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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-06-28, Page 4PAGE 4 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD COOPER'S STORE NEWS Holiday Specials Complete Assortment of Furnishings for Men Women & Children YOU'L ENJOY SHOPPING HERE A. T. COOPER. Phone 36w (Main Store); 36j (Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Lew Prices. HERE'S A REAL BARGAIN Colgate's Cashinere Bouquet SOAP SAME.SIZE AND QUALITY NEVER SOLD BELOW 25c NOW lOc W. 5, H, HOLMES PHM, B. CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 51 Grey Flannel Trousers $1.95 to $5.00 SPORT SHIRTS—$1.00 TO $3.95 WRITE, ROLL NECK, SHORT SLEEVES PULLOVERS $1.00 MAROON, GREEN OR BROWN WINDBREAI{ERS Just the thing for the cool evenings ALL PRICES DAVIS S HE 3• MAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING AGENTS FOR GILLESPIES CLEANERS & DYERS, SEAFORTH WENDOR 'S Candy and Pastry Specials Wedding Cakes Decorated We Can Assure You of the Finest Decorations FOR YOUR PICNIC LUNCH—+Use "Wende l's" Potato Loaf for Sandwiches. "SODAS"" IIaye' no equal for Refreshment; Made with plenty of Pure Tce Cream, Pure Fruit Juice and "Fountain" Soda, WENDORF'S. Fresh Candy and Pastry "ALL ABOARD" , Palmerston Wingham Orangeville London Listowel Kincardine Owen Sound Windsor and Intermediate Points ' Detroit - Port Huron and Northern Michigan REASONABLE O E FARE S Tickets and Information RATTENBURY HOTEL -Phone 50. CLINTON, ONT. Central Ontario Bus Lines, Liiliiited' LITTLE LOCALS Nice weather for the examinations, isn't it Do not miss our new seriel story. It is an absorbing one. See page two. Sunday is July 1st, but Monday, July 2nd, will be observed as Do, minion Day and a public holiday. The Rebekah Lodge will meet on Wednesday evening next, instead of Monday, which is a holiday. A report of the Lower School ex- aminations in Clinton Collegiate will be found on page three of this issue. The Huron Old. Boys' Association of Toronto will hold their annual pie nic at Area N'o. 2, Exhibition Park, on Saturday, June 30th. The usual good time is looked for and all Hu- sonites welcome. A number of Miss Pearl Critten- den's girl friends . went to her home on Friday evening last and presented. her with a kitchen shower, containing an almost complete range' of things needed ina kitchen. A number of the members of the Y. P. S. organizations of the two United churches of town attended the Presbytery picnic at the new Summer School site, north of Gede- rich, last Saturday. Miss Marion Holmes, a June graduate of the Sghool'of Cominerce, has accepted a 'position in the 'law office of Messrs. Agnew and Weir, Toronto, and Miss Pearl Elder of Hensall, another " graduate ` is now, bookkeeper and stenographer for the Exeter Canning Company. ' Mrs. J. C. Cooper was hostess ate, pleasant event one day last. week when a kitchen shower was presented to Miss Mary McTaggart, :bride -elect,; by a number of her girl friends. Miss' McTaggart was the guest of honour atsimilar funeti'ons before leaving Toronto, where she has been residing for some years and where sheisvery popular. A GOOD COW • Saturday's London Free Press ear- lied a picture of Byron Rath, Moss - ley, and his champion Holstein, Pon- tiac Duchland DeVries, who; in R.O. P. work and on twice -a -day milking produced in one year, 28,138 pounds of milk, containing 1311.25 pounds of Butter. Her average test for the year was 3.73 per cent fat. 'Pontiac in both butter and milk production occupied the unique position of being the highest in America, not only in her own line of breeding, but over all dairy breeds in the mature class, sub. B., yearly division. Pontiac is six years old. Mr.. and Mrs. Rath, to- gether with Pontiac herself, were all guests of honor at a garden party to celebrate the event recently held on the farm . of Wesley Morrison, "Brookland Farm" six miles east of London. Mr. Rath is a cousin of Mr. J. A. Rath of town and also of Mrs. S. Kentp. LONDON ROAD Reeve M. leanly, litrs. Manly and family attended the County Council Picnic at Goderich on Saturday last. Mr. Russell Britton and Miss Mad- dock of Kitchener spent Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wiltse. Mr. Clarence Ball of Grosse Isle, Mich., and Miss Annie Crittenden of Toronto came home last week -end to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Crittenden, and are remaining for the Ross -Crittenden wedding; whieh takes place in Wesley -Willis church, Clin- ton, this evening, Thursday. • Mrs, Robt, Dalrymple of Moose Jaw, Sask., is spending a few days with her 'daughter, ' Mrs. Walter Lay- ton. Miss Helen Davidson 'of London spent the week -end with her mother and brothers here. Visitors with M:. and Mrs. W. Stanbury on Sunday were the lady's sister, Mrs. Brewer of Brussels, and niece, Mrs. Lougheed and daughter, Betty, of Toronto, and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lawson and son, Andrew, of Huilett. Mr. Joseph Clegg and. Mr. Mervyn Hanly are busy puttingnew roofs on their barns. • Mr. Ernest Bateman of California has been renewing old acquaintances on the road this week. Mr. Bateman and his wife and little, daughter, ac- companied by , the former's mother, Mrs. H. Livermore, motored over froi Upland, California, and are vis- ,sting relatives and friends in Clinton and vicinity. The Community Club held its June neeting at the home of Mrs. W. Swinbank on Thursday, when they had as their guests the members of the Tuckersmith .Club. ,After the opening exercises the president of Tuckersmith Club took the chair, the visiting ladies putting on an inter- esting program., consisting of music, contests and readings, which was much enjoyed. At the conclusion of. the program the London Road ladies, served refreshments and a pleasant. social time was enjoyed. Before the company broke up1 the visitors gave their hostesses a hearty vote of thanks. The Community Club will not meet. in July. But a community picnic, for all' on the Road, will be held at'Godo- rich on Monday, July. 2nd, which is being, observed as Dominion Day. , lit, is hoped a large number will avail themselves of this, opportunity of has ing a ceniniunity gathering HURON EDUCATIONAL, ASSOCIATION c: (Continued from page 1) there are too many, for the schools. He said that the work done by the teachers is very fine --,that it is unu- sual to meet an incompetent teacher._ IIe said that a woman teacher was preferable with small children; but with larger .boys, although there might be no trouble with a lady teacher, yet the influence of a man is important. He claimed that a rural teacher is more fitted to a rural school if she went to one, and that it is best to have a • teacher who will live in the community. In a choice between a young teacher or one -who is More mature, you have to choose li'etween enthusiasm and, experience, A teacher should be of good appear- ance but his orher personality. always' counted a great deal. He said that the one thing to do was to employ the very best teachers that could be ob- tained. The secretary, Mss. Robert David- son, then said a few weeds, and a business meeting ensued, during which'the present board was re-elect- ed for the coming year: The presi- dent, F. H. Powell of Clinton;. vice- president, Mr. J: J. Robertson, and secretary, Mrs. R. Davidson . of Dine- gannon. The provincial secretary, M. A. Campbell, gave a short talk, also stressing the necessity of practical education forthe students. Mr, Camp- bell u Ca p bel'1 then led a discussion, following which several motions were carried:: that it be made legal to vote by bal lot, that there be a law to limit but not prevent surpluses," that .econom- ies, civics, social studies be . matte compulsory, and that the department should make the age of starting sehool . to be 'six in rural as well as urban districts. LONDESBORO The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Institute will be held in Com- munity Hall, Wednesday, July 4, at 2 p.m. This is the day for the chil- dren. Program by children. Conven- ors: Mrs. F. Thompson . and Mrs. J. Armstrong. Boll call to be answered by "Your Favorite Flower." Hostes- ses: Mrs. Geo. Moon, Mrs. R. Cald- well, Mrs. W. Ross, Mrs. 3. Fairser- vice and Mrs. Robt. Fairservice. The change in day will be noted. Several carloads of, W.I. ladies vis- ited with the Blyth Branch on Mon- day afternoon, when Mrs. Petty, the summer speaker from the department Was present and addressed the meet- ing very interestingly. Mrs. E. Crawford attended the golden wedding of her brother, Mr. I'reeamn of Itullett on Monday. Mrs. Murray Fingland and her two children, also her omther, Mrs. ]t, Haggit of Cochrane, .New Ontario, are' visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fingland. Mr. WM. Bromly, Sr., has givee Mr. D. Fleetly, Blyth, the contract of building a new house for himself in the village. Mrs. Bert Brunsdon and Betty are visiting her mother at Ottawa. Mrs. Bebt, Youngblutt entertained a numberof lady friends recently in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Ferguson, Calgary; who is here on a visit. Miss Helen Johnston has returned after spending the past week with her brother, Mr. Harold Johnston of London. • - Mr. Geo. Barr leftfor the West last Thursday for a lengthy visit with his sisters there. Miss Alberta Snell, who is taking a nursing course in the Ontario`Hos- pital, London, is home on a three - week's holiday. • The strawberry supper of the Lon- desleoro Sunday School held last Thursday evening', was a decided suc- cess 10 every way. The supper was bountiful and the program splendid. Owing to the chilly evening the pro- gram was held indoors, but the hall was not large enough to accommmo- date all, many having failed to gain entrance. The .Hensall Minstrels :of 40 people put on the entertainment which wasfully enjoyed by all, VARNA Mr. Cecil Webster of London came up to be present at the Webster pec nic and called • on his many friends. over the week -end. Mrs. Margaret Reid of Varna is spending a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Lee of Seaforth. Mr, and Mrs. D. Stephenson enter, tained the latter's brothers and sis- ter and their families last Saturday in honor of her father's eightieth birthday, His friends hope he ; may enjoy many more. SEAFORTH: The fortnightly ban. quet of the Lions Club was held on Monday evening at the Commercial Hotel with Lion J.. F. Daly in the chair. Edmund Daly allowed a mo- tion picture machine demonstrating the tuning of the new Ford V8 en- gine, accompanied by a"talk and ex. planation. George Daly favored with a piano solo, which was followed by the election of officers: Pres., J. 71. McMillan; 'vice-pres.,: J. E. Keating; trees,, E. 0. Boswell; sect., Gerald Stewart; tail twister, J. A. Stewart; lion tamer, A. Y. McLean; board of directors, Dr, 'W. C. Sproat, , C. Sprcnt, W. J. Duncan, R. E. Jack- son,'. (George D. Ferguson. The meetings will be discontinued during Jd?y'and August. AUBURN A pleasant gathering was held by the ratepayers of S. S. No. 16, E. Wlawanosh, Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wim, Anderson when they said their adieus to their teacher, Miss Alberta Richmond, who has resigned after five years success- ful teaching in this school to com- plete her second year at Normal, The earlier part of the evening was spent in outdoor sports under the direction of Oliver' Anderson. A short program was then arranged, with Eugene Do- bie, an ex -pupil who is now attending Queen's University, in the chair, This was featured by community singing. readings and music by the Toll or- chestra. At the close of the program Jack Bennett addressed Miss Richmond, expressing the regrets of the people of the section and community at her forced departure and their appreci- ation of her excellent services while with them as a faithful teacher, a wise. counsellor and an excellent in- structor. Clair Vincent presented Miss Richmond with a handsome wal- nut magazine holder, foilowng which she made a very suitable reply ex- pressing her regrets at having to leave and thanking those present for theirgood wishes and token of good will. Lunch 'was served, and a vote of ..thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson for :their hospitality on the occasion' was moved by John Vincent and Wm. Straughan. g At noon on Thursday, Elmer Rob- ertson had the, misfortune to' hare the house on his fox ranch destroyed by fire which originated from the re- mains of a bonfire which had been burning nearby., The house was cov eyed by insurance ,but the contents, including bran and shorts, and a large quatity of bee supplies were unprotected. At the Manse,. Auburn, on Satur- day, .June 23rd, Vernice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Awes Ball. was united in marriage to Harold Stanbury of Stanley township. Dr. Mortimore officiated. Mrs. Mortimore and son Arthur, left on Monday for Point Bruce, fol; a two months' vacation, owing to ill health. The students from here attending the G.C.I. have been writing their final exeinations this weelc. Mr. and Mrs. William Coates and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stalker of Flint, Mich., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Allen over the week -end. Mrs. Witham Dobie and family ,of the village are spending the coming week at Mr. Hill's cottage at Sun. sot beach. Joe Miller and Joe Ewing are busy completingthe new sun porch at the home of John Youngblutt, Mrs. Harry Wallace of Wilkie, Sask., who is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Symington, Is spending a few days with Mrs. Richard Finnigan of Dungannon. Mr. George Pilgrim spent the weelc-end with friends in Palmerston, Mrs. William Robison has return- ed hone after a pleasant visit with her sister in Flint, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stoltzs are spending a few days with friends iu Kitchener. Mrs. H. McGoo is in Detroit owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Kennedy. Congratulations are extended to Miss. Eleanor Wilson on her success in winning a silver trophy at the senior girl's judging 'class' held in Seaforth, Miss Irene Stoll of Carlow spent a few days with her uncle, Thomas Wilson. Miss Mary Huston has been suc- cessful in securing a school in Hui - lett. Mr.and Mrs. H. Mogridge have returned from Timmins, accompanied by their daughter, Mr's. G. Thomp- son and baby. Mr. and Mrs. C. Decker of Luck - now have been visiting friends in the village. The teacher and pupils of No. 3 Colborne enjoyed a picnic at the riv- er flats on Saturday. Mrs. H. Govier visited with her granddaughter, Mes. Ed. Sillery of Exeter. SEAFORTH: The death occurred suddenly at, his residence on Goderich street east on Tuesday of Robert Bell, a prominent manufacturer of Seaforth, and president of the Bell Engine and Threshing. Co, in his 70th year. Hewas born near Hensel', a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bell and came to Seaforth aboutthirty-five years ago, taking over the old Cole- man foundry property which he had operated continuously ever since and which is now carried on by his only son, W. E. Bell. Surviving are his widow, formerly Miss Sproat, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. James Sproat, and two of a family. Mrs. R. C. Anderson, Hamilton, and W. E. 'Bell, Seaforth. The funeral which will be private, will take place on Thursday at 2 o'clock, interment to be made in the Hensall Union Cemetery. ASIIFIELD: Spring -hank farm.,. Concession 4, Township of Ashfield, was the scene of a happy family gathering when members and friends of the McDowel family gathered tri' the number of about 60 for their an- nual re -union. The day was spent in sperts, softball, horseshoe pitching,' races, • and community .singing. The THURS.,'JUNE 28, 1934' 'HULLET`I' fiOWNSHh� A couple of softball , games were played b'y the Brandon Team last week, in both of which they came out victorious. The first was between', Brandon and Kinburn teams, the score being -14-30 in favor of the Brandon team, the play having to be cut short one inning on account of fading light. The last game was be- tween Brandon,and Londesboro, which was short one inning, also. The score was 22-31 in favor of the Brendan team. Both games were played on .the farm of Mrs. Ben. Riley. A couple of gatherings were held last week in honour of the teacher of No. 4 School, Miss Jessie Fer•gu son, who is retiring at the end of the term. The first was a tea for a dozen girls given by Mrs, Wm. Hesk, at which Miss Ferguson" was the guest of honour on Thursday last. A happy time was spent by the young. ladies on this occasion and clueing the evening Miss Phyllis Medd read the'. following :address to Mise Ferguson and Miss Hazel Bloggarth presented her with a silkolo bedspread and Miss Beatrice 'Riley with an auto- graph album, with the names of all present written in it. "Dear Miss Ferguson: — Having learned that you would soon leave our midst, we, the girls of the section. felt we could not let you go, without', expressing our regrets. We shall miss you in the commun- ity and your work among us. As a -further expression of our good wishes, we ask you to accept this gift. As you use it, may it remind you of the days you spent with us. May you meet with every success is the wish of—The Girls of S. S. No. 4, Mullett," Mies Ferguson replied very feel- ingly, expressing her appreciation of the kindness of her friends and her enjoyment of her association with then. , The second gathering was held af- ter the ball game on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Riley, when a- bout seventy-five of the people of the section remained and a little im- promptu program was put on, Mr. Wm. Carter being voted to the chair. Miss Meta, Medd contributed a vocal solo, accompanying herself on the guitar; Charles Stewart gave a mouthorgan selection with J. Medd playing guitar accompaniment; Ben- ny Riley gave some violin selections and Chas. Stewart gave another mouthorgan selection, Mary Stewart playing guitar accompaniment. Asa finish up to the program lttr, Carter then read an address and Mis- ses Etta Riley and Clete Medd pre- sented Miss Ferguson with a walnut 'tinting desk. Miss Ferguson was much moved by these tokens of the good will of the community and replied fittingly, She spoke of her pleasant sojourn in the community and of the happy memor les she would carry with her. Be- fore the company broke up the lad- ies served delicious refreshments. Following is the address: "Dear Miss Ferguson: Having heard with regret of your decision to leave our neighborhood, we your pu- pils and friends, have met to spend a social evening with you previous to your departure. As our teacher you have shown exceptional patience and have always been willing to assist us over the rough places on the Toad to know- ledge, During the five years you have spent with us you have made many warm friends who wish to assure you of their sincere wishes for your fu, tee happiness. In presenting to you this writing desk it is with the expectation that when you :are too far removed to vis- it us you will be constantly reminded of your many friends in School Sec- tion No. 4, Hullett.—Signed on be- half of S. S. No. 4, Hallett." TUCKERSMITI4 There was a large attendance and a very pleasant time was enjoyed at the strawberry festival Put on by meals were served an the: lawn, and a happy day was enjoyed. Guests were present from Westfield, Blyth, Auburn, Lucknow, and St, Helens, a- mong them being Miss Eva Killough, R.N.,. 'of Belleville. • OFFICIAL RETURNS IN HURON 8 o Exeter , 462 493 41 Hensall , ,,. 258 150 108 Clinton . 449 732 283 Seaforth . „ 603 395 203 Goderich . . .. 1274 987 287 Usborne .. 552 314 238 Stephen ... 835 518 317 Hay .. 959 351 608 .Stanley . . . 484 547 63 Goderich Tp. . 340 537 197 Hulieett ... , , , , .632 401 231 McKillop ..,, 669 271 398 Tuckersmith . 746 277 469 Totals .. 8253 5973 2864 584 'Majority for i3allantyne-12280,' Total Vote for Wan. Cooper --122. Votes Polled -14,451. Not Polled -3,699. . Rejected Ballots -88. the congregation' of Turner's church on Monday evening. The supper,. in. eluding strawberries and cream and all that goes with them, was all that could be desired and this was fol-. lowed by an excellent program, by local 7 a talent and somef rom surround- ing n cE- ing eommunities. The pastor of the church, Rev. F. G. Farrill, occupied the chair, and Turner's Orchestra supplied -several pleasing seIeations. Misses Man- ning' and Little and the Stewart Or- chestra, consisting of Mr. C. and Miss Mary Stewart• and Mo. Bill and Miss' Norma Snell of' Londesboro, contributed several numbers, the first two vocal, with guitar aecompani- ment, the latter instrumental num- bers; a Brucefield trio, Messrs. New- ton, Denfield and Mellor contributed several numbers, Elmer Trick, gave a piano solo, Miss Smith and Miss Hudson contributed readings and Mo. Erlin Whitmore vocal solos. At the conclusion of the program votes of thanks were passed to all who had contributed to making the affair a success and the gathering broke by singing God Save the King. The net proceeds amounted to about $60. Mrs. Casey Way of Seaofrth is vise iting with her parents, Mr,' and Mrs. A. Pepper. Miss Pearl Coleman visited with Misses Sarah and Florence Whitmore over the week -end. Congratulations are due Miss Sar- ah Whitmore for obtaining the high- est standing in her room in Seaforth Collegiate, thereby winning the prize of $5.00 worth of books. Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Matheson, who have been living in Goderich, are now nicely settled in their new home on the 2nd concession. KIPPEN An interesting June wedding took place on Saturday, Juno 24th, at 2.30 p.rn., when Mildred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Workman of the village, became the bride of El- don A. Herr•, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Herr of Winthrop. The marriage was perforated at the Manse by Rev. E. F. Chandler, pastor of St. An- drew's United Church. The young couple were unattended. The bride tvor'e a becoming gown of shell pink chiffon, having wide blue taffeta sash and cape trimmed with blue buttons. A white turban, hat and shoes with snatching accessories, completed the costume. Her only ornament was the groom's gift, a beautiful wrist- watch. After the ceremony the bri- dal party returned to the home of the bride's parents, where a buffet luncheon was served to the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, The bride's table was beautifully decorat- ed in pink and white, with streamers, ribbons and favours in matching tones, It was centred with the bride's cake and roses and ferns, the flowers being a gift of a friend of the, bride. Following the luncheon the happy couple left for a short honeymoon, a- cid showers ofconfetti and good wishes for future happiness. Mr, and Mrs. Herr will reside on the groom's fine farm near Winthrop, Miss Helen Chandler of Blenheim High School is enjoying her holidays at the home of: her parents', Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Chandler at the Manse. NEWS! DAY-OLD PULLETS Here is something poultrymen have been wailing for. Pullets divided from cockerels as they come from the incubator. Buy "day-old pul- lets." Save the cost of raising surplus cockerels., We oiler you'tbis opportunity the first offer of its kind in Eastern Canada—in White Leghorns only. 85% accuracy guaranteed. Immediate shipment. No delay, Standard Quality, . Foundation Stock Day-old Leghorn Pullets $16.95 per 1.00 eµ19.05 per 100 3 -week-old Leghorn Pullets 525.75 per 100 $29.75 per 100 LOW PRICE FOR BALANCE OF SEASON Our ether breeds are still 'being sold "ns they come" pullets and cockerels together. Genuine Bray Chicks, backed by the same breed- ing, blood -testing, etc. as our earlier hatches. ' For the balance of the season, they will clear at the following reduced prices: Standard Quality Foundation Stock Day-old Rocks, Reds, Wyandottes $7.96 per 100 59.95 per 100 Day-old Black Giants :0.95 per 100 310.95 per 100 Day -.old Leghorns (as they come) $7.45. per 100 $9.45' per 100 10 -day-old Barred Rocks $11.95 per 100 813:95 per 100 • 3 -week-old Barred Rocks $15.95 per 100 $17.96 per 100 Place your order with your nearest Bray Hatchery or sales ofiee --. or write direct to St. 'Catharines. Send $1.00 deposit with your order and pay balance on :safe delivery of chicks. This advertisement has received Government Approval insofar as it refers to Baby Chicks. BRAY CHICK HATCHERY,:: 96 Clayburn Ave., St. Catharine, Ont. H'ARI,E ' BROODER AND OFFICE—II. W. C S WOtiT 1PI, CLINTON,' Eight Breeds—Eighth Year Blood-Testing—Sixth Year Govt. Ap1,eoval