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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-03-29, Page 1irhe News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated. • The Clinton New Era NO, 5368 -55th YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1934 The New Era Est. 186& THE HOME PAPER: `Cur ZUSittC3d is Jupp1qing 0the WITH WATCHES AND CLOCKS that are dependable, not for a year, but for years. We pride ourselves on having done this now for over 31 years. We are still on the same old job. COME IN AND SEE OUR STOCK. Trade in your ofd watch for a new one. Or bring in your Watch and have it put in good order. PRICES MODERATE. II • X. igeillicir Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery 'Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174T. SPRING TOGS That RepresentCORREC'TNESS OF STYLE and SOUND ECONOMY We are justly proud of the com- pliments we are receiving on the new Spring Apparel which is so readily selling. Dresses, Coats and Swagger Suits which emphasize the new Style Trends, are here in Types that appeal to the most fastidious. SILK CREPE DRESSES at $2.95 •1 We are clearing a number from stock this week at this extremely low price. Come in and look them over. IRUTR'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHHOPPE " ospital Benefit Concert In Town Hall, Clinton; Monday,April 2nd at 8 p.m. A HIGH-CLASS PROGRAM BY CLINTON ARTISTS Assisted By Soloists from HENSALL AND TORONTO Admission 25e Children Silver Collection 68-1. DEATH OF F. G. MURDOCH On Monday .the death occurred at his home in Gbderich of Capt. Fran - Pis Garden Murdoch,formerly of Clinton, in his eighty-third year. Capt. Murdoch had been in failing health for the past two or three years and for the past six months or'so his decline has been rapid. (Capt. Murdoch was born in Scot- land, being a son of the Rev. James Murdoch : of Roseherky, Aberdeen- shire, Scotland, and his, wife, Helen Young Garden. He was educated at a grammar school and Marshall Col- lege, Aberdeen, and chose the sea as his career. For many years he was a sea captain, visiting during the course of his career almost every port in the world. He retired from active work about thirty years ago ant during the war went back and spent the war years at his old trade as a sea captain. About twenty years ago the Cap- tain and hisfamily came to Canada, first settling in Guelph, later moving to Woodstock and about six' years ago coming to Clinton, where his sons • purchased a chopping mill. Owing to his knowledge of'seaeraft and his wide travel Capt. Murdoch was an interesting conversationalist and made many friends in town who learned much from his stories of dif- ferent countries. In his home, too, are curios' from many : lands. It is but a few weeks since the family re- moved to Goderich. Capt, Murdoch is ` survived by his Wife and ene son and one daughter, George Garden Murdoch of Clinton and Kiss Maysie Murdoch at home. Another son, Frank G., air pilot, met death in an airplane accident nearly three years ago. Two brothers also survive: Rev. P. H. Murdoch, Mel- bourne, Australia,'. and Prof. Walter Murdoch, Perth, Australia. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the residence, :Gode- rich, to Clinton cemetery. The fun- eral services were conductd by the Rev. F. G. Farrill, of the Ontario Street United Church, with which the family have been connected since coming here. The ,pallbearers were: T. H. Livingstone, G. N. Turner, Geo. Cantelon, F. W. Andrews, Gee. .Han- ly and W. J. Stewart, The remains were laid beside those of his son in. Clinton cemetery. P. U. MAKES OFFER At a, meeting, of the Public ties Commission on Monday evening a resolution, moved by l\fr. Perdue and seconded by Mayor Trewartha, 'was passed setting the rent for the rest room at $5 per month for Tent and heat, The town council at its last meeting had decided to discon, tinne renting the room unless better arrangements could be made. The a- bove action was the outcome and this offer will no doubt be accepted by the council. The I,0.0.F. which also rents rooms from the P.13.0., is asking some ad- justment of their lease. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Holy, Week services have been held each evening this week, Monday in the Baptist church, Tuesday in Wes- ley -Willis, last evening in the Pres- byterian chureh, tonight in the On- tario street church, tomorrow, Good Friday, at hall past ten in the morn- ing, in St. Paul's Church. The at- tendance ttendance has been fairly good, and the messages helpful. given on Sunday morning: Introductory Voluntary: Albert W. ]?vetelbey. Anthem: "King of K• ings," Caleb Simper. Offertory: "Meditation," Walter W,esche. Mixed Quartet: "The Magdalen," G. W. Warren. Anthem: "He is Risen," Caleb Simper. Postlude: "Festival Fantasia," H. J. Tschirch. The W. A. will meet at the home of Mrs. Brooks, Rattenbury street, West, on Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 4th, at three o'clock. A picnic tea served. Wesely-Willis United Church Morning subject: "The Power of His Resurrection." Reception of new members and Sacrament of the Lord's supper. Evening subject: An Easter Picture, "He is Risen," by Pioekhorst. Special Easter music at both services. At the evening service on Sunday Rev. Mr. Cosens gave a picture ser- mon from Plockhorst's "Triumphal , Entry Into Jerusalem," the colored picture being thrown on a screen. The Easter Thank -offering meet- ing of the Eveready Mission Circle was held last Thursday evening in the primary room of the Church. The president, Miss V. Fraser, .open, ed the meeting, after which the .see- retary's report was given. The roll call was answered by a Chinese cur- rent event. Miss Fraser then told an interest- ing Chinese story. A Chinese playlet followed, each girl taking'part being attired in Chinese costume, making it all the more interesting to the fine crowd attending. A generous offering was given. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. I Ontario Street 'UnitedChurch Special Easter music at Math ser- vices. Morning subject: "Love at the Tomb." Evening: "Eyes Holden and Eyes Opened." The C:G,I.T. groups -held a very successful supper, meeting at the church last Saturday evening. The girls served a dainty. meal to twenty- four of their .members and twelve ladies of the congregation, represent- ing the teachers of the 'teen age classes and the presidents of the var- ious church organizations. A happy time was spent around the tables while all joined In a sing -song led• by Miss Elnora McInnis. The guests. were called upon to answer the roll by naming their hobbies, which proved both interesting and surprising. Mrs. Farrill read an ori- ginal poem entitled, "Garden Gossip," and .Mrs. McFadden. of Cookstown told of the C.G.LT. work being 'done in Simcoe county. A vocal number was given by three of the senior girls, Irene McInnis, Grace Finch, and Dorothy Steep. The president, Evelyn Heard, then .called upon Jean Swan to take charge of the devotional period. Mfrs. Poekett read a chapter from the study book; while a scene from Chinese life was dramatized, by the Junior girls, Pal- ma Hunking, Pearl Elliott, Gertrude Holmes, Ruth Levis and Eileen Knox, The guest speaker, Mrs. C. W. Cos - ens, chose the theme, "1 want My Life to Tell for Jesus," and in her own winning way gave an address that was (both interesting and inspiration, al. Mrs. Farrill then offered prayer and the meeting closed by the singing of "Taps." The W. A, will meet at three o', clock on Wednesday afternoon April 4th, in :the church lecture room. A social hour will follow the business. meeting: Presbyterian Church Morning sermon subject: "Remem- ber Jesus Christ" The following Easter music will be THE MARKETS Oats, 35e. Wheat, 80c. Barley, 45c. Buckwheat, 42e. Butter, 22c, Eggs, 12c to 16c. Live Hogs, $7.75. DIES AT COMBER The daily papers carried the news the other day of the death of Chas. L. McDermott of Comber, who ailed at the age of eighty-one. He was the father of William B. McDermott, who attended Collegiate in Clinton twenty years ago or so, and his sister, Miss Olive McDermott who wasthe ith wr Jackson Mfg., Company, Miss McDermott later married an English nobleman, and died a year or so ago as Lady Critter. Many people will remember these young people, who were members of St. Paul's choir during their residence here. William is now. Dr. W. B. McDermott of the Soldiers' Pension Board, Ottawa. VISIT COUNTY HOME On Monday evening the young peo- ple of Hensall Presbyterian church, with their minister, Rev. Mr. Young, paid a visit to the Huron County Home, putting on a much appreciated musical program. Mr. Young presid- ed during the program. They brought along "Dad and His Old -Timers," with two violins, a gui- tar, banjo and the piano, they delight- ed the residents of the Home with the rendition of all the old time songs and tunes, the favorites of each one being played during the evening. Both managers and the Home resi- dents were charmed with the even- ing. At the conclusion of the pro- gram a treat of candy was distribut- ed. About thirty-five of the visitors braved the stormy evening and snowy roads to give this treat to the shut-ins at the Home. MARRIED IN VANCOUVER The following from the Vancouver Province refers to the marriage of a former Clinton boy: "Not for a Iong time' has there .been a wedding of more local interest than that which took place Wednes- day evening in Steveston United Church, when Miss Doris Critchley, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Critchley, became the wife -el Mr. Clarence Glazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Glazier of Clinton, Ontario, and nephew of Councillor Jack Cook. The Iittle church was once again gay with bridal decorations, friends having labored to construct a beauti- ful arch, greenery and spring flow- ers being combined with a huge bell beneath which the party took their places. The bride, given away by her fath- er, was striking in a gown of ivory point d'esprit, worn over taffeta and cut on long lines. A cape about the shoulder was caught with crepe bow and orange blossoms, and rows of frilling fell front the waist down. The veil of fine French net was caught in Juliet dap and fell in sheer white, nese to form a train. White moire shoes, Lace mitts and a lovely shower bouquet of deep pink rose buds com- pleted elle toilette. The bride was attended by Miss Ir- ene Cook, cousin of the groomm, who. was sweet in a frock of pink point d'esprit, frilled about the shoulders and with taffeta rose trimmings. White moire shoes and mitts were also chosen by Miss Cook, and a cun- ning little hat of tulle with silver. stitching and blue bandeau completed her costume. She carried pink carna- tions and maiden hair fern. Mr, Wal- lace Udy and Mr, Arnold Glazier were the ushers, while Mrs. Greendolph played the wedding march. Mr. Bernard Critchley, brother of the bride, was best man and the ceremony was performed by Rev. William Deans, During the signing of the register, Mr. Ted Bowles sang very effectively, ''I Love . You Truly." The reception which followed was held at the home of Councillor and Mrs. Cook, where Mrs. Critehley, clad in beige flat crepe, with hat to match assisted ' Mrs. Cook in receiving , the guests. Mrs. Cook was wearing henna flat crepe with - harmonizing hat and both wore corsage bouquets of carnations and roses. The rooms were (beautifully decor- ated with pink and white streamers, while a massive bell of white with red trimmings hung over the bride's tab- le, with streamers suspended and there were pink and white carnations effectively employed. Tall pink tap- ers burned on either side of the wed- ding cake which prettily centred the table. Presiding at the tables were Mrs. W. Tolley, Sr., and Mrs. F. Foster. While assisting in serving were the Misses Rose and Lorna tidy and 'Flo. and Elsie Burrough. During the evening vocal numbers were contributed by Mr. Ted. Bowie. About seventy-five guests were present. DIED IN TORONTO The death occurred in Toronto on March 7th, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Jessie Derich, of William John, Carter, in his 75th year. He was the an of0 s Robert and Charlotte. Carter, farmers in Clinton vicinity for many years, His another was a resident of Clinton fol. a time, living near the station with her daughter. Mr. Carter was in Gltuton about a year ago, visiting relatives. Mr. Carter was buried in Necro, polis Cemetery, Toronto. TEMPORARILY APPOINTED An inspector from the Postoffice Department p was in town a few days ago and after looking things over he sent a recommendation that Mr. I•Iu- ron Murch, who has been in charge at the postoffice during the illness of the late postmaster, Mr. Scott, be left in temporary charge until a new postmaster is appointed. Mr. Murch's work has been perfectly satisfactory to the department and to the postoffice patrons and he is to be congratulated on this temporary appointment. W. I. MEETING The March meeting of the Women's Institute was held Thursday after- noon last. The president, Mrs. T. Cook, was in the chair. For some months past a membership drive con- test bas been in progress, captained by Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes and Mrs. J. B. Levis. Mrs. Levis' side being the losers, provided the refreshments, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes, the program, latter being as follows: A reading by Miss D. MiIIer; mouth orgon solo by Mrs. T. Cook, Mrs. Perdue accom- panying; a chorus by the group entity led, "The Little Brown Church in the Vale:" two quintet selections, Mrs. T. Cook, Mrs. R. J. Johnston, Mrs. C. V. Cooke, Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes and Mrs. A. F. Cudmore; an amusing comic duet by Mrs. 0. L. Paisley and Mrs. F. Glew, and a solo by little Miss Jean Elliott. The banquet tables were done in St. Patrick decorations anda pleasing feature of the afternoon was the gift of flowers to the table committee by Miss F. Cuninghame, which were af- terwards arranged in bouquets, and presented to the captains and to the two oldest members, Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Harriet Levis. LITTLE LOCALS Tomorrow is Good Friday and a holiday. Sunday is April first and also Eas- ter Day. Can we look for spring after the Easter squalls are over? Mr. H. E. Rorke is out again after having been laid by the heels for sev- eral days by an attack of grippe. The Hospital Board will meet in the town hall board room en Tuesday evening, April 3rd, at half -past sev- en, Mrs. Guy Hicks was taken sudden- ly 11! last week and we regret to state is not improving as her friends would wish. Lieut Moulton of the Salvation Ar- my has had to return to her home in Toronto owing to ill health and Capt.. Naylor of W}alkerville is relieving at present. Mr. A. - W. Anderton was in Wing, ham Thursday and Friday evenings of last week, conducting the annual concerts in connection with the Pub- lic School, in which he is musical in- structor. Monday's snowfall, Ione of the hea- viest of the season, came as a sur- prise. To those confidently .expecting spring a ten or twelve inch snow- fall in a few hours comes as a shock But, perhaps, it will now open up and the moisture will not come amiss. A special meeting of the Clinton Branch U.F.O. will be held in the Ag- ricultural rooms on Saturday after- noon, March 81st, at 2.30. The ques- tion of disposing of a portion or all of the funds ofthe shipping branch will be discussed. A full attendance is requested. The:. finance committee of the town council met the other evening to con- sider the matter of a tax • rate for the year, which will be fixed at the next meeting. Both Collegiate and Public School estimates are down but it is unlikely that the general rate will be much if any-, lower than last year. Messrs. G. H. Jefferson,, T. G. Scribbins, 11 Paterson, 81 A. Pines; H. ` W. Clark, A.• Knight, J. IT,. . Heard and G. • E. Hall visited Lebanan Forest Lodge, A.F. & AM., Exeter on Monday ev, ening, where Mr. Jefferson who is an instructor in ' Masonic education, gave an address: A union service will be held in St. Paul's church at half past ten to- morrow, Good Friday, morning. In the evening the sacred cantata, "Cross and Crown," will be given in Wesley -Willis church, and in St. Paul's church Mr. J. Hartley, former Public school principal, will give a travel talk on The Holy Land:. A COUSIN DIES Col„ J. H. Rorke, Montreal business man, who died on Saturday in that city, was a distant cousin of Mr, H. E. Rorke of Clinton. Col. Rorke, who was a sonothe f ]ate Lt, C'ol. Edward Rorke of Thornbury, at one time 0. C. of the 31st Grey Regiment, had been a member' of the Greys from early boyhood and served in the South African war under Gol. Otter and al- so during the Great War, He was fifty-seven years old and ' leaves a widow and three daughters. CLINTON GIRL'S LOSS BY FIRE Fire - broke out, in Lakeside Man; Bions a rooming , r g and boarding house at Sunnyside,.Toronto, last Thursday night and the occupants'of abou' eighty' apartments had tobe remov- ed, many emov-ed,;many of them in night attire and from windows and fire escapes. Amongst those -whose apartments. were badly damaged and whose be- longings were lost was Miss Ruth Cartwright, daughter of Mr, A. Cart- wright of town, Miss Cartwright's apartment was in the east wing, a- bove where the fire originated. She was out at the time, returning to find the building in flames and all her belongings going up in smoke. There was no loss of life, but the property damage was heavy. AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL The Girls' Auxiliary of the Presby- terian church put on their annual "Maggie and. Jiggs Hard Time So- cial," on Thursday evening last, when a good attendance came out and an enjoyable time was spent. Miss Dorothy Streets and Charles Cole represented the Siggs' very clev- erly and received the guests. Misses Elva Cook and Eleanor McKenzie re- presented the "maids" and Messrs. Will and Frank Mutch the "butlers." Miss Frances Brydone took charge of the .costume promenade, many coming in costume, and the prizes were a- warded to Miss Norma Streets and Percy Brown. Many other costumes were inter- esting, some of them arresting, and everyone entered into the spirit of fun and frolic and a happy evening was spent. During the evening a short pro- gram was carried out, consisting of the following numbers: Mixed quar- tette, Misses Elva Cook, Eleanor Mc- Kenzie and Messrs. Will and Frank Mutch; solo, Mr. Allan Lightfoot; tap dance, Mrs. Bert Huller, Games and contests were also enjoyed until time for corned beef and cabbage, which was served, with accessories, a la caf- eteria, Dinty Moore. FUNERAL OF ROBERT HOLMES The funeral of the late Robert Holmes, who died at his home in To- ronto on Wednesday of last week, took place from Wesley -Willis church on Saturday afternoon, A service had been held on Friday afternoon in Trinity United Church, Bloor street, West, Toronto, the church with which he had been con- nected ever since going to the city, in which he was an official and in which many ether former Clinton people also worshipped, this service being attended by many old friends. On Saturday the remains were brought to Clinton by motor and at two o'clock a service was held in Wesley -Willis church, with which Mr. Holmes had been connected as boy and man, during all his residence in Clinton. He had been a member of the official board and a local preacher until bis removal to Toron- to twenty-five years ago. And, al- though many of the men and women with whom he was associated in the church have removed or have gone on, and the church itself has been changed and the congregation large- ly changed, it was fitting that from this edifice he should be carried out to his last resting place. It was a simple service, conducted by. the Rev. C. W. DeWitt Cosens, with Mrs. :Agnew at the organ and 'several members of the choir, some of them family friends, in their places Many old friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect, men and wo- men whom he had known during his long residence here as publisher and a member of parliament, and the children of others whose parents had passed on. Accompanying the remains from Toronto were four daughters (Ida); Mrs. Wheaten, and her daughter and son, Margaret and. Charles; Miss Lou* ise Holmes, Edmonton, Alta:; Mr, and Mrs, 0, L. Adams, (Sadie), of Graven'hurst; Mr. and Mrs. McKelvie, (Lena), of Weston, and two sons, 'Walter Holmes, and ;his wife, London, and Harris Holmes, Toronto. A bro- ther, Percy Holmes of London, and his son, :Chesleigh, and Mr. George McCartney, Toronto. The pallbear- ers were: A. T. Cooper, A. J. Tyndall Dr. Shaw, Percy Holmes, Charles Wheaton and Geo. McCartney, who. represented the Customs Depart- nient. AN UNFORTUNATE ACCPDENT Mr. A. A. Morrison, viae -president of the Clinton Knitting Company, who came up from London, Monday morning on one of his periodical vis- its to the plant, had the misfortune to slip on some ice, which was covered by soft snow, as he neared the fac- tory just after noon and in failing; . fractured his left arm abovethe elbow, He also sustained injuries to the head:. Re was taken to the local hospital,, where Dr. Oakes attended to the wounded member and where he wae. put to bed for .a few days. Mr. Mor- rison was badly- shakenup in addi- tion to his ether injuries. Mr.- orri on .is M s well known on aL don citizen, residing at 81 Ridout street, south, and is president of the Western Ontario Commercial Travel- lers' Association, PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD The regular meeting of the Pub- lic School Board was held on Tues- day evening. The members present were Messrs. Corless, Cudmore, .Cook,,. Venner, Jenkins and Manning. The following accounts were pre-. sented and ordered paid on motion of Messrs. Vernier and Cudmore: G. T. Jenkins $13. 70 T. Hawkins . 7.45 J. ITall . 7.00E Rink Expense 10.00 Moved by Mr. Cudmore, seconded by Mr. Cook, that the chairman, as. member of the lilotor League, corre- spond with that body, and ask for co- operation with the School Board in an effort to prevent accidents to chil- dree going to and from school, who persist in walking on the pavement in place of on sidewalks. Adjournment moved by Mr. Venner seconded by Mr. Cook, THEIR REMOVAL REGRETTER Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tough, who' have taken Mrs. Farquhar's cottage in Rattenbury street, their daughter, Miss Margaret, and sister, Miss Jes- sie Tough, are moving into town this week and we bid them welcome as citizens. Before leaving their home in Stanley township the members of Blake United church, almost the en- tire congregation, gathered at their home to bid them farewell and God- speed and read them a very appre- ciative address and presented them' with a clock, a reading lamp and oth- er articles of household ware. The address set forth the regret felt at their removal from the community' and the loss felt in the church, as Mit Tough had been an elder, Sunday- school undayschool superintendent and teacher. It is the citizen whose leaving one community is matter for regret whose presence is ever welcome in the .community 'to which he removes. ONE CAR 25 YEARS AGO According to the New Era file of twenty-five years ago there was but one motor car owned in Clinton at that time, it being owned by Mr. Al- bert Seeley. He had evidently had it the season before and as evidently did not intend turning it in for a new season's model, as he was getting it in shape for the spring. He had not thought Of running it all winter, ei- ther, as is the case nowadays, the highways having to be kept cleared for them, but had stored it carefully during the winter months. Now, at spring approached, p g he was looking• forward to making good use of it during the summer. Mr. Seeley way not the first owner of a car in Clin ton, Mr. J. P. Tisdall, We belieee,, having that honor, but he had remov- ed from town at this time. Only one car owned in Clinton, and' one may add, the vicinity, as farmers had not yet even started to consider the purchase of motor ears, in the - year of our Lord 1909. How many thousands of dollars have been ex- pended for cars since that time? PEOPLE YOU KNOW Miss Dot Gowan of Blyth visited the Misses Walkinshaw over the week- end. Mrs. C. Lovett has returned home af- ter a lengthy visit with her broth' er and sister's at Auburn, Miss Ruby Churchill left yesterday - to join her sister in Torontoand' they will spend the Easter vaca- tion in Bermuda. Miss. W,innifred Hunt of Toronto is, spending Easter holidays with her' mother and sister, Mrs. Chas.. Hunt and Miss Edith. Mrs. Joe Higgins anal child, who have* been visiting Mfrs. B. R. Higgins,. have returned to their home he Burlington. Mrs. Higgins accom- panied them and will remain for some weeks. M•rs. Sorby, who also lame home owing to her lather's illness, also a.ceiarnpanied them for- a little visit before ramming to heie? home in Winnipeg.