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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-11-01, Page 1The• News-Repord Est. 1878 With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5399 -56TH YEAR. The Nee( Era. Est. 1860 CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER k, 1934. .01c)detsitize YOUR RINGS BY HAVING .THE STONES RESET IN UP-TO-DATE SETTINGS This a w e can attend end to for you, and you will be delighted .with your NEW RINGS. YOUR WEDDING RING can also be Modernized. Cone in and Consult us and get prices. , Highest price paid for old gold in cash or goods. YLeilqar SALE OF DflESSES IIT HI! PHIGE AHS LSS. About 36 dresses to Clear this Week -end at ridiculously Low Prices. Many of these dresses were previously priced from $10.00 to $15.00. Clearing at two Prices $2.95 & *4.95 See Them Early While the Sel- ection is at its Best. IR IN'S " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " 1 CARD PARTY AND DANCE EUCHRE AND BRIDGE, OLD TYMNE AND MODERN DANCING under ;auspices of the ,CLINTON HOCKEY CLUB TOWN TIA.LL, CLINTON Friday, November 2nd Carde Mart ext .8 p.m. sharp Coate One Come All, With Your Support the Boys are Really Going Places This Winter, ADMISSION 25c. OFFICIAL FOIL 1UJROf Under the Farmers' Creditors' Ar- rangement Act Major E. A. Corbett of Fordwieh has been appointed offi- cial receiver for Huron County. This act, a Iederral Act, framed principally for the relief of western farmers during the past few strenuous years, is now being adopted and used in On- tario, the object being to bring about some arangement between farmers who are in financial difficulties and their creditors whereby they ean-con- tinue to carry on without having to sacrifice their farms. Any farmer wishing to consult *Major Corbett and make use of the provisions of this act should writeor phone him for an appointment and talk the matter over with him. It is said to have worked well in the west. In case an assignment is necessary, Major Corbettalso acts as assignee, making' alI arrangements necessary, and at a minimum of costs. A MISSIONIARY RALLY A missionary conference was held in the Ontario street United church yesterday afternoon for the minis- ters and workers in the United chur- ches of this vicinity, when the Rev. J. McNeil of the Peace River District, and Dr. Gilchrist of the Af- rican Mission Field of ,the United Church of Canada, were present and gave inspiring accounts of their' work, while a public meeting was held in the evening when both menmost interesting and instructiveplc- t again spoke to 'a good audience in three:, the same church. The afternoon meeting was open to all workers and those interested in the missionary work of the clmu eli 1 and was - well attended:; Mr. McNeil and Dr, Gilchrist each spoke at this gathering, telling ' of 'their reasons for being in'the work and four ad- dresses were also given by local min- isters on different " phases of the work. Rev. J. R'; Herbert of Hol- mesville spoke on "Missionary Edu- cation in the Sunday School," Rev, C. W. D. Cosens on "How the Official Board Can Make a' Church Mission - Minded," Rev. G. E. Morrow of Win- throp on "Missionary. Work by the Young People," and. Rev. R. M. Gale of Bayfield on 'What, the Minister Oen do to Create. Missionary Enthus- iasm:' All addresses were thoughtfully. prepared and each one was discuss% by the workers present. At the public meeting in the even- ing the pastor, Rev. Mr. Ferri]] took charge and Rev. Mr. McNeil gave a thrilling story of his work in the. Peace River • District, telling many of his experiences and enlarging upon the challenging work of the United Church in that field. Dr, iGilcheist's address was not less interesting, although telling of work in foreign fields, when he brought his story of work in Portugal and in Africa, illustrating his address with THE MARKETS Wheat, 95c.: Oats, 36e to 370. Barley, 65e. Buckwheat, 43c, Butter,20c. E • gs 16 c to 6c. Eggs, c 3 Live Hogs, $7,50. H0 ERED BRIDE-TO-BE' S W, A very enjoyable time was spent one evening last week ail the home of Miss Isabel McKnight when she op- ened her hone to the membrs of the Young Ladies' Class of Ontario Strees Sunday School, of which she is a valued menthe. The young ladies, about twenty in number, took this opportunity of hon- ouring Miss Norine Finch, bride -elect of November, by presenting her with a towel shower. After the presenta- tion and the playing of a couple • of games, a dainty lunch was served and the young ladies dispersed. MONDAY NIGHT'S CONCERT A good house greeted the Carolina Singers when they appeared in On- taria r a streetchurch , on Monday even- ing under the auspices of the Young Peoples'. League. And those attend- ing were not disappointed as.they put on an excellent program. The program was a varied one, choruses, quartettes, solos, piano numbers and readings bele present- ed being e ed during the evening and each one being enjoyed; by the audience, This is the second visit of these singers to Ontario street church and they were even more enthusiastically received the second time than the first. The'singers assisted in the Sunday, evening, service, when their musical numbers were also much appreciated, THURSDAY'S PLAY Certainly the local branch of the Legion had no reason to complain of lack of support in their first attempt of the season to entertain the public and, incidentally, make a . Tittle mon- ey. The play, put on under their auspices, by Windham Branch of the Legion, on Thursday evening last in the town hall was so well patronized that the hall was filled until 'it could scarcely hold another one. The play, a play' in prologue, three acts, was written espeeially 'For the Wingham Branch and has been pre- sented by them several times. It has to do with the days of the war and after. A couple of lads, one of twenty and the other eight, are left orphans in 1908, the older lad under-, taking the task of rearing the little lad and, needless to say, they are de- voted e- t dtoe i -her. ware vo ed ae i of When ones the older brother goes in and later on the younger one also enlists and is sent forward in 1918. Soon 'he is re- ported "missing, believed 'killed." This is too much for the older broth- er, who has had a gruelling time dur- ing The four years of the war and who goes to pieces and 'has to• be sent to a mental hospital, His case' is very critical but then comes the word that the younger brother, Steve,'has'turn- ed •up and is 'tithing permission to see his •brother, Much depends upon this visit and the. Doctor and nurse pian carefully. The happiness"of the shock works the miracle and Nick, the 'big brother, is guitc restored at sight of Steve alive and well. • 'The 'last scene brings the Whole platoon together in Nick's apartment in 1928, as they 'had pdanned'in1918, When Steve's appearance.' is a happy surprise to them all. There are several army scenes, when the boys get together in'billet, sing the old` songs and tell stories. And, by the way, some of Those boys can sing. " Cameron Geddes, a former member of the Dunibells, `has lately joined the caste, and delighted the audience with several solos,- his 'accompanist being Miss' S. Cole of Belgrave. Mr. Geddes' last number, when he per- sonated "Jones of the Lancers," brought down the house. The' acting of -Mr. R. Dongias: as Nick, the elder brother, and Mr. Geo. Williams, as Rev.. Charles Allen,; the padre, was outstanding, ,brut all did. well. Two women's parts were tak- en by risen, one a spinster settlement worker, who came in to see how the Little brother was looked after, a se- vere female, was well personified, and Sister Margaret Henderson, a nurse in the military hospital, looked well in her uniform. Their voices betray- ed them, however; as both were too deep for female voices, Dr. Fred G. Thompson, president of the local branch, at the beginning of the entertainment thanked the audience for their presence and sup- port and commended, the play to them. ,He also explained that the company had some very fine scenery for the billet scene, but the stage here was too small to accommodate it so it could not be used. But altogether' it was a good enter-. ainment and was enjoyed by the big audience present. l HOSPITAL TEA A tea is being given at the home of Mr's. W. A. Oakes, Victoria st+eet, Clinton, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 10th, in aid of the Hospital Nursery, from three to six o'clock. A .silver collectionill taken, be Madame Syl- via will be present to read tea cups and the public is cordially invited. DEATH OP AMOTHER The death occurred. at her home in Grand Valley on Friday, Oct. 26th; of Mary Georgina Rudd, widow of Mr. John McIntyre of the same place and mother of Dr. H. A. McIntyre of Clinton, who was in her eightieth year. The funeral tock place on Sunday to St. Albins Cemetery, Grand Val- ley. Dr. and Ivfrs. McIntyre, who had been at her bedside also dur- ing her last illness, went up to 'le present at the funeral on Sunday. VETERAN ORANGEMAN ALSO 'The following is from the Toronto Telegram and occurs in a report 'of a presentation meeting of the Imper- ial L.O.L. Nq. 2767, held in the Tem- ple Building, Toronto. Mr. Ed. Floody will be remembered by many in this town and community, he hav- ing been the founder and first editor of this paper: • "W. Bro. W. E. Floody, founder, Past as Master and honorary life of the lodge, presided in the lodge room, where he directed the conferring of the Royal. Blue Degree by the Past Masters, and also at the banquet hour. Three generations of the famous Floody family were pre- sent: M.W. Bro, Ed. Floody; his son, W. Bro. W. E. Floody, and his son, Clarke Wiallace'Floody, In proposing the toast to "The Do- minion of Canada," W. Bro. Floody stated that Imperial Lodge was the first Orange Lodge to adopt "Cana- dian Night" as an annual feature. The toast was responded to by W. Bro. R. V. McConnelI." W. I. ENTERTAIN NEIGHBORS There were about one hundred laG- ies at the regdlar meeting of the lo- cal branch of the Women's Institute on Thursday afternoon last in the firemen's hall, the Londesboro branch 'having 'been invited to be pre- sent for this meeting. Mrs. N. Wl Trewartha presided and welcomed the visitors •heartily, ex pressing the pleasure of the leen! henneh in seeing so many present, .14'fter the singing 'of the Ode, Mrs. Perdue at the piano, and the repeat- ing of the Lord's Prayer in unison, all joined in singing the Institute Rally Song. The roll call was ans- wered by a favorite name for a boy, when it was found that Jack was the. favorite. Reports were received, the financial committee reporting that tickets were ready for the play to be given on Nov. 9th. A. 'letter was read from Mr. Put- nam, the final official connnnication to the Institutes throughout the Pro- vinee. He said Miss B. Durand would take over her new duties as superin- tendent this month. Mr. Putnam ex- pressed his sineere thankfulness for having been associated with the In- stitutes of •Ontario for over thirty years and:, wished them continued success. The 'business of the day being fin- ished, Mrs. E. Adams, president of the Londesboro branch, was called to the chair and took charge of the pro- gram, which was given by the visi- tors. The program, a most interest- ing one, consisted of a vocal solo and encore and an instrumental by Miss Norma Snell; a trio by three charme ing little girls, Betty Brunsdon, Phyllis McCool and little Miss Arm- strong, with thelatter's mother at the piano; a vocal duet by the Misses Rapson; an amusing reading by. Mrs,, P. Manning; a chorus, "Singing is the Thing to Make You Cheery," by Mrs. P. Manning, Mrs, D. Adams, Mrs. Geo. Moon, Mrs. M. Ross and Mrs. M. Manning, and a most inter- esting and instructive address by Mrs. ; (Rev.) A. W. Gardiner on the "Cultural Value of Horne Interests." Thetime is divided into three parts, eight hours for work, eight hours for sleep and eight hours for reading, recreation and the development of our talents. She stressed the great value ofreading. One cannot be lonely with good books, poetry, biography, books of travel, etc., should be the heaviest part of one's reading. She warned against too. much reading of light fiction. It was as bad, she said, as trying to live on desserts. Her address was listened to with much pleasure and profit. Mrs. It, Ii. Johnson and Mrs. E. Ward moved a vote of thanks to the visitors who had so well entertained the gathering, which was heartily endorsed by all present. ' The social committee then served very delicious refreshments and a pleasant half hour was spent in so- cial intercourse. The tables were decorated with lovely, yellow 'mums, THE HOME PAPER: REMEMBRANCE DAY November 1.Ith, Remembrance Daly, coming this year on Sunday, it will be observed on that day and there will be no special holiday, The ' • pastor and officials of the Presbyterian church having 'asl.eu the local veterans to worship with them e n air that clay, it has boar decid- ed that at they attend service at ten o'clock in that church in a body. The service will be entirely under the di- rection of the pastor and officials, but after this the usual decoration seg- vice will be held at the memorial tablet at the postoffice. The 'usual morning service in the other churches in town will be at eleven -fifteen on that day to allow ministers and peo- ple to attend the memorial service. LITTLE LOOALS November 1st, and the ground white with snow. The town council will meet on Mon- day evening, Nov. Stir. Look up last.winter's rubbers, ov- ercoats, e' o its hesvyI n _wos, ve Hallowe'en passed off very quietly in Clinton, little disturbance being' noted this morning, Exeter Public School teachers come to Clinton Friday to study the meth- ods of thel d loco teachers. A meeting of the Liberal Club will be held in the council chamber on Sat- urday evening, Nov, 3rd, at eight o'clock. All Liberals welcome. The monthly meeting of the Hospi- tal Board will be held on Tuesday evening•, Nov. Gth, at half: past seven o'clock, in the board room of the town hail. A new feature has been introduced in The News -Record in the form of a weekly lesson in amateur photo- graphy, No need to pack away your camera because it grows dark so early. Lamplight plotless are easy and interesting. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS We should like our correspondents all of them, to begin again to take axx interest in, things and tell us a- bout thein. Some have done nobly all through the long summer, and we're proud of 'there and appreciate them very highly, but some take their duties very rightly and •during. the past summer have been having) pretty much •of a 'holiday. Now that the busy season is over on farms, etc., however, we shall expect a budget each week. We do not expect impos- sibilities, of course, but in every com- munity there are always 'interesting. happenings if one has an eye and an ear for them. Let us hear regularly from this on, dear fellow -helpers. We are frequently disappointed on receiving a budget to find in it noth- ing in regard to an important hap- pening, wedding, death of a prom- inent citizen of the community or something of the sort. Such items are what we expect our correspondents to tell us about. We depend upon them, we do not like to be "let down." Another thing we should like to impress is that we like correspon- dence early in the week. Each week for some time we have been receiving some -budgets of correspondence at noon Thursday. The paper is half run off by noon or Thursday, so any- thing conning in by noon is late. We like correspondence by noon Tuesday and not later than noon Wednesday. It is hardly necessary to say that tate correspondence is not welcome. Wle detest having to put a line "Too late for last week,.' but when itcomes late what are we to do? Occasion• ally if -it is not of much importance we throw it in thewastepaper w paper basket rather than carry it over. But occas- tonally it is news which we. would have been glad to have had for the current issue. Of course, we are glad to have re- ports of Wednesday afternoon hap- penings on that evening, and appre- ciate having friends call or send us in such reports. ,It is the reports of things which have happened days ear- lier' we do not like corning in late. It is necessary to miss the news or to run it late, Just see that it is mailed in time to reach us So that it can be included in the paper of that week. We shall all .be better setts - fled in that case and the news of the community will be recorded. The News -Record welcomes news from any source, whether from our regular correspondents or not. We ap- preciate having news items sent in by the peopie concerned, then we are sure of its being correct and full, and we should be glad to have people send in important news, either direct to the office or through our regular cor- respondents. We want the news, all' the news there is, about anything and about any and everybody. We even welcome news about folk who do not like us or who do not take the paper.. It is news of the communities we want, all of it! Let us have the news, C3TOIR BANQUET The choir of Wesley -Willis ebur was tendered a banquet orf Pride evening last by the Women's Auricle tion in the thrash dining room. Th• to le 1 l b s were beautifully decorated fo the occasion with barberry,' •snowap pies, marigolds and orange candles i black holders, r' 1 cca z ind Dirt the hallo ye e'en colour -scheme. ei . w h ne A chicken supper was provided, no forgetting pumplcin pia with whipped cream for dessert: - A toast list wa carried out which included "The King' proposed by Dr. W. A. Oakes and re sponded to by all singing God Sant the King. "The Ohureh, i propose 1 by Mr. H'. E. Rorke and replied to b, Rev. C. W%, D. Gosens in a splendi talk on the .church in general and Wesley -Willis in particular, "The Choir," proposed by Dr. P. Hearn and responded to by Mrs: M. Agnew organist and choir leader. Mr. Ag new and Mrs. Paterson, the ehoi president. "The Ladles," proposed by Mr. R. E. Manning and respond- ed to by Miss L. 'Brigham, W.A. pre- ei x pleasing incident eras the ., dent a A r 1 g presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Agnew of a basket of beauty noses, it being the aniversary of their wedding day. This was presented by Mrs. A. T. Cooper. past president of the W. A. Mr. E. Paterson was the capable toast plaster. Interspersed with the toasts were sing -song periods, led by Rev. Mr. Cosens. About sixty were seated at the tables. AMONG THE. CHURCHES Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Sunday morning: "Invisible Helpers." The Women's ,Association will meet at the home of whs. Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 7th, at 2 o'clock. St. Paul's Church The A. Y. P. A. Deanery banquet is being held in this ehureh tonoernw, Friday, evening, when it is expected members will be present from every part of the Deanery. The prograni will be found on another page. Baptist Church Sunday, Nov, 4th, anniversary ser. vices' will be held in this thumb. Ser- vices at eleven a,ni. and seven pee. The speaker will be Dr. H. E. Still- well of Toronto. Ds. Stillwell is a splendid and forceful speaker and e man of wide experience, The Stratford quartette and Mr. Eaelin Whitmore will sing at these services. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. The Sunday School meets in the afternoon at 2.80. Wesley -Willis United Church The minister will take for his ser - moo subjects on Sunday, morning: "The Field That is White." Even- ing: "What is Man?" The Mission Band is putting on a Hallowe'en Social at 7.30 this even- ing in the church hall, to which all are invited. The W.M.S. will meet in the prim- ary room of the church on Thursday afternoon next, Nov. Sth. Mrs. Fow- ler's group will have charge of the program, The W.A. will hold its monthly Meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7th, in the church hall at three o'clock. Important questions are to he discussed and a full attendance is expected. C, I. HALLOWE'EN PARTY enjoyed dancing for a short time. The. ch n;usie vas furnished by Mrs. W. E,. Perdue Jack . Perdue and Robbie Y Hale. a 0.••OF R HEARS APPEALS 1 At the court of revision lucid Tues- - day, evening there were several ap- t' peals. For the first time in Clinton. - Weeding houses os' were e 'i 'i V ll a - g ebust- ' gx ness assessment, but each. one ap- t pealed and the court, not knowing just how, liable suoh places ware, s sustained the appeals. The Sherlock Manning Pianos asked a Iowered - business assessment, which was not e allowed, and the trustees of the Bap-• c tist parsonage appealed for a lower , v rate. This was shown to be as low' t1 or lower than similar dwellings,. however, and the appeal was not al- lowed. ' Championship Contest Con - . r ducted In Clinton, On Sat- urday, October 27th The seventh annual County Cham eionship Public Speaking Contest and fourth annual Spelling Match were conducted in the auditorium of the Clinton Colleigate Institute, on Saturday afternoon, October 27th. A Recitation Contest was also con- ducted in which the contestants were • pupils of second class and under in Public School. There were seven contestants in the Public Speaking, seven in the Recitation Contest and eleven pupils competed in the Spelt- ing Match. The three competitions were conducted under the direction of the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. , Cash prizes of $4, 33, 82, and 31. were awarded to the four high pupils in the spelling match and recitation contest. The remaining contestants received a consolation prize of 50e each. Boole prizes were awarded' the three high pupils in the Public Speak- ing Contest and a consolation book prize to the remaining four contest. - ants. Mr, George Spotton, M.P. for North Huron, was in attendance and presented a handsome Silver Cup to the winning pupil in the Public Speaking Contest, Mr. W. II. Gold- ' ing, M.P., for South Huron, gave a cash donation towards the cash prize. es. Mr. Chas. Atchison of the Grand Bend School Fair was the winner of the Public Speaking Contest. It is expected that he will compete in the Guelph District Public Speaking Con- ' test which will be held at the Ontario • Agricultural College, Guelph, in the near future. At this contest the winning pupils from eight Western ,Ontario Counties will compete for the district championship. The following is a list of the cents 1 testants, the first three in the Pub-. i lie Speaking and the first four in the Recitation Contest and the Spelling-• ! Match being ranked in order of mer -- ,it, Public Speaking Grand Bend, Chas. Atchison, Grand' Bend, "Jacques Cartier." St. Helens—Anetta Stewart, Dun Bannon, "Birds our Feathered' Friends." Howiek Townships -,Jean Vittle, Gerrie, "Our Canadian Heritage." Hensall—•Annie Morgan, Hensel!, "Ikon. James G. Gardiner, Prime Min- ister of Saskatchewan" Carlow --Stanley 1VicNall, Auburn, "The Gardeners' Friends and Pees, Belgrave—Ferne a McDowell, Bel- grave, "Injurious Insects" Currie's Corners—,Allan Durgin, Dungannon, "The Benefits of School' Fairs." Recitation St. H'elens---BlIie Stewart, Dun. gannon, "The Wonderful Fishing or Peterskin Spray." Howiek Township — Glen Anker- manGawanstown, "LittIe Bateese." Iensall-JIessie Paisley, HensaI), "Ma and the Auto." Grand Bend --Ruth Wilkie, Glenna Bend, "Good Morning and Good Night." Currie's Corners—Lyal Lannan, Lucknow, "Twos You." • Belgrave--Phyllis Wightman, Bel grave, "The Chestnut Bur," Carlow—Nora' McPhee, ,Goderieh "They Didn't Think." Spelling Match St. Helens—Dorothy Robb', Auburn, "Gra ,SNo. 8, Ashleld. Grand Bend Chas. Atchison, Grand Bend, No. 8, Stephen, Curries' 'Corners—Ellen Andrew, Lucknow, No. 5, Ashfifild. Howzek Township—Blanche Har- grave, Fordwich, No. 12, Howiek. Currie's Corners ,Alan Durnia,, D.ungannon,No. 16, Ashfield.' Carlow—Verna Million, '•Goderich,. No. • 4, Colborne. 'Carlow—Jas. Pitblado, Godericb, No. 4, Colborne. • •Grand Bend-ekalan Walper, Park- hill, No. 8. Stephen, Howiek Township --Isabel, Watson; Gorrie, No. 7, Howiek, •Mensal]—Letha Glanville, Hensail; No. 16, Usborne. Hensall Mary Clark; B'ensall;,. Insall Public School. On Friday evening, October 26th, the C.C.I. held their first Literary meeting in the form of a Hallowe'en party. The Assembly Hall' was very originally decorated with unbrelias shading the lights and orange and black streamers. The initiation of the first formers and newcomers took place. A large number of pupils I took part in the costume parade, making it a great success. Mrs. 'Bry- done, Mrs. Cree Cook and Mrs. Fing- land judged the 'costumes. The prizes were awarded as follows: fancy dress, single, Gordon Monteith; fail- cy dress, couple, Misses Esther and Grace McMath; comic single, Vir- I ginia Harris; comic couple, Lillian Manning and Jessie Cameron; best original, Kathleen Cosens, Kathleen Cuninghame, Margaret Heard, Ruth Levis and 11Sargaret Middleton, who I very cleverly impersonated the Di-, onne quintuplets; best hard time costume, Gertrude Reid; birthday dance, Dorothy Holland.. First form received the prize for having the largest percentage of pu-' pits in costume. The opening number on the pro- gramme was a .chorus by 3A. Ross Middleton and Charles Metall of 2nd form presented a short dialogue. Five girls ,dressed as the Dionne quintuplets`,sang a chorus, A dial- ogue was given by Gertrude Ilohnes, Erma Hale and Jack West of 1st Form, The Collegiate 'Broadcaster was read 'by Nora Fremiin and this was followed by a drill given by the Twirlwell Octuplets. A number of Upper School boys presented a 0.0.1'. radio review which was much enjoy- ed. Lunch followed and then the pupils