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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-01-04, Page 1t' The News -Record Est. 1878 • With Which is Incorporated The O. 5356 --55th YEAR volowl Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 1865 CLINTON .ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1934 THE HOME PAPER When lieu Want Seeds ,fhat Will jive $atifactrq BUY AT HELL`/AR'S JEWELBRY STORE We Made a Special Buy of the JUSTLY RENOUNED WALTHIAM WATCHES for Men -and are selling them at most attractive prices, away below what you have been paying. They are accurately made and positive in performance. A few more of those Reliable Alarm 'Clocks at $1.25, %e11qar Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery 'Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Phone 174w and 174J 11.ommeneing a month of SALES Check over our Advertisements each week. There will always be something of interest. REMNA :TS These should be quite a draw- ing card during the next few weeks. While we are taking stock many remnants will be placed on our counters each day. Do not hesitate to cone in and look them over. 1RWIN'9 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " TOWN LEAGUE HOCKEY Last night's two games played be- fore a fair crowd of hockey fans were filled to the brim with chills spills, fast skating, hard -checking and in fact everything that ,goes to make a hockey game interesting. Last night's games go to show that town league hockey is what we want and need to develop players from thejuvenile and junior stage into future 0. A. A. teams. •••• CANA:DIENS WIN 6-3 The Maple Leafs went down to defeat to the tune of 6-8 at the hands of the Canadiens.. Castle's linen were out to win at the start and slammed home three goals in the first period. R. Finch, C. Johnson and. M. Hanley .were the marksmen. Holmes scored for the Leafs about half way through the period on a solo rush. Castle scored in the opening mo- ments of the second period and then the Leafs bombarded Pearson from all angles. To stop • this Pearson tucked the puck up under his pads so he would know where it was for a few minutes anyway. F. McDon ald scored the Leafs second goal and "Tib." Kennedy batted a loose puck in'for the Canucks.fifth counter. In the third period Holmes again rushed the'Canadien citadel and beat Pearson for the third time. Ken- nedy wound up the evenings score by heating Elliott and making the final score 6-3 for the Canadiens. The Line-up: Oanadians: Goal, Pearson; defence, Castle, "Tib" Kennedy; centre Geo. Campbell; wings, Bartliff, Hanly; al- ternates, C. Kennedy, D. Kennedy, G, Brydone, R. Judd, R. Finch. Leafs: Goal, Elliott; Defence, R. McDonald, Holmes; centre, S. Cook; wings,' Mcd7inchey, Fulford; alter- nates, H. Johnson, 5' McDonald,, B. Draper, A. Neilans. penalties: "Tib" Kennedy, 2; Ful- ford, 1; Cook, 1; Finch. 1. * eke ,p* MAROONS WIN 5-2 Livermore's Maroons trounced the Senators managed .by.Combe with a score of 5-2, The Maroons were a greatly improved team from last week. They checked harder, covered up better, and played more combinaJ tion, Levis, Senator goalie, had an off night and let one or two easy ones go by. This is the first game where penalties were handed' out thick and fast, twelve players warm- ing the bench at one trine or another for minor Gauss. Brown opened the score for the Senators in the first canto and the Maroons tied it up when Carter slap- ped Muteh's stick on a rebound. The play waxed fast and furious in the second period, •, but McDonald scored. a neat goal when his'. team was a man short making the score 2-1 for the Maroons, going into the third period. In the final stanza, K. Streets, G. McDonald and Lever scored in sues cession for the Maroons. C. Dixon scored the Senators last goal in the dying moments of the game and when the gong sounded the Maroons were out in front 5.2. The Line-up: Maroons: Goal, Livermore; defence, Hawkins, G. McDonald; centre, Cud - More; wings, K. Streets, Carter; alt.: Lever, Lawson, McIntyre, Neilans, Tasker, Twyford, Hoy. Senators: Goal, Levis; , defence, Combe, Hutch; centre, Hoy; wings, Brown, B. Streets; alt.: Forrester, Dixon, Smith, McInnes, McDougall. Penalties: Hawkins, 4; Brown, 2; Lever, 1; McIntyre, 1; Carter, 1; MlDougall, 1; Cudmore, 1. Referees --C. VanHorne and G. Rath. t • League standing is all tied up now All four teams have won one . and lost one game, so he sure to see the next games on Wednesday, January 10th. It promises to be worth wit- nessing. (DEATH OF LADY LAIRD• Mr. and Mrs.: A T. `Cooper re- ceived a cable from Wimbledon, Eng- land, on Friday last announcing the death of Lady Caird,•nnother of Mrs. Willis C. Cooper. Lady Caird had been ill for about three months. She is survived by her husband, Sir An•+ drew Caird, two sons, and two daughters and one granddaughter. Her death 'is deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends MARION JOANNE SEE•LEY DIES The sympathy of the connnunity goes .-out to Mr, and Mrs, Wilfred Seeley, who on Sunday morning were bereft of their infant daughter, Mar- ion Joanne, aged 3 months and 19 days. An attack of bronchitis which the little one had not strength to overcome was contracted and the young life went out when scarcely begun. • Besides the parents and Billy the little ono is sur- vived by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeley, High street. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shaw, the latter a sister of the bereft mother, =hared up from Biigden on Sunday. The funeral service was held on Tuesday and was exceedingly beau- tiful u- tiful and impressive. Rev. C. W. De- Witt Cosens chose scripture pas- sages from old and new testtament applicable to the ,occasion and con- taining comfortable thoughts for the sorrowing parents and friends. He chiefly based his remarks on the words spoken by David to his household after the passing of a loved child. "He cannot return to lie, but I shall go to Hirer.". Mr, Cosens was assisted in the service by Rev. C. E. Dougan, Presbyterian minister and the bereaved parents, nearest neighbors who offered pray- er and gave a brief but very impres.' sive address. A touching feature of the service ivas the singing by El- eanor and Marguerite Cosens of a beautiful little child's hymn "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam," Little Joanne was very pretty in her casket of white with beautiful flowers sur- rounding: Interment was made in the family plot in Clinton cemetery. DEATH OF FLETCHER GIBBINGS The following article taken from the Kindersley (Sask.) Clarion, tells of the death of Fletcher B, Gibbings. a brother of Mr. Bert Gibbings, of Cilnton. "The largely attended funeral of Fletcher B. Gibbings, who died in the Kindersley hospital on Saturday morning as the result of a serious operation complicated by pneumonia, was held Tuesday from St. Paul's United Church, to the Kindersley cemetery, Rev. R. G. Carruthers of- ficiating. The pallbearers were George Murrison, Robt. Turner, P. T. Cameron, Nelson and Herman Lewis. and W. Bolger. Deceased was born Dec, 5, 1900, at Clinton, Ont. He came west to Kindersley in 1936, where he remain- ed a year. Going to Rosetown in 1917, . he remained there nine years. but in 1926 he purchased a farm east of Kindersley, which he has operat- ed successfully since. He took a prominent part in community affairs and at the time of his death, he was President of the United Farmers lodge and director of the Kindersley Co-operative Association. Deceased possessed a highly ver- satile make Up, being a born mechan- ic and having a very retentive mem- ory and was a great reader, Ile was well informed on all current is- sues and events. He leaves to mourn his loss a sor- rowing wife and two sons, Roy, aged 5 years, and Harold, 6 months old, also an aged father in Toronto, a brother R. W. Gibbings, of Clinton, Ont., a sister, Mrs. Bert Jervis, of Toronto, and brother, J. F. Gibbings, reeve of Kindersley Municipality. His passing will be mourned by a of circle largefriends who admired his integrity, industry and cheerful- ness, the snore so as theyknew him that of•late he had borne with un- matched fortitude a great deal of in, ward suffering. Out-of-town relatives present at the funeral were Mrs. E. A, Gibbings Mr. Gordon Gibbings and Mr. Milne Burr, of Rosetown, and Mrs.' Mc- Brien, of Saskatoon, sister-in-law .of Mrs. Gibbings. Floral tributes were received from Wife and children, !Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gibbings and Helen, Brothers and Sister, Father and Mother, Mrs. E, A. Gibbings and family and Milne Burr, of Rosetown, Mrs.' W. J. Me - Brien and family, of Clinton, Ont. Neighbours and Friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Whatley, Mrs. Bruce and Nellie, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. C. Scribbler, Mr. Fred Bragg, Kindersley Lodge It F. 0. Kindersley Lodge U. F. C. Ladies' Section, ' Kindersley Lodge I.0.0.F. No. 97, Kindersley Co-operative As- sociation." INTEDRMEDIATE HOCKEY The local intermediate hockey team open the season here Friday, to -,mor; row night, when they meet New Hamburg, and Goderich will be here on Tuesday night. The game with New hamburg should be a very fast game as New Hamburg has two re -instated pro- efessionals in their line-up, and are considered to be one of the teams to beat for the group. The game with .Goderich needs ne introduction for as of yore there will be lots of excitement. MCGOUN-STEWARTSQN A quiet, but very pretty wedding took place at the Rectory on Satur- day evening, December 23rd, at eight o'clock, when Etta, daughter of Win. Stewartsen of. Luean, became the bride of Frank, eldest son of Rev. K, McGoun. The bride, who was unat- tended, wore a very. becoming dress of mospue blue crepe, with silver trimmings, hat and accessories to match. A few • very close friends motored up :from Lucan withthem and after a pleasant social hour, left on a short motor trip, amid showers of confetti and good wishes. DEATH OF FRED HILL Word was received Monday of the passing at Smith's Falls, Ont., of a well-known former resident of Clin- ton; Fred Hill, son of Mrs. Mary A. Hill, of Clinton, and the late Byard Hill, and brother of Mrs. F. W. An- drews, Clinton. Fred Hill was for years chief ac- countant at the office of the Doher- ty Organ and Piano Co., now Sher- lock Manning Pianos, Ltd., which. position he resigned about 20 years ago to accept a similar or more re- sponsible position with an industrial concern at Smith's Falls: He is well. remembered here as n man of devout r igious views and a recognized lead- er of a religious sect known as the followers of Bishop Horner. His wife who was formerly Miss Pinner pre- deceased him by 10 years. Surviv, ing are his mother and sister in Clin- ton, one brother, Bert Hill, Edmon, ton, Alta., one son George of Ohio, two daughters, Mrs. Earl Thompson in Egypt, and Miss Doris, living with her brother in Ohio. Mrs. Andrews left on Tuesday for Smith's Falls where her brother's remains were interred. DEATH 0'F JAMES MUTCH • Auburn vicinity is again called to mourn the loss of one of its mos'( highly respected and oldest continuous residents in the person of James W. Mulch, who entered into rest early Wednesday morning. Mr. Mutch was born 79 years ago in Aberdeen, Scotland, and came to Canada with his parents, the late Robert Mutch and Ann Cruickshank, when only 11) months old. Tho family settled in Pickering township, 12 miles north of Whitby, where they remained 12 years until they joined a migration into what was then known as the Wes') and made their hone two miles north of here, Lot 28, C on. 3, E. Wawa - nosh. Several well-nown families here came from Pickering at the same, period. Just previous to taking as his partner in life, Jane Nicholson, Mr. Mutch .purchased the! McShannock farm just two lots east of his home. Here the family lived for 14 .years when they moved to the homestead. After some years of continued suc- cess in farming Mr. and Mrs. Mutch retired, and twenty one years ago came to make their abode in Auburn. When the county .system of good roads was instituted Mr. Hutch be, came the first superintendent for this sector, which position he held for 12 years, during which time many mark•] ed' -improvements in hill cutting and. grading took place. Prior to un ion Mr. Mutch was a Presbyterian. He was a most regu. • lar attendant of service and took: a keen interest in all church work es- pecially in connection with the choir, of which he was a member: At the time of his demise he was a member of the board of managers of Knox United church from which the sera vices were conducted : Friday after- noon by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Morti- more,D.D. Besides his widow the deceased is survived by two brothers, Wm. and Fred, Clinton; one daughter, Ahna, , Toronto; two sons, Norman and Stan;, I ley,'who are C. P. R. station agents at Carseland and Lacombe, Alta., re- spectively, and two • grandchildren. Among the beautiful floral tributes were those from the fellow member" of the board of managers of Knox United church and the Edmontor branch of telegraphers. The pall bearers were: James Woods, Ralph Munro, 'Geo. Beadle, James Howatt, Earl Raithby, John McKnight. In- terment was made in the Union ceme, tery, Mullett. LITTLE LOCALS The members of the, L.O.B.A. will hold their regular meeting on Tues- day, January 9th, at 8 o'clock. All 'members are requested to be pre- sent. Don. Kay; little son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kay is recovering nicely after a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. J. Douglas, of the Royal Bank, has been transferred to St. Marys. "Jack" has been very popular herd and his many friends are sorry to see him leave. Mr. Lindeman of New ifainburg has been sent here. TRAGIC FATALITY Four young people inet a sudden tragic death early in the morning ori December 29th, when an .east -bound Michigan . Central freight train hit' the, car in which they were driving, Three of the occupants were young women from Rodney, Miss Sara Patterson, and Miss Jean Stewart, recent graduates of the -University of Western Ontario and Miss Georg ina Munro, who was a member of the graduating c lass. Miss Margaret Plumsteel, a student of the same University, knew these students very well. having lived in tee same soror- ity House. Miss Geoigins Munro visited Miss Plumsteel last summer and inet several people while in town. Our sympathy is extend, ed to those who lose their friends in such a tragic manner. WEEK OF PRA'ED The Week of Prayer will be ob- served in the various churches of Clinton from January 7 to Jan- uary 14th. The order of services is as follows: Monday, in the Presbyterian church, the speaker, Rev. F. G. Far - rill, will talus as his subject, "The Need f o tite " World: On Tuesday the service 'will be In the Ontario Street United church and the speaker Rev. W. A. Brem- ner of Brucefield, will take as his subject, "The Church Universal." On Wednesday the service will be held in the Baptist church. The speaker, Rev. C. W. D. Cosens will take as the 'topic, "National and International Life." On Thursday the service will be held in St. Paul's Anglican church. The speaker, Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Londesboro, will take as the topic, "The Economic Life of the World." On Friday the service will be held in Wesley -Willis church, the speak, er, Rev. K. McGoun, will take as hle topic, "The World-wide Christian Mission." MEETING OF P. S. BOARD The regular meeting of The Pub- lic School, was held on above date. The following accounts were ordered paid on motion of Messrs. Manning and Jenkins. Ball and Zapfe 428,30 G. Saw Map Co. 13.75 The inspeetor•,s report was read and on motion of Messrs. Ford and Cook, was ordered filed and publish, ed. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Cudinore, that the motion in the minutes setting non-resident fees at $25.00 be received. Carried. Moved by Mr. Cuclmone, seconded by Mr. Cook, that the non-resident fees be set at the following rates: 1 pupil, $10.00; 2 pupils, $14.00; 3 pupils, $15.00. Carried. Adjournment, moved by 'Mr. Man- ning, seconded by Mr. Venner. Car- ried. i During the meeting a letter was read from Dr. Field, inspector of Public. Schools. The letter read as follows: "The Public School Board, Clinton, Ont. Dear Sirs: - I visited your school as stated on another sheet and spent the allotted time in its inspection. The re -arrangement of the glasses. among seven teachers naturally led to some difficulties and inequalities; the only class that wasaffected ser, iously was Miss Courtiee's, she was left with two forms, whereas the oth- er teachers have only the one form. However, the reduction of staff was justified as the attendance has shown, a considerable reduction. The awarding of certificates has worked out well for, the deserving pupilsof the entrance class -four, teen being thus granted their certi- ficates without examination. Your staff is a good average---/ some members of it excel; they work harmoniouly together and are de- voted to duties. The attendance is •very regular -it stands in this respect among the highest in the province. This is creditable to all concerned. The caretaking is well done^, the school is kept clean and comfortable. 'yours respectfully, JOHN 51. FIELD. DEATH OF LILY KNOX There passed away at Toronto Gianeral i•Iospital on Sunday, Lily Knox, daughter of Mrs. Mary Knox, Clinton, and the late William Knox of concoesion 12; Mullett. Miss ICnox was. taken ill about three months ago, and later was taken to London for special treatment, latex atilt going on to Toronto., ,The re- inains were brought to Clinton on Monday and the funeral will be held on Wednesday from the home of her brother in Hullett township,; For several' years she was a valued em, ployee- of the . Clinton Knitting Co. in the capacity of forewoman in the knitting mill. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Knox, now in Hullett and three brothers, Thos., in Mullet and Albert and Joseph both in the Canadian West. She was • a member of Wesley -Willis United church. DEATH 0F CHAS. D. HUNT The funeral of Charles Davis Hunt. was held from the home, Frederick street, on Monday, service being con- ducted at 2 p.m., by Rev. F. G. Far- rill, pastor of Ontario street United church of which he was a member. n After an illness of about one year, Mr. Hunt passed away last Satur- day. He had seemed to be as well as usual and was able to be up and about the house during Christmas week but on Saturday was taken suddenly with a heart attack. Char- les 'Davis Hunt was born at Sher - bourne, Dorsetshire, Eng., in 1851, and was in his 83rd year. His par- ents were the late Chas. Hunt and Rebecca (Davis) Hunt. At the age of 20 years he came to Canada with his brother. He secured employment with the G.T.R. as sec- tionman and later became section foreman on the Brucefield section of the London, Huron and Brace lines from which position he retired 25 years ago, coming to Clinton to live, In 1902 he married Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Simpson, of Brueefield, who survives him, also two daughters, Winnifred, in Toron- to, Edith at home and one son, Ken- neth, of Ryland, Ont.,. The brother with whom he came to Canada died in Toronto in May last. The now de- ceased Charles Hunt was of a quiet home loving disposition. In religion he was Methodist and later United church. Intermient was made in Clinton cemetery. The pallbearers were: Bert Fremlin, John McKinley, Malcolm Montgomery, Thos. Morgan, Ceo. Turner and Gordon Howes. The funeral was private. COUNCIL MEETING The members of the council held a brief meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd. The chief item of business was the reading and discussion of the financial report. Street Account Paysheet . $55.69 S. J. Andrews, tile A. Seeley, repairing, labor' 14.10 H. Trewartha, 25 loads gravel 7.50 Electric Light Account P. U. Coni., street ligtttng160.40 Property Account P. U. Com,, light., town hall. 11.20 P. II. Com., light and water, Rest Room . 2.62 P. U. Coni., 3 mths. rent, Rest Room . 27.00 P. U. Corn., cord and lamps1:40 Mrs. Brown, care Rest Room 2.00 J. B. Mustard, coal stock scales :2.79 D. E. ACloset' Account A. Fulford; salary . . 65.00 Cemetery Account M. McEwan, salary . . 50.00 Salaries Account R. E. Manning 58.38 L. Stong .. 70.83 L..Stong.collecting taxes 50.0q E. Grealis, salary 58.83 Park Account A. Fulford, cutting grass Grants Account P. U. Com., light X -stay, Wafter, - Hospital . 3.56 Charity Account A'. MoCallum, meals, tramps 2.78 H. Bartliff, meals for tramps 8.50 Reihl, Coal . 5.75. Jacques family . 17.34 Incidental Account Bell' Telephone, rent, acct9.56 Typewriting . 1.26 H. T. Rance, R. Welsh, Divis- ion Court Fees' • 48.00 F. Fingland, law costs 20.85 G. Hicks, engineer fees' 6.00 Postage 4.00 Hyorant Account P. U. Coin., Hydrant, 3 mths rental . 622.71 RECEIPTS L. STONG--1! Market Scales -.,.$11.10. Hall rent .. 3.00 14.10 M. MeE WA'N-- Work, . .. , . 34.50 E. OREALIS- Stock Scales 12.45 THE MARKETS Wheat, 60c to 65c. Barley, 30e to 37c. Oats, 32e. Buckwheat, 42s. Butter, 17c to 18c. Eggs, 15c to 25c. Live Hogs, $6.25. AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian, Church The Women's Missionary Society, Purpose sending,a bale of supplies, clothing, bedding, etc., for relief tie the Canadian West. Kindly leave contributions . at Miss MacDonald's store before January 12th. The morning sermon subject: "The Perishable and the Imperishable." Begin the New Year well by being• present at church on Sunday. St. Paul's Church The annual meeting of St. Paul's: church .Ladies' Guild was held on Tuesday afternoon, Janaury 2nd, with a fail• attendance. Reports for the year were given and showed a, very successful year under the leadership of Mrs. H. B. Combe, the- r'stiring president. The financial report showed a credit balance of* over 8150.00. Votes of thangs s wer e tendered to the retiring executives. Mrs. McGoun took the • chair to conduct the election of officers for the coining year. The officers will' be as follow President:s: Mrs. C. Sturdy. lst Vice -Pres.: Mrs. Holloway. 2nd Vice -Press Mrs. Joseph 531- cocks: 3rd Vice -Pres.: Mrs. Geo. Taylor.. ISecretary: Mrs. Bert Fremlin. Treasurer: Mrs. George Walker. Flower Mission Committee: Mrs. H. T. Rance and Mrs. Wm. Elliott. Memorial Flower Fund Committee: Mrs. H. T. Rance and Miss Doan. Convener of Teas: Mrs. Harry Thompson. Social Hostess: Mrs. Bartliff. Convener of Canvassing ,Commit- tee: Mrs. Holloway. Convener of Tabes •Committee: Mrs. Theo Fremlin. Convener of Kitchen Committee: Mrs. Tasker. Visiting Committee: Mrs. Geo. Taylor and Mrs. McBrien. The business meeting was then ad- journed and a' social hour was spent over the teacups. Wesley -Willis United Church The members of the executive of the W. M. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. Pickard at 3 p.m.' on Fri- day, January 5th. Morning. service. Communion ser- vice: "The New Covenant." Even, ing: "The Tido of Revival." Preparatory serSice will be held on Tuesday evening at 8 -o'clock. The W. A, of Wesley -Willis church, helda meeting on Wednesday after- noon to elect officers for the coming• year. Honorary Pres.: Mrs. C. D. Cosens.: Advisory Pres,: Mrs. A. T Cooper.. 1.63 President: Miss L. Brigham. 1st Vice Pres.: Mrs. E. Paterson.. 2nd Vice Pres.: Mrs. R. E. Man- ning. 3rd Vice Pres.: Mrs. W. Mair. Recording Secretary': Mrs, J,-Can- inghante. Treasurer: Mrs. H. Oharlesworth. Corr. -Secretary: Mrs. T. Venner. Assistant: Mrs. J. Scott. Treasurer of Mite and Pennies: Mrs. J. McKinley. Convener of Flower .Committees Mrs. A. Seeley. Asst. Convener of Work Commit- tee: Mrs. R. Cree and Mrs. A. Canto - Ion. Communion Committee: Mrs. J. Stewart. Manse Committee: Mrs. W. Man, ning. Lookout Committee: Mrs. Geo. VanHorne. Kitchen Committee: Mrs. Saville.. Painist: Mrs. A. T. Cooper. • Program Concener: Mrs. Fowler. 3:00 The ladies presented a silver rose I bowl and address. The bowl con- tained eleven roses, enc for each year she has been president of the Women's Association, to Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Ontario Street. United Church New Year's Services 11 a.m. Pastor's Subject: "Ye shall see greater Things than these." Installation ofall officers and tea- chers of the Sunday School at this, service. 7 p.m. Beautiful New Year's!• Candle Lighting Service . entitled-- "Tho Procession of Life,' by large Young Women's Bible Class. The various "Spirits" will be por- trayed in special costumes by the• young ladies. IiThe Spirit of Religion:'Lorna El: lis. The Spirit of Prayer: Isabel Mc- Knight. The Spirit of Mankind: Irene. Vele, ler. t1 (eentlnnell wo45n.'si