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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-04-01, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which; is Incorporated The NO. 5825-58T11 YEAR. Clinton New Era The New Erna Est. 1855 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, It:S Ret .ri You will be satisfied with the results if you buy one of our Alarm 'Clocks It will give the alarm at the exact time you wish it to. You can get up at your proper time. , It is not necessary to look at the time 'when you should be sleeping -Leave that to the clock.. Absolutely Reliable ALARM CLOCK from $1.25 up, to a BIG $ BEN at 2;95 Nothing better or more accurate for the price. Should ' your old clock need repairing, give us a chance. W. H. H E L.I L J4. A R Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. INDIWSP GO�Qgrj� IMINE Ifrl ou are Curtain Minded you can't resist The Billowy Lace and Marquisette Curtains JUST ARRIVED FOR SPRING New Curtains do more towards rejuvenating your room than any other investment. Priced from $1.25 to $750 per pair We Solicit Comparison IR:WIN'S II" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE ,SHOPPE " OYSTEM OF. SECONDARY SCHOOLS 'REVISED. Important Changes Suggested at Ontario Educational Convention. Complete revision of secondary' school curricula in Ontario, together with other major changes, including the. scrapping of the matriculation atalydard, Was announced March 30th, by,Alen. Dr. T:' J. Simpson, Minister of'E'diication. The 'forum chosen by Dr. Simpson for his announcements, sensational to the educationists, was a general meet- ing' of the Ontario Educational Asso- ciation, now, in convention in Toronto. Secondary school education has become the rightofevery boy and girl today, said Dr. Simpson, and the old conception of a high school as a prelude to university must be aban- doned in the modern world. Four courses will be given in' the secondary schools and in all four the central core will be English, social sci- ences and health. Stress will be laid on shopwork and manual training for boys and, on domestic science for girls, the latter in recognition of the fact training in. the household arts is not received in the, home in most cases. First year classes under the new system will start next fall, the minis- ter said. First graduation under it will be in 1941. Students started on the present courses will finish them when desired. "The proposed courses of study are. presented to the teachers and to the public in a purely tentative form," he said. "It is offered to you for your careful examination and criticism. It is not intended to become effective in a final form until it has been tried in practice and has received the criti- cal scrutiny' of those whose opinions are of greatest value." Highlighting the announcement for prospective students was that Latin Will be abolished, as a compulsory sub- jeet,and will be taught only to those who will require it for admission to universities. ' In all four "courses, first-year work will be the same. At the end of the first-year students will elect one of the following four courses: A general course -not unlike the present matriculation course, leading to university matriculation. A general course -looking to em- ployment in industry, agriculture or art. A household arts course - highly specialized, chiefly for girls. A commercial course - for those who intend to enter business. Lower, middle and upper school designations will be abandoned and the numbering of grades started in the high schools 'will be carried from grade nine to grade 13 in the high. schools, the latter being equivalent to present upper school but with a much more selective course. Universities have demanded a uni- form course for those wishing to pro- ceed to a degree and have not found it possible to recognize differences in interest and aptitude, he declared. This system failed to recognize the varying demands made on graduates of the .secondary schools, particularly those not going on to university: The new courses of study would combine the principle of compulsion in subjects deemed essential with, , the principle of voluntary selection in. others. It was proposed, said Dr. Simpson; first-year subjects shall be common in all secondary schools. These will include English, social studies, such as history, eivics and geography, health, writing; .mathematics, elemen- tary science, French, business prac- (Continued on page 4) COLTS RECORD; IS FINE ONE INDIVIDUAL: SCORING RECORD Following is the individual scoring records of the Colts for the past sea- son. It will be noticed that the two centre men, Ken. Piekett and Ross McEwan.head the list. Another note of interest is the fine scoring record of Grant Rath, 20 points in all. This is particularly good in view of the fact that "Red" is a defenceman. "Red" also served just 2 minutes in the penalty box, and that did not come .until the last game with Thor- old in Stratford. The statistics show the number of games each player played in, num- ber of goals each scored, number of assists, total number of scoring points and number of minutes spent with the timekeepers: GA, G. A. Pts. P. K, Pickett . , 18 13 17 30 6 R. McEwan 18 9 17 26 4 F. McEwan .:. 18 15 5 20 8 G, Rath .. , .. 18 12 8 20 2 K. Streets . , .. 18 15 3 18 24 H. Foster . .. 18 11 6 17 18 H, Gibbs .. 9 10 4 14 8 D .McKay .. 17 8 3 11 16 D. Kennedy . .. 17 2 2 4 18 G. Muir , .... 14 1 1 2 2 H. Stade , 18 2 96 66162 108 Total Points -K. Pickett -30, Total Goals -F. McEwan and K. Streets -15 each. WINS AND LOSSES For the benefit of those who care to look over the season's record of wins and losses of the Clinton Colts we publish the following: Groups Games: Clinton 10 -Tavistock 2. Clinton 8 -Tavistock 3. Clinton 2 -New Hamburg 2. Clinton 2 -New Hamburg 4. Clinton 5 -Stratford 0. Clinton 3 -Stratford 2. Clinton 14 -Milverton 1. Clinton 7 -Milverton 1. Group Playoffs: Clinton 4 -New Hamburg 3. Clinton 5 -New Hamburg 1. Clinton wins group 9 to 4. Semi -Finals Clinton 3 -Elora 2. Clinton 8 -Elora 4. Clinton wins round 11 to 6. Clinton .6 -Chatham 2. Clinton 5 -Chatham 1. Clinton wins round 11 to 8. Clinton 3--Simcoe 2. Clinton'5-Simeoe 0. ` Clinton wins round 8 to 2. Clinton 2 -Thorold 4. Clinton 4 -Thorold 8. Thorold wins round 7 to 6. The Colts lost only two and tied ono in the eighteen games played. They scored 96 goals, an average of •6 a game, and had 37 scored ‘against them; ' an average of a little better than two a game, so that they were apparently strong both going and coming, and they sure gave fans their niohey's worth in wide-open hockey. HOW, ABOUT, LACROSSE AND BASEBALL With the hockey season closed for this year, how about trying to organ- ize a Lacrosse grouping. Clinton, until a few years ago was a splendie lacrosse town, and always put a strong team in the field. At the pre- sent time there is plenty of talent for this game. Nearly all our hockey players can handle a lacrosse stick quite deftly and with a few of the old veterans to steady them down would put up some real games for lovers of the sport, At one timelacrosse was as popular as hockey in the district and if the towns would get together some real summer pastime could be arranged, and it would also serve to. keepthe, boys in shape for another winterof hockey. Its also time to be thinkingof baseball, and no doubt a grouping will be formed in the O.B.A. this year. as has beenthe case in past years.', Baseball has been regaining some of its lost popularity the past two years. Clinton won their 'group both last year and the year .before and. should be able to field a good team this year, It may be a little early' for such talk, but the old Spring fever has got us again, as it always does. APRIL 1ST, 1937. THE HOME PAPER The Farmers' Marilet Wheat, $1.35. Oats, 60e. Barley, $1.00. Buckwheat, 85c. Butterfat, 30c and 28e. Dairy Butter, 22c. . Eggs, 16e, 13c, 11c. Hogs, $8.85. BELLEVILLE WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP Belleville,last night, won the Int. g B championship, defeating the Thor- old Mountaineers in Niagara Falls by a 5-2 score. This was the second of a three -game series but the Mountaineers failed to force a third, game. Belleville had previously won at home by a similar score, 5-2. We wonder if the Colts couldn't have done better than that, but I guess we ;can keep on wondering until next year. Speed Limit The recent change in the speed laws of the Province from 35 to 50 Miles per hour does not come into force until May 24th, and until' that time motorists will travel under the 35 miles per hour limit.. Judging from 'the remarks made by police officials throughout the province, the law will be strictly en- forced and speeding motorists will be severely dealt with. It remains to be seen whether or not this particular piece of legisla- tion is detrimental or good. While there are comments favourable and otherwise, the accident record for the year will be the real pr''oof. Among the Churches Presbyterian Church .. .... The Woman's Association will meet at the home of Mrs. G. D. Roberton on Wednesday afternoon, April 7th, at 2.30 p.m. Baptist Church Special Easter services were held last Sunday with Rev. Sherman, the pastor, as preacher.. His subject was, "The Empty Tomb." Master Kenneth Miller contributed a beautiful violin solo, "Christ is Risen Today." Mr. J. Butler and Miss Audrey sang a duet and Mrs. R. H. Johnson sang a solo. Wesley -Willis, United Church The Preparatory service' will be held on .Friday evening at 7.30 in the church. On Sunday morning the Sacred Sa- crainent of the Lord's Supper will be observed. The subject of the address will be, "The Surrounding of the Sup- per." In the evening the Ever Ready Mission Circle will present their pa- geant, "The Shadows of the Cross.' The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held on Wednesday afternoon, April 7th, at 3 o'clock' in the lecture room of the church. The thank -offering meeting of the W.M.S. will be held Thursday even- ing, April 8th. The guest speaker will be Miss Depew. Ontario Street United Church Rev. G. G. Burton will preach at both services. 11.00 a.m. A Man of Honest Mind" 7.00 'pan. "On Trial for Helping a Lame Man." The Young Peoples' Union will con- vene under the leadership of the Christian Fellowship department on Monday, April 5th. The mid -week service of Prayer, Fellowship, and Praise, will be held on Wednesday, April 7th. The Trail Rangers will meet on Friday, April 9th, at 7.30 p.m. The W. A. will hold their 'regular monthly meeting . on: Wednesday af- ternoon, April 7th, at 3 o'clock, in the Lecture Room of the church. The ladies of St John's Ward will be the hostesses during the social hour. St, Paul's Church The reetor has extended an invita- tion to the hockey players of ;Clin- ton the Intermediates, Juniors, Lions Club league and Juveniles -to attend Divine Service in St. Paul's on Sunday night This includes not only the players, but all those actively in- terested in promoting hockey in the community. The regular meeting of the W. A. will be held on Tuesday evening, Ap- ril 6th in the . Memorial Hall. All members are requested to bring their donations for the bale, which is be- ing assembled at this meeting. The sewing committee of St. Paul's Church under the leadership of Mrs. Morrison and ,Mrs. Harry Thompson held a very successful quilting and tea .on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry Bartliff. The hostess received the guests in the liv- ing room which was beautifully de- corated with Spring flowers. During the tea hour Mrs. McGoun poured tea assisted by: Mrs. Caryl Draper 'and Miss Olive Thompson. •Many ladies of the congregation called and spent a social hour. Rev. Chas. E. Dougall). Inducted At Trenton In an impressive ceremony, Rev. Charles E. Dougan, formerly of Clin- ton, was inducted into the pastorate of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church in Trenton last Thursday night. The church was crowded: • Representatives from all churches in town attended. Mr. Dougan replaces Rev. W. L. lief- ly, who was appointed as minister of the Presbyterian church at Listowel. The moderator of the Kingston presbytery, Rev. R. K. Earls, pre- sided at the service, Rev. W. J. Walker of Belleville narrated the steps leading to the induction. Rev. J. A. McMillan preached the sermons. The newly inducted minister was ad- dressed by Rev. W. A. Hunter, and the congregation by Rev.. S. M. Scott of Gananogae. Twilight Musicale Music lovers highly enjoyed a twi- light musicale presented in Wesley- Willis United church under the aus- pices of the Girls' Club. The pro- gram' consisted of an organ solo "Largo" (from Xerxes) Handel; solo, "Calvary," Rodney, by Mrs. W. A. Oakes; cornet, solo, "Hill, Hill," by Morgan J. Agnew; solo, "Bow Down Thine Ear," Hamblin, by Miss M. R. Stewart; solo, "Alone," by Mrs. W. A. Oakes; organ solo, "Unfinished Symphony," Franz Schubert; . solo, "There Is a Green Hill," Gounod, by Mrs. H. C. Lawson; duet, "Bearing His Cross," byy Mrs. M. Nediger and Mrs. E. Paterson; organ solo, "In a Monastery Garden," Ketelby; solo, "He Was Despised," Handel, by Mrs. W. A. Oakes;- cornet solo, "The Ros- ary," Nevin; by Morgan J. Agnew; organ solo, "March to Calvary"; du- et, "Droop, Sacred Heart," by Mrs, W. Oakes and Miss M. R. Stewart. Mrs. Morgan Agnew played the or- gan numbers and acted as accompan- ist. AFRICA AS IT IS TO -DAY Last evening Rev. D. Ridout pre- sented in the Ontario Street 'United ,church the pictures, he had taken While visiting the Canadian Mission- aries there. The pictures showed all the scenes in color and greatly helped Mr. Ridout in his lecture, in pointing out the vast differences be- tween those Africans who have the advantage of Missionary training and those who have not. The white man first began taking away the black man from his eoun- try, transporting him across the sea to be sold as a slave. Now he is taking his country front ]rim and the white man is the dominant factor in. the Africa of lthou • to -day. Ah the S. white man controls the industries, he is also helping to make it possible for missionaries to conte to bring the message of the Love of God. Living in the interior of Africa is still very primitive, in many cases, no different than it was centuries ago. The port cities, naturally change with the changing times, but the lack of roads and other commun- ications make it difficult for changes to penetrate far into the jungle. Mr. Ridout showed that, although the African needs the. message of the Gospel, he also needs the kind teach- ing of the even rudiments of.civiliza tion. Their homes are small, 'in- adequate, unsanitary; their tools few and exceedingly primitive. Their whole life is bound up in the fear of offending one or more of the hun- dreds of spirits that continually, sur- round them. Primitive Africa Strug- gles to maintain life under the han- dicaps of a religion,. of fear, insuffi- icent food and clothing and homes that would not. be .used for animals in this country. There was a sunnier side to the picture. The missionaries enter the communities; soon the new homes be- ing built have windows, chimneys and the touch of beauty, a few flow- ers. The African is very willing to Iearn the Gospel story and besides the white missionaries, there are many native preachers, who are able to tell the Message to their own peo- ple. There are wonderful advances being made in many directions- by the generation of:yornig Africa, who have sat at the feet of the Mission- aries. For not only do they •learn Christian teaching, but they are taught handicrafts, methods whereby they may do more and easier work than by their former methods. They are a happier, healthier and more promising race than they were when David Livingston first travelled through their villages, The transition from, the fear -rid- den, half-starved people to the happy Christians is the result of Christ of Galilee, who walks beside those who minister in His Name, The lecttire and pictures, Mr. Rid - out pointed out, were not for the pur- pose of liaising fonds for Missions, but were merely the • appreciation sent by the peoples of Africa to those who, are doing so mrieb for them, HOME IMPROVEMENT PLAN Preliminary Meeting Held on Tuesday Night to Make Arrangements for: a Special Speaker for Monday, April 5th. EVERY HOME OWNER .IN CLINTON AND VICINITY ARE CORDIALLY INVITED, ,Mr, George H. Langan of Stratford addressed a small meeting in the town hall on Tuesday night, on the Home Improvement Plan. Mayor Holmes was chairman. It was an organiza- tion meeting with representatives from the Council, Public Utilities Commission, Cl ub and Mer- chants. The provisional officers elect- ed were: President, Mayor or Hohne . r , ays. Secretary Treasurer: H. C. Lawson. Committee the officers and Messrs Paterson, Monteith, Livermore, John- ston, Elliott, Walker, Rutnball, Haw- kins, Perdue, Jenkins, Lobb and Hall. Moved by Hawkins and Elliott: That we have a public meeting in the town hall on Monday evening, April 5th, and an invitation be extended to all organizations) in Clinton and vi- cinity to be present to form a full Iist of officer's and cornmatee to support the Dominion -wide program of the Home. Improvement Plan. This not only puts a large number of men to work but gives the house -owner a: "chance to improve his property at a- stnaIl outlay. Mr. George H. Langan of Stratford. was present and delivered the follow ing address: • The I3ome Improvement, Loan Placa now being 'made by the Chartered. Banks, in cooperation with the Do . minion Government to enable home-• owners both rural and urban, to im-• prove and modernize their homes;„. . has now been further extended to the• farmer, for the purpose of improving all farm buildings, and fences. The question might arise what is a Home -owner? It is obvious that a. man who' owns his home without en- cumbances is a )tome -owner, but the home modernization plan goes further- than urther-than this. Any person who owns a home, although it is mortgaged or bought under an agreement of sale is- entitled sentitled to all the privileges of the loan providing he can show sufficient income, ,that the payments will be taken care of within the family bud- get or by increased revenue, The loans are available for any'a- mount up to $2,000 and payments are spread over a period of three years at 334% discount. No security is required and this is the lowest rate of interest ever offered for this class of loan. This plan represents in general, an attempt by the Government of Can- ada, through its National Employ- ment Commission to put men back to work, to enable Home -Owners to im- prove and modernize their homes, to rehabilitate the'building industry, and sthnulate, and encourage an industry of the greatest importance which re- quires, needs, and desires, stimula- tion and encouragement, This is not an altogether new, or experimental venture. It: has been tried out, and proven, first in Great Britain and recently in the United States. In both countries its benefits aro 'apparent to all: • Thousands of men and women, both young and old, have been taken from the ranks of the unemployed, and are engaged in gainful occupations. Home Owners have been placed in the posi- tions, of making much needed repairs to their homes, thereby enhancing their value and comfort. ' A large part of every dollar spent for modernization goes direct to la- bour, It is this part of the program, that is most interesting to the , de- partment that 1 represent in this dis- cct, namely, the Employment Service of Canada. It is the duty of this De- partment, to assist men and women both skilled and unskilled, to find a. market for their services. Those who are engaged in the. Ser, - vice, have it brought home to Client every day, the need for a stimulus, to the building trade, They also observ- ed, that many home -owners, would' have had their places improved if oft ly the necessary expenditures could' be brought within the family budget. All this has now been made pos- sible through Federal Government's co-operation with the chartered banks. In taking advantage of these loans,: you are not only improving your own property, but assisting In reviving industry, creating more jobs, and larger payrolls. It will go :even fur- (Continued on page 5) PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mrs, T. Cook is visiting friends in Toronto this week, Miss M. G. Rudd spent the week -end with friends in Toronto. Miss Annice Bartliff is visiting friends in London this week. bit. Will Argent of Clifford is spend- ing the. Easter vacation in town. Mr. Will Match of Hamilton spent the week -end athis home in town. Mr- and Mrs. 0. L. Paisley spent the weekend in Kitchener and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pinner of Toron- to wore Easter guests with Mrs. C. Bartliff. Miss iielen Ganclier of Toronto was S. recent visitor with Miss Winni- fred O'Neil. Miss Phyllis Crich of Toronto spent the week -end with friends in town and vicinity. Jean MacLeod of Toronto University, 'spent Friday with her grandfather, bit. R. Tiplady. IVIr. French of Wetaskiwin, Alta., is spending a few days at the home of his mother. Miss J. Patterson of Brantford spent the week -end with her cousins, Dr, and Mrs. Axon. Mrs. Frank P+ingland and son Frank' are spending a few days with friends in Toronto. Miss Myrtle Armstrong left last Saturday to spend her Easter va- cation in Detroit. Mr. Gerald Holmes, ofToronto, , To onto, spent the week -encs with his parents, Mayor and Mrs. Holmes. Mrs. W. Shobbrook was in Toronto, over the week -end attending thea marriage of her son. Mr. Ross Carter of Chatham is holi- daying at the home of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs, Will Carter. Mrs. E. Bracey of Hamilton spent the Easter week -end with her sis- ters, the Misses Tebbutt. Miss Mary R. Stewart is spending the holiday seasonwith her moth- er, Mrs. John Stewart of town. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Oourtice and Miss Betty of Hamilton, spent Easter with Miss Harriett Courtice, Mrs. Frank :111cllwain and daughter Jean of Gelert are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. -Joseph Jer- vis. Mr. '0. A. ,McDougall of Toronto and Mrs. McDougall' of Lucan are spending Easter week, at the Ree - tory. Mrs.: Gordon Cuninghame is attending the Home and School .Convention in Toronto as delegate from the lo- cal Association. Miss Cathleen Cuninghame is spend- ing part of her Easter vacation. in Toronto as theguest of Miss Cath- arine. Elliott. Mrs: Dave Armstrong of Pilot Mound Man., spentthe past week as the guest of her. sister, Mrs. Robert Armstrong. Mrs, Sain 'Rennie' and Master Jerry of Heiman spentthe week -end with. the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rumball. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison of St. Cathar- ines were week -end visitors with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs:. Robert Draper. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin 'Leonard of Mil- torr spent the week -end with the. former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard: Mr. and Mrs. W. Willard (formerly 1' iss Annie Shobbrook) of Buffalo..Iyn, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cuniine of Toronto, became the bride of John. Stanley. Shobbrook, To- ronto, formerly of Clinton. Rev.' W'. A. Cameron, performed the ceremony. The bride was attended ,.by Miss. Ruth Shobbrook, sister of the groom - NB:. G. McCarthy was' the best man. Following the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served at the home of the bride's niece; Mr. and Mrl;. Cr":; • McCarthy. Little Locals Mr. Malcoli.. Montgomery has re.. ceived word from Detroitof the death. of his sister-in-law, Mrs. George' Montgomery. Mr. David McLaren, Supervisor of London and District for the. Domin- ion Employment Bureau, will be the special speaker at the Local meeting of the H. I. P. committee, which will be held next Monday evening. The regular monthly meeting or Hospital Aid will be held in the Council Chamber, on Tuesday even- ing, April 6tli, at 7.30 p.m. A large attendance is requested to arrange- for rrangefor Hospital Day on May 12th. Shobbr ool1;--Cumine A quiet wedding took place on Sat- urday, March 27th, in Yorkminster Baptist Church, Toronto, when' Eve - ere in Toronto attending' the Shobbrook-Cumine wedding. Missses Sadie and Winnie.. Draper' of St. Catharines , are spending the Easter vacation with their parents, Mr. and 1VIrs. Robert Draper. Mrs. Pridham, Detroit, Ms. J. T. Ross, MPS. George 'Boyer and Mrs, Roy Dixon of Toronto were visi- tors with Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Cook over the. week -end.