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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-05-17, Page 1_ . The News -Record Est 1878 "ST With Which is Incorporated NO. 5375 -56th YEAR The Clinton New Era The New Era Est. 186E/ CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1934 THE HOME PAPER 1 1 /�r "engagetnent and .1 • • edding lugs 11 GO TO HELLYAR, THE JEWDLER GOOD VALUE NEWEST DESIGNS LOWEST PRICES ' We Pay CASE FOR OLD GOLD. Nov is the time to dispose of old Gold. Xelltiar Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J. 1 Children's Wash Dresses Sizes 6 to 10 years with panties, knd made of Fine Quality Tubfast Prints Priced at 98c and $1..49 - 10 to e14 year Sizes in Prints and Linens Priced from 98c to $2.75. White Mesh Sport Hats 79c Solve your White Hat problem at this minimum of Expense. We have them in four becoming Styles which sell very readily at this very attractive price. CHILDREN'S LISLE ANKLE SOCKS With Plain or Fancy Cuffs, Sizes to 10, Good: Value at 25c pair • IRWIN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION PETITION COUNCIL TO PUT BAND STAND IN PARK Legion Opposes Having It At Postoffice ENDORSE EARLIER SATURDAY NIGHT CLOSING AND WEDNESDAY HAL Y HOLIDAY • The meeting of the Businessmen's Association, held in the council chains ber, Friday evening last, was well aty tended, about thirty business men be- ing present Mr. W. IL Hellyar, pre- sident, took the chair and Mr. E. P. Plnmsteel, in the absence of the sec- retary, was asked to act. The first business introduced, after the read. ing of the minutes of the last meet- ing, was, the election of officers, whieh resulted as follows: President: W. E. Perdue. , Vide: C. G. Lobb. •Sec. -Treasurer: Norman Board of Directors: J. A. Sutter, Tiies W. O'Neil, A.. S. Inkley, W. M. • ken, Miss R. V. Irwin, W. IL Hel- bear. The new officers were asked to take over their duties immediately, which they did. Messrs. Hellyar and Sutter intro- duced a motion recommending the closing of business places in Clinton ern Wednesday afternoons during July and August but an amendment by Messrs. Plumsteel and Lovett, that the holiday start in June, received the endorsation of the meeting. Col. Combe introduced the subject of having an Old Boys' Reunion in 1935 and a good deal of discussion took place. Finally a motion by Messrs. InIdey and Sutter that this meeting tend an invitation to the I3Card of Trade to meet with the Businessmen to 'discuss the matter, was carried. Messrs. Hellyar and Sutter intro. doted a resolution that the merchants take such steps as are necessary to have their places of business closed by eleven o'clock on Saturday nights, which was endorsed. A copy of a letter which has been tent to the Mayor, from the Legion protesting against the placing of the., band stand on the postoffice point, was read and cruised considerable discussion. The Legion hold that this point it the spot where a memorial would naturally be placed, if one is ever erected, and also that the build- ing of a band stand there would serve to hide the tablet already erected, Filially, on motion of Messrs, E. Rumball and N. S. Inkley it was de- cided to send a resolution to the town council asking then i to place the band stand in the southwest corner of the park, action to be taken immediately. On motion of Messrs. Hellyar and Inkley the secretary was instructed to write to the 0.A.C., Guelph, sub. initting a plan of •the park and re, questing them to give suggestions for improving same. On motion of Messrs. lVforgan Ag. new and A. S. barley the secretary was instructed to call on the business men of the town for a contribution toward carrying on the organization. On elation of Messrs. Sutter and Hall it :was decided do meet once a month, on the last Friday evening. The meeting thea adjourned. THE MARKETS Wheat, 80e. ; ; • Oats, 45c to 50c. Barley, 55e. Buckwheat, 42s. ,., Butter, 20c. • • ' Eggs, 11c to 15c. Live Hogs, $7.50. CADET INSPECTION Inspection of the Collegiate cadet corps took place on the C. C. L cam- pus Thursday last, under Inspector lVfajor Jeffrey of London. •The boys made a fine showing and went through their company and platoon drill and physical exercises with commendable precision. After inspection the corps marched through town, headed by the bugle band, under command of Bug- ler C. Holmes. The cadet officers are Captains Gerald Holmes and Tom. Ross and Quartermaster Sgt. N. Paterson, The platoon leaders are, H. Williams, 'F. Weston, G. Snyder and M. Ball. Major Jeffrey complimented theboys on their performance and presented medals for rifle practice as follows: John Cutinghame, F. Sturgeon, Rs Dolman, 0. Muteh, F. Hovey, G. Hearn, F. Axon and S. Middleton. In the afternoon a number of the boys went up to Goderieh where in, speetion of the lake -side collegiate corps took place. EMILY PAPER NEXT WEEK As next Thursday, May 24th, Vic- toria Da', will be a holiday, The News -Record will be issued on Wed- nesday,'May 23rd. This makes it necessary for us to have all changes of advertising and correspondence in twenty-four hours earlier than usual. Advertisers and correspnodents are asked to kindly keep this in mind and see that all matter meant for publication reaches us Monday ins stead of Tuesday and to remember that any matter coming in Wednes- day will be too late. A number of occasional correspon- dents frequently send matter to reach us Thursday morning. As we go to press Thursday morning in time to cateh the trains going west and north before noon, this is too late to insure publication in the current week. Any matter for publication should reach us not later than Wed- nesday, and as early as possible that day. But a good time to report ani event, is just as soon as it occurs. But next week the dead line is passed on Tuesday night instead of Wednesday. Please remember! MARRIED IN ENGLAND Canada, a weekly Journal, publish- ed in London, England, dated May 5, has the following report of the wedding of the only daughter of an old Clinton boy. Mr. Cooper is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. WM. Cooper and a brother of Mr. A. T. Cooper of town. The bride will be remembered by many friends in Clin- ton, as she visited here as a young girl: "The wedding, which took place at Wimbledon last Saturday, of Miss Hester Trews Cooper, daughter of Mr. E. H. Ceoper, of The Old House) 'Wlinabledon,and the late Mrs. Cooper, and 1V1r. Colin Charles Rutherford) youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. D. C. Rutherford, of Powis Court, Bushey Heath, was of much interest to Canadians in London. MT. Ernest H. Cooper is so well known and es- teemed that the marriage of his only daughter ensured the attendance a large number of his friends, who, with those of the bridegroom, quite 'filled St. Mary's Church. The bride wore an ivory satin dress, with a b'eautiful old lace veil, loaned by the bridegroom's mother; who had worn it at her wedding. She wore an emerald and diamond ring, the gift of the bridegroom:, and an emerald and diamond bracelet, the gift of her father. Her bouquet was • of Madonna blies. The bridesmaids were attired in white figured net with turquoise blue sash, and net caps with turquoise leaves. They carried bouquets of mixed flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a grey gown, with ermine wrap, and carried a bouquet a pink roses. The guests afterwards assembled at 1Vft. Cooper's residence, The Old House, which is near by, and where a large marquee was erected in the grounds. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed in a few happy words by Sir IGeerge Mc- Laren Brown, an old friend of the bride's father and his eonfrere in the highest ranks of Masonry. The guests afterwards visited he large room full of wedding presents, which comprised many important pieces of plate. The young couple left by motor for•. their honeymoon in Devonshire and Cornwall. The bride's travelling dreg was of brown figured crepe de chine, with brown coat and hat to match." ELECTION ON JUNE 19TH At last the election date is an- nounced. Ontario voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 19th. GAN BE HAD FOR NOTHING The first edition of Dickens' "Life of Our Lord," is just off the press and is selling at $2.50 per copy. Subscribers of The Clinton News -Re- cord can read this for the subscrip- tion price of the paper plus all the other news the paper contains. The story is being run on page seven and the seventh chapter is being run this week. Maury are saving these issues for the use of their children, pasting each chapter in a scrap book: They are well worth saving. If you have missed any chapter of the six already run, we can supply a limited number of the issues at five cents the copy. PRESBYTERY MET HERE The May meeting of the Huron Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held. in the Presbyterian church, Clinton on Tuesday. Every member of the Presbytery ministerial and lay, was present. The moderator, Rev. T. W'. of )31yth, presided. Session records from various congregations were ex- amined. In view of the several applications being received from the Presbyteries of the church asking for admission into the Presbyterian Church in Can- ada of Ministers of Other churches, the Presbytery of Huron is ever - tilling the General Assembly not to receive any 'minister who does not hold to the Presbyterian faith, and policy tri the present time. The rea- son attached to the overture was that the Presbyterian Church has a sufficient number of ministers, and that her colleges are graduating a goodly number of men yearly, there being a fine prospeet for future min- isters, who at persent are in univer, sity work and who have signified their intention of studying for the ministry. Final arrangements were made in connection with the representation to the General. Assembly which will in held in Knox Church) Toronto, on June 6, and the following were ap- pointed: 1Vtinisters, Rev. W. A. Young, Hensel], and Rev. D. J. Lane, Goderieh; Elders, Henry Strang, Ex- eter, F. G. Weir, Goderieh. The next meeting will be held in association with the W.M.S. in Hen - sail in September, arrangements for which were left with the Moderator and Clerk of Presbytery. AMONG TEE CHURCHES Special Mother's Day services were held in the local churches on Sueday hist. Peesbyterian Church Smithey morning sermon subject: "Ye Are the Light." The W. A, will hold a novelty and fancywork shower at the home of Mrs. Axon on Tuesday afternoon, May 22nd, from three to five -thirty. St. Paul's Church Rev. F. G. Rickard, 61 St. George's church, Brussels, was in charge of the services on Sunday evening, the rector, Rev. K. IdoGoun, taking the service in Brussels Wesley -Willis United Church Sermon subject Sunday morning; "The Coming of the Comforter." In the evening the Rev. E. P. °handler, B.A., BD., Kippen 'United Church, will preach, Rev. Mn Cosens taking F.P.S. anniversary service ab Kip - pen. The church anniversary will, be held on Sunday, May 27th, when Rev. D. C. •MadGregor of St. Andrew's United church, London, will be the preacher for the day. The Eveready Mission Circle will hold its monthly study meeting at the home of Miss Isobel Chowen this evening. Miss Gladys Addison's eom- mittee will have °barge of the pro- gram. Ontario Street United Church . Sunday morning sermon subject: eohristian. Opthnism." 'Evening: "The British Empire." The large dongreggion present an Sunday evening last enjoyed very much the organ recital put on by Prof. Anderton, who played sever. al special selections and also played for the regular church service. •In addition to the ;anthem Miss Wiltse and Miss Gibbings sang solos. The Girl's Clubl inet Thursday ev- ening for their May meeting at the home of Mrs. Farnham. After the business was attended to, Miss Pre, eer sang a couple of numbers, ac- companying' herself on the guitar; thee being Much appreciated. Mem Grain then gave a humorous read- ing. At the cidse • of the meeting Mrs. Farnham and Miss Pickett ser- ved dainty refreshments. • , • GIRL'S SOFTBALL The girls are trying to get a soft- ball -team organized this year and there should be enough players 'to turn out a good team. All girls wishing to play .softball this year are reqeusted to turn out bo the first practice to be held at the Public School ground's tonight, Thursday, May '17th at 6.30 o'clock. 'Come en girls, lets get a good team together! In case of rain the practise will be held toinorrow night instead of tonight. • ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chuter of Varna, Ont., wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lola Margaret, to Mr. Walter W. McBride' son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBride, Stanley township, the marriage to take place early in June. The engagement ef Margaret B. McMillan, only daughter of the latt Thomas McMillan, 1%a, and the lats Mrs. McMillan .of Seaforth, is an- nounced, to Mr. Wilfrid L. Whyte, B. S.A., youngest son of Mrs. John Whyte, and the late John 'Whyte of Stratford, the marriage to take pigs early in June. DEATH OF MRS. SMALL The death occurred on Thursday morning last of 1Vfts. Frank Small, in her eighty-first year. Mrs. Small had only been ill a few days, having been up town very shortly before her death. Mrs. Small was a well known figure in town. Her maiden name was Su- san Pugsley, and she was born neat Wingham. About thirty-five years ago the family came to Clinton and shortly afterwards she was married to the late Frank Small, who died a- bout twelve years ago. She was of a kindly disposition and was liked by her neighbors. She was a member of Wesley -Wallis church but of late years had gone to the Salvation army ser- vices a good deal. She was of a re- ligious turn and was a great bible reader and a firm believer in the efficacy of prayer. She is survived by one brother, John Pubsley, St. Thomas; three sis- ters, Mrs. Charles Allison, Clinton.; Wlm. Bradley and Mrs. Joseph Small, St, Thomas; two stepsons, Walter Small, Pine Palls, Man., and, William of St. Thomas; two step- daughters, Mrs. W. A. Brown (for- merly Mrs. Miner), Detroit, and three stepgranddaughters, MTS. P. Culberness, Detroit; Mrs. A. Ouerie, Sask., and Miss Mary 1Vtiner, Detroit. Mrs. Brown and son, Ira B. Miner, were present when the final call came. The funeral took place On Saturday afternoon from her late residence, Victoria Torrace,the Rev. O. W. DeWitt (Seems of Wesley -Wil- lis church conducting the services at house and graveside.. Those present from a distance for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown, Mr. Ira Miner and Mrs, Cul- berness and 110S8 Mt, Miner, Detroit; Mrs, Small, St. Thomas and Mr. and 1ViLrs. Rolfritcls London.' Interment was made in Clinton Cemetery. A SUCCESSFUL BANQUET The mother and daughter banquet held bn Tuesday evening in Ontario Street church proved id be a great success. It was sponsored by the groups of the church, that they might earn something toward their campexpenses. The tables were well filled, and were served capably by the Girl's Club. During the supper, and immediately follow- ing it, there was a sing -song, led by Elnora McInnes, leader of the Inter- mediate Group. Mrs. Pockett, leader of the Senior group, was an excellent toastmis- tress fdr the evening. After a few words of welcome, she proposed a toast to the mothers, to which Mrs. Earrill ably replied. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," was well rendered by a quartette from the Seiner group. Mrs. Treseauthe then brought greetings from the Wesley -Willis C, G.I.T. girls. Ai beautiful story, setting forth the virtues of mothers, was given by 1Vtrs. Poekett, who was assisted by eight of the C.G.I.T. girls. The guest • speaker .tor the evening was iltrs. Laytee 'of :Exeter, who ehose as her subjects `Vortit'S Sok Mothers and Do's for Daughters," and her ini structive and sometimes amusing address was enjoyed by all. Mrs: Layton, who is quite well known at a writer of plays, held her audience spellbound, with • her iespirational talk. Pollowing this some, of the Intermediate girls Isang sweetly "Mother." • Miss Brydone, of the Collegiate Institute staff, ' gave a very inter- esting talk on "Canadian Art," after which Miss Elva Wiltse sang pleas- ingly "Mother Mathree." The evening was brought to a fits ting conclusion by the singing of "Blest be the Tie That Binds." I. 0. O. P. SOCIAL EVENING At the regular meeting of the L 0.0.5'. Tuesday evening, after the routine business, a .social time was spent, when Mr. J. W. Moore, of Goderieh, although a member of this lodge; gave a fine address on Odd Fellowship, some others also giving brief addresses. Mr. H.K. Collver sang a couple of solos, Mr. G. W. Harding accompanying him, and Mr. F. Mulch favored with a skirl 'of the pipes. Visitors were present from Wingham, Exeter and Brucefield. FOR MOTHER'S DAY Mrs. J. P. Sheppard received Mothers Day greetings from her san, Capt. Norman Sheppard, which were sent by wireless from mid -ocean to New York, then wired from there. We mention this only because it is unusual, many a mother received messages and remembrances in the more "common ways on Saturday or Sunday last, from absent sons and daughters, and a number took the opportunity of coming home for the day ANNUAL WEED MEETING A meeting of the 'County of Huron Weed Inspectors, Road Superinten, dents and Reeves was held in the' board room of the Agricultural of- fices on Friday afternoon, about forty being present. Addresses were given by Prof. J. E. Howitt of the Department of Botany, 0.A.C., R. G. Smith, Ontario Weed inspector, and Mr. Hillier, Do- minion Seeds Branch. Mr. Smith, who is district weed inspector for Western Ontario, dealt with the administration of the Weed Act, explaining its workings. Prof. Howitt explained the nature of the worstweeds, how to recognize them and what measures to take in deal- ing with them, while Nfas Euilier, dis- trict weed inspector, explained -the Seeds Act and also called attention to the fact that care should be tak- en not to sow weed 'seeds when sow- ing alfalfa and other small seeds. Mr. I. MacLeod, Agricultural Re, presentative, presided and those pre- sent gained much useful information as to the control of weeds, also as to the duties pertaining to their publie offiees. C. I. BOARD MET The Collegiate Board met on Mon- day evening, present, Col. Rance, Dr. Shaw, Dr. Thompson and Messrs. Cooper and Fingland, Col. Rance in the chair, Secretary Hellyar, also in his place. Principal Fines was also present. A representative of the Stoker Company was present ana addressed the board on the advantages of his company's product. No action taken. Reports were received from the Agricultural Inspector. The secretary was instructed to write the department asking them to send results of examinations to Prin. Fines. Prin. Fines reported the visit of the cadet inspector, with satisfactory results. The following accounts were order. ed paid: 13ell Telephone Co. ...... $2.75 Fred Muteh . • 9.60 W. H. Itellyar 21.90 W. T. O'Neil .76 A. T. Cooper , 27.60 H. S. Steep 2.50 W. 3. Miller and Son 28.08 Thieves Steal Car, Rob Store and Leaving Another • Stolen Car, Drive Off • With' Loot So far Clinton has had little trou- ble with bandits or burglars but it 'looks as if we canont count on a continuage of such freedom, as Tuesday night the town was visited and the robbers 'carried off a good deal of valuable loot. The biggest haul was a new Chev- rolet car, belonging to Mr. W. 31. Nediger, which was in his father's garage, gas and oil being also taken. A visit was also made to Davis and Herman's clothing store and a- bout $150 worth of men's and boys' clothing taken. ;Entry was made through a rear window, a double winclaw having to e broken, as the storm window was still on, and the robbers went through the store, evi- dently picking what they wanted, shirts, silk underwear, hose, shoes, hats, etc., and an overcoat which had just been finished for a customer. The thieves overlooked some cash which had been left in the till. Prob- ably in future there will be none left so handy. Several garages were also enter- ed, it niay be the robbers were look- ing for a car which suited them, Amongst the garages visited were Dr. l'hompson's where a box of tools was taken, J. Zapfe's, 'where a gen- ereas supply of gas was obtained, B. Wgrd's,'W. 3. Stewart's and it .may. he 'others as well. A McCormick -Deering truck be- longing to 'the LH. Co., which had been left standing on the street Tuesday night was said by the this ver. Mr, Booth, when he went to get it in the morning', to haVe been dri- ven in the meantime, over one hun- dred miles having been added to the register. A car WAS left on the 16th conces- sion Tuesday evening or late after- noon, the men in it being seen by some of the farmers in the vicinity' loping the car and heading toward Clinton. This 'car, it is said, was stolen at Guelph on Tuesday, an- other, stolen in Toronto, being left at Guelph. The inference is that these men stole the • Nediger cars, robbed the store and entered the sev- eral Clinton garages, then went out to the other car, took what they wanted from it, changing into, some of the new garments which they had taken, and went on with the stol- en Clinton car. County and provincial police are at work on the case and it is to be hoped the thieves will be apprehend- ed. chief Stong got word since we went to press that the car has been found in Toronto. No word so Inc of the thieves. H. AND S. CLUB ELECTION The regular meeting of the Home and School Club was held in the Public School on Tuesday evening. It was opened by singing "The Map- le Leaf." Reports were given and adopted. As this was the last meet- ing for the season the following slate of officers was presented by the nominating committee and adbpted by the Club: Honorary Presidents: Mrs. J. C. Gandier and Mrs. Geo. Jenkins. President: Mrs. H. Lawson. lst 'Vice: lVfxs. G. Cuninghame. 2nd Vice: 1VIrs, W. A. Oakes. 3rd Vice: Mrs. IL McIntyre. r; 4th Vice: Mrs. W. D. Fair. Rec.sSeeretary: Mrs. R. Scott. . Cor. -Secretary: Mrs. A. M. Knight.. Press Secretary: Mrs. W. Piekards Treasurer: Mrs. C. Venner. Convenors of Commitees; Social: Mrs. E. Hanly. Welfare: Mrs. G. Jenkins. Lookout: MTS. B. Levis. Finance: 1Vres, Jefferson and Mrs. Axgramme: Mrs. T. Venner, ono pr. League of Nations: MTS. A. T. Coos per Costume: Mrs. Swan. C,onceri: Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. Plum- steel Pianists: Mrs. Ilearn, Mrs. Wen-- d the past four years the society has or en fortunate in having such a Por f.been faithful president as Mrs. Jenkins. She has been keenly interested in welfare work and will continue as, convenor of that committee. The meeting closed with the N'a, tional Anthem. BRUCEFIELD ' Word has been received of the passing of 1Vtes. Jane A. Cndmore, Portland, Oregon, in her 84th year. She was the eldest slaughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Lands - borough, formerly of Tuckersmith, and a cousin of Mr. Jas. Moody and Mrs. Jas. 1V1eQueen of the village. Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Jamieson ef the village attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Taylor of St. Clair, Mich., last week. The sympathy ofs, their many friends is extended to them. Mrs. Ray Mason of London and 1Vfts. Dade Nixon and family of Sea, forth spent the week -end at the home , of their mother, Mrs. Munroe. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held Wednesday after noon, IVfay 9th in 33rucefield United church, with the 1st vice president, Mrs. Haugh, presiding. The meeting was opened by singing, after which 'the Scripture lesson was taken from Psalms 34, and was followed by - prayer by Mrs, Haugh. The minutes of the last meeting were then read and adopted, after -which the roll was called. The business part of the meeting was taken up in dismission: about the summer school. A splen- did paper on temperance was given by Miss Munroe, entitled • "Alcohot From a Business Standpoint." Mrs. Walter Stevens and Miss Edyth Bowey, delegates to the Presbyter- ial meeting recently held in Clinton, both gave very excellent reports of the meeting. Miss Jean Murdock then took the chair and after hymn, Miss Haugh read the devo- tional leaflet "Jesus in Jerusalem,' Miss Jean IVIUrdock and Mrs. W'alter Murdock and Mrs. Thomas Chap, man each read a paper and Miss Monroe gave a reading, and Mrs, A. T. Scott gave a Splendid leaflet ocr the do without box in China and closed the meeting with the Mitpishz Benediction.