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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-08-30, Page 11.� The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which is •Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5390 -56th YEAR 1 The New Era Est_ 1865, CLINTON ONTARIO, • THURSDAY, AUGUST 30Th, 1934 Vrrcitie iiiwpiecei I. Make Erratic People. For we are governed more than most of us imagine by our Watches and Clocks. When they go wrong we are liable to be late for this, that and the other thing oe too soon or something, Something is going wrong all the While. But there is really no' need for all this trouble. Not when there is a repair outfit like ours within easy reach. Consult us about your timepiece ailments. We are specialist in that line, • BITING IN YOUR OLD GOLD—WE PAY CASH FOR IT. .1144 Headquarters for Watch and Jewelery Repairs Jeweler and Optometrist Res. Phone: 174J. NEW FALL COATS We are ready for the Fall Season with a real Smart Range of Coats in attractive shades, correctly tailored from the newest, fabrics. The Prices will meet with your approval. A small deposit will hold any garment untill required. IRWI9"5 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " A FREAK TOMATO Mr, Jim Taylor showed The -News- Record something of a freak in .the vegetable line the other day, a to- mato with some green leaves grow- ing out of, the middle of the top of it. It looked as if it was going to produce a new vine and if it had not been picked it might have produe ed a second crop of tomatoes, DEATH OF REV. J. E. FORD Rev. J. E. Ford, veteran clergyman, for fifty-five years in the ministry of the Methodist, and since church un- ion, the United Church of Canada, died at his home in Goderich on Sun-. day, August 26th, in his 86th. year, after an illness of but two Reeks. A man possessed of unusual good health and vitality, deceased was aetiVe un- til seized withhis fatal illness, he taking an. active part in the church and community life of his adopted town almost until the last. Within: the past year he several times sup- plied in the pulpit, delivering his ser- mons with the clarity, reasoning and forcefulness •of a man half his years. s. The late James Edmond Ford was born October 13th, 1849, near Peter - bore, son of the late Joseph and Mar-, is Ford, who came from Wiltshire, England- He was educated in the primary and secondary schools of Peterboro: He served his apprentice- ship as a printer with the Peterboro Examiner. Ambition and inclination later led hint into other fields of en- deavor, but he never really lost his in- terest in journalism and confessed to a continued love of "printers' ink." Graduating, from model school he taught for a time and later attended Wesleyan 'College, Montreal, where hereceived his theological training. He was ordained into the ministry at London on June 28th, 1879, Rev. David Rogers, of . St. '1 Tomas, is the only surviving mem- ber of his class. During his active years in the min-. 1-e 4n 1Ur wev"A ,.ag chairman of a number of districts and in 1912 was president of the London confer- ence. His first charge was at Point Edward and later he was stationed at Thorndale, Siloam, Lambeth, Westminster,' Wyoming, Lucan, Park- hill, Forest, Essex, Lucknow, Clinton and Goderich. In 1917, he was super- annuated and had since lived here. He was a man of wonderfully ac- tive brain power, a born stud' itiand teacher, whose conversation was in- tellectually stimulating and though his physical powers were beginning to fail, his mental faculties remained until the end. Many and varied •community activ- ities claimed the valued support of the deceased clergyman. At his death, he was president of the Children's THE MARKETS Wheat, 90c. Oats, 42e. Barley, 55c. Buckwheat, 65c. Butter, 20c. Eggs, 12e to 17c. Live Hogs, 88.25. BOWLING CLUB NOTES The winners of Monday evening's jitney were Dr. Thompson, first; Dr. Mclntyre, second; E. A. Fines, third; and Harry Steepe, fourth. Owing to rain the jitney was cal- led off at the end of the second game. There were a number of players tak-, ing part for the first time and had the three games been played .some of these might have been in the money. However, it is hpped that they will all come back on Monday afternoon next, when ten or rnrye prizes will be offered and everyone welcome. HAD TO DECLINE HONOUR Sheriff C. G. Middleton received a letter from His Lordship, Bishop Sea ger, asking him to be a delegate to the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, which opens in Montreal on September 12th. Very regretfully he declined the honour, as he felt that his duties as sheriff would not allow of his absence from his office for the duration of the Synod. Sheriff Middleton feels that this would have been a signal honour, not only to himself, but to St. Paul's church, and regrets that he could not accept. SOFTBALL PLAY-OFFS , The first game of the town league softball playoffs will be played to- night, Thursday, Aug. 30th, in Re- creation Park, at 6 o'clock. The two leading teams are the Pros and Wearwells, and these teams be ing very evenly matched, a good game is looked for. The second game will be held in Recreation Park on Friday night, August 31st, at 6 p.m. The winners will receive the eup donated by Mayor N. W. Trewartha. Those who see these games Thurs- day and Friday evenings are assured of seeing a couple of real softball games. Come and cheer for your own team. THE HOME PAPER. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED CO'LLE'GIATE Mr, Peter MacKwan of Goderich announces the engagement of his daughter, Marion Jean, to Mr. Wil- frid Roy •Chowen, son of Mrs. Ghowen and. the late James G. Chowen of Clinton. The wedding takes place on September 15th. . BROWiNLEE—CHANNER The following - appeared in Mon- day's issue of the London Free Press The bride is a sister of Mrs. J. M. El- liott of Clinton: St. Paul's Cathedral was a beau- tiful setting for the late summer wedding on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock of Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Charmer, Col- borne street north, city, to Wallace Elroy Brownlee, Phm. B., of Toron- to, son of Mr. and Mrs, George Brownlee, of Seaforth. Rev. W}. Sproule officiated. Palms, ferns and pink and white gladioli were the lovely floral decor- ations used. White tapers were plac- ed at the chancel steps and white flowers were used an the holy table. The guest pews were marked with, flowers in the same shades as the other decorations. George Patrick was at the organ and during the signing of the register played "Lieb- estraum." The charming' young bride, 'given in marriage by her father, wore a graceful gown of white satin, made on princess lines, form fitting, with small train reaching to the floor. The long sleeves were puffed to the elbow and tapered to the wrists to points over the hands. White satin buttons came . from the high square neckline to the waist at the back. The tulle Aid Society, an organization very veil was elbow length in front and close to his heart. For years he was long at the back. A halo" hat of a member of the collegiate. institute i braided tulle completed the becoming costume: A, shower bouquet of Jo- hanna Hill roses, lily -of -the -valley and ferns was carried. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Marion Channer, who was in pink crepe trade with short puf- fed sleeves and- high neckline. She wore a large green organdie hat with velvet ,streamers, pale green shoes and white kid gloves. Her colonial bouquet was of deep pink roses. The groomsman was Walter Chan- ner, `brother of.the bride. Following the service a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Charmer, mother of board and,for one or more terms, its chairman. He was also for years a member of the library board and a member of the board of governors of Alexandra Marine and General Hos- pital, holding various offices in both. A lifelong teetotaler, he held 'several posts in local and county temperance organizations. On September 14th, 1933, Mrs. Ford, a gracious and gifted lady, help- mate . in his long and honorable ministerial career passed on. Sur- viving are one son, Arthur R. Ford, managing editor of the London Free Press, and three daughters, Mrs. the bride, received in yellow flower - Howard Robertson,. of Goderich; Mrs, ed Chiffon, brown leghorn hat with R. D. P. Davidson, of •Belleville, and yellow velvet, brown shoes and cor- Mrs. W. J. Scott, of Flesherton. sage of roses. The 'bridegroom's The funeral was held on Wednes- mother, Mrs. Brownlee,• wore navy day afternoon at 2.30, with a public and.white crepe, navy blue hat and a service' in North Street:United corsage of red roses. Pink and white. Church. Local and visiting clergy- gladioli were used throughout the men were in charge. rooms. Several from Clinton went up to ' In the dining -room the table was the funeral, among them being Rev. covered with a cutwork and filet A. A'. Holmes, Rev. C. W. D. Comm,, cloth, pink tapers, and a centre of Messrs. J. P. Sheppard, A. J. Tyndall, roses, ferns and baby's breath were the decorations. Buffet refreshments THE BAND CONCERT Last Thursday 'evening the Clinton Concert Band held their annual Gar- den Party in the Park. The band, un- der the capable leadership of Mr. Morgan Agnew, presented a generous program of concert numers. At the end of the program Mr. Fred Jack- son, the inimitable wit of Clinton, an- nounced the luckynumber and priz- es. His witty remarks brought many laughs and cheers from the crowd, whieh was very large and showed the popularity of the Clinton band con certs. The bandmaster and bandsmen wish to thank the public for their generous support. BURIED AT ROYAL OAK, B.C. The following from a Victoria, B.C. paper, refers to a former resident of the vicinity, Margaret VanE'gmond, wife of Mr. Edward /ones: "The funeral of Margaret Jones, who passed away in this city on Thursday, took place yesterday after- noon. A large number of friends at- tended the service, and the Gasket was banked with many beautiful flowers. Rev. William Allan conducted the ser- vice, durnig which the hymns "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," and "Foreevr With the Lord" were sung, I WORK GOES ON "Face to Face" was also sung as a solo by William 'Jones. Interment Monday morning's Globe carried a was made in Royal Oak Burial Park" despatch from Clinton to the effect The late Mrs. Jones was born in that the construction work on No. 4 Highway, north of Clinton had been Hullett, but had resided in British stopped and the men dismissed. Columbia for twenty-four years. She is survived by her husband and one On The News -Record interviewing Mr. McArthur, of the McArthur Con - daughter, Miss Addis Pearl, at home; struction one brother, J. VanEgmond, of Hul-Co., Guelph, who have the contract, who is in charge lett, and a sister, Mrs. W. E. Hinck- ley, of Seaforth. (here, it was' found that there was no foundation at all for the state-. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE PICNIC went. The work is going on as plan•. ned and as far as the Construction The annual Women's Institute plc- Company knows, will go on until it nic was held in Harbor Park, Gode- is completed, on the outskirts of rich, on Thursday afternoon, August Blyth. 2nd, when over fifty were present. The road building equipment was Before the games were started all moved from this end to the other joined in singing the Women's within the past :few days and some In- stitute Ode, and repeating the Lord's ' nen were off until the work of con- Prayer in unison, Mrs. Heard and struction could be resumed and that her .program committee then took may have been the reason somebody charge of the contests and races, l jumped to the conclusion that the which caused much merriment. The work was being called off. It is ex list of afternoon: sports and winners petted all hands will oe back on the job by tomorrow, however. Mr. McArthur telephoned The Globe and had it correct the state rnent that the work had been dis- continued, AMONG THE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Double Cure." The W. A. will meet in the church lecture roost. on Wednesday after- noon, Sept. .5th, at two o'clock for OPENS TUESDAY The Collegiate Insitute ' will .open on Tuesday morning, Sept, 4th for the Autumn term. The Lower. School classes will meet at 9.45 a.m., Middle and Upper School at 10.30. The staff is the same as last year, with the exception of one change, Miss Beattie taking the position of English teacher. Principal E. A. Fines would like all students to pre- sent themselves on the opening day so that classes may organized and get down to work without delay. DAER-WALPER - A quiet but happy event took place at the Baptist parsonage, Cline ton, when Rev. G. W. Sherman, pas- tor of the Clinton and Auburn Bap- tist churches, performed the cere- mony uniting Florence Luella, only daughter. of Mrs. Peter Wolper, and the late Peter Walper, Auburn, and John James Daer in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel I1. Daer, Auburn. ' The bride was becomingly gowned in copenhagen blue, georgette with grey hat, shoes and stockings in matching tones and blue coat with grey trimmings and grey gloves. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, attired in sand bontex crepe and accessories to match, and the groom was supported by Andrew Kirkconnell, A' After the ceremony the wedding party returned home to luncheon, af- ter which the bride and groom left by motor for a trip to Petersburg,' Kit- chener and other places. and Misses B.' F. Ward, M. G. Rudd and 1), Cantelon. e of each event are as follows: Bean race,.Mrs. It. S. Smythe; Minute race, Mrs. Chas. Elliott; Clothsepin race, Olive Schoenhals; Kicking slipper, Mrs. W. S. R. Hol- mes; Honeymoon contest, Olive Schoenhals and Mrs. 0. L. Paisley; Candy race, Mrs. H. Jenkins; Walk- ing on paper, Mrs. C. H. Verner and Mrs. C. Sturdy. At the conclusion of the games all repaired to the lunch tables where a sumptuous picnic supper was enjoy- ed. Mrs. C. Sturdy and her social quilting. committee had' charge of tables and refreshments. Much praise was giv- en to the program and social commit- tees for making .the .picnic such a success. LITTLE LOCALS Monday, Sept. 3rd is Labor Day and will be observed as a publie holi- day. The town council will meet on Tuesday evening,. Monday being'a holiday. Frost is reported in this vicinity, although it has not been general. Some people" report garden stuffslightly touched. The L. O. B. A. will hold a special meeting: on Tuesday evening, Sept. 4th, when it is hoped a full atten- dance will be present. Dr. J. W. Shaw of Clinton was el- ected vice-president of the North - Huron Liberal Association at the meeting held in Wingham on Friday last. The Hospital Board will meet in the the board room of the town hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 4th, at half past seven.. A full attendance is ex- pected. Mr. H. M. Monteith, the:new manager of the Bank of Montreal, has taken.over his new duties. His family arrived this week and they are occupying the residence vacated by Mr. Sharp in Whitehead street. Rev. A. A. Holmes, Dr. H. Fowler. and Messrs. H. S. Turner, G. Van-' Horne and Gordon Cuninghame, ; all enthusiastic huntsmen, are having a log hunting lodge constructed at Brae -de -Dore, away up the' lake shore, where: they frequently go hunting and Wesley -Wallis United Church Service in this church morning and evening on Sunday, with the pastor; Rev. C. W. D. Cosens, in charge. His morning subject will be:."Values in Daily Toil." Evening: "The Mind of Christ in Times Like These." Sunday school: and Bible classes will meet at two -thirty Sunday afternoon. The September meeting of the- W. A. will be held in the church hall on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5th, com- mencing at three o'clock. Ontario Street United Church ;The pastor's morning sermon sub- ject on Sunday will be: "Imitators of God." Evening subject: "What Shall We Do?" The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be administered at the morn- ing ,service. The W. A. will meet in the church lecture room on Wednesday after- noon, Sept. 5th. The losing side in the contest. will have charge of the social hour and a full attendance is requested. PEOPLE YOU KNOW Mr. W. J. Nediger was in Toronto on Tuesday, spent the summer months in their Miss Marjorie 'Maclliath spent a few cottage here returned to their home days in Toronto this week. Miss Ella Carpenter of Detroit is visiting with friend's in town, Miss Thelma 1Iunking is visiting her aunt, • Mrs, C. Rud'dell of Londes boro. Mrs. M. T. Corless.: is visiting her sister, Mrs. A, J. McMurray of Harriston, Mrs. Won. Conrad of Winnipeg is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hugh Haw- kins of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Churchill and Master Roy spent Sunday with friends in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. George McCartney of Woodstock' called on Mrs, Ellen Armstrong on Monday. Mr. C. E. Elliott of Fairholn. Farm -is taking in the Toronto Fair for a few days this week. Misses Madeline VanHorne and Helen Nediger are enjoying a boat trip to Montreal this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Carpenter and chil- dren of Port Huron spent the week -end with Mrs. Taylor of Prin- cess street. Miss Viola Ilolland visited for a few days this week at the home of her brother., Mr. Bruce Holland of the Bayfield line. Mrs. H. Duncan of Sarnia, her sister, aforth ent Maeda BAYFIELD Mr. and 'Mrs. Day and family who - Mrs. Peck, Se sp y with their aunt, Mrs. Ellen Arm- strong of town. Mr. Earl Steepe and son, Darwin, of London spent the week -end at the home of his parents,' Mr. and Mrs. David Steepe, Clinton. Mrs. Catherine Wilson, who has been residing with Mrs. E. Kennedy of town for some little time, has re- turned to her ,home in Brussels. Mr. Duncan Cartwright of the Bruo- sels Post staff has been holidaying during the past week and has been visiting in Goderieh and at his home in town. Mr. George Bailey and son Harry and little Miss June, Dearborn, Mich., spent a couple of days last week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Churchill. Mrs. W. Wheatley and her son, Mr. Percy Wheatley, of Toronto, spent the week -end as guest's of the former's mother, Mrs. J. Armstrong 'Orange street. Mr. and Mrs. Will McLean and son, Jack, and Mrs. John Patterson of Wiroxeter spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Mil- ler, Huron Road. Mrs. Annie Branfield of Toronto and daughters, Mrs. H. Fraser of Ham- ilton and Mrs. Siemin of Toronto. were guests of Miss Zetta Bawden over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs, Asa Bolton and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Burton Bolton of Brantford, .and. Miss Phoebe Bolton of Fort Erie spent Sunday with friends in town. Miss Mona Lewthwaite of Powell River, B.C., and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Case of London spent*a day with Rev. F. G. and Mrs, Farrill -at Ontario Street parsonage. )Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sharp and fam- ily are spending a few days with. relatives in St. Marys. They re- turn to Clinton today 'and leave tomorrow on their trip to their new Lehome in Victoria, B.C. Mrs. E. J. Jory, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kestle and Mr. and' Mrs. Rufus Kestle of Exeter visited the form- er lady's niece, Mrs. George Hol- land, and other friends in town this week. Mr. and -Mrs. Fred Sloman and fam- ily, who have been visiting rela- tives in town, have returned to their home at Caperoel. Mr. Slo- man is in charge of the C. N. R. school and resumes his duties in connection with it next week. Mr. and E. J. Colquhoun of Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sibbitt of Van- couver, B.C., Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMurray, Harriston; .Mr. and ' Mrs. George Dron and Mr. and Mrs. Enos Colquhoun, Moorefield, visited with Mrs. Elizabeth Ken-, nedy, Ontario street, on Sunday last. in Detroit on Monday. -Mr. E. w. Kendall of Guelph spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and:' Mrs.. W. R. Jewett. Miss Eva Sturgeon of London spent . the week -end with her parents, Mr,. and Mrs. Edward 3. Sturgeon. Mr. and Mrs. David Sturgeon "and. son. Russel spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Edward Sturgeon. Mr. and Mrs. Keyes and Miss Dor- othy Keyes of Nashville, Tenn., who. have been holidaying here returned: to their home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Mallett of London; and small daughter,. Gwenythe, spent the week -end at the' home of Mrs Jno. Davison. Mrs. D. G. Burnside who hasspent some time with Miss Fairbairn re- turned to her home in New Jersey on.-. Monday: On Thursday night the A. Y. P. A. of Varna, Middleton and Hayfield' Church held a very successful corn roast on the beach. Mr. and Mrs. Plater and family of Detroit are visiting at the home or Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McLeod. Miss Elsie McLeod who had spent some- weeks omeweeks in Detroit returned with then. KIPPEN The Mission Circle girls „of St. Andrews United Church will hold their August meetingin Sunset Park, Bayfield, on Friday evening. The pic- nit supper will be 'followed by the usual meeting en the beach, with a camp fire, sing -song and weiner roast to finish the evening's enjoyment. The young people are also invited to come., A number of :boys from this vicin- ity motored to Toronto during the week to attend the C.N.EL Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Stafford of St. Thomas visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. W< L. Mellis. Mrs. D'Ell and Miss Lynn Cooper of Toronto visited recently with Mr- SUMMERHILL Mrs. Wm. Lawson has returned home after spending a month with her relatives in Kansas, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayes and family of Detroit are visiting at the home of the lady's sister, Mrs. Wm. Merrill. Mrs. Wm. Cole of Clinton is spend- ing a few days with her brother, Mr. 0. J. Jervis, Miss Merle Sheardown of Goderich returned home after spending a week at the home of Mrs. C. Tyner. Miss Gertrude Tyner returned with her and is spending a week in Goderich. Miss Dena Tyner is spending a week with her aunt, Mrs. C. Clifton and Mrs. A. Bell of Tuckersmith. of Kippen. PORTER'S HILL Rev. R. M. and Mrs. Gale leave - this week for their vacation. We wish for there a happy holiday. During. his absence the services will be talc- en as follows: Sunday, Sept. 2nd, a speaker from the Ontario Temper- ance Federation; Sept. 9th, Mr. Ruth- erford, a student, will have charge; Sept. 16th, no service; Sept. 23rd, the service will be taken by the Standee- School. undaySchool. Rally Day service the next Sunday, when Rev. Mr. Gale expects, to be home again. The different committees of the - Men's Club are putting fourth every effort to make field day, Sept. 3rd; one of the biggest and best yet held. Contests and races are open to alt' who -wish to participate in them, A number in this district have suf fered from an attact of summer flu... But no serious cases are reported, Mr. Geo. 0. Sturdy, who has been: confined to his bed is now improve- ing. Preparatory service was held Fri- day evening when four received the rite of baptism and six new members were received into the church. Sae. rament was administered to a good number on Sunday. Mrs. V. Fisher spent Sunday in. Hamilton with friends. BRUCEFIELD Misses EllenMaeScott, Beth and' Audrey Murdoch and Beth and Marie Elliott spent the week -end in Hay- field. Miss Scott and Miss Murdoch- have just returned from a two -- weeks' vacation in Chicago. A largely attended and very en- joyable supper and corn roast was held under the auspices of a group of the Women's Association of the Brucefield United Church on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aikenhead on the 2nd conces- sion of Stanley Township. Miss Stella Richmond, Roxboro, spent Friday with Miss Helen Tough in Brucefteld. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Moffat, and daughters Helen .and Janey of Sea-• forth visited at the home. of Mrs. Moffat's mother, Mrs. W. Sinclair, in Stanley. Toronto Conservatory Of Music Examination results of pupils of Mr. A. W. Anderton, Clinton, for year ending July 1934: Piano—(completed exam), A.T.C. M., teachers and solo performer Helen Lane, (honors). A.T.C.M. Teachers examination—,. Marie Ryan: Senior -Velma ' Wheeler, honors. Intermediate Charles Merrill„' Charles Scott, Mabel Turnbull. Elementary --Dawn Farxill. Singing: A.T.C.M. — (completed exam)— solo performers—Helen Lane, honors. Junior—Mae Johann. Primary :Pearl Roope, Theory A.T.C.M.--+(written exam.) —Anne - Cochrane, honors. Grade V--Form—Helen Lane, lsk. class honors. ,Harmony -Helen Lane, honors. Grade V Counterpoint — Cora, Phair. Grade III—Harmony, Terese Roth;; Mona Harrison. Grade II --Phyllis Lawrence (hon. - ors), Mary Thompson, Kathleen. Cun, ingham, Constance Kennedy:. '