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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-03-22, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era 'The New Era Est, 1860, NO. 5367 -55th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1934 6pring will kn be here NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR NEW WATCH OR YOUR ' PRESENT WATCH PUT IN ORDER We Can. supply your wants perfectly in regard to this YOU CAN STILL GET ONE OF THOSE RELIABLE ALARM CLOCKS, FULLY GUARANTEED BY US FOR $1.25 eliq3 2 ' Y Headquarters for Watch, and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J. 11 Make Your. Housecleaning Effective by Making Your Windows Trim OUR SPRING CURTAIN MATERIALS ARE ENTIRELY NEW IN DESIGN AND PRICES ARE DECIDEDLY LOWER. Congoleum Rugs YOU MAY ORDER YOUR CONGOLRUMN RUGS FROM US AT PRICES BELOW THOSE QUOTED BY MAIL ORDER HOUSES. YOUPaster E Togs 1 May be Purchased in Clinton WE HAVE DRESSES, COATS Ar'D SWAGGER SUITS WHIiICH LEAD IN SMARTNESS OF DESIGN AND MOST ATTRACTIVELY PRICED. IRWI%'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " LONG AND EXCITING HOCKEY SEASON TO AN END COMES Special Hospital Series Ends $bason With A Bang. CLINTON WINS CUP On Friday eevning the final game between the Seaferth Beavers and the Clinton Colts was played in the local arena, for the Carlton Cup. This was the second game of a two -game series, the first one was between the Goderich Sailors and Seaforth, with the classy Seaforth boys qualifying for the final game against the Colts. These games 'were sponsored by the local hospital board in an effort to raise funds for the building of a new wing to the hospital. The ice on Friday night, although being anything but in good shape, was better than was expected and a fair crowd saw a real thriller, many remarking that it was the best game this year, and the eup is to be put up for competition each year, the team winning it three straight times .to keep it. o'he game had nicely gotten under way when "Wick" Elliott, in clearing, the puck, sent it in Livermore's di- rection and it trickled in under his stick for the first goaL. After this tough break, the Colts came back with a vengeance and it was only 'the fine work of Stade in the Seaforth nets that saved the Beavers. Near the close of the period F. McEwan took a pass from Pickett to tie the score. The period ended 1-1. Play was very even in the second stanza, with both goalies stopping, many hot ones from all angles. Sea- forth was rewarded with a goal a- boot midway through the period, and penalties were very costly to the Colts. The period ended 2-1 for Sea - forth. It looked bad for the locals, but. Kel. Streets was the boy who saved the day. The play was about evenly divided and everyone, was waiting for the final bell, when Streets grab- bed the puck and in his usual flashy style, outguessed the defence and beat Stade for the tyinggoal, just as the bell went for the end of re - gelation time.. The Colts were playing a man short at the time. 1' In the first five minutes of over- time, the Colts went in the lead on a rather luckyy goal, but this made 1 up for the one handed to Seaforth in the early stages of the game. Streets tore into the corner, passed out in front of the Seaforth nets, and Sam Rennie in trying to ,clear, deflected , it into his own nets, making the score 3-2 for Clinton. Seaforth tried hard, but could .• not penetrate the stiff defence which the Colts staged for the remaining five minces. At the conclusion the cup was pre _rented to the Colts, in the presence of both teams, by Reeve G. H. El- 1 liott, followed by congratulations and general handshaking on the part, of both teams. Clinton Line-up: Goal --Livermore; defence, Elliott, Rath; centre, Streets; wings, R. Me. Ewan, Kennedy, subs, F. MeEwan, Pickett, 'Holmes, Combe. TWENTY YEARS AGO Twenty years ago last Saturday, March 17th, Clinton hockey team ment to Smith's Falls to play for the. Trench cup. Of the members of that team the only ones now living in Clin- ton are Caryl Draper, W. t Johnson and Albert Mitchell. Two members of the team, Murray Draper and Newman Ciuff "sleep in Flanders Fields" and the others are scattered here and there. THE MARKETS Oats, 35c. Wheat, 80c. Barley, 45c. Buckwheat, 42e. lButter, 22c. Eggs, 12c to 16e. Live Hogs, $8.00. H. AND S. CLUB The regular meeting of the Home and School Club was held in the Collegiate auditorium on Tuesday ev- ening. It was in charge of Mrs. Geo. Jenkins and opened by singing "The Maple Leaf, The secretary's report was read and adopted. The program, in charge of the League of Nations Committee, was an interesting one, It consisted of a .discussion on the League of Nations, entitled, "So This Is Geneva," by Miss Fraser, Miss Lovett, Miss Armstrong and Miss Cudmore. A piano duet was given by Mrs. Wendorf and Miss E. Wiltse, a solo by Mrs. H. Lawson, accompanied by Mrs. Wendorf and a piano trio by Miss Wiltse, Mrs. Wender! and Miss Enima Plmnsteel. Mrs. H. Lawson was appointed as delegate to the con- vention in Toronto. The meeting clos- ed with the National Anthem..' TOWN LEAGUE BANQUET The banquet, put on by the Town League hockey boys, on Tuesday ev- ening, was a huge success, At 7.15 o'clock about forty-five boys of the League sat down to a sumptuous meal provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. 8: Inkley. The tables were Ioaded with good thingsto- eat and after Lite boys had partaken of a good meal, a short program was given. Councillor Holmes - was elected Chairman and in a few well-chosen words expressed p d his; thanks to the officials and players for giving him ithe honour to be present at such a gathering as this. He said the TWO League should be congratulated for putting on the banquet and having such a fine league. Mayor Trewartha was then called upon and spoke on the sportsman- ship of the players and assured them of his hearty support in the future; and told the boys he would donate a cup for a Town Soft Ball League. Mr. G. E. Hall, who donated the cup, was then called upon, and thank- ed the boys for the splendid banquet. He then presented the cup to Nor- man Livermore, manager of the Ma, roon team, who will hold the cup for one year. Norman ,Livermore then spoke, but said he couldn't say much on account of eating too muck supper, but thank- ed the boys for winning the cup. Owen Combe was then called upon and in a good sportsmanlike way thanked all and in closing said the best team won the cup. G. Holmes spoke for the Leaf team and would like to again challenge the winners, (Gerald still has hopes.) S. Gude said he would like to see another League formed nextyearand he would put in the winning team. ,Sec. -Treasurer J. Butlerthanked on behalf of the executive, all for such a large turnout and although all the committee were green they did their best to make it a success. He gave the financial report, which shows' a nice sunt in the bank to start hockey next winter. The following executive spoke and thanked all for helping: C. Judd, W. Cudmore, E. Fulford and B. Glidden, Mayor. Trewartha was again called upon and presented the following boys with -'a prize: •George Elliott, George Campbell, ' Reg. Smith, R. Draper, S. Lawson. These prizes were given for the younger hoys who made the most progress in the Town Lea- gue. . Several of the boys then spoke on having a Town. Soft Ball League and alI were much in favour of one, and Mayor Trewartha said he would do- nate a cup and this was accepted. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the referees who handled the games so well, and as 'Cecil Van - Herne said they were the most cur, sed and discussed boys of the league. Owen Combe moved a vote of thanks to •Mr. and Mrs. Inkley for the splendid supper they prepared. Thebanquet was brought to'a close by singing the National Anthem and all dispersed saying'they had a fine time, Financial Statement Total Reed for hockey...; $82.97 T. Marshall's share. 49.05 League ... $33.92 Carnival Total Amount . . $86.65. Expenses . 15.00 Rink share .....,.,28.70 League share .' 42.95' Hot dog stand 22.05 Expenses 9,45: Clear , 12.57 League Recd Total 145.35 Expenses , 110.90 Balance in bank $34.45 -rtJNO. BUTLER, Sec. -Treasurer. rowll Relic? Ixaeue. GOING TO LUCAN Mr. J. E. Neil, who has been a re- sident of Clinton for .several years, latterly with the Massey -Harris peo- ple, has gone to- Lucan to take charge of the agency there. ' Mrs. Neil and little daughter will follow as soon as a suitable residence can be found. Mr. and Mrs Neil have made many friends during their sojourn here who ate sorry to see them leave but whose good wishes will follow them to their new home, . INJURED GOING TO OIiURCH The days of persecution for relig- ious faith are over but there seems to be a distinct hazard in going to church in Clinton. At least, two ladies found it so last Sunday morn- ing when Mrs, W. Higgins fell on some ice and fractured an ankle and Mrs. Edrenston did the same to her wrist. ; A. few evenings previously Mrs. Trewartha, wife of Mayor - Tre- wartha, slipped on an icy walk as. she was hurrying from a meeting of the W. M. S. to another gathering in the ehurch and sustained a fracture to the stnalI bone in her ankle. And a few Sundays ago Miss Elizabeth Ford fell en her way to church and frac- tured a bone in her hip and is still in a plaster cast in the Hospital. The strange put of the story is that all these ladies attend the same church: Is there some special trial of zeal and faithfulness on during the Lenten period? YOUNG TORIES ORGANIZE E. R. Dennis, London, Conservative organizer for Western Ontario, and E. G. Pltilpott, Toronto, Ontario or- ganizer for Young 'Conservative Clubs were in town last week and organiz- ed a Club for Clinton and vicinity. Officers were elected as follows: President, Percy Livermore, Clinton First Vice -President, Miss Agnes Combe, Clinton. Second Vice -President: Stewart Middleton, Bayfield. Third Vice, Sam Castle, Clinton. Recording secretary, Miss Olive Schoenhals, Clinton. Corresponding Secretary, Miss Madeline Streets, Clinton. Financial Secretary, Ray Cox, Tuc- kersmith Township. The first meeting of the club will he held on the evening of March 28, when representatives will be named for neighboring districts. The club will cover Clinton and the townships of Stanley, Goderich, Huit lett and Tnckersmith. Messrs. Philpott and Dennis will make a return visit to Clinton on Wednesday evening, Mar. 28th, to complete the organization and will address the young people. This will be an open meeting to which all in- terested will be made welcome. The meeting will he in the Old Time Dance hall, at eight o'clock. LITTLE LOCALS • Robins are becoming quite plenti, ful about here. Six below at seven -thirty this morning, March 22nd. March 30th is Good Friday and April ist Easter Sunday. The W. C. T. U. will meet at three o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs, C. S. Hawke, !Mrs. K. McGoun is out of town and will not be home for her usual at. home day, Tuesday, Mar. 27th. The W. A. of Wesley -Willis church held their. annual St. Patrick's Day. afteimoon tea, and sale in thecouncil chamber on Saturday last, which was a' fair sucecss, in spite of the wea- ther.. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tough, who are leaving the farm on the Bronson Line, Stanley, have rented Mrs. Farquhar's cottage in Rattenbury street and will occupy it very shortly. Clinton bids THE HOME PAPER: WHAT ABOUT THIS? Goderich made quite a fuss' re- cently about the .county jail being without 'a prisoner, the claim being made that this had neveroccurred before in the history of 'the institu- tion, Mr. W. G, Pope of Hullett town., ship, however, stated to The News, Record last week that twice in his. recollection he had seen claims in the newspapers about Huron County jail being empty, He had no proof of this, as he had only read it, nor could heive g dates, but he said he distinct- ly remembered these two occasions, The 'county recoxds should be able to throw some light on this matter, andcertainly c a y rt looks a bit better for the county if it can be proved that on more than one occasion in nearly one hundred years the county jail was without a prisoner. BOYD-•iMaEWEEN The wedding was solemnized on Saturday, March 17th, at the Pres- byterian manse, Clinton, the Rev. Dr. C. E. Dougan officiating, of Eli, zabeth (Bessie) Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander M. McEwen, Stanley township, to Mr. Charles James Boyd, only son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Boyd, McKillop township. The bride wore a swagger suit of brown tweed, brown straw hat and brown accessories. She carried a bouquet of Barclay roses. The only attendants were Miss Marjorie K. Me- Ewen, sister of the bride, and Mr. Wm. Torrance Dundas, Seaforth; cousin of the bridegroom. Immediately after the ceremony the couple repaired to the home of the bride's parents for dinner. They left early in the afternoon on a motor trip. Upon their return they will re. side in McKillop. DEATH OF MRS. HARDY Mrs. Annie Arksey Hardy, for the past few years a resident of Clinton, died on Wednesday Iast after an ill- ness of a couple •of months. Mus. Arksey was born in Victoria County and was married forty-eight years ago. On the death of her hus- band four years ago she came to Clinton to be near her daughter, Mrs, Russell Neal of the Base Line, On the 20th of January last she was stricken with paralysis and, while she rallied slightly, her condition was serious from the first and she grad- ually sank. She is survived by the one daughter, Mrs. Neal, another daughter having died some years ago. A service was held at her late re- sidence on Thursday evening conduct- ed by the Rev. F. G. Farrill of On- tario street church, with which Mrs. Hardy had been connected during her residence in Clinton, who was as- sisted by Mr. S. C. Hawke. The re- mains were taken to Lindsay on Fri- day and on Saturday afternoon the funeral was held from the residence of Mr. W. H. Arksey, brother of the deceased woman, to Riverside ceme- tery, the services being conducted by Rev. Canon Marsh, an old family friend. , Mr. and Mr•s. Neal accompanied the remains to Lindsay. AMONG THE CHURCHES Passion Week. Services will be held as follows: Monday, 8 p.nt.---Baptist Church, Speaker, Rev. F. G. Farrill. Tuesday, Wesley-Willis—Dr. . Dor- gan. Wednesday—Ontario Street, Rev. G. W. Sherman. Thursday, Presbyterian Church— Rev. K. McGoun. Friday, 10.30 a.m. St. Paul's Church --'Rev. C. W. D. Cosens. General Topic-nvith Christ in Holy Wleek. Services at 8 p.m., all but Fri- day. them welcome to town. Mrs. D. Steep has a Last summer's pullet which seems to be quite am- bitious. The other day she laid an egg which measured 7x71 ' inches and weighed t4. pound. One egg like that ought 'to make a satisfactory breakfast for anybody. Mr. and -Mrs. H. S. Turner, who have been ,occupying the old Wesley Parsonage, residence of Rev. A. A. and - Mrs. Holmes, all winter, '' will shortly move to the cottage recently vacated by. Mr. and Mrs. F. Garden. Murdoch, Rattenbury street, west. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Sunday morning: `A Garden and a Sepulchre." Ontario Street United Church Morning sermon subject: "He Set His Face to go to Jerusalem." Even- ing: "The City was Moved Saying Who is This?" Wesley -Willis United Church Special Psalm Sunday Services will be held. Morning: "When He was come near." Evening: "A Picture Sermon. "The Triumphal Entry," from the Painting ,by Plockharst. The Eveready - Mission Circle will old its ' Easter Thankoffering meet - ng in the primary room this, Thurs day, evening, commencing at eight 'cloclz. The girls are putting on a rogram which will include a short missionary playlet. All ladies of the congregation cordiallyrnvited. The W.M.S. will hold its annual Easter thankoffering meeting in the Sunday school room on Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 28th, commencing at three o'eloek. Miss Mitchell, field secretary; will be the speaker. The ladies would like a full attendance of the ladies of the congregation. The W,M.S. of Ontario street church are cordially invited. In Southern Alberta,' fine, spring- h like weather has prevailed since the 1 beginning of the year, the tempera- ture '`sometimes going higher but ° seldom lower than 59 degrees above p zero. Ontario must have exchanged with Alberta for the season. We'd rather have our old climate again. A meeting will be held in the count eil chamber at eight p.m, Tuesday next for the purpose of organizing a softball league for the coming sea- son. Mayor Trewartha is donating a silver cup for competition and it is expected some good sport will be shown in this line during the summer. ROBERT HOLMES FORMER WELL-KNOWN CLINTON PUBLISHER, DIES AT HOME IN TORONTO YESTERDAY The death occurred in Toronto yes- terday morning .of Robert Holmes, formerly publisher of the Clinton New Era, a town official and for a time representative in the Peden.' Parliament for this part of Huron County. He had been in failing health for couple of years or so but had only -been b en confined to his bed since Friday last. He was in his 81st year. The remains will be brought . to Clinton for interment, the funeral to be held from Wesley -Willis ehurch on Saturday afternoon, service to com- mence at two o'clock. It is twenty -,five years this month since Mr. Holmes left Clinton, having been appointed surveyor of customs in Toronto, a position from which he retired only a few years age. Prior to his removal to Toronto he had spent a busy and strenuous life in Clinton as newspaper publisher, hair- ing, worked with his father, the found- er of The New Era, during bis boa hood and young manhood, and con- tinued the publishing of it after his death, He was an alert and capable newspaper man and it is not many weeks since he forwarded to The News -Record an item from a daily since his health has been failing, that paper concerning someone formerly he has failed to pay at least one visit known to readers of this paper and in to Clinton during the year, which he thought the might still be He was a member and past presi- interested, His newspaper instincts dentofHuron Old Boys' Association never failed him. of Toronto, and when he attained And while he devoted himself to his his 80th -birthday, received a gold newspaper work he still found time mounted cane. to take an interest in civic affairs and He married Jute 27th, 1877, Miss served as mayor of the town• and was Emma Lavine Leavenworth of St.. interested in everything pertaining Catharines, Ont., who survives, and to its best interests. He also repre, they celebrated their golden wedding sented this constituency in the Domin, anniversary in 1927. Other survivors ion Parliament for three terms, being are five daughters, Mrs. C. F. Wheat. - first elected in 1899 as a supporter of on, Toronto; E. Louise Holmes, se - the Liberal Party, 15 was during his cretary of the Exhibition Associa, time in parliament that he was in- tion, Edmonton, Alberta; Mrs. 0..F:. strunental in have the present post- Adams, Gravenhurst, Ont,; Mrs. G. office erected Isere, the building being W. Raiser, Turtleford, Sask., and' erected in 1903. Mrs. G. F. McKelvey, Weston, Ont,;•' Mr. Holmes was reared a Methodist two sons, Walter G. Holmes, London, 'and -while in Clinton was an active Ont., and Harris B. Holmes, of the and official member of the Retten- Mail and Empire advertising staff.: bury street, later Wesley congrega+ Two brothers, W. Percy Holmes, St., tion, being a member of the official Catharities, and Howard B. Holmes,. board and a local preacher. He con- Winnipeg; five sisters, Mrs. R. G- tinned his active church work in Emerson, Winnipeg; Mrs. H, Ra Toronto, being a member and official Chant, Mrs. C. J. Farr, Misses Annie in Trinity Methodist, now United and Hester Holmes, all of St. Cath - church, Bloor street, - crines, and 12 grandchildren, also• Mr. Holmes was a man of wide in- survive. , terests and of wide friendships; he A funeral service will be held to - knew practically everyone in all this morrow afternoon with a public ser - community when be lived here and he vice at Trinity United church, Bloor kept up his. interest in the old town 1Street west, at 4.30, after which he, after his departure. On his periodict I will be brought to Clinton, where, al visits to Clinton he looked up his a funeral service will be held in Wes - old friends with -interest and they ;ley -Willis United ehurch on Saturday were always pleased to meet him. He 1 at 2 p.m, Interment will be made - liked the people of his own political in Clinton cemetery. ROBERT HOLMES faith and of the. opposition; he lead' friends in his own church and in ev- ery other church in town. It is only within the last two or three years, TUCKERSMITR. The Senior Bible Gales of Turner's United Church held a progressive ero- kinole party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crich on Thursday Iast, when a very enjoyable time was spent. The first prizes were wonby Mr, and Mrs. Ernie Crich and consol- ation prizes by Mrs. Gifford Oriel: and Herman Crich. Refreshments were served at the close of the even- ing and a very hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Crich for their hospitality. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mr. Alonza Rodgers had a narrow escape from death on Monday morn- ing from the effects of coal gas fumes. Mr.' Rodgers lives alone and his daughter, Mrs. Haacke, wife of Reeve Wilmot Haacke, went in to visit her father and found him in an unconscious condition. A -doctor was summoned and he was taken to Goderich hospital, where he was soon brought around, but it was a close shave. Itfrs. Fred Middleton is visiting friends in Goderich and vicinity. Miss Norma Welsh entertained a number of her friends on Monday'ev- ening to a skating party. Mrs. A,nnie'. Hutchings is not get- ting along as well as her friends would like to see and is still under the, doctor's care. • Miss Marion Forbes spent the week -end at her home in. Hallett. 1 Mr. Randall Cole of ' Zurich spent the week -end at his home on the Bayfield line. 1 Mr. Carman Tebbutt and Mrs. Roy Easom conducted the service in Eb- enezer church on Sunday last. Mr., Irving Tebbutt assisted the Sunday before, the young people taking turns in conducting the services during the illness of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Her- ` beet, There was an Irish entertainment in the church on Wednesday everting,, Mr. John. Tebbutt acting as chairman, and a pleasing' program of music,! readings, etc., was gone through. 1 • • Mrs. 'Clegg. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Willett of Millbrook visited Tuesday and "Wed- nesday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred An- derson. Mt. Moore of Mitchell, who is spend- ing some time in the community, gave some selections on the guitar and' some amusing Irish songs. At the • conclusion of the program refresh- ments were served. The church was, prettily decorated to suit the occa- sion. LONDON ROAD Miss Beatrice Walters spent the week -end with Miss Wanda Row-. elif£e. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wright and` baby, Barbara Dawn, and Miss Wey- mouth visited on Sunday with Mr: and Mrs. B. Roweliffe. Miss Doris °rich visited at the- home hehome of her cousin, Miss Norma: Shipley, over the 'week -end. Miss Marion Fates - visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tyndall. Mr. Roy Plumsteel and Mr. J ., Clegg attended a sale in London on Saturday. Mrs. Farquhar has rented her house in Clinton to M. Tough of the Bronson Line, Stanley, and intends making her home with- her daughter, The London Road Club met at the. home of Mrs. LeBeau Thursday, Mar.. 15th. After the opening exercises. a lengthy discussion took place a- bout the annual social evening to be- held March 23rd. An appeal for de nations for 'the new wing of the hos-. - pital was also discussed." It was de - aided we donate them $5.00. Mrs..' Tyndall gave - an excellent paper on "How to Feed Pullets for Winter. Laying." For the social half hour, Mrs. LeBeau read an interesting pa- per on OYMarine's trip to the World's Pair. Mrs, Moffatt's side served,, lunch. The next meeting - will be held,' att. the home of Mrs, Davidson,