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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-10-28, Page 1119se News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1865 NO. 5855. -59TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY? OCTOBER 28, 1937. SEE BIG BEN and His WESTCLOX Family ON DISPLAY AyHELLYAR'S' NORTH WINDOW. Clocks of all styles, and just the. price you want to pay. BIG BEN—Loud Alarm --ONLY $2.95. POCKET BEN -$1.75, DAY -$1,25. The cases of these timepieces are modern in design. They are absolutely guaranteed by the makers and ourselves. Made in Can- ada, by Canadians, for Canadians. SPECIAL DISPLAY FOR ONE WEEK. W. H. HELLYAR Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. OUR NEW GIFT SHOP You Will Be Delighted With the Number of Unusual and Attractive Gifts Which Await your Selection. See The TABLE OF ORIENTAL NOVELTIES Imported By Us and Cannot be Purchased Elsewhere. It is not Too Early to Shop for Christmas. Profit By Past Experience --- SHOP EARLY. IRWIN'S CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1 sn...u..w.1w..i.11111.114••1.;. Hospital Travelling Party November 4th AFTERNOON AT 3 O'CLOCK -EVENING 8 O'clock. BRIDGE -FIVE HUNDRED -KNITTING -EUCHRE. Admission 25e. Tea Hostesses for Afternoon from 4.30 to 6 p.m.— St. George's Ward -Mrs. Monteith. St. Andrew's Ward -Mrs. Wended. St. James' Ward -Mrs, Oakes, St. John's Ward—Mrs. Murdoch. Evening Tea Hostess—Mrs, Wendorf-10 to 11 o'clock, Anyone willing ,to have a table in ;their home` or wishing to play, please phone Mrs Bruce Armstrong (Tel. 270). Proceeds from ''Party to be used for Hospital Equipment. Col. H. B. Combe Entertains Dogs Kill Deer Near Auburn A Traveller` 4. recent visitor with Col. H. B. Combe was Lieutenant Ronald Gra- ham of England who' with a com- panion had, delivered two aeroplanes in China, and was on his way home. Leaving England in June Lieuten- ant Graham followed the Mediterran- ean to Cairo. The next hop was to Persia. Here the plane he was flying Was refueled on the desert. From there he went on to ,Calcutta and then to China where the planes were Small Fire Here Last Night delivered. The return journey was made .in Local firemengot their first run easy stages via Singapore, Vancou- here in several months shortly after ver, Hollywood and then on to Clin- eight o'clock ,and as usual a large ton After spending a pleasant time crowd of spe,etators were on hand to with our genial Colonel, the much tra- witness the proceedings. Fortunately veiled visitor left for Niagara. From thefire was of a minor nature and there he intended to proceed to Mon- was easily controlled. treal, and by the end of the month The alarm was turned in when will be back again in England. The miracles. of modern transporta- tion are forcibly brought home when one stops to consider that, this trip ,around the worldwas made in less than five months, and was made with all the comforts which 'science has made possible. A full grown deer was killed near Auburn by a pack of dogs Saturday, The animal was found beside the road by a motorist, Norman Rogers. The animal apparently was pulled down by the throat. The finding was reported to Provincial Constable R. E. McCoy, In Goderich a deer escaped a wor- rying group of dogs and disappeared down the wooded bank of the Mait- land River. dense smoke and flames were seen shooting from Mr. Josep,h Addison's chimney. Soot in the snake flue of the furnace had apparently caught fire and it is reported that when the, firemen arrived the furnace pipes nvre red hot. The: chief damage done was .caused by smoke, The Farmers' Market , Wheat, $1;00: Oats, 43e. - Buckwheat, .58c,. Barley, 67c. Butterfat, 32e, 30e. Eggs, 35c, 32e, 25c, 18e, Hogs, $7,75. HOCKEY RUMBLINGS Hockey enthusiasts of Ol`mton are Mee more coming to life, and Clinton fans are beginning to won- der what the prospects are for Clin- ton having a team this year. A meeting of, the Intermediates was held last week, but nothing of im- portance was discussed, and a further meeting is called for early this corn- ing week. Clinton fans can consider themselveh lucky, because prospects again point to another fine win- ter of sport. The Colts of the Last three season'swill again practically be intact, and that alone speaks for the brand of hockey likely to be dish- ed up.• However one member; and a very- important one too, will be mis- sing when the time rolls around for the boys to don skates and pads. He is Harold Stade, last year's goalten- der. Sade has departed fa� ew tr n fields of fame, and this alone leaves a bad hole in the Colts' defensive system. This will undoubtedly be there first consideration, the finding of a new goaltender, It is doubtful just now whether Kel. Streets will be. able to play this year. At the present time Itel is laid up from the results of anauto ac- cident. It was first feared that his shoulder was broken, but invostiga,. tion proved otherwise. s However, itis reported that Kel's knees were badly damaged in the accident, and in hoe - key if the old legs aren't right, it's a bad handicap to a player, ltd has been a main cog in the Colts forward lines for the past three season, and his absence would leave another bad spot in the Colts offensive system. Everyone is pulling for a complete and speedy recovery for him. With the other Intermediate teams strengthening, and many towns going together to form one contending tears, it loops like ..one of the biggest years Intermediate B. hockey has ev- er had, and the Colts will have plenty of opposition. However we know they will -rise to the occasion, and fans are due for another exciting winter of 'sport down at the old hoc- key rink. We were given to understand last Spring that the local rink had been condemned and must be remodelled before this coning winter, Just how that situation stands we don't know, but if it is true undoubtedly sense - thing will be done to remedy it very soon. The Junior Hockey Club are having an organization meeting tonight, and prospects' are also bright for them. No doubt they will obtain a satis- factory grouping, and with last year's team almost intact, they should give fans their money's worth. Lions Will Again Sponsor Juvenile Hockey Group The regular meeting of the Clinton Lions Club was held in the Parish Hall of. the Anglican Church on Mon- day evening. A report on the dental inspection of the pupils of the Public School was read. It showed an improvement of nearly 100 percent. which is very gratifying in view of the fact that this was only the second inspection. It was decided that the Lions would again take over the juvenile hockey teams this winter in sone- what the same manner as last year. In view of his dousing wedding a mock' wedding eeresnony was per- formed for the benefit of Lion George Lavelle, after which Lion James Clancy on behalf of the club presented him, with a smoker. The guest speaker forthe evening was Lion A. Welk of Mitchell, who gave a very interesting and instruc- tive address. While the attendance atthe meeting was good there' were several of the members absent. Lions are requested to keep the next meet- ing in mind, Presentation To Miss Ruby. Churchill A number of friends called at the home :of Miss T nby Churchill on ,'Friday evening for the purpose of spending a social evening and to pre- sent gifts in honor of her approach- ing marriage. A highlight of the evening was an address read by Miss Jean Neilans, a fellow Bell Telephone employee, and the presentation of a beautiful bridge lamp and picture by Miss M. Judd . on behalf of those present. Miss Churchill fittingly expressed her appreciation for the gifts. Bingo, contests and socialchat rounded. out a very pleasant evening, THE HOME PAPER Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. 'William Pickett of Goderich Township announce the engagement of their darlghter, Olive Blanche, to Mr. Allister Murdock Mur- ray,Goderich Township; son of Mrs. Murray and the late William Mtu-ray o£ Greenock, Scotland. The marriage to take place early in November. Local Men Have Miraculous Escape Kelso Streets and Jack Wigginton well-known in hockey circles, are luc- ky to be alive following an accident cm Friday evening which wrecked the lattesr's car. How the bays came out alive is a mystery, as the tops of the coupe was completely torn off, the .adsator stream -lined and other ex- tensive damage done, when the car turned turtle on the highway, east of town. 'The boys were returning from a visit to Seaforth, Streets driving the ear. When a car ahead slowed• down the brakes were applied, and locking of.one of the front wheels caused the driver to lose control. Wigginton was thrown clear and travelled in a sitting position for some distance. He was not seriously injured. Streets was. pinned underneath the wreckage with the steering wheel pressing on his throat. Fortunately help was quickly on the scene, and he was released speedily from such a serious position. Medical aid was summoned and the bbys were removed to their homes. It was feared that Streets had suffer- ed a broken shoulder and knee. It is reported however that the shoulder is not broken, but it is doubtful if the injuries will allow him to take his place on the hockey team this year. Among The Churches Presbyterian Church The Women's Association will meet at tlse home of Mrs. E. Ward, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 3rd, at 2.30 p.m. St. Paul's Chur'eh A shower for the bazaar will be held in the Owen Memorial Hall, at the November meeting of the Ladies' Guild next Tuesday afternoon, com- mencing at three &clock, Wesley -Willis Un:ted Church Mornnig subject: "Christ's Com- mission." In the evening the congregation will meet with the Ontario Street congregation to hear Doctor Wallace Crawford, from China, who has been detained from returning to his field clue to the situation there. Ontario Street United Church Rev. G. G. Burton, M. A., B. D., minister. 11 a.m. "The Greatest, Noblest and Most Abiding Thing in the Whole World." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. Dr. Wallace Crawford. One who has been detained from return- ing to his field in West China on ac- count of the war situation, will be our guest speaker. Everyone invited. Monday night, 8 pins, Young Peo- ple's Union, Hallowe'en night. All members invited. Wednesday: Praise, Prayer and Fel- lowship service. Masonic Lodge Entertains On Friday evening Clinton Masonic Lodge entertained D.D,G.M., H. M. Corbett of Lucan who was here on his official visit to the lodge, together with visiting brethren from many lod- ges in. South Huron. The introduction of the distinguished visitor to Wor. Master F. 13. Pennebaker, officers, members and visitors was made by Past D.D.G.M. G. H. Jefferson. In addition to the regular business the Wins Master and officers of the local lodge conferred a third degree, and Were complimented on the qual- ity of their work by the visitor. The toast list, following a banquet in Leg- ion Hall included"The King" propos- ed by past D.D.G,M; Dr. J. W. Shaw with response by • the company; "Grand Lodge" by past D.D.G.M•., G. H. Jefferson with response by the guest of honor, H. M. Corbett;"The Visitors," by past D.D.G.M.•, H. E. Rorke, with response by Dr. Orme, Lucan, and representatives from vis- iting lodges.. The subject of Mr. Corbett's ad- dress was "The Landmarks of Ma- sonry." His remarks were instructive and interesting and he received •an attentive hearing by his large audi- ence. At the next meeting of the lodge -a former Clinton resident, Grand Mas- ter W. J. Dunlop, M.A. B.Paed., Uni- versity of Toronto, will be the guest of honor. Football Meeting Tonight Officials. and others interested in football will meet in the Public Lib- rary, Seaforth, tonight. Usually the meetings are held in the spring, but it has been decided` to get together, this fall for the purpose of discus- sing various problems which have a- risen, especially pertaining to some of the rules which have been -'in force during the past season: Same of "these rules have tended to overlap, and the offidials are anxious to get things straightened out and to make neces- sary adjustments. It is expected that representatives from all the teams in the league during the past season will. be on hand. Little Locals Mr. Harold Langford has purchased the house on Huron Street from Mr. Charles Witts: ,- Mr. and Mrs, Frank Allen of Ben - miller have taken up residence in the apartments above Meld's Barber Shop. Mrs. J. E. Scott has purchased the house on Victoria street from Mrs. Wilmer Wallis, and the Forrester cottage on Queen street. Mr. Douglas Ward - of Brueefield moved to Clinton yesterday and is oc- cupying Mr. Chester Nicholson's house on James street. Potatoes From Quebec During the past season we have written in our columns about various freaks which have been brought into the offiee. When possible these have beea placed in our window. For the past week we have had on exhibition in the window a couple of very fine hish Cobblers ;which carie from Marlborough Township, near Quebec. These were exceptionally large for this particular variety of potato and were a fair sample of the crop in that ltiocality. They were brought' home by Mr. Robert McCartney who had spent `a month visiting with relatives in that district. Ile reports that the potato crop is very heavy there also, and at the time of his visit everyone was busy taking up the crop. Mr. McCartney intends to keep these two specimens` for seed, and yy'1iilo he may not be able to produce anything sensational from them, he should be able to compete favorably with local growers. Local Scout Activities The first Clinton Cub Pack has been holding a series of weekly com- petitions, the purpose of which is to create interest in the work in hygiene efficiency, etc. The pack has. been divided into groups with a leader for each. To the Red Waives, under the leadership of Sixer Jack Cook goes the honor of being winners for six consecutive weeks. • 'A short time ago an invitation was extended through this paper to the parents to be present at the meetings in order that they might see the boys and their leaders at work, there by getting a clearer understanding of the good work which.. is being done, to produce good citizens. Major Thos. Morgan is the s first parent Who has accepted the invita-. tion, and new that the ice is broken the boys and their leaders are anxious that more parents accept t h e standing invitation. Meetings are held every Thursday evening and the latch -string is out for visitors. Car For West Being Loaded Today Residents of Huron County have been doing their share .in sending relief to the dried -out areas of the West. Every day reports have come in of cars being shipped to different points of the stricken districts from all over Ontario, Yesterday residents of Brucefield, Bayfield and surrounding places com- pleted their car which was filled to the roof with all kinds of produce, and today it is on its way to Rose - town, Saskatchewan. The car on the Clinton siding will, It is expected, be loaded today. Con- tributions ontributions have been accumulating; and it will be another bumper car. It will •be shipped to Mr, Musto, Direc- tor: of Relief, Speers, Saskatchewan, Last week it was reported that con- tributions were rather slow in com- ing in, oming-in, but duringthe past few days sufficient produce has come in and bean purchased, and the loading op- erations Will commence today. The Clinton Knitting Company contributed $26.00, as did Col. II. B. Combe for the purpose of purchasing supplies• and together with the lather contri- hutions from. farmers in and around. Clinton it is hoped to fill the, car' to the roof and get -it away before the week -end. Teachers Conve ,rations Held In Seaforth and Goderich Clinton Teachers On 1938 Executive The IIuron East Teachers' Institute met in Seaforth on Friday, October 22nd, .at 10 o'clock a,m., the chair be- ing, occupied by the President, Miss Helen' Ament of Blyth._ Owing to She number of schools opening at• 'a later date than usual, it was felt to 'be advisable to hold sessions this year on only one day instead of the. two provided for by the School Acta Devotional exercises were ,conduct - .ed by Canon Appleyard, 'of Seaforth, reading from. Deuteronomy Chap. VI. On behalf of the Council of the Town of Seaforth and its citizens the con- vention was welcomed by4,Councillor Scott. Inspector John Hartley then intro- duced Chief Inspector• Greer, of To- ronto, who had been secured to ex- plain the new curiculum introduced in the first six grades of the Public Schools of Ontario in. September of this year. • Mr, Greer began by stating that while the training of teachers has been constantly going on and improv- ing underthe faculties the Normal Schools and the Departmental Inspec- tors, .there had been little change in' the content ,of the Course of Studies since the days of Ryerson. It is a habit, he said, to deride the old, but in the case of Ontario w have not had a poor programme; it compared very' favourably with that of other previa., ces, and other countries, but it was felt that some changes ought to be: made, not to blot out the old but to change the aims of the course. When a commission was appointed to inves- itgate and compare our system with other systems it was found that with the exception of some few changes made during the Superintendency of Dr. Seath, and again hi 7.000 our sys- tem hadremained mach as it had be- gun. The amount of information ob- tained had been the predominant fac- tor lin edura•tion The ncjw course would place less emphasis on the memorization of facts, but, while retaining training in facts, to make the predominant aim o8 education the: production of good citizens in school. that good citizens in Life after school. might be produced, The new course,, copied after the Old Country system would provide more flexibility of con -- tent than the old; in it the teacher • will be the keystone of the arch, and . to make it successful the teachers must, more than ever, be good. Un- der 'the .old programme there were as number of airtight subjects; under - the new less iinportanee would be.:: placed on subjects and examinations; than formerly. Annual promotion ex- aminations were considered less im- portant ' than citizenship, though there is still roam for testing on facts; for it must be remembered that ex- aminations are not always a true - test. It is felt that in the past there • has been too much of adult practices thrust upon children, especially in, Arithmetic. The • new Arithmetics, al- ready out, show the tendency under the new course, to provide material' suitable to the age of the learner. The new programme will give the teacherres g ter freedom of what she will teach especially in "Social Stu- dies", where mogramnses are not required to be taken in full. It is to be an "activity programme," and the pupil will "learn to do by knowince. and to know by doing" both inside. and outside the school, Mr. Greer then outlined the General, Plan of the new course. 1. Health Training is to be a cry- stallization of health teaching experi- ments. Sumner courses far teaeher are still being given, and credit allow- ed hi this subject as in any other. A new manual will go out to every tea- cher an December First. This subjeet should permeate the school though not necessarily on the time table. Less scientific hygiene, and fewer facts, but more practice of hygiene is to be the rule in this the most important of all studies—Health. In English the child's reading muse be wide and choice, Grammar. spel-• ling, and written composition are im- portant only as tool subjects, and are not the end, but a means to an end.. Ontario pupils have not read so wide- • iy as English children, and to correct this schools must have books and 1 boards for Schools are expected to. budget for annual purchases of books. On writing it is .felt that adult standards have been exacted to too) great a degree. Individuality is ' wanted in writing, and emphasis must - be placed on writing done in work- books rather than on special samples. • prepared for exhibition. The Social Studies aim to teach us to live ourselves, and to live with others. Wide reading of children's history books is required. Grades may be combined in the Social Studies: with advantage. Arithmetic is dethroned from its once high position. It has been found' not so important as we thought. The - work is to be kept within the grasp' (Continued on page 4) Hospital Aid The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital Aid will be held in the Council Chambers of the Town hall on Tuesday evening, November 2nd, at 7.30 sharp. A full attendance is looked for. Mrs. H. Lawson's report of the Hospital Aid's Convention held recently in Toronto will be given. Reception For Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred. Freeman On Friday evening, October 155b, about 150 friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Freeman gath- ered at the hall in Kinburn, and a good time was enjoyed by those at- tending who had gathered to honor the newly-weds, and to extend their congratulations and best wishes for the future. The evening was spent in dancing to music supplied lsy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harburn and others. During' the evening a handsome china cabinet was presented to the guests of honor by Messrs, Jim Riley and Stewart Freeman on behalf of the friends and neighbours, and the following address was read by Par. Dale: "It is with a great deal of pleas- ure that the gather here on this occas- sion that we might enjoy again for a brief space, your company, before you leave us, this time it would seem, permanently. We are sorry about that, of course, but we understand it perfectly, and desire you to know that. you leave our midst with the heartiest good wishes of us all. We trust that the future may hold all the joys and delights that are possible to wedded life. Incidentally, there is no infer -1 ence to be taken from that • wish. Simply we wish you both the most possible out of life. We would, however, warn you that in wedded life it seems to be easy to get into the woods but exceedingly difficult to get out again. There is only one thing to do should you have that misfortune, just "Hack it away", and like ' John Bull, "you'll muddle through." However, be that as it may, in or- der to demonstrate that our wishes are more than mere words, we ask you to accent this gift as something' of a token of our regard and esteem as well as, of those good wishes for the future. May God bless and pros- per you in the days to come—as in-. deed, He does all those who remain) unswervingly loyal to Him and His great purposes. Signed on behalf of the neighbors and friends of Hullett Township." Mr. Freeman, on behalf of his bride, and himself, thanked those present for the splendid gift and for the good wishes it represented, Presentation To Mr. and Mrs. Edon O'Brien Thursday evening of last week was . the occasion of a large gathering in the Legion Hall, Clinton, in honour of a newly -married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon O'Brien, One of the main fea- tures of the evening was the presen- tation of a beautiful Coleman lamp= and an elegant floor rug to the bride and groom. Before the presentation the following address was read to . the young couple. "Dear Friends:—We are gathered here tonight on this happy occasion to offer you our heartiest congratu- lations on your recent marriage, and wish you God Speed as you embark or - the voyage of matrimonial life. The establishment of a home, the first and greatest institution in all the world, is a great and noble under- taking, the ideal of all right thinking - people ,and having laid the foundation thereof in your mutual lave and re--• sped each for the other, we truss. that the super -structure you will build on that foundation may become more beautiful and enduring with the passing of the years. You, Eldon, are one of us and we appreciate your worth, and to you Mrs. OPBrien, we extend' a hearty - welcome and invite you to join us in our social gatherings: and various ac- tivities, go in and out among us and become as one of us, we need you and you need us to help maintain the traditions of our community. Again wishing you much happiness and prosperity and on behalf of your friends and neighbours we ask you to' accept these gifts as a slight token • of our esteem and best Wishes:: Mr. O'Brien made an appropriate ro riate reply, and the rest of the evening was spent in dancing, where everyone en- joyed : himself to ecctreme.s. .