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The Clinton News Record, 1937-12-16, Page 1She News -Record Est. 1878 With Which. is Incorporated " The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 185Z NO. 5862 -59TH YEAR. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,ezemzemmAttmoivawavivAttavemowo fr, uging SW(8 JeeGe hri.tma r snct R., V►6 SAVE TIME BY 'VISITING I,IELLYAR'' STORE Tf�6 OUR STOCK IS WELL SUPPLIED WITII NEW GOODS. milt STOCK IS WELL SUPPLIED WITH NEW GOODS. SUITABLE PRESENTS FOR ALL AGES. , The goods must be seen to be appreciated. They consist of P all kinds of merchandise found in an up-to-date Jewelery and , China Store.. W. H. H Y ELI. AR Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optometrist. Residence Phone 174j. a ittomook5AtommatostovAostoarowssom viivmote.mmAtmoizicitiAckli FREIE! GIFTS FOR ALL Our Goodwill Coupons apply on your Christmas Gift Purchases. SPECIAL HANDKERCHIEFS VP' 6 AT ONE HALF PRICE i Ladies Fine White Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs - Real 50c value - 15 doz. only AT 25c EACH .. Ladies' - 29.e A Number of Odd Lines. You will have to act quickly to �►6 secure these. Former Price from 75c to $1.50 SILK HOSIERY Lightb Service Weight, ht Pure Silk Z'►6 Y Ever Pair Guaranteed, REAL 75c V ALUE for 69c 3 PAIR FOR $2.00 - 6 r�• CHRISTMAS CARDS I A RI T ONE HALF PRICE tz Vct� We are clearing balance of , t he 5c each 6 all 10c lines for only V►6 IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " :, c gc'Arg��.`tiJMaLJalc•>i111'Jcea • W.M.S. Officers Ontario Street Church The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Lecture Room of ,the . church on Tuesday af- ternoon, Mrs. Shipley presiding, Fol- ; -lowing the singing of the opening hymn: Mrs. Armstrong led in prayer and Mrs. Burton then took charge of the, devotional period which included the, singing of the hymn, "While Shepherds watched their Flocks". Scripture reading. from Luke 2t' and prayer by Mrs. Burton. Following the business period Rev. G. G. Burton conducted the election of officers. Those on the executive for the com- ing. year are: Hon. 'Pres, Mrs. Shipley;. Pres., Mrs. Milton .Wiltse; 1st Vice, Mrs. Burton; 2nd Vice, Mrs. Kennedy; 3rd Vice, Mrs. R. Pearson; Treas., Mrs. W. Stevens; Rec.-Sec:, ' Mrs. Peck; Press Sec., Mrs. Wm., Plumsteel; Corr, -Sec„ Miss Rena Pickett Fin., ance, Mrs. George Murdoch, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; Stranger's Sec., Mrs. Carrie Jervis; Associate Helpers, Mrs. Robt. Webster; Christian Stew- ardship, Mrs. Aiken.; ' Temperance, Miss Edith Cornish; Expense Fund, Mrs. Wheatley; Miss. Monthly, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; Literature, Mrs. W. Rozell; Mission Band Leaders, Miss Elva Wiltse, Mrs. Win. Skelton; Baby Band, Mrs. Sid. Thompson, Mrs. G. Knights; Study Book, Miss Maud Wiltse, Mrs. Farnham; Pianists, Mrs., Wendorf, Mrs. B. J. Gibbings; Supply Committee, Mrs: Wheatley, Mrs.. Jer- vis, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Glazier, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. J. Crich, Mrs. Sly, Mrs. Iddo. Crich, Miss Briekenden; Quilt Com., Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs, Jervis, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Rogerson. Mrs: Shipley, the honorary presi- dent, has given fifteen years service as president of the Society, and Mr. Burton on behalf of the church com- mended Mrs: Shipley for her faith- fulness and the interest she has al- ways taken in the work.' The Farmers' Market Wheat, '95c. Oats, 40c. Barley, 55c. Buckwheat, 55e. Butterfat, 34e, 32e. E 4e; Eggs, 28c, 2 ., 20c, 16c. Live Hogs, 88.00. HOCKEY PRACTICES GET UNDER WAY The first hockey practice at the rink was held last Thursday night, when both the Juniors and Interme- diates began limbering -up exercises, Intermediate practice has been held every night since, then, but the Jun- iors had their first practice this week last night. A fine sheeti of ice is now ow available for the teams and if present weather conditions hold out, it will give both teams a splendid .chance to round into shape before the sched- ule open. The first game of the reg- ular Intermediate schedule will be played two weeks from tonight in Seaforth, with the Colts furnishing the opposition for them on that oc- casion. It is hoped an exhibition game can be arranged before that time, as the boys consider a good ex- hibition game does more towards get- ting them ready for the regular schedule than anything else. From all indications at the prac- tices' no shortage of men need be feared, and things are shaping unto a point where the Colts will be as strong as in any previous year. Little is known about the Juniors as yet, but according to reports a wealth of material is at hand, and the boyswork have to go to if they. hope to catch a place with the team. That's what always makes a .good hockey team, when plenty of men are around just in case the other fellow doesn't come up to expectations.' No schedule has yet been drawn up, but this will likely be arranged in the very near future. So once again the old skating rink is resounding to the shout of players and the cheers and criticisms of the large number of rail -birds who gath- er nightly to watch the boys who will, we hope, carry Clinton's hockey banner higher and farther than ever this year. Bowling Notes A doubleheader which brought to- gether the Wearwells and the Lions and Richmond and the All -Stars was staged at Counter's Bowling Alley last Friday 'night. The odds were against the All -Stars and the Lions as this was the first tournament for either of them this year, but in both cases the dark horses came through and all in all it was a tough night for the knitting mills. The Lions and Wearwell hooked up in the first half of the tournament, and the result was a two -to -one vic- tory for the Lions. Worrell made high score and also had the highest ag- gregate for the Lions team with a high score of 268 and an aggregate of 634 points. Fred Miller and T. Chur- chill tied for high aggregate for the Knitters with 581 points each. Freddie had the highest points for one game among the Knitters with a score of 258. The scores by games were: Lions, 862, 961, 812, total 2685; "•Wearwells, 901,. 898, 848, total 2643. brought The second game gtogether the All -Stars and Richmond Hosiery y and the All -Stars did .well, winning two of the three games. For the All- Stars Earl Fulford was high .point getter with a 580 total, while C. Neil- ans took high game honors, bowling 254 points. For Richmonds C. John- son was: high with a 608 total and B. White high game, scoring 240. The game scores. were: Richmonds, 828, 807, 995, total 25.30; All Stars, 816, 841, 932, total 2589. Legion Officers The new officers of the Clinton Branch, Canadian Legion, are: Honor- ary Presidents, tol. H. B. Combe and Lt. -Col. J. W. Shaw; President,, J. L. Heard; Vice -Presidents, A. E. Had- dy, Clinton; J. K. Cornish,Brucefield; Secretary -Treasurer, N. W. - Miller; Chaplain,.' Maj. Rev. K. McGoun; Sgt. - at -Arms, J. R. Butler. The executive includes 3. L. Cree, Theo. Fremlin, T. G. Scribtins, F. G. Thompson, H. M. Montieth, .'Clinton and A. R. Tasker, Blyth. • Condition Is Improved We are glad to report that Mr. Norman Shepherd, Hullett, who .re- mained unconscious for almost three weeks Allowing a fall downstairs on November 29th, is somewhat improv- ed. Although there are periods in which objects are not clear; he is slowly recovering and appears to be out of danger. Up until' the present time however, it has not been pos- sible to take an X-ray to determine the full extent of his injuries. DECEMBER 16, 1937. THE HOME PAPER. •Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hawkins an- nounce the engagement of their younger daughter, Harriett Aileen, Reg. N., to Mr. Alfred Wesley Smith, of Timmins, son of Mrs. Flor- ence L. Smith of SuttonW est and the late Arthur A. Smith, the wed- ding to take place in. Timmins, early in January. Girls' Club Officers The annual meeting of the Girls Club took .place on Tuesday evening, December 14th, and the following of- ficers were elected: is President: Mrs. Oakes. Group Leaders: No. 1,. Miss. L. Walkinshaw, Miss Stone; No. 2, Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs. Seeley; No. 3, Miss B. Smith, Miss B. Watt; No. 4, Mrs. Fred Hanley, Miss R. V. Irwin. Secretary: Mrs. 0. L. Paisley. Treasurer: Miss B. Watt.. Flower Committee: Mrs. Hearn, Miss B. Smith. Decoration Committee: Mrs. Ag- new, Miss Cuninghame. Legion Auxiliary Officers The regular meeting of the Legion Auxiliary was held on Wednesday ev- ening, December 8th. After the usu- al program, which included the sing- ing of "Blest be the Tie that Binds" and the observance of two minutes' silence, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Past President: Comrade Cook. President: Comrade McIntyre. 1st Vice: Comrade Murdoch. 2nd Vice: Comrade Heard. Treasurer: Comrade Fremlin. Refreshment:: Comrades Lepping- ton, Jordan, Counter, Haddy. Programme : Comrades Butler, Green, Tasker, Fremlin. Visiting: Comrades Cree, Appleby. Relief: Comrades Cook, Counter, Herman. Property: Comrades McIntyre, Cook, Heard. Standard Bearer: ComradeeTasker. Pianist: Comrade Greene. Reopening Of St. Pant's Parish Hall To•mark the reopening of St. Paul's Parish Hall since it has been renovat- ed an evening of high class entertain- ment was provided on Monday even- ing. To start off the evening's activities, Rev. K. McGoun in, a brief address welcomed those present. He commend- ed those who had been in charge of the work, and stated that St. Paul's now has a hall second to none in the community, and hoped that the evening's entertainment would be the beginning of. many such enjoyable oc- casions in the future. He then in- troduced the chairman, Col. H. B. Combe, referring to him as the oldest member of the congregation. ' ' Col. Combe was in his usual good form and jocularly remarked that he was not the oldest member, this hon- our going to Col. H. T. Rance, al- though the margin was only three months, Indtilgifg' in ieminiscelide$ he spoke of attending the old church which has since been torn down: Col. Rance was the last memberto be christened in the old church, and Col. Combe the first in the new church. The pro ram opened with a splen- did g p p did solo by Miss Ellen Charlesw8rth and from start to finish there was not a dull moment. Tap dancing and singing by Lloyd Fuford and little Faye Hickson of Hensell' were hear- tily applauded, as were the solos by Mrs. Harold Lawson. Mrs. George McLay had the crowd holding their sides with her clever impersonations of, an English dude. The concluding number was a splen- did one -act play, "A Case of Suspen- sion". Those in the cast of players were Helen Herman, Tom Cooke, Dor- is Taylor, Eillen McGoun, Agnes Johnson,- Bob Campbell, .Tack Haw- kins, awkins,' Ken Cooke, Mrs. G. McLay and Henry Sloman. When the faculty find out the young ladies of the seminary are to enter- tains. undergraduates of a nearby col- lege in their rooms some amusing in- cidents develop. The professor; play- ed by Tom Cooke is ., suspended be- tween heaven and earth in a basket which the girls used to bring the boys up, and is held, there until he comes, to terms' and promises to over- look the whole incident. Later en in the evening Helen Herman, another member of the faculty, drops in un- expectedly. Finally they loin in the funand have such a good'. time. '• that they agree to overlook everything. The girls are aided and abetted by the Irish maid, Mrs. McLay, and the janitor, Henry. Sloman, and they fin- ally get in onthe fun too, All in all it was a high class enter- tainment from start to finish and those in charge are to be commended for the thoroughness of their work. Among The Churches St.. Paul's Church At thei annual meeting • of the Wo- men's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Clmrch, held last evening at the Rectory, the followin• officers s were .appointed for the coming year: Honorary President •and Prayer Partner: Mrs. Johnston. President: Mrs, McGoun. 1st Vice: Mrs. Appleby, 2nd Vice: Mrs. Geo. Taylor. Rec.-Secretary: Mrs. H. M. Mon- teith. • Treasurer: Miss A. Steepe. Little Helpers: Mrs. Geo. Walker, Miss E. Hall. • Secretary for Living Message: Miss E Cluff. Supt. of Jr. W.A.: Mis. H. M. Mon- teith. Education. Secretary: Miss E. Hall. Dorcas Committee: Mrs. Calton, Mrs. Nickle and 11'Irs. Thos. Herman. Social Service: Mrs. McGoun and Mrs. Taylor. Annual Sunday School .entertain- ment will be held on Tuesday, De- cember 21st, at 8 p.m. Silver collec- tion at the door. Salvation Army Special Christmas services will be conducted by Captain Bonar on. Sun- day. at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.ni. Monday—Young People's Program and Christmas Tree. Small charge. at 'the door. Everyone invited. Ontario Street United Church Rev. Garland G. Burton, M.A., B.D. Minister. Morning at 11 a.m. "Sacrament of the Lord's Supper." Evening at 7 pan. "Reservoirs of Power for the Soul," fourth in the series of The Ministry of Healing.. Monday evening, 7.45: Young Peo- ple will assemble and will sing car- ols on the main streets of the town. Wednesday evening: Usual mid- week service of prayer. Thursday evening: Annual Christ- mas Tree and Concert. Turner's Church Christmas Tree and Concert on Wednesday evening. On Tuesday evening, the Ontario Street Sunday School class of Mr. C. S. Hawke, spent an enjoyable evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hawke. Kenneth Elliott read the scripture lesson and Mr. Hawke led in prayer. The business consisted of plans for the coming year and the election of the following officers. Teacher -Mr. C. S. Hawke,President, Kenneth Reid, Vice -President, Ronald Peck; Secre- tary, Clarence Swan. The social period was directed by Miss M. Depew, and lunch was serv- ed by Mrs. Hawke. Wesley -Willis United Church Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cosens, Minister. . Morning subject: "The Christmas Gift of Love that confers Sonship." Sunday School and Bible Study im- mediately i -mediately after the Worship service. In the evening the pastor will give a special Christmas Recital of Van Dyke's masterpiece, "The Other Wise Man." Christmas' hymns will be sung and the choir will render special Christmas music at both services. Sunday, December 26th will also be observed as Christmas Sunday, when the choir will render special Christ- mas' music. The Sunday School ' will hold its Christmas Tree and" Entertainment on Tuesday evening, December 21st. The annual meeting ,of the Coven- ant Bible Class was held after the regular session ' on Sunday. After � Y motions of appreciation to the presi- dent, teacher and other workers, Rev. Cosens took the chair for the election of officers. President: J. B. Lobb. Vice Pres.: 8. Trewin. Rea -Sec.: Mrs. John McKinley. Y Roll Sec.: J. V. Diehl. Social Con.: Mrs: A. Seeley. Treasurer: A. J. Tyndall. Home Class Visitor: J. B. Lobb. Teacher:.W. J. Tough. Assistant: A. J. Tyndall. Lookout Committee All the mem hers: Presbyterian Church The Girls' Club met at the home of Mrs. Bruce Armstrong for their De- cember meeting. an Monday evening with a splendid attendance. The meeting opened with the ' Club Hymn' with ' Mrs. Howard Clark as pianist. The devotional exercises were taken by Miss Eleanor MacKenzie and Miss Norma Streets. Mrs. Armstrong, President, con- ducted the business and after Secre- taries' Report by Miss Madeline Streets and Roll Call, the Treasurer's Report was given by Mrs. Frank Match, • showing a decided increase over the previous year: The following are officers for the coming year: Han: President: Mrs. Bruce Arm- strong. President: Mrs. Ian MacLeod. lst Vice: Miss Eleanor .MacKenzie. Secretary: Miss Dorothy Streets. Treasurer: Mrs, Frank Mutch. Little Locals The treasurer of the Hospital Aid i Asso do ca n wishes s to acknowledge knowled •e the receipt of a donation of five dol- lars from the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club. b Rev. K. McGoun, while doing some woodworking in his workshop had the misfortune last Wednesday t. cut his thumb severely on a saw. Five stitches were required to close the Exhibition Of Paintings A. L. Eagleson, •a former Clinton boy, had some outstanding oil paint- ings on exhibition which have receiv- edle avora f b mention. The works of art were on display for two weeks in the Y.W.C.A., Oklahoma City. His earlier works .portray his for- mer Canadian envirothnent, while his most recent paintings are of the southwest, Oklahoma, New` Mexico and Texas. Two of his canvases which were reproduced in the book of the 101 Ranch, were displayed through the . courtesy of Dean Ellsworth Col- lins of the University of Oklahoma. New Serial Next Week You will enjoy the new serial, "Up in the Clouds," by Beulah Earle, which will start next week. This is a story which packs lots of thrills and real enjoyment for your leisure moments. A good clean story which takes you up in the clouds with the dashing young flier who always seems to be hi hot water; in the air and on land. Watch for the opening chap- ter in next week's issue. Appointed Moderator • Acceptance, with regret of the re- signation of Rev. H. C. Feast, of First Presbtyerian Church, Seaforth, and the appointment of Rev. G. A. Peddie as interim -moderator of the charge, marked Huron Presbytery meeting. Rev. W. A. Young, of Hensall, moderator of the presbytery presided. Mr. Feast's resignation was occasion- ed by illness, and a motion of sym- pathy for him in his affliction was passed and recorded. The main topic of the afternoon session was the budget. The financial situation was scanned closely and ' a resolution was introduced to allot a definite sum to each church in the presbytery to take care of general maintenance. The total amount to be raised by such allocation is to exceed this year's budget by Wesley -Willis W. M. S. Officers , At the annual meeting on Wed- nesday afternoon, the Women's Mis- sionary Society of Wesley -Willis Uni- ted church elected the following offi- cers for the'. coming year: Hon -Pres.: Mrs. James Scott, President: Mrs. Will Pickard. lst Vice: Mrs. Howard Fowler. 2nd Vice: Mrs. Chowen. 3rd Vice; Mrs. Addison. 4th Vice:. Mrs, Cosens. Rec.-Secretary: Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Corr. -Secretary: Mrs. Sinclair. Press Secretary: Mrs. T. Venner, Treasurer:_ Mrs. J. A. Sutter. As ocia e' Helpers: • Miss LBri Brig- ham, Mrs. E. Paterson. • Innes. Rural Associate Ho1per : M •s r See. of Stewardship and Finance: Mrs. R. E. Manning. Strangers' Secretary; Mrs.; Saville. Missionary Monthly Sec::' Mrs. T. 3. Watt. Supply Secretary: Mrs: E. Paterson. Temperance Sec.: MJ ts. McKinley Mission Circle: Miss Rudd. Birthday Box Secretary: Mrs. W. J. Nediger, Sr. • Baby Band: Mrs. W. Jervis, Miss V. Holland. C.G.LT.: Mrs. N. W. Trewartha. Pianists: Mrs: Adams and Mrs. Vennditer. Auors: Misses L. Walkinshaw and R. Irwin. Committees Social: Mrs. T. W. Morgan, Con- venor, Miss Jean Mutch, Mrs. How- ard Clarke, Mrs, A. Forrester,Miss Mitchell. Programme: Mrs. Donald MacNeil, Convenor„ Miss Jean Neilans. Finance: Mrs. Sain Castle, Jr., con- venor, Miss Patterson, Miss C. Mac - Taggart. Membership: Miss Norma Streets. Decorating and Flower Committee: Mrs. Bruce Armstrong,' Miss Made- line Streets. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was given Mrs. Armstrong for her splendid work done while President for the past four years. Mrs. Armstrong fittingly replied and thanked the girls for their splendid ca -operation with her. Hostesses for the evening were Miss Patterson and Miss Jean 'Neilans. Local Municipal Affairs Should' Cause Concern. Up ruitil the present time there has: been very little talk regarding elec tions for the various •ious iti pos oats on the council, public utilities, school boards,.. etc. We da not think however that.. this is due to lack of interest, but. - rather that the various aspirants for- 'the or'the positions are quietly biding their- time until the nominations are held:. In the resorts which have come in. from outside points it has been inter- esting to note that ladies have been:. appointed to positions of councillors,. but so far we have not heard any la -- dies mentioned as in the running in, Clinton. Mayor Holmes, who has ably filled: the chair for a three year term has;. definitely announced that h e through, and the name pf George El liott has been mentioned as a likely candidate. No one else has been men- tioned up to the present time as a likely opponent. For the reeveship'we will have the. capable Fred Livermore seeking re- election. Three new councillors wilt have to be appointed, one to fill the - vacancy caused by the resignation of F. W. Johnston, one for George El- liott's chair, and another for Wm. Walker's place which we understands is to be vacated this year. In. all. probability there will be no lack of material, and with the above in 'View- the iewthe citizens of Clinton should have constantly before them the respon- sibility which is, theirs in appointing; public officials Church and club affiliations, petty - dislikes and friendships, should ben cast aside in selecting members tcp these responsible positions. They' should be very carefully chosen and: business ability and capable manage- men+- should be uppermost in the: minds of electors as they make their selections. It is quite likely that several dark horses will show up when nominations are held and it will be interesting to, note the effect of their eloquence• when the votes are cast, ‘if such a: procedure is necessary. In our attendance at council meet-- ings during the past year we could'' make some timely suggestions. One is that the general public shouldd' evince more interest in the affairs of the town. It is very seldom. that any- one except the officials are. present: which would indicate that generally spealdng, once appointed, the conned. have things pretty well their own • way. The meetings are open tb the, public and they should be sufficiently interested to attend once in a wliilec. Receives Appointment - Mr. Creighton Gibson, who has been'. employed at the Clinton Creamery - for several months, recently receive&' notification that he had been appoint- ed to the management of the Cream- ery Branch, Experimental Farm, Ot- tawa. While here Mr. and Mrs. Gibsom have made many friends who are sor- ry to see them,leave They leave for - their new home this week -end. King George To Broadcast On Christmas Day The King will broadcast a Christ mos message to theempire from San- dringham ge p on Christmas Day, it wase announced officially on Friday. This years message probably will' be at 3 p.m. (10 a.m., E.S.T.). The King's message to his peoples,. relayed round the World by beam ra- dio, became a feature of Christmas observance in many Empire homes after the late King George V adopt- ed dot-ed the practice in 1931. Santa Claus Here ;Shturday A telegram has been received by.. the secretary of the Local Lions Club - informing them that Santa Claus will definitely be here next Saturday, De- cember 18th. Unfortunately however he did not make it quite clear just' how he would arrive in town, bat it is almost certain that he Will arrive shortly after three o'clock, and will ' in all probability came by train. Arrangements are being made to have. Santa distribute a treat of nuts.; candy, etc., to the children, and af- terwards he will be asked to spend a short time in the town' hall to get acquainted with the boys and girls- Protest Sunday Broadcast; Stratford Presbytery, of the Pres- byterian Church in session in Strat- ford adopted a report recommending; the Canadian Broadcasting; Corpora Lion ' be requested to talc: steps to r•e- . strict Sunday commercial acivertising, to eliminate the broadcasting of com- mercial and professional. sports, jazz and vaudeville, giving greater em- phasis to programs of a religrious rade:', educational nature.