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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-05-10, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton NO. 5374 -56th YEAR New Era CLINTON ONTARIO; THURSDAY, The New Eea Est. 1865} • MAY 10, 1934 i�ther' 4, 7aq 13 We Yiave the :nod YEppropriate and 9lea.ing lifts for %other ,WE SUGGEST - SILVER FLOWER BASKETS, FERN AND FLOWER CONTAINERS IN CHINA. Also many desirable articles suitable to'give mother. ZO. Ye1tqr Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 1743, AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday school will •meet at 10 -a.m. sharp, on Sunday. Special Mother's Day service. . Mr. Hawke will ad- dress the school on "What Our Moth- ers Expect of Us." iSermon subject ;it eleven a.m. "Christianity and Women." COOL TOGS For The Warm Days Checked Print Blouses in Blue, Green, Yellow and Red, with small puffed sleeves. Sizes Small, Medium and large. Extra Special 49c each Misses' Shorts in Navy or White Sizes 14 to 20, Special $1,00 pair Misses' Slacks in Navy, Copen & White Sizes' 14 to 20, Special $1.49 pair LEAVE THE STORING OF YOUR FUR COAT WITH US. WE ARE AGENTS FOR JACKSON'S, LONDON, W'Hd HAVE ONE OF THE FINEST STORING PLANTS IN ONTARIO. THE CHARGE IS 2% OF YOUR OWN VALUE ON YOUR GAR- MENT. PHONE AND WE WILL CALL FOR YOUR COAT. II" CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " CHILD HURT An unfortunte accident happened at noon Tuesday, when Margaret, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lockwood, was struck by a ear :going west on the Huron Road, High- way No. 8, sustaining a compound fracture of the left leg below , the knee. The child was on her way from school and in running across the highway, in order to escape an east- bound ear, ran into the track of the one going west. The ear was driven by Mr. Ray of Kincardine. The child was removedto the hospital and her 'wounds attended to. PLAY WELL PRESENTED A fine house greeted the members of the Y.P.S. of Wesley -Willis church who presented a play in the town hall on Thursday evening- last. This was the first attempt of this sort by these young people, only two of them having; before taken part in a play, and considering this the effort was very creditable, indeed. 34he play, "The Old Fashioned her," centred around the home of Deborah Underhill, the old fashioned mother, a widow with several chil- dren, two of whom appear, and her management of her affairs. Miss Dorothy 11/1utch took the ,part of the mother, giving a very realistic 'pre - mentation of a loving, self-sacrificing mother. The younger son, John, the part being taken by Reg. Shipley; gets intotrouble by running with a bad gang and is sent to prison for a crime he did not, commit. The olden eon, 'C'harlie, Harvey Cooper, married ray society belle, Isabel, Mrs. Reg. Shipley taking the part very clever. ily,-and the young people decide to go to the city, where they are ;sure they, ran make a fortune, and they per- suade the mother to - mortgage her home to give them some money to get a start. The mortgage is -taken up by Jonah Quakenbusb, who is a greedy old skinflint. This art is taken by Percy Livermore, who does it\ well. The mother is deft without any of her children and some years later loses her home, on account of the mortgage, and is just ready to go to the poor house when the way- ward son comes home, having such ceeded and made money, and every- thing turns out well. The part of the maid in the Underhill home is well taken by Miss Gladys Addison, who marries a young man, Enook Rono, Don Smith, ' whom the mother and John had earlier in the story be- friended and started on the right way:, Norman Lever takes the part of the sheriff; Miss Dorothy . Corless takes the part of the village gossip, who is reputed to be an heiress and who makes *id Jonah Quackenbush get down on his knees to propose to her, only to refuse him. .She just "want; ed to be able to say she had had a proposal." , Benson Sutter caused' a good deal of merriment by his portrayal of Jeremiah Gosling, the comical Jerry, who was always doing funny stunts! Miss ' Viola Fraser, as the Widder Pinder, did her part well as the lead- er of the village choir, Miss. Eleanor Cosens taking the part of her little daughter. And a number of the young people of the society fe med the village choir, singing old-fashion- ed songs to the music of a melodion, played by Miss. Gene Andrews. The dresses of both men and were of the old time period, the boys ap- pearing in whiskers or side -burns; tail coats and high stocks, the girls in flounced skirts and plumed hats. Between acts Mr. H. K. Colver sang a couple of solos, being encored each time, Mr. G. W. Harding accompan- ied him; Jack Perdue gave a saxo- phone .selection, Mrs. Perdue at the piano; J. McCall rendered a violin selection, Miss: E. Charlesworth ac- companying him, and Messrs. M. Ag- new, W. Muteh, a Bozell and R. Hale gave several instrumental selections' which were Well received.,; Baptist Church • Special missionary service was ob- served in the Baptist church Sunday morning, when Rev. Dr. Schutt, sup, erintendent of, Home Missions, deliv- ered an interesting and instructive ad- dress, Dr. Schutt is a fluent speaker and is always heard with pleasure and profit. -In the afternoon special evangelical service was held in the Auburn church. Rev. G. W. Sher - num, the pastor, was associated with the speaker at these services. Ontario Street United Church Sunday services "Mother's Day," Morning sermon subject: "Faith of Our Mothers." Baptismal service in the morning. Evening. "Dads and Lads." . So many people enjoyed- hearing Prof. Anderton a few Sunday's ago that he has been asked to preside at the organ Sunday evening, May 18th, and will give the following numbers, as- sisted by the choir and soloists: Prelude: "A Fantasy," Edgar Ford. Offertory, "Adagio," from the third Symphony, Mendelssohn. Recital: Organ "Swedish Wedding March," Sodern,ann. Solo, Selected, Miss Wiltse. Organ "Overture to William TenI," Rossini. Solo, "There Where Ninety and Nino," Sankey, Miss M. 'Gibbings. Organ, "Schiunimerlied," Schu- mann. Organ, "Schedzo," Hoyte. Anthem, "Sun of lily Soul," Turner. The W. M. S. met in the lecture room on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Shipley, president, in the chair. Mrs. Beaton and Mrs. Aiken conducted the devotional exercises, and after the business of the day a report of the Presbyterial, held in Clinton last week, was .given by the secretary, Mrs. M. Wiltse. Misses Dawn Far - rill and Lorna Plumsteel sang a duet, "Driven From Home," Miss Emma Plumsteel accompanying them. Mrs. (Dr.) I4earn then exhibited some lar- tern slides, sent by Miss Ricker, a former member of the C,I. staff, who is now in China, explaining them as she went along, and Miss Depew read a letter from Miss Ricker, describ- ing her trip to China, which was a- musing -and instructive. At the conclusion iof the program Mrs. Gibbings and Mrs. Perrin mov- ed a vote of thanks to all who had contributed, which was heartily en, dorsed. On Sunday evening the officers and members of Clinton Lodge I.O.0.F., No. 83, attended worship in this church, and the brethren turned out in good numbers. Rev. F .G. Perrill, pastor of the church, delivered a stirring address based on passages of Scripture upon which the teachings of the Order are founded. The choir anthem was "Jesus the Very Thought of Thee" by Staples. Dr. Fred Thompson contributed a tenor solo. Wlesley.Willis United.,. Church Special "Mother's Day" services on Sunday. Morning sermon subject: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle." Evening: "Mary—The Mother of Je, sus." A. Mother's Day program in the Sunday school in the afternoon. Wear a flower for Mother's Day. Young People's anniversary was observed on Sunday and the morning service was conducted by .members of the executive of the London Con- ference and Huron Presbytery Young People's societies. The address was delivered by Aubrey W. Old- ham of Sarnia, London Conference Y. P. president, on the subject of "Young People and World Peace" Mr. Oldham has a pleasing delivery and is exceedingly conversant of and well informed- in all branches of Y. P. work. He stressed the 'important part the home training may' have in the establishment of world peace. Others taking part in the morning service were Miss Marjorie Jenni- son, of Grand Bend, president of Huron Presbytery Y. P. U. George Taylor, Wiingham, missionary eon, vener Huron Pres. Y.P.U.; Miss Jo, anne Ross, Blenheim, 'Christian Fel- lowship convener London Conference Y.P.U., Jack Pitblado, Benrniller, As- sociate Secretary, - Huron Presby- tery; :Miss Mae Weight, Whited church, Christian Fellowship conven- er _Huron Presbytery; John Brown, Ethel, 'Citizenship convener Huron Pres. Y. P. U., Evelyn Dane, :Gerrie, Vice -President, Huron Pres. Y.P.U., Gilbert Beecroft, Belgrave, Huron Pres. Y. P. U. The pastor of the church, Rev. C. W. D. Cosens, who is head of the Leadership training Dept. in the London Conference was in eharge. The service of praise was led by YOUNG TORIES MAKE MERRY The Young Conservative Club of Clinton held a dance in the town hall on Tuesday evening, which was. very well attended by the young ad- herents of the party, and perhaps some others, •of the town :and sur- rounding community. The music for the evening was provided by the Perdue -0rchestrr and the young folk tripped the light fantastic until the wee, sma' `oars, all right, soni.e not leaving. the scene of festivities until a couple of hours after midnight, which is proof that a good tine. was enjoyed. At the refreshment .hour the local candidate, Mr. G. H. Elliott, spoke very briefly and then introduced Mr. L. V. Laughton of Parkhill, who gave a little address on the questions of the day and in the interests of the party. REBEKAHS ENTERTAIN On Monday evening the- Huronic Rebekah Lodge received the official visit of the District Deputy President, Miss Ruby Curtis of Mitchell. Members of Brussels and 'Goderich lodges were also present' and the work of the evening was the eel -der - Ting of the initiatory degree, which was impressively done under the di- rection of Bro. H. W. Gould. Noble Grand Mrs. M. Nediger of the local lodge welcomed the visiting official and the other visitors an6 after the work of the evening a so- cial time was spent, the local ladies serving refreshments. The D.D.P. addressed the lodge and was very complimentary of the quality of the degree work and gen- eral conduct of the business of the lodge. Noble Grand Mrs. Dunbar of Brussels Lodge also gave an address, Mrs, Abel of Goderich, in addition to general remarks, read a very inter- esting paper on Rebekah Lodge work which she had previously given at a district meeting. ORCHARDS SUFFER BADLY The past winter was one of the most severe in many years and it is not yet known just what damage the frost has done. In conversation with Mr, Ian Mac' Leod, Agricultural representative, the other day The News -Record was told that much damage 'had been done to Huron County orchards, al- though it cannot be fully estimated as yet. The Baldwin trees have fared the worst, Mr. MacLeod says, being prac tically destroyed. Ontarios, Wag- ners and Greenings suffering some- what less and the Spies only slightly. The McIntosh, Salome and Snow trees seem to be all right. The damage is worst as a rule in old and not well -cared for orchards, but the orchards which bore heavily last year, whether well cared or not suffered badly. Peaches and pears are practically wiped out and the sweet cherry is badly damaged. Not only the fruit trees have suf- fered much from the severe winter but many evergreens, both in the swamps and in windbreaks and hed- ges, are badly damaged. Some of the trees which now look as if they were killed may come a- long, but even if they do it will take some time for them to regain their old vigor, if they ever do. It was a hard winter an orchards and fruit will probably be scarce - next fall which will bo a new experience in this old county. It is a hard blow on orchardists, Fall wheat has been pretty badly killed, also, much of it may have to be resown. Some fields, especially if sown on summer fallow and on light soil with underdrainage, look fair. That sown on heavy ' clay land is pretty patchy hooking and much of it will •probably have to be sown to spring crop. a choir composed wholly of members of ' the local Young People's So, ciety, special numbers being a duet by Misses Jean Andrews and ;Ellen Charlesworth and a selection by the choir in full chorus. Mrs. M. Agnew, organist and choir leader was in charge of the musical service. JIr.Oldham in his - opening re- marks referred to the beauty of the church building, saying he had not had the privilege heretofore of speaking in a church so unique in de- sign and appointments. Ile also spoke of the splendid work being done by the pastor amongst the Y. P.S.'and thanked the eangregation :1 for loaning hirci for it. The afternoon Sunday school ses- sion was of a missionary character and Mr. Oldham brought greetings from the London' reonference and the .following others amongst, the visitors took part also: Miss Evelyn Howard, Exeter, Publicity and Liter+ cry convenor Huron Presbytery; Miss Jeanne Ross, Blenheim; Miss Irene Brooks, Mitchell, President Perth Presbytery THE '4OME PAPER DEATH OF 11. STEEP The death occurred in Toronto on. Friday of Henry Steep, aged 71. Mr: Steep had been an invalid for some years as a result of accidental injur- ies sustained when struck by a street ear in Toronto many years ago. Mr. Steep was bornein Clinton, be, Ing a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Steep. He was by trade a mechanic., He married Mary, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. 'For many years he and Mrs. Steep lived in Toronto, later returning to Clinton to reside, where they resided when Mrs. Steep passed away five years ago. He is survived by 'one son, John, and one daughter, Mrs. Harold Johnson, both in the West. The remains were brought to Clinton for burial beside his wife, the funeral taking place from the Ball and Zapfe undertaking rooms on Monday afternoon. During his residence in Clinton he was a member of Wesley -Willis church and the pastor of the church, Rev. C. W. DeWhtt Cosens, conducted service at the parlors and at the graveside. LITTLE LOCALS Cadet inspection is on at the Col- legiate this morning, but we go to press to early to report it. Mrs, T. W. McCartney has dispos- ed of 'her house and effects and has gone to Seaforth to stay with a niece. The last regular meeting of the Badminton Club for this season will be held this evening, Thursday, May 10th. Business meeting at 9.30. There was a meeting. in Clinton yesterday of hydro "Safety First" department for this district, when devices and plans were discussed. Mrs. W. J. Elliott bad the misfer- tune on Tuesday to lose her balance while standing on a chair to adjust window curtains, and fell breaking her ankle. The Ministerial Association met in the United Church manse, Bayfield, en Monday morning. The members planned to hold a picnic at Bayfield on June 12th. Chief Constable Stong has resign, ed from his position as tax collector, not as chief constable, and Assessor Rorke has been given the position by the town council. The members of the Presbyterial and Conference Y.P.S. executives, who were hero Iast week -end, conducting service in Wesley -Willis church in the morning, were .guests while in town of Rev. C. W. DeWitt and Mrs. Cosens at the manse. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McIlveen and family, who have spent the past year at Peterboro, returned last week and have taken the W. Pearson farm in Goderich township. Mr. McIlveen is busy putting in the spring crop and his friends wish him success in his new venture. DEATH OF CHARLES BAKER 'On Wednesday night of last week Charles Baker, an esteemed residen' of Clinton, who had been in poor health for several months, being bed- fast for about three weeks, passed away at his home in Wellington street. He was in his seventy-eighth year. - The late Mr. Baker was born in Goderich township, being a son of the late William Baker and his wife, Mary A. Hewaton, in December, 1856. In 1886 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Hill, who sur- vives him. After their marriage they continued to farm in Goderich town. ship, retiring from the farm and coming into Clinton about twenty- two, years ago. A brother and a sister, Walter Baker and Mrs. Maria Smeltzer, of Clinton, are also. sur- viving. At time of writing , Ma's. Smeltzer is in very low health, the result of a fall. ' Mr. Baker was a very quiet, neigh- borly man and was respected by all who knew him, In religion he was an Anglican, being a. member of St. Paul's church, and in .polities a Con- servative. He was also an Orange, man, being a mtember of Murphy Lodge No. 710. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon from his late home, the service being conducted by the Rev, K. ,MeGoun, rector of St. Paul's, at both house and graveside. ,The fun-, eral was under the auspices of Mur- phy Lodge. The pallbearers •were brother Orangemen and friends: J. P. Sheppard, W. Robinson, Mayor Trewartha, R. J. Draper, W. H. Hel- yar and W. Wacker. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. Many beautiful floral trbiutes were sent by friends and relatives, among them wreaths from St. Paul's church and from Murphy Lodge. Amongst those from s distance who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. 3: Rath -and two daughters, Misses ^Ida and Dorothy, of .St. George; Mss. J. Hill and,,son, l3arl,' Kitcheml er; Mrs, E. Hagar, IM,iddleport, and Mrs. IL H. Rath, Parry Sound. THE MARKETS Oats, 36c to 37c. Wheat, 80c. Barley, 45c. Buckwheat, 42o. Butter, 20c. Eggs, 10c to 15e. Live hogs, $7.75.• H. AND S. CLUB MEETING 'The last regular meeting of the home and :School 'Club will be held on Tuesday evening in the Public School. The election of officers will take plaee and important business will be discussed. WIOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEETING The regular meeting .of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on May 17th at three o'clock, one week ear- lier than usual. 'Members please no- tice the change of day as Victoria Day conies on regular meeting day. There will be a picnic lunch, so members please provide for same. BAYFIELD • The Ministerial Association of Clinton and District met in St. An, drew's United Church manse, Bay- field, on Monday morning, May 7, at 10.30 a.m, Rev, C. W. DeWit Cos- ens of Clinton presided. The members present were Revs. Cosens, Farrill, Sherman, Cumming, Poulter, Bugler and Gale. Rev. Poulter ,conducted devotional exercises, After reading the minutes and regular business, arrangements were made for a picnic to be held in Je4V- ett's Grave .on June 12. Rev. Bugler then gave a very thoughtful and helpful synopsis of a portion of the book which has been under study for some time, "Chris- tianity and the Crisis." Rev. Ctunnting closed with prayer. Mrs. W; G. Bugler entertained the ladies of the W. A. of St. James' Church, Middleton, on May 2nd at the Rectory, Bayfield. About nine- teen members' were present. After the regular meeting Mr. Bugler gave lantern slides on "Views on Crafts- men." They then repaired to the dining room where a very dainty lunch was served. Mrs, Bugler re- ceived the guests and the tea was poured by Miss E. Cameron. ilfrs. R. H. F. Gairdner and Betty of London spent the week -end at their home in Bayfield. Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Lewis of Tor- onto spent the week -end at the home of Mrs. N. W. Woods. Mr. and Mts. T. Mallett and daughter of London, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lord and child, also of London spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. 3. Davison. W. W. COOPER who declares his intention of being -- an independent candidate in the com- ing Provincial election. Mr. Cooper is a citizen of Kippen. He says: "There has been too much legisla, tion for Toronto and not enough for the counties in years gone by. That is just one main reason we are in the - mess we find ourselves in at the pres- ent time. Independents aro out hot- footed to remedy this mess. I am a people's candidate. Let me- at eat it. Try me once. Let's go! If you - don't get me this tune, I'll get you in the upper house election in 1935, so you might as well lay me by -by now! I stand for, clean politics, not dirty stuff. I don't know what the other fellows, the Elliott -Ballantyne outfit stands for, nor don't very much care. They can go their way and mind their own business in this election cam- paign and I'll mind mine." Townsmen as well as farmers will find a steadfast friend in me, as I am generaly known to be a real booster of local county interests as opposed to provincial big shot stuff." Mr. and Mr's. Fred Fowlie and Laurie Fowlie spent the week -end with Miss Francie Fowlie. Mr. and Mrs. C,riddon Koehler of Zurich spent Sunday with Miss Fran.. cie Fowlie, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritchie have returned to Elmvale after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King. Mrs. Morley Hart has returned to Toron- to oronto after visiting with them, also. On Friday, May '4th the A.Y.P.A.. of Clinton, Varna and Middleton en- tertained the Goderich A.Y.P.A. to a' social evening in the Bayfield Town. Hall. Mrs. Bugler and Mrs. W. E. Parker and Miss Irene .Scotchnier attended' the Annual W. A. Meeting in Lond'om on Tuesday. GOVERNMENT TO BE ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO PUT BAND ;STAND' ON POST OFFICE POINT' Recreation Park to be Left For the Use of Ball Players - Chief Stong Resigns and Mr. H. E. Rorke 'Appointed Tax Collector The Town Council 'net Monday evening, all members present, Mayor Trewartha in the chair. There was not much routine (busi- ness. The Salvation Army wrote asking permission to have a tag day on June 2nd, which was granted; the Clinton Hospital • Board asked rebate at rent paid for the town hall for a aoneert, which was also granted; Messrs. Flyem complained about the station weigh rales, their complaint being handed over to a committee to investigate. A deputation of business men sp, peered to complain of the dust nuis- ance and to ask that something be ,done to abate it. Messrs. W. H. Bel lyar, IL Bsrtliff and L. McKnight addressed the council, Reeve Elliott, who is also warden of the county, as- sured the . deputation that action would be taken soon on the front street, for which the county is re- sponsible. This would not entirely remove the cause of complaint, he said as some of the dust came from the side streets, such as Rattenbury. The council is considering the treat- meat of some - of the side streets, however, and the putting of a top dressing on Rattenbury street. A number of the residents in the vicinity of the Clinton Creamery wrote complaining of the smoke and soot from the chimney of that face tory, which they elaimed is not high enough. - ' Mayor Trewartha said he had spoken to the local manager a- bout this and he thought steps would be taken to remedy the trouble with- out delay. Mayor Trewartha said that Chief Stang, at .the committee meeting on Friday evening, had expressed the wish to resign as tax collector. Ac- cordingly, an amendment to Bybee. No. 2 for 1934, appointing officers, was introduced, read three •times and passed, appointing H. E. Rorke as tax collector, and arrangements will be made to have the new official bonded. Chairman Cook of the parks com- mittee reported that the park had been rolled and was now in fairly good shape. He had also arranged to have the grass cut on the vacant lot on Mary street. Reeve Elliott, reporting for the streets, thought they were in fairly good shape. He said if Rattenbury street was surfaced this season there would 'be Iittle money left for im, proving back streets. Councillor Walker complained that High street had been neglected in the past few years and said during -the spring it was impossible to take a car up the street. In the case of a funeral oc- curring the casket had to be carried" nearly the length of a block as the hearse could not be taken up the street. IIt was decided to put some gravel on this street this summer. Councillor Walker had said that he noted that the streets the street aom-- mittee lived en were improved. But• Councillor Livermore, who was chair- man last year, challenged this state- ment. He said they went over, the streets and put work on those need,; ing it worst, regardless of who lived' on them. - 'Chairman Livermore,. reporting for the property committee, said that- while' the station scales seemed to be working all right, he was having' them examined, so as to have them, absolutely correct. Chairman Walker of the charity- comntittee reported that all families; (Continuedon ace 4