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" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
MAROONS DEFEAT SENATORP IN FIRST GAME
OF PLAY-OFFS
See
The Second Game Tonight
MAY BE FINAL GAME .F}OR NEWS -RECORD
TROPHY
Maroons Trim Senators 2-1
Before a small gathering of loyal
fans the epening guns in the Town
League Finals for The News -Record
Trophy, roared'out a win for the
]Maroons over the Senators by a score
of 2-1. The ice was not in thebest.
of condition and before the game was
over some of the players were about
as soft as the ice. The contest was
fast in some places and to -night's
(Thursday) game promises to be
muchcloser as the Senators have.
vowed towin if at all possible.
The firstperiod opened slowly each
team getting accustomed to the soft.
ice. There was very little combina.,
tion played but finally Tasker scored
on an assist by Midget Neilans. With
! but two minutes left to play in the
period, Hawkins banged one into
Levis' citadel to put the Maroons in
the van .2-0.
The second period '•saw no scoring
for either teams but some sensational
saves by (both goalies. Lever muffed'
a sure goal when he gothis feet tang-
led up with the puck when looking
in on an !open net. , A few minutes
later Levis, twine guardian for the
Senators, sneaked out on his hands,
and knees to smother a puck about
15 feet, in front of the goal.
The third frame opened with the
Senators determined to score. 30 se-
conds after the bell, Combe shot
from the blue line and beat Liver-
more easily. Play speeded up then
with both teams boring' in,determin-•
ed to score. Lampman, the jovial de-
fence star of the Senators, handed
out some very effective body checks
during this canto. In the dying mo-
ments of the game the Senators sent
four men up in a vain attempt to
score,
The game was well handled by
Referees Rath and VanHorne, there
being but one penalty handed out
and that being awarded to H. John-
son of the Senators for tripping.
Be sure and see the game to -night.
It is bound to be interesting and
these boys in the town, league de-
serve all the support you can give.
If the Maroons repeat their victory
they will be declared Champions, but
if the Senators come through, as
they are determined to do, a third
and deciding game will be necessary.
Line-up:
Maroons; Goal, Livermore; de-
fence, McIntyre, Hawkins; wings,
Lawson, Carter; centre, Lever; al-
ternates, Cudmore, Marshall, Tasker,
C. Neilans, M. Neilans, McDonald, K.
Streets.
!Senators: !Goal, Levis; defence,
Combe, Mutch; centre, Dixon; wings,
Brown, B. Streets; alternates, Lamp -
Mau, Hoy, C. Johnson, Smith, H.
Johnson, Forrester.
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SAFELY ARRIVED IN CHINA
Word has been received by his
family of the safe arrival at Shang-
hai, China, of Mr. Paul Hovey, form-
erly of Clinton and brother of Miss
Mary Hovey of town, who sailed •re-
cently from Vancouver for China,
being engaged to! teach commercial
aviation to the Chinese. There's an
adventure surely, for a young man!
The New. Era Esta 1865
CLINTON. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1934
Ti -LE MARKETS
Wheat, 85c.
Oats, 35c.
Barley, 48c.
Buckwheat,. 42a.
Butter, 22c.
Eggs, 14e to 18c. ' !
Live Boge, ;$8,75.
TO MAKE US COMTORTABLE.
The majority of us who are busy
with our own affairs give very little
heed, perhaps, to the often hard and
disagreeable work which is perform-
ed by men for the sole purpose of
making it comfortable and conven-
ient for the rest of us.
This was brought home to us re-
cently by the break in the water
main on Albert street during a very
cold spell of weather. The Hydro
men had to dig down into the frozen
earth to find this leak and then han-
dle wet and muddy tools while right-
ing the trouble, spending hours in
theicy blasts, doing a dirty, disa-
greeable job, but it had to be done if
the citizens of this part of the town
were to be supplied with pure water
for household use.
These nen, whose labor means so
much to the comfort and happiness
of the homes of the people, should be
held in high regard,
PASSING OF MRS. HOOPER
The death occurred at the home of
Mrs. N. Saundercoek, Hensel'', on
Friday last of Margaret J. Atkinson,
widow of Albert Hooper, for many
years a resident of Clinton. She was
in her seventy-ninth year.
Mrs. Hooper had been in failing
health far some time and for the
past three months her condition had
been serious, so that her death was
not unexpected.
Mrs. Hooper was born in Biddulph
and spent her early life there. In
1884 she was united In marriage to
the late Albert Hooper and for some
time after their marriage they re-
sided in Crediton. They came to
Clinton in 1900 and here they made
their home until Mr: Hooper's death,
since which Mrs. Hooper has spent
part of the time here and part in
Hensall or London. She is survived
by one son, Olin Hooper of London,
one sister, Mrs. John May of Toro» -
to, and two brothers, D. J. Atkinson
of Clinton and W. J. Atkinson of
London, Seven grandchildren also
survive,
The remains were brought to Clin-
ton for interment, a short private
service being held at the home of her
brother, Mr. Atkinson, Rattenbury
street, on Monday afternoon, follow-
ed by a public service in Ontario
street church, with which Mrs. Hoo-
per
ooper had been connected for mans
years. The services were conducted
by the Rev. F, G. Farrill and the
Rev. K. McGoun.. The pallbearers
were: Messrs. R. and W. Tiplady, W.
Walker, 0. W. Potter, F. Leonard
and Jas. Livermore.
The remains were laid beside those
of her husband in Clinton cemetery.
"JAKE" WINS. BY LUCKY SHOT
"Jake" Taylor, well known former
Clinton citizen, who is spending the
winter in St. Petersburg, Florida, as
has been his wont for some years
past, is enjoying bowling as usual
this winter and the other day, by a
lucky shot, was instrumental in haw-
ing his rink, Canadians, win the.
Chamber of Commerce trophy. A St.
Petersburg paper thus describes the
game, which was played off !before a
very large crowd of interested spec-
tators:
"In one of the most exciting fin-
ishes ever bowled on the local rinks,
theteam skipped by "Reg:" Turnbull
won the chamber of commerce trophy
yesterday afternoon by a Score of
18-17. The game was started Thurs-
day afternoon but was halted by rain
at the sixth end, at which time
"Reg's" rink was. leading 11-3.
,George Reid's rink` staged a come-
back
omeback on resuming the game, yester-
day and due largely to some great
work by Davy Dyer, 'caught: up- to
their opponents and tied the score
on the 17th end. On the last end
Reid's rink was lying five shots and
looked rather dark for the other
side. At this point Jake Taylor, ev-
er a great bowler in the pinch drew
a, shot that cut out all five bowls
and staid in for the shot that won
the game.
The winning rink played a well-
balanced game through the series,
' eaeh of .them in turn coming across
with genie winning bbwis at times
when theywere most needed; .. The
winning team Was J. Webb Shelley,
of Lindsey, Ont.; 3. W. G. Watson,
Jake Taylor and R. H. Turnbull,all
of Toronto. The winning skip was so
pleased with the great work in sup-
porting him throughout the games
that he presented each of his team
with a suitable souvenir of the
event."
THE HOME PAPER
JAMES SCOTT, POSTMASTER,
PASSES AFTER TEDIOUS
ILLNESS
It was with deep regret'that the
news was received in Clinton and
community yesterday evening of the
death of Mr. James. Scott, esteemed
citizen and postmaster here since
1901. '
1Vfe. Scott became ill "early in De-
cember and, in spite of the best of
skill and care, his condition grad.,.
wally grew worse. He was taken to
London for special treatment and it
was thought there was a chance for
his recovery but the improvement
was of short duration and for the
past couple of weeks he has been
rapidly failing.
Mr. Scott had Iheon a resident of
Clinton for ever -fifty-two years,
coming here to practiee law Nov. 1st,
1881. He was born in the County of
Oxford and was educated in Wood,
stock and Toronto. He was called td
the bar in' August 1881 and Clinton
being recommended to him as a good
place to commence the practice of
taw he cane up here the beginning
of November. About a year after his
arrival he -went into partnership with
Mr. A. H. Manning, who was here
when he came, and this continued un-
tie Mr. Manning's death in the early
ninties. In 1901 he was appointed
postmaster, succeeding the late Mr.
Porter, being succeeded in his law
practice by Mr. Beattie.
Mr. Scott was a conscientious and
obliging public servant, a public-
spirited citizen and a trusted and es-
teemed friend. He was for many a
years an active worker in and an of-
ficial of the Willis Presbyterian
church and, going into the union with
Wesley congregation, was at the
time of his death a member of the
session. A man of sound judgment and
kindly, Ohristian spirit, his counsel
was widely sought and he was loved
and esteemed by his fellow officers in
the church. He was also active in
Sunday school work as long as health
permitted his attendance.
But his energies were not by any
means all expended in his own
church, he wasµ always interested in
education and was for years a mem-
ber of the Collegiate board and took
an active interest in all projects per-
taining to the town's welfare.
Mr. Scott was twice married, his
first wife being Miss Annie Whitely,
and they had three children. Mrs.
Scott died while the children were
still small. In June 1918 he was
united to Agnes, widow of Dr,-
James Campbell of Detroit and
daughter- of the late James Fair of
Clinton, who survives hint, also his
two daughters, y Kate,- wife of Dr.
Adams, Sandwich, and Jean, Toron-
to, arid his son, Stewart, Toronto.
The funeral takes place from Wes,
ley -Willis church on Friday after-
noon, service to commence at three
o'clock.
VISIT BRUCEFIELD SOCIETY
The Young Peoples' Society of
Wesley -Willis church, Clinton, were
the guests sof the Society of the
Brumfield ehurch on Monday even-
ing. The visiting society assisted by
furnishing the devotional part of the
program. The young people report
a very pleasant evening. Between
forty and fifty young people went
down.
HOSPITAL HOCKEY' GAME
It is hoped the weather man will
give good ice for the Hospital Hot -
key game on Tuesday evening next,
when the Goderich and -Seaforth
teams will contest for the silver cup
donated for this series. The win-
ners will play Clinton team to decide
who gets -the cup. At the Tuesday
evening game a number of other
prizes will be presented.
This cup, on exhibition in R. H.
Johnson's -window, will be competed
for each winter by Huron hockey
teams. It will become the property
of the team winning it three times.
LITTLE LOCALS
Public school concerts this, Thurs-
day, evening and tomorrow, Friday,
at 7.30 in the town hall. Do not miss
seeing the younger generation put on
their stunts:
The regular meeting of the Hospi-
tal Board will be held in the board
room of the town hall on Tuesday ev-
ening, Mar. 13th, at 7.30. A full at-
tendance requested.
The L.O.B,A. will meet on Tues-
day evening, .March 13th, • at half
past seven.
The annual Collegiate At -Home
and dance was held in the auditorium
on Friday evening, when a•• very
pleasant time is reported.
Mr. W. J. Tough) who is retiring
from farming on the Bronson Line,
Stanley, is coming into 'Clinton to
reside and is looking for a suitable
residence.
in haeou
W g town n eil. has raised
the tax on police dogs to ¢10.
JAMES SCOTT
Postmaster in Clinton. since 1901,
and one of its most highly -esteemed
citizens for over fifty years, who
passed away at his home early yes-
terday evening after an illness ex-
tending over son'ie months.
ANOTHER CITIZEN GONE
We stop the press to chronicle the
death of Mr. B. R. Higgins, an es-
teemed resident of Clinton for many
years and formerly of Brumfield. Mr.
Higgins had been undergoing treat,
ment at the Guelph Sanitarium for
some weeks. The funeral takes place
on Saturday afternoon but at time
of writing particulars are not to
hand, ,
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED
'Mrs. Harry Lyon of Londesboro
announces the engagement of her
eldest daughter, Lily Maud, of Cal-
gary, Alberta, to Mr. Wilbert Roy
Lobb of Goderich township, the mar-
riage to take place quietly this
month.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander M. Me -
Ewen, Stanley township, wish to an-
nounce the engagement of thein
daughter, Elizabeth (Bessie) Irene,
to Mr. 'Charles James Boyd, son of
Mr. and Mrs. David Boyd, McKillop
Township, the marriage to take place
this month.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
The annual spring meeting of the
synod of the diocese of Huron will be
held in London the week of May 14,
it was announced the other day by
Archdeacon W. L. Doherty, secretary
of the synod executive.
This will be the first meeting or
the synod for two years, The meet-
ing last year was cancelled owing to
the illness of Bishop C. A. Seager,
who will preside this year.
The annual meeting of the Wo-
men's Auxiliary of the diocese is
held the week previous to the Synod,
that is this week.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning sermon subject:
"The Crucifixion of Egotism."
Ontario Street United Church
Sunday morning sermon subject:
"Beholding, We are Changed Into His
Image." Evening: "Prayer's Awak-
ening Force."
The Girls' Club will meet at eight
o'clock this, Thursday, evening at
the home of Mrs. E, A. Fines, Ontar-
io street.
Wiesley-Willis United Church
The Girls' Club is postponing the
regular meeting from the 13th to
March 20th.
The W. M. S. will meet at the
home of Mrs. E. Paterson on Thurs,
day evening, March 15th. at eight
o'clock. Mrs. Scott's group will • have
charge of the devotional program.
The minister's Sunday• morning
sermon subject will be: "Fruit of The
Light.". Evening: "The Saviour of
AIL"
LONDON ROAD
Mrs. ' John Quigley received word
on Friday of the tragic death of her
cousin, Mrs. J. Canning, Alderwood,
who inet her death in a fire which
destroyed their store and residence.
Mr. Canning was taken to the hospi-
tal but succumbed Saturday evening.
The remains of both Mr. and Mrs.
Canning were brought ' to Seaforth
Tuesday for burial in St. James'
cemetery. They were former resi-
dents of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs..
Quigley attended e d the funeral on
Tuesday.
Mrs, Milton Wiltse was in Goder-
ich Thursday of lash week to attend
the funeral of the late Mrs. Antos
Fisher.
)Mass L Forbes, Hullett, spent the
week -end with her sister, 'Mrs. Tyn-
dall.
Mrs. W. Swinbank spent a few days
with Wlingham friends. `
COUNCIL DECIDES': TO DISCONTINUE RENTING
REST ROOM
Council Sponsores New Hospital Wing
The town council met Monday ev-
ening, all members present and May-
or Trewartha in the chair.
The most important legislation
passed was that which provided for
the discontinuance of the rental of the
rest room in the Public Utilities
building at the end of this month.
For some time the council has been
discussing the'rent,paid for the rest
room but apparently little reduction
could be brought about. At Monday
evening's meeting a communication
was read from the P.U.C. offering
the room at a rental of $8.60 per
month, including heating, light and
water to be extra. Councillors Hol-
mes and Inkley submitted a motion
to the effect that the council discon-
tinue renting the rest room, and let
the P.U.C. keep it open for the ac-
commodation of the public, notifica-
tion to be given to the P.U.C. before
the first of April
In speaking to his notion Council.
for Holmes said that he understood
the rest room in )Goderich was main-
tained by the P.U,C., and he thought
if it is dope in one municipality it
might be done in another.. He felt
that it was a silly business for the
ratepayers of Clinton to tax themsel-
ves to pay rent in their own building.
If the Commission would allow the
use of the room rent free the coun,
cel might pay for light and water, as
no doubt the Commission would have
to account'for its use, but he couldn't
see why the town should not have the
use of this room.
Councillor Iinkley thought the rent
of this one room was out of all pro,
portion to rents paid in the town, and
especially as returns were supposes
to cover cost only.
Several of the councillors spoke on
the subject and Reeve Elliott and
Councillor Livermore moved an
amendment that the council offer the
Commission a rental of $6 per month
and also pay for light and water. In
presenting their motion both Reeve
and councillor said that the rest room
was a necessity in the town. It was
the only place women coming into
town to do business felt free to go
with ilttle children, or if they had
time to wait. They considered it a
decided step backward to close the
rest room.
Several members spoke on the mo-
tion and the amendment but when the
latter was put to the vote only the
mover and seconder voted for it.
Reeve Elliott said that if the ori-
ginal motion was changed somewhat-
he
omewhathe would vote for it, as all he wanted
was to see the rest room kept open,
he was as willing as anyone to save
the town money. But the movers
made no attempt to modify their mo-
tion and when it was put it carried,
with only Reeve Elliott and Council-
lor Livermore voting nay.
!A communication was received
Pram a Goderich lawyer on behalf off
John T. Turner, asking payment of
$500 within three days, as damages
for water overflow, or an action
would be instituted. On motion of
Councillors Paisley and Iinkley this
was filed. Councillor Paisley said
the council had done all it could to
protect Mr. Turner's property from
damage and it could not do the im
possible. Councillor Inkley said his
cellar flooded every spring but he had
not thought of asking the council td
stop it. It was a natural consequence
of being in a low location.
The Auditors' report was received
and, on motion of Councillor Paisley.
and Reeve Elliott, was adopted, and
arrangements made for having. some
copies printed.
The mayor said a deputation had.
been received by the council in .come
mxttee from the Clinton Hospital
Board, asking the sympathetic co-
operation of the Council in the con-
templated erection of a new wing,
and on motion of Councillors Holmes
and Inkley the council decided, to
sponsor the undertaking and ask the
Provincial Government to assist in i
this building, under the unemploy-
ment relief scheme.
On motion of Councillor Paisley
and Reeve Elliott the council decided
togrant the Kiltie Band ;$300, the
usual summer band concerts to be
given:
On motion •of Councillors Holmes
and Walker Reeve Elliott and 'Coun-
cillors Paisley and Inkley were ap-
pointed a committee to look into, the
matter of providing : a new ,band
stand.
Reeve Elliott, reporting for the
street committee, said he had had the
hospital street opened up, as it was
in bad shape after the thaw.
Councillor Livermore, for the pro-
perty committee, reported that, an
inspector had condemned the weigh
scales at the station and he had had
them repaired,
Councillor Walker reported three
families on partial and one on full re-
lief.
Councillor Paisley and Reeve El-
liott moved that cigarette, pool poom
and bowling licenses be renewed at
last year's rates. - Carried.
On motion o
i i n f the same two mem-
hers the time for return of the tax
toll was extended until' April 30th.
Reeve Elliott and Councillor Pais-
ley moved that a grant of $100 be
made to the spring fair. Carried.
Mayor Trewartha called attention,
to the fact that the rate would be
struck at the next meeting and that
all estimates should be in the hands
of the financial committee well in
advance of that date.
Chairman Paisley of the financial'
committee read the following report:.
Street Account
Paysheet $36.56
Electric Light Account
P. U. Com., Street light., . , , 159.99
Property Account
P. U. Cour., light, town hall. , 9.64
P. U. Com., light, Rest Room 1.00
Mrs. Brown, care rest room2.00
W. 1:I. Hellyar, repair. clock 3.00
Inspection of Scales 7.50
A, McCartney, coal, 7920 lbs. 57.42
D. E. Closet Account
A. Fulford, salary 65.00
Cemetery Mount
M. McBwan, salary 50.00
R. Cree, team 4.50
J. Taylor, labor 2.26
Fire and Water Account
G. Hanley, gas and oil, soda. 3.30
Salaries Account
R. Manning, salary 58.33
L. Stong, salary 70.83
E. Grealis, salary 58.33
J. 'Wiseman, auditor 15.00
W. B. Armstrong, auditor 15.00
Grants Acct.
P. U. Com., light, X -Ray
Hospital , 32.61
Insurance Account
North Western, Prem. T, Hall 8,00
Perth Mutual, Prem. 36.00
London .G.L A 67.96
Consolidated Ins., Prem. Hall 16.00
Charity Account
II. Bartliff, 52 meals, tramps 13,25
A. McCalium, 13 meals, " 3,20
Four Families on relief 37.14
Indigent Patient, Lucy Levy,
London Sanitorium 23.20
Printing Account
Postage . . 5.00
Municipal World Forms . , 10.05
R. J. Lovell and Go. ..... , , 2.86
Incidental Account
E. C. Vance and Co. Dog tags 4.92
Bell Tel. Co., rent, acct. 8.70•
Prepairing Auditor's Report. 10.00{
RECEIPTS
L. STONG-.
Market Scales ...$1.8.35
Hall Rent 20.00 44.35'
M. MoEW!AN
Work .. 14.00
E. GREALIS-
Stock Scales 13.00;
PORTER'S HILL
On Sunday our faithful pastor',
Rev. R. M. Gale, braved the bad
roads, coming as far as he could
with his car, then continuing the
rest of the way with a cutter. Both
Sunday School and church service
were fairly well attended.
Also great credit is due our mart
man, who has been very faithful ale
through the cold, stormy winter,
when the rest of us sat eomfortably
by our fireside. These cold days are
when we appreicate our mail coming,
too.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Harrison en-
tertained a few of their friends to a.
dance last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox are,
moving their household effects to
Mr. Fred .
The St. Eliiott'sPatrick Concert that had:
been planned for_next week may be
called off owing to bad roads.
Owing to the downpour of , rain
last Friday evening the young people
from Hoimesvilie decided not to come.
to Grace church as planned.
Sorry to learn .that Mrs, Les. Coxf
is ill at her home,
Mr. George Tebbutt, who has been•
keeping his own house for some years,.
althoughhe has passedethefourscore
milestone, has been persuaded to go
into the home of his daughter and'
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. Pickard.
which will in future he his home
I:I'is friends trust that he will ]ung be
spared in his usual good health and,'.
spirits.•