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Hadley (Scarlet)
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Weigelia Rosea (Pink)
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Is Visiting our store on
Wednesday, May 9th
ITe brings the best advice obtainable on style, fit and fabric. Re-
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and come in for that little extra service. Order
your suit to -day wihle they are still as low as $21.50 and up, to
your measure.
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Delicious Lemon and Orange Drops
Chocolate Coated Ice Cream Bars
Neilson's Assorted Chocolates
Blue Goose Oranges Chocolate Layer Cake
Raisin Bread Better Tarts Pure Cream Caramels
EAT MORE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
Quality and Freshness is�ryOurr Ambition
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WHY BRAY CHICS PAY
Bray 'Stock has extraordinary vigor and stamina. Judge fr•otn the
following. J. A. Leslie, Georgetown, reports that this flock of 132
Bray pullets averaged 23 eggs per bird Iasi December, 20 in January,
15Se in February -581 % eggs per bird in 90 days of coldest weather—
and are still laying heavily. Chicks fn:0 t such stock naturally live
and grow better than average. They're money-makers from start
to finish.
Seo the manager of your nearest Bray Hatchery for complete infor-
mation about. these chicks from vigorous, winter -Laying stock—or for
assistance with any chick -rearing problem. FREE booklet on re-
quest.
BRAY 011101f IIATCIIERY, 96 Clayburn Ave., St, Catharine, Ont.
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Toronto, Guelph, Kitchener, Stratford, London, Sarnia,
Windsor, Detroit, Goderich, Kincardine, Owen Sound.
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OODERICII: New batteries to 'de-
tect 'adio interference were author•
ized to be purchased: at the recent..
'meeting of the council, When these
are; placed in commission, offenders
will be notified to previc e the nieces.
•,saay steps to correct it.
DUNGANNO1i A very pleasant
r•evening was spent in the Parish,Hall,
"Friday, ' under the auspices of the
'Women's Guild' of St. Paul's' Anglican'
eCl uroh, when a good' crowd was in
attendance for the progressive euchre
party. Fourteen tables were in play
and prize -winners Were: Miss Alma
Free and James Brew'', while con-
solation prizes were ,Kion :by .Miss
Flora Dernin avid Allan Reed. A.
feature of the evening was the draw-
ing for a very pretty quilt of the
Dresden ,Plate design. James Mc
Whinney ^being the holder !of the,
lucky ticket which was drawn by
Miss Iris Rivett. A dance was held
after lunch was served,
StJ MERH
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Ma. • and Mrs. Norman Ball, and
family spent;: Sunday with . Mr. C'
Clifton near 'etagere.
Miss Fletcher Gibbings (Amy Mc-
Brien) off the West is visiting with'
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. ',Mason and in-
tends makingher future hoone in
Clinton.
N%+.'and Bees. C. Tyner and £milky,
spent Sunday with friends in'Gode-
Miss Jean e Ball is home after
spending the winter in Goderich
Mas. WI. J. EcBrien is spending €t
few days with her daughter, Mrs. F.
E, Mason.
GODERICH TOWNSHIP
Mrs. Perdue, Sr,, is spending some,
time''witj her daughter, Mrs. Sohn
Beacon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed.'Welsh and fam-
ily of Clinton spent Sunday as guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh.
Mr, and Mrs. E. F. Reed of London
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Welsh on Sunday,
1VIr. Jack Cluff spent the week -end
with his friend, Harolil McLeod of
Bayfield.
GST. GEORGE'S CHURCH
CHIEF BENEFICIARY
Under Will of Late Mrs. McKim
Many Charitable and Educa-
tional Bequests
(Goclericlr Star)
With the'exc•eption of the sum of
six hundred dollars which is left to
relatives, the whole estate of Ida Tre-
maine McKim, late of Goderich, will
be distributed among charitable, re.
ligious and . educate:nal institutions
with a small sum laid aside for the
care of cemetery plots.
The will, which is entered for pro,
bate this week, disposes of property
to .the valuo of $10,405.68, made up
of miscellaneous assets of $250; mon-
ey secured by mortgage, $5491.56;
securities' and real estate, $4285.65,
and cash in bank $381.47.
, Friends 'ef the' late Mrs. McKirn,
who died only last Saturday night, in Rev. Donald D. MacKay of St.
commenting on the will state that it George's Presbyterian Church, Lon -
gives a true pietrue of the kindly and don, was elected Moderato: of the
public -spirited lady, whose first Presbyterian Synoci of Hamilton and
thought was always 'for the good of London, at the opening session of the
others. Diamond Jubilee meeting in I{nox,
The largest bequest is to St. Church, Listowel on Monday evening,
Georgeos church, which gets $3,000. There were two other nominees for
This um i v
s s s to be invested iu'trustee the office, Rev, G. G. Treanor of
securities, and interest from which Dresden and Rev. 17. G. Thompson of
is to be used as the rentor and war- Woodstock. Rev. Mr. MacKay sue -
dens see fit, provided it is expended seeds Rev. Robert Johnston, D.D., of
on the church.
The 'Governing Connell of the Sal-
vation Army, Canada East Territory,
gets $1000, for use in rescue work.
The Synod of the Diocese of Huron
receives 81000, to be held in trust for
the Church Army.
Alexandra Marine Hospital, Giude- read by Rev. W. J. Walker of Niagara
rich, receives 31000, outright. St. An. Falls.
drews cemetery,Orillle Ont.,i t
, s a be Divineservices were in charge (r5
paid 850 for the upkeep of the grave Rev, Beverley Ketchen of Hamilton.
of Margaret liSoKim (nee Harvey), who took for his text first Corin -
while another $50 goes to the upkeep thiatis, 15th chapter, 58th verse.
of the fainily plot in Maitland come- Among other striking phrases the
tere. Mrs. Martha Morrison, Bramp- speaker declared that today "eater -
ton, a• sister-in-law of Mrs. McKim, is ialism dominates everywhere and
to be given $500, while a cousin, Richt that J ometimes the Church showed
Vance, gets 3100. .These are the only very little difference from a Brad -
personal bequests. street.
Goderich Collegiate Institute is to AIr.,ICetchen referred to the centre -
establish a. scholarship with $1,000, versy surrounding Prof. Gordon, son
the interest to bo paid to the se -hetet of "Ralph Connor," and professor of
who coes highest in his or her ex• economics is the Theological College
==illations held during his or lien at Montreal. Prof.. Gordon, said the
third yemar, in Latin, ono ml.deen len- speaker, is threatened with removal
guage, two mathematics, and English from office, because a number of cap -
composition and Literature or such
subject esmay bd on the curriculum.
Sucit student must remain in the
Goderich Collegiate fee his or her
senior matriculation.
The sum of 'ane hundred dollars is
left to the Toronto Humane Society.
A]1 of the balance of the estate and
effects, after the payment of all debts
and funeral and testamentary expen-
ses, is to go to St. George's church,
to be registered in the names of the
Rector and Wardens, to' be kept in-
vested by them and the interest to be
used for the betiding and equipment
of the primary school, the sum tloi be
in the nature of an endowment fund
and to be known as the "McKim Pre)
Mary School Fund."
Geo. Luscombc, an uncle of deceas-
ed and a cousin, Robt. Vance, are
named as executors with Hays and
Hays specifically designated as .soli.
citors lef the estate.
It is 'expected that all of these be.
quests 'will be possible of fulfilhnent
as the securities are of a sound nn.
trite with good immediate or early
values.
PE
S-RECORlJ
Miss Ltta Jartgtt:oi Toronto spent
the week -end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs.'Ieaae Jarrbtt
I(tr. J, Henderson, So., o£ e19iIop
visited recently with his SuniMr
and MTS. Jelm. 0, Henderson,' •
Miss Margaret Elgie left 'on Mon-
day with friends ee motor .for the
West, Margaret intends spending a
few mos,'IXvisith r. t
throughout'nth• the WesterngheProvinrelaceivess.
We wish her a' pleasanttrip and vis
it. •.. ! ; !If
Miss Maybelle' Whiteman; of our
Village is visiting with friends in
Peterborough.
Mr. and' Mrs. Hugh Gilmour of
Tuxford, Sask,, who have been, visit-
ing for the winter' months with their
Ontario friends and relatives, left
last week' by motor for their home.
The Young Peoples'. Society intend
holding their spring anniversary seri
vices on Sunday, May 20th. Further
particulars will be given later.
The morning service in St. Ani
dr•ew's United church on Sunday last
was, taken by the minister, , Rev. E.
F. Chandler. His subject ' was
"Christian Thinking:" The Misse1
Florence and Mary Thomson sang a
diet, . "The Tench of. His Hand in
Mine."
The Busy Bees. Mission Circle held
their regular monthly meeting at the
home of Miss Beatrice Daymond on
Saturday afternoon lase. Miss Isobel
Alexander presided, After the open-
ing and devotional period, led by
Miss Alexander, the minutes of last
meeting read and roll call taken,
which was answered by the Bible
verse, .beginning with letter "G", to
which nine members responded. The
topic, "A Christian's Use of Money,"
was very capably taken by Miss
Gladys 1VIcLean.• Miss Ruth Watson
took a chapter from "The Viking
Heart." The meeting closed by sing•'
ing and the Mizpah Bene
diction in unison. A daint
lunch was served by the hostess an
contests and chat were enjoyed.
CONSTANCE
Mr. and 1Vfrs, .toe Riley and Mr, asod
Mes, F. •Riley and daughter, Grace,
spent Sunday • at the home of the
lady's..parents, M1•. and' Mrs. George
book, ,of Goderich. township.,
Mr, and Mrs. S. Ferguson and Mee.
Leo Stephenson visited at the home
of Dr. and Mrs. Rays; of Palmerston
an Saturday.
We extendsympathy to Messrs
Ernest Adams and Miller Adams,
who received the sad news on Satur,
day oe the death of their sister, Mrs.
Chas. Parsons of Stratford. Mfrs.
Parsons had been seriously ill for
some time previous to her death and
until her removal to Stratford hos-
pital last summer had been a resi-
dent of Harlock. She :leaves to
amourn her loss her husband and two
daughters, Mrs. Gordon Jenkins of
Stratford and llfiss Airy, teacher of
U.S.S, No. 2, Hullett, and three bro.
thers and two sisters. The funeral
was held on Monday from Stratford
to Burn's Cemetery, Mullett.
Mos, Wm. McArthur, who had
spent the past weele with Mr. and
Mis, Adam Nicholson returned to
her home in Goderich on Friday.
Mx•. Ben. Snell, while trimming a
colt's foot one day last week, had the
misfortune to injure one of the fin,
gens .of his right hand .so badly it
had to be removed. ' We wish Mr.
Snell a speedy recovery, as it is very
unfortunate to be laid up at this time
of the year.
•
Foster C. Moffatt, Ex-Meln-
bea' For Bruce,' Chosen to
Contest Huron -Bruce
In Coming Election
Foster Graham Moffatt, member of
the Ontario .IIouse for South Bruce
front 1928 to 1930, was nominated
Conservative candidate at a conven-
tion held in Wingham on Friday, in
the coming provincial election for
ct ' the new riding of Huron -Bruce. IIe
was chosen at a bumper convention
which taxed the capacity 'of the Wing.
ham town hall and had as its feature
a stirring address by Hon. Charles
McCrea, minister of mines.
The former M.L.A. received the
nomination on the second ballot. The
names of five others came before the
convention, Dr. G. S. Fowler, and W(
IT. Logan of Teeswater; John A. Mal -
lough of Lucknow; and T. J. Mc-
Lean and Mayor John W. Hanna of
Wingham. Only Mayor Hanna and
Mr. McLean allowed their name to
stand along with that of the Gulross
Township man.
The choice of the convention was
first elected.„ to the Legislature in
June, 1928, when he defeated Malcolm
A. NeCallinu, Progressive, in a
straight by-election fight in the rid-
ing of South Bruce. His majority
was 1,426. Mr. Moffatt is 62 years
of age, and well-known throughout
the riding.
LONDON MINISTER
NEW MODERATOR
St. Catharines,
Due to illness, the retiring Moder-
ator, Rev. Robert Johnston,- D.D., of
St. Catharines, was unable to be pre.-
sent
re.sent and ]teen' regret was expressed
over the condition of his health. A
letter of affectionate greeting was
EXETER: The pulpits of the Uni-
ted and Anglican churches in town
were occupied on Sunday by members
of the Oxford Group Movement.
Members from Toronto, Landon, Mite
chell and Seaforth being present. The'
usual opening exercises were followed
by members of the group giving their
experiences, which were varied and
interetting, conveying the old, old`
story of the spirit and thought of .Te,
sus. The testimony of Adair Camp-,
bell and his wife were especially in-
teresting, showing the transforming
power of God in their lives, Rev. Mr.
Wess, an Anglican •minister and Dr.
J. Hunt; of London together with his
son, gave outstanding experiences, as
well'. as 'others. Following the service
a mate meeting, wae held" in James
St..church.
italistic Wren threatened to withdraw
their financial support , over Prof.
Gordon's advocacy of a fairer and
squarer deal in financial matters. "If
the college accedes to the request of
the capitaliusts it will be a cowardly
act, asserted Rev. Mr. Ketchen.
Christianity liaclb't failed, but men
have failed to practice it, the speaker.
continued. When asked if Christian
principles' of God'e law would help
solve the world's problems, his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales replied
that, "It might be a good thing to try
it,"
After the address, and in the ab-
Bence of the Moderator, Rev. W. J.
West of Atwood, former Moderator.
took the chair for the election of a
new Moderator.
Addresses of welcome were given
by Mayor W. A. Johnstone, on behalf
of the town and Rev. L. H. Wagner/
and Rev. Stanley Baggott, president
and secretary, :respectively of the
Ministerial Association, Ion behalf of
the other ehuv'ches in, the municipal-
ity.
Business session of the Synodcom-
menced Tuesday morning, the new
Moderator in charge, assisted by
Rev. 3. K. McGillivray.
Daring the morning 'a memorial
service was held and reports of the
committees ;en General Interests anti
Missions, were presented.
At,•the noon hour a fraternal lens
cheep, was held, with Police Magis-
trate T. L.. i°Hamilton of Listowel ace!
ing as toastmaster. • •
The afternoon session was devoted
largely to hulsiness and closed with
the Sac emeet of the Lord's Supper;
dispensed by the Moderator.
SEAFORTII: A largely attended
and most enjoyable community dance
was held on Friday evening in No. '7
School, Tuckersmith. Good music
was supplied by Cliff Bread:foot on
rho grater accompanied by Miss
Greta Broadofot on the piano and W,
Pepper on the violin and the Rintoul
family.
HENSALL: A very pretty wed-
ding was solemnized in St. Paul's An-
glican Church, ITensall, on Saturday
afternoon at four o'clock, when Dora
Jeanne, youngest daughter of Mr.
William Stone and the late Mrs.
Stone, was united in marriage _to
Frederick Augustine Ellman Fulton
' youngest son of Mrs. Kirkland of
London. Rev, 112. B. Parker, rector of
St. Paul's, officiated, • The wedding
march was played by Miss Greta
Laramie. Tho bride looked charming
in a white satin dress and veil and
she carried a colonial bouquet of roses
and sweet peas. She wore the bride-
groom's gift, a bracelet, The brides-
maid was the bride's sister, Miss
Grace, who booked lovely in a frock
of green organdie with hat and
gloves to match.. She -carried roses
and mauve sweet peas. The bride-
groom was attended by his .brother,
Jack Fulton, of London. The bride-
groom's gift to the bridesmaid was a
piece of flat silverware and to, the
organist an amber pendant. _Follow-
ing the ceremony 142x. and Macs. Ful-
ton motored eo the home of the
bride's father, where a buffet lunch
was served and later on in the even-
ing they left on a short trip to Sar.
nia and points west, the bride travel-
ing in a beige and brown snit with
accessories to match, They will re-
side in London.
GODERIOH: Ao'rangements for
the graduation exercises of Alexandra
Marine' and Geheral'Hospital' were.
made Monday at the meeting of the
Wernen s Kospltal Auxiliary. The
graduation will take ,place on Friday,
June '1.
"GOOD NEWS"
. The ladies of Clinton and district
will be glad to know that Mrs. Agnes
Forrester, Hairdresser, has recentle
installed a new Shelton Combination
Permanent waving machine in bei
shop.
The Shelton machine, widely known
for the beautiful waves it produces is
used exclusively by many of Canada's
largest hairdressing Salons. ,
,Mrs, ,Forrester is new fully equip-
ped to give either Combination, Spir-
al or Croquignole waves and especial-
ly for those who desire real early ends
tate Shelton Groquingirolo Method is
unsurpassed,
A cordial invitation is extended to,
all ladies to Visit 'Mrs. Forrester's
modern, shop wheto beautiful waves
are being given daily on her new
reachinea
THURS.;'MAY
FO; SALE
Seed ' Potatoes '.
A .quantity of David" Warrior Po-
tatoes for gale, These potatoes werS
grown from., certified seed and ran
over one hundred bags• to the acre,
last year. Price $1;50 per bag.
Apply to It.:,Shaddickc Londesboro,
Ont. Blyth. phone 26-13. 73-2-p.,
Wanted
THREE FURNISHED ROOMS
FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
By young business couple
Leave Names at News -Record Office
73-1-p.
PERMANENT WAVE
SPECIALS
Special, for Feeley,: Saturday .and `.
Monday:
34.50 guaranteed permanent ,ware
FOR •33.50,
'Combination wave,' regular 35, for $4,
Henri Beauty Shop
Phone 223,' Isaac St
73-1.;
Coin t of Revision
A Court of Revision on the As-
sessment Roll will be held ` in the
Community Hall, Dendesbore, on May
31st in the afternoon at the regular
Council Meeting. Any complaints
must be in the hands of the Clerk be-
fore that date,
JAS. W. McCOOL,
Clerk Hullett Twp.
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Grass and Garden Seeds a Specialty ,
Our May Prices on Baby Chicks are Worth Enquiring About
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CLINTON HYDRO REPORT
Balance Street as at December 31st, 1933:
Municipality, Clinton; Population, 1,842,
ASSETS
Lands and buildings 8,760.32
Substation equipment . 7,544.43
Distribution system --overhead. 22,257.05
Line transformers ;7,787,65
Meters ....................9,334,38
Street light equipment, regular 1,297.67
Miscellaneous construction expense 3,846.20
Old plant . . 10,658.09
• Total plant . 71,487,18
Bank and cash balance 1,091.97
Securities and investments 3,000.00
Accounts receivable . 1,276,61
Inventories . 2,230.83
Sinking fund on local debentures 32,589.70
Equity in IT-E.P.C. systems 26,385.91
Total assets , , 138,962.50
Deficit .
.Coral 135,062.50
LIABILITIES:
Debenture balance . 44,500.00
Accounts payable , . 495.93
Other liabilities , 175.81
Total liabilities , 45,171,74
RESERVES
For equity in iI-+E.P,C. systems 26,385.91
For depreciation . 20,000.45
Other reserves . 070.39
Total reserves . 47,066.75
SURPLUS
Local sinking fund
Operating surplus ,
32,539.70
14,144.31
Total surplus'', . 46,734.01....
Total liabilities, reserves and surplus 138,062.60
Percentage of net debt to total assets 15.7
Operating Report as at December 31st, 1933:
EARNINGS
Domestic service . 11,717.71
Commercial light service 5,931.47
Connnercial power service 4,669,2/.
Municipal power 1,125.13
Street lighting , 1,987.02
Miscellaneous °<' 1,175.22
Total earnings 1 26,608.76
EXPENSES
Power purchased • 16,906.79'
Substation operation . 100.35
Distribution system, operation ;and maintenance 602.11
Line transformer maintenance 88.72
Meter Maintenance 130.83
Street lighting, !operation and maintenance 71.08
Billing and collecting 885.28
.Genera] office, salaries and expenses 1,794.78
Undistributed expenses . 418.72
Truck operation and maintenance 115.03
Interest,. 2,437.40
Sinking fund and principal payments on debentures.. , , 1,306:66
Depreciation . . . ........... . 1,860.00
Total operating costs and fixed charges .... •26,725.73.
• Net loss 116.97
NUMI3ER' OF CONSUMERS:
Domestic service
Commercial light service .
Power service , , ,
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Total .......... .....,........ ............ .
504
129
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