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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-12-20, Page 1The News -Record Est. 18'78 With ; Which is Incorporated The, Clinton NO. 5406-5GTH YEAR CLINTON ONTARIO New Era The New Era Est. 186s THURSDAY, ; DECEMBER 2011I, 1934 ymstdode�.�anar�a�t 3 more butting dans then hr�8tmas We have specials in New Watches for Men and Women, up-to- date in style and priced at $1000 and $12:00 and up. Comb, IVTiror and Brush Sets for men or women. New and Natty. Bracelets, Necklaces, Chains, Cuff Buttohs and Tie Pins, either make appropriate Christmas Gifts. Rings of all kinds, See our large assortment. Diamond Rings from $10:00 up.. CHINA AND CUT GLASS—A 'large assortment. Our •.Silver- ware is of good quality and in some lines never better value than we offer today. Clocks from $1.00ta'$1,00.00. • Store Open Evenings ' Ytellkur Jeweler and Optomiterist. Old Gold bought for cash, or taken in exchange for new goods. ,4:210`rhri,rni mala zr'"t�Or�Marr r a9 r>r r rstab%r2'mr;arDt mMgaNDP-rAAMOrai: i dd, A ds aA is re atat•G^ata�'rear=r=amta taJaheasi llac stcLa=S iatCitatafa; atehatett1CS6 DON'T WORRY ABOUT THAT GIFT Solve your Problems here where the spirit of Christmas Prevails. Gifts in Abundance -Inexpensive .anal Practical, And Still ATTRACTIVE 'au FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON We will have special clearing g prices on Many Lines throughout the Store. Women's Linen Handkerchiefs at 19c. Formerly priced at 25c to 50c. 4yq,Pir over--wor-m_tateteurtat tetzte.wt 7P.tFl _y to tee tter..teletatet%sr-tosezerwr MC NOTE -For the benefit.of our Staff please note our. Store will remain closed untill 12.30 Noon, Wed., December 26th. r;itiltu'raimeeeraiabierari2rsirriaf"imersimeziraateme natal leessim rarn 9 ",t' i% S b' a 8 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SIHOPPE " M tstfirnr2:um'rbr'arflrmrDrnr;�rsr&t�r3a;�'rbt9tNrs3r21�.Ikea'3r�2r�r€rarbr2rnria�rgratbror'r9�rnrr,.r. ' VIE'SLEY-WILLIS R'l1VL . The elosing meeting pf the year of the W.M.S. was 3i',eld in t1 a Prim- ary :Room, on Thursday evening, De- cember 13th. There was not as Urge' an attendance as :could iehoped for but the programwas interesting. and helpful. Christmas hymns were -used. A de- et by Miss G. Addison and Miss 'V'. Fraser added much to the pleasure of ttie audience and was anueh appre- ciated. Mra. Pickard, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Cosens ledin prayer at dif- ferent periods. Mrs. McMath sent a letter from Toronto, eppressing her regret, that the tie with the A.uxit- iary must be broken,,•but said she Would often remember us at time of meeting and be with us in spirit. It. is always a source of deep regret in the W.M.S,, when one of the long standing, faithful, active members must. leave. - .Reports were received from the Stranger's Secretary, Mrs. E. Saville and the Temperance Secretary, Aire. A. T, Cooper. On account of the regular' aneoting in January coming during the week of Prayer, it was thought that it might be postponed, but after due con- sideration it was decided to hold it on the afternoon of the usual day, the second Thursday of the month, 10 the school room, and have an execu- tive meeting at Mrs, Pickard's the Tuesday previous at three o'clock. Mrs. Paterson took the chair for ^Che -program which had been prepar- ed by her group. Miss Stone gave a most interesting talk on the chapter from the Study Book. She told •of the Church in India .that is claimed' to have been established by the Ap- ostle Thomas who was brought there as a ,slave and research has found evi- dence that such is true. The conven- or of the Nominating Committee, Mrs. R. E. Manning, brought in the following names of persons to fill the offices of the executive for 1935 and as no other nominations were forth- coming they were declared. elected: Hon. -President: Mrs. A. A. Holmes, Hon. Vice: Mrs. J. Scott. President: ;Mrs. W!. Pickard. lst Vice: Mrs. Fowler. 2nd Vice: Mrs, Chowen. 8rd Vice: Mrs. Addison. 4th Vice: Mrs. Cosens. Secretary: Mrs. McKinley.. Treasurer: Mrs. Sutter. Por. -Secretary: Mrs. Venner. Press Secretary: Miss Clark. Associate Helpers: Miss Keane, Mrs. Innis. Christian Stewardship: Mrs. R. P. Manning. Strangers:, Mrs. Saville. THE MARKETS Wheat, 92c, Oats, 36c. Barley, 65c. Buckwheat, 40c to 43c.' Butter, 20c. Eggs, 17c to 26c, Live Hogs, FIRST HOCKEY GAME The first hockey game of the sea- son will be held in the local arena tonight, Dec. 20th, when the Mc- Clary's team of London plays the local Intermediates in an Exhibiton game. 'McClary's, have some of the old London 12th Battery team players hi their line-up and should give the local crowd a real treat. The locals have been on the ice for a week and are fast getting into shape. So a fast game is assured. The locals want the fans to come and look them over before they start the regular sched- ule. Come along and enjoy your- selvee. The game is called at 8.15. TOWN L17A!GUE OPENS SEASON. The first games of the Town League Hockey teams, for The News - Record cup, will be played on the lo- cal rink on Wednesday evening, Dec. 26th. The first game will be between the Maroons and the 'Black Hawks, the second between the Bruins and the Maple Leafs. The Clubs have chang- ed their names somewhat this sea- son but are out to play just as fine a brand of hockey as it possible for them to dish up. The band will be in attendance at the opening games Wednesday evening and it is (toped a good attendance of fans will he present also. GILBERT—HOUGH An interesting wedding took place Saturday afternoon, December 16th, at the Baptist parsonage, :-Clinton, when Miss Mabel Hough, grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hough of Dashwood, was united in marriage to john Frederick Gilbert of Strat- ford. Rev. G. W. Sherman officiated. The bride was becomingly dressed in Bermuda blue crepe, waering a gold necklace that her grandmother wore at her wedding and carrying sweetheart roses and fern. She was attended by Miss Ethel Walper of Grand Bend, attired in jade green and carrying pink carnations and fern. The groom was supported by • Mr. Charles Carter of Stratford. Immediately after the ceremony the bride and groom left for Strat- ford where a wedding. dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents, later leaving for a short honeymoon trip to Toronto and other eastern points. On their return they will reside at 133 Centre Street, Stratford. The bride has been assistant mat- ron at the Huron County House for some few years and has made inany friends. Prior to her marriage she was the recipient of a letter of appre- ciation and a handsome piece of fur- niture from the Warden and members of the Council Couneil, as a token of regard. Following is the letter re- ceived from the Warden: Dec. llth, 1934. ' "Miss Mabel Haugh, Assistant Matron, ' Huron County' Home. Dear Miss Hough: ---,Huron County Council just recently learned that you were entering into a life contract, and that it would necessitate you severing your position as assistant matron of Huron Count yHome. In order to show our appreciation of valuable services rendered in the honne and to the County they,' ask yon to accept this smalI gift as a mark of their appreciation. Signed on behalf of Huron County Council. --.George H. Elliott, 'Warden, James Leiper, Reeve of Hulled tp." Supply: Mrs. Hearn. Missionary Monthly; Mrs. T. J. Watt. Temperance: Mrs. A. T. Cooper. Mission Circle: Miss Rudd. C,G.I.T.: Mrs. Trewartha. Mission Band: Mts. E. Paterson; Baby Band: Mrs: W. M. Nediger. Birthday 'Box; Mrs. W. 3. Nediger. Pianist: Mrs. A. T. Cooper. 33rs. F. Fingland was appointed a group leader. Auditors: Miss Luella Walkinshaw, Miss ituby Irwin. THE HOME PAPE ENTER,TAINED CHOIR Mrs. Craig Cooper entertained the members of the Presbyterian choir to a seven o'clock dinner at her home last Friday evening, after which a social evening was spent. ; The party was voted a most thoroughly enjoy able one. CHRISTMAS CANDY DAY Santa Claus cane to Clinton last Saturday afternoon and' there was a 'fine crowd of .children to ineet. and welcome him.Five hundred and twenty-seven bags of candy were distributed, Clinton Public school, and the chil- dren front all the surrounding schools being invited to participate. The town band headed a Santa CIaus parade before the, distribution, Old Santa being given the loan' of Mr. Tyndall's ponies to take him, and the town fire truck to carry the candies. The children, accompanied by their teachers, also walked in the parade and Santa waved greetings to all he met on the way. Then the distribution ' commenced and was expeditiously carried through, Santa. having an efficient staff of assistants in the committee in charge here. The committee was composed of A. S. Inkley, chairman, 3, A. Sutter, J. E. Perdue, P du , E. Paterson, G. Cook, M. T. Corless, Theo. Fremlin and N. MiIIer. $79.25 was collected, $49.06 being expended in buying supplies, providing trees, ete. $28 was handed over to the Christmas Cheer Commit- tee for providing Christmas' Cheer' for those who would otherwise have little material aids to such cheer, leaving a balance of $2.20 which will be needed to remove the trees' later, The Hydro people very kindly sup- plied the lights for the trees, and they certainly look fine -when all lighted up, giving a festive appear- ance to thefrontstreet. Mr. InkIey was pleased with the result of this year's efforts of . the committee but says if he has anything to do with it next year there' will be other and interesting features intro- duced. LITTLE LOCALS Miss Dorothy Koehler is the new assistant matron at the Huron Coun- ty Home. The Public Library will be closed on Monday next, the day before Christmas. Late Shoppers should look over our advertising columns and shop where they are invited to shop. This is Christmas Tree week in Clinton, nearly all the Sunday schools having their entertainments. Mr. Beattie of Wingham is assist- ing in Sutter & Per•.due's hardware store. during the Christmas rush. Mrs. Ed. Wendell had the misfor- tune to fall on the icy sidewalks the other day and sprain her ankle. She will be indisposed for some time The Benefit Concert to be put on by the Town Band in -aid of the Christmas Cheer Fund; will be given at 8.30_ Sunday evening, Dec. 30th, in the town hall. The C.G.LT. girls of Wesley -Willis church had a goose supper in the church hall Tuesday evening, when a jolly time was spent, with exchange of Christmas gifts, etc. The cast of the play, "George In a Jam," put it on in the basement of Knox Presbyterian church,'Goderich,. on Thursday evening. Miss Marion Gibbings accompanied thein and sang between acts. The Seaforth Collegiate has . a- gain issued a very handsome .and well -gotten -up year book, a 'Copy of which, was kindly sent us. It is a most creditable production and one of which the school and Alumni, un- der which it is issued, may well be proud. It was printed on The Exposi- tor presses and they have turned out a good job. In Thursday's Free Press Iast week appeared a picture of those seated at the head table at a Christ- mas 'Party. given by the London Business • Wroinen's Canadian ' Club. Amongst the ladies shown were Miss Vera Triek, President and Miss Elsie' Snyder, both former Goderich, town- ship girls and graduates of the Clinton Collegiate. A SISTER DIES Wesley and Willis congregations Mr, Holmes retired but they still remain- t t Mrs. Herriet of St. Marys, sister ed 'n Clinton, having purchased :the of Mrs. John Wiseman of Clinton, old Wesley parsonage, which has been died on Monday, after being in fail- their home ever. since. For the pas:• ing health for a couple of years. Mrs, Hemet was 'twice married but has few years sve been going to been a widow for some years. She laToronio to spend the wrnter months. survived by'tw H 1 t rs. o.mes was a woman of a very er„ Will Ball of Tilbury; George Herriesweet and lovable, nature and duringt, all her illness it was considered a of Toronto, and Mrs. Frank Willard . privilege to be able to visit her. Her u• the mother had been residing. The funeral took husband and four daughters and one place' yesterday afternoon in St, son survive: ors, yatcher, (Eloise) of S't 1Vt ra' ye, with whom Marys. . Mrs. IIerriet had often visited her sister here and was known to many in Clinton. Mrs. Wiseman was un- able to go but Mr. Wiseman attended the funeral yesterday. W; I. MEETING The Women's Institute inet iast Thursday instead of the next Thurs- day, the usual date. The president, Mrs, McKinley, was in charge and an interesting program was given. The roll call was answered by a New Year's resolution; Mrs. L. Lovett gave an interesting talk on the west, Where she lived for several years; Mrs. Paisley, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Cooke and Miss Brigham gave a musical selection and a little bazaar of Christmas gifts was carried on. . Arrangements were made for holding a dance later on. Mrs, T. 11, Cook and her committee were hostesses for the day. PASSING 4F MRS. A. A. HOLMES Friends in Clinton were shocked on Tuesday to learn of tete death, which took place in Toronto early that morning, of Mrs. Holmes, wife of Rev. A. A. Holmes. Although an invalid for the past eight years she had seemed to beimproved in health and her passing was a shock to her family and friends. Mrs, Holtn.es was born in Prince Edward Island but an her marriage went with her husband to Newfound- land, where he was a minister of the Methodist Church for over thirty years and where she labored' with hint, being a true helprnate :during all his ministerial career. In 1919 Mr. Holmes was t do erre transf the Lon- don Conference of the Methodist Church in Canada and was stationed in Wroxeter, .coming to Clinton in 1921, where he became pastor of the Wesley church. On the consummation of union and the local union of thea cemetery. of St. Johns, Nfld., Miss Gwen, nurse dietition at Madden Hall, Cobourg, and Misses Eleanor and Ethel, both graduate nurses it Toronto; and Chester Holmes of Oporto, Portugal. The remains have been brought to Clinton for burial and •the funeral. takes place from the Wesley -Willis United church this afternoon, Thurso - day, commencing at two o'clock. Tn- terment in Clinton eemetery. DEATH OF MR. E. BROWN Mr. Ephraim Brown, a highly -es- teemed resident of Clinton, passed away at his home on George Street, on Friday, December 14th. Deceased who was in his seventy- fifth year, had been in failing health for over a year. Prior to comma tc Clinton to reside thirteen yearsago he lived on the Oth concession of Hole lett, in which township he was born being sen of the late Francis Brown and his wife, Elizabeth Snell Brown. For several years after coming to Clinton he had spent the fall months exhibiting show sheep for, Mr. Partridge, going to Chicago and ether fairs. He is survived by his wife whose maiden name was Annie Stevens, also four daughters (Mabel), Mrs. Wil- liam illiam Hoggart, (Elsie) Mrs. Ed. Yungblutt, (Etta) Mrs. Wesley Hog - gait, all of Hullett, and (Flossie) Mrs. Gordon Curts of Forest. The funeral which was, held on Monday afternoon from his late resi- dence, was largely attended, show- ing the esteem in which deceased was held in the community.. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev. F. G. Farrell, pastor of the Ontario street United Church of which deceased was The pallbearers were ix a member. pallb s s neighbors of his farm home in Hut - lett: William Stevens, Darwin Carter, Jos. Carter, Thomas Adams, Charles Weymouth andGeorgeThompson. Interment was • made in Clinton DEATH OF MRS. H. D. C•AIVIEROi'' After an iIIness of some months. there passed away at Guelph on Sun-• d'y, December 16th, Eva E. Jenkins,. 'beloved wife of Hugh D. Cameron and sister of Rees Jenkins, Mary Jen- kins and Mrs. Chas. J. Wallis.of-Clin-- ton, Mrs. Cameron was born in Gorier ieh township, the daughter of the - late Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Woods. Jenkins. She lived at the homestead,. on the Huron Road, and atterded the Collegiate in Clinton. In 1905 she married Hugh D. Cather-. on of Arthur. In 1910 they moved to, Guelph, where they have resided till' the present. Mrs. Cameron was a member of Chalmers church, where she tools an active part, especially in the Wo- men's Missionary Society, She will' be mourned by many friends where - ever she has lived. Other brothers and sisters of the deceased are Mrs. A. L. Trick of Lon- don, Mrs. 3. J. Washington and Mrs. E, Erratt of Auburn, Mr, W. S. Jen- kins of Vancouver and Mr. E. J. Sen. kinsof London. ' The funeral took place Tuesday afe ternoon to Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, and was attended by many rl n friends and relatives from G0 de c , Auburn and surrounding community. Mr. and Mrs, Rees Jenkins, Mrs. Wal- lis,lis Mr. Wilmer Wallis end Mrs - Fletcher •rs- Fletcher Townsend went, down from here. Miss Mary Jenkins had been with her sister for several days and Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Erratt of Auburn had gone down on Saturday, not knowing their sister was so near death, and were there when the end came. Mr. Cameron is also in very poor health at the present time. GODERICH TOWNSHIP Mrs. W. 11. Middleton is visiting friends in Waterloo for the Christ- mas season. St. James' Church Sunday School. Christmas entertainment was held in the S. S. room on Tuesday evening, a good turnout of children and adults. being present. A nice•little program was put on by the young folk and Mr. r. B iSr.,put on a an i I Bugler, S hale f hour's exhibition of magician stunts, which interested not only the young folk but the older ones as well. San- ta Claus came in afterthe program to distribute the gifts to about forty- five happy children. Baptist Church The service -will commence at 10 to 7. Sunday evening, when a number of children will sing Christmas .Car- ols. The pastor, Rev. G. W'. Sher- man will preach. The Sunday School at 2.30. Wesley -Willis United Church Sunday morning' sermon subject: "The. Glory Song of the Ages." In the evening a Recital of Lucius H. Bugbee's story, "The Man who was Too Busy to Find the Christ," will be given. The choir will provide special mus- ic. In the morning the anthem, "Shepherds in the Field Abiding,". will be rendered, .and Mrs. Oakes will sing, "Star of Bethlehem." In the evening the anthems: "It Came Upon the -Midnight Clear," with obligate by'. Miss Fraser, and "When Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night." will be rendered. Presbyterian Church Sermon subject Christmas. Sunday. Morning: "Seeking a King." Even- ing: "The Significance of Christmas." Music for Christmas Sunday: Organ Preliude: "Pastorale ,and Idylle," Westbrook. Anthem: °Christians, Awake, Sal- ute the happy Morn;" Maunder. Offertory: "Andante Pastorale," Wesley. Solo, selected.•Miss Irene Snyder. • Anthem "Tidings of Great Joy," Simper. Organ Postlude: "Gloria in Excel= see," Mozart. CHURCHE At the evening service the music Offertory. Solo: Miss C. Evans, "O Leave Your Sheep." Hymn: "Wilde Shepherds Watched: their flocks by night." Sermon: "Keeping Christmas." Salo: Mr. S. Rennie, "It came upota the midnight clear." Anthem: "The Wondrous Story. Hymn: "As With Gladness Men of Old." Benediction. Postlude: "Praise ye the Father." Thecongregation are requested to join in singing the Carols. The December meeting of the ,Girls'' Club was held in the church on Thurs day evening at eight o'clock. The following officers were elected for. 1935: Hon. -President: Mrs. Hawke, Mrs,. Murdock. 1st Vice: Mrs. Fines. 2nd Vice: Mrs. Shobbbrook. Treasurer: ;Miss R. Pickett. Rec.-Secretary: •Mise M. Ball. Cor: Secretary: Miss H. Courtice. Missionary: Mrs. 1! arrili, Mrs, Murdoch. Devotional: Miss L. B•rickenden, Membership: Miss L. Grant, Miss Z. Cornish. Social: Mrs. Knight. Program: Mrs. Puckett, Mrs. Wat- teis. - Work: Miss L. Carter, Mrs. Para ham. Flowers: Miss G. Crich. Pianist: Miss J. Cornish. At the close of the meeting; a; 00 - tial hour was enjoyed. _ will consist solely of carols. Ontario Street United" Church' Morning Service: Prelude: "Christmas March." Carol: "Joy to the World." Invocation. Hymn: "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," Lesson: Matt, 2, 1 to 15, Prayer:' Anthern: "God from on High hath heard." Offertory: He shall feed His flock, Handel's Messiah. Hymn: "Joy to the World." Solo: 'Selected, Mrs. H. Lawson. Sermon: "The Difference Christ Has Made." Quartette; "Oh let your mingling Voices Raise." Hymn: "It Came Upon the Mid- night Clear." Benediction. Postlude:, "And the Glory of the Lord." - Evening Service Prelude: Organ and Piano, Mrs. Wendorf and Miss E. Wiltse, Angels Serenade, Best. "Nazareth, Gounod, Carols: "Silent Night," "The, First Noel," "Come and Worship." Invocation. Hymn: "0 Come all ye faithful.". Lesson: Luke 2nd chapter, verse 8 to 20. Prayer. Male Chorus: " `No Rooth in The Inn."