in Clinton, Ont., Novem- ber 0th, 1901, by the Rev. Dr. G. A. Gifford, assisted by Rev. W. Wil- liams. Residing for seven years in Mount Forest, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. Yee moved to Fillinlore, Sask., where Mr. Yeo was a pioneer merchant for twenty years and where they were well known in Saskatchewan for their hospitality to new settlers as they came through the district. Retiring to make their home in Vancouver, where they are well known, aggres- sive citizens of West Point Grey. Mrs. Yeo being president of the Wo- men's Association of the West Point Grey Church, and active in other or- ganizations. Over one hundred guests were re- ceived in the living room, which was brilliant with bright yellow and mauve flowers. Assisting the host and hostess to receive was Mrs. Yeo's sister and bridesmaid, Mrs. 0. M. Poole. In the evening Mi•. and Mrs. Yeo• entertained Mount Forestfriends,, when six tables of bridge were enjoy- ed. Guests present who attended the wedding thirty-five years ago were Mrs. C. 1V1. Poole, sister and brides- maid of the bride; Mr. R. J. Canto - ion, brother and ring bearer at the wedding, and Mrs. A ,G, Montcrieff, who played the wedding march." The bride it Lottie, a daughter of, the late Mr. and Mrs. Barry Cante-. lop and was born here and educated in Clinton Public and High schools.. She was married in the Clarendon Hotel, Relatives still living 'inn Clin- ton are an uncle, David Canteen, and aunt, Mrs. Adam Canteen, cousins, Miss Dollie Canteen, J. E. Cantelon and Mrs. A. Tyndall. Mrs. 0. M. Poole, a sister, visited in Clinton the past summer. BAYFIELD Miss Aggie Sterling left on Tues- day for Seaforth where she will spend the winter. Mrs, It, Bassett returned home on Saturday after spending a week in. Toronto, The Bayfield Council for 1936-37 went in by acclamation, the new coun- cillors being Mr. W. Leslie Elliott,. Mr. Wm.. L. Ferguson and Mr. Mur- dock Ross, The Nimrods around Bayfield have, been busy and this week they were able to bag two fine foxes, One was: also caught last week. Miss Maud McGregor returned'. home on Monday after spending same - time in Stratford and Clinton. Mr. Jack Atkinson and Mr. Chester McGilvary motored to Detroit on, Monday. STANLEY The November, meeting of thea Stanley Ladies' Community Club was held at Mrs. Walter Moffat's home.; The meeting was opened with the Lord's Prayer. Twenty-nine answer- • ed the roll call. Mrs, J. A. McEwen contributed a pleasant reading. It:i was decided to quilt a quilt for one of: the members for the sum of $1.50. The Dec. meeting is to be at the hone of Mrs. John McGowan, the- roll call to be answered with "A Des- sert for Christmas Dinner and the Recipe." The hostess provided a contest for her guests. The meeting :was closed with Community 'singing and: the National Anthem.. GODERICH TOWNSHIP A Christmas concert will be Bold' at S. S. No. 8, Goderich township, on: the evening of Monday, Dec. 2185;„; when everybody will be welcomed,