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The Clinton News Record, 1935-05-16, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which i Incorporated The Clinton NO. 5427 -57TH YEAR New Era The New Era Est. 186@I' CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY gTH, 1935. (ew and Up=t=date II cods CONSISTING OF SILVERWARE„ CHINA:, ETC... When you want to :buy a gift that will please the recipient, come and makeyour selection at our store. See our Souvenir Dishes,especially designed for Their Majesty's Silver Jubilee Celebration. . See our North Window for a display of these goods, They are moderately priced. ' We will give you new goods for your old gold, or cash, if you wish it. HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE WATCH REPAIRING . �Eelir�ar Jeweler and Optomiterist. Highest Cash Price Paid For Old Gold TWEED SUBS II 1D CLEAR AT X6.95 when you see them you will agree that the price quoted is ridi- culouslylow, some of them are actually less than half price. Sizes 14 to 20. FOUPkTIO In this department we are featuring The Famous NUBACK There is a Style for every Type of Figure. And setting a New Standard of Value at only $3.75 and $3.95 IRWIN'9 " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE " AnusaurnammusamissulloliMillimolilllY FURNITURE SEAFORTH. (p qft WE WISH TO THANK The People of Clinton and V ch ijty who have alieeady visited our Store During Our SPRING G OPEiviNG We have the best showing and choice of anything you may need in F'URNITUREI AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS, and now is the time for you to take advantage' of HIGH QUALITY' GOODS AT LOW PRICES. WE allow free transportation to "all .purchases. WALK•ER'S FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING. Phone 67W, Watch. This Store For Bargains-, ,Come and Get Xomr Share SOlVf b LSF: Mr. Kenneth/ a:Write, eldeet son •of A Mr. and Mks. IL E, Rorke of town, who is principal, af the Qobait Pub- lic school„ did not sit listening to the Jubilee broadcast on May 6th, being ayoung roan of energy and one who'd nether' "fish thaneat," he went fish- ing. Ha didn't return with an empty .creel, either. He caught fourteen pike three of which were twelve pounders. If some of the ardent fishermen a- bout here, who are in the habit of bragging if they should get a one- pound trout, were to "get 'a' twelve - 'pounder on the end of a. line 'they would conclude -they were hauling up the bottom of the lake -or the creek,• Mr. ' Rorke said that, Lake Tends- • kamdng was still' frozen over .as far as could, be seen at time of writing, 1Vfay 8th, altheugh the smaller lakes ware pretty 'Well free of ice." ADDRESSES MEETING OP 0.M,A, 'Cal. H. B, -.Combe, President of the. Clinton Faefaaing Company, attended the aneeting ,last 'Thursday, in the Royal Yoik Hotel Toronto, of the members of the' Ontario and Toronto 1V Lanufactuaers' Association. :Col. Combe addressed the meeting on the subject of "Minimum Wages," and stressed the fact, that nothing s? much can be done, while each pro wince has. its own ,legislature in this, th field. It is necessary to have uniform e hitiiernum• Wages throughout the Do- minion. s THE MARKETS Wheat 85e. Oats, 34e. Barley, 63c. Buckwheat, 45c. Butter, 2 2c Eggs, 10c to 15c, Live Hogs, $8,50. AMONG TRE CHURCHES Presbyterian Church In view of this being' the Diamond Jubilee year of the Presbyterian Church in Canada the . minister's ser- mon subject will be 'Presbyterian- ism." , The Odd Fellows: and Rebekahs will attend Divine service at 7 o'clock The Mission Band will meet at 4.15 His neighbors and • the fellowmem- St. Joseph's :Church An event of•unusual interest was announced at the half -miser eight o'clock mass in St.. Joseph's church on Sunday, when the pastor, Rev. Fr. Sullivan informed his congregation that the services of Rev. Canon Kane, C.P. of New York had been secured to conduct an eight days' mission for the parishes of Blyth. and Clinton, The Mission will open in Blyth at the half -past ten o'clock M'ass. on Sunday morning, 1Vtay 26th, and will continue there for four days, with lectures interning rn ng attd evening on matters of World-wide interest by. this emmi- nent speaker. On•Thursday, May 30th the Mission will •open in St. Joseph's Church, Clinton, with a similar four-day program.. In view of the fact that it is more than ten years since a Mission was conducted in the Parish, Pr. Sullivan urges his people to co-operate with him in making the coining event an outstanding success: Further an- nouncements in connection with the Mission will be made next Sunday, May 19th at which time the parishon- 'ers will be given directions, relative to the accommodating of guests at both the morning and evening ser- vices. Ontario Street United Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "The Spirit That Is Upon Me," A special Men's Service in the ev- eeing, , Sermon subject: "A Man. Shall. Be A Cevert." Men's choir, Turner's and Ontario street members eombirting to dead the singing. The regular meeting of the Wel, S. was' held Tuesday.afternoon. The devotional exercises were taken by Mrs. Beaton, Mrs. 'Walker and Mrs. Plunvsteel, who read the' devotional leaflet. Some items of business were discussed after which reports of Presbyterial were given. Mrs. Arta strung reported the morning session and Mrs. ,Peek brought a very inter- esting account of the addresses' of the afternoon :session. A very pleas- ing duet was rendered : by Mrs. R. Plumsteel. and Miss E. Plunteteel, A feature .of special interest at this meeting was the presentation of ' a life membership cerbifieate to Mlles. George Shipley, who has •been presi- dent of this society for several years. Mrs. B. J. Gibbings in. a few words, conveyed the kind regards and good wishes to the honoured •president and Mrs: W. J. • Stevens . presented the ceoitificate. Mire. Sh]ijrley, who has been absent from meetings. for a couple of months owing to illness, to' whom this came as a real surprise, replied in a very kindly way, thank- ing the members for the honour con- ferred on her. A vote of thanks was tendered the delegates for repporte given. Meet- ing closed by prayer by Mrs. Hiles. At the close of the meeting a ten cent tea 'was .served and a social hour was enjoyed by the large number present. The Girls' Club met Thursday . ev- ening at eight o'clock at the home of Miss Emma Plumsteel, with a splen did attendance. uln interesting' program after thc business part of the meeting con- sisted of instrumental by MVltts Wens dad; study book, Mrs. Ferntham; 'Pi- ano solo, Marie Plumisteel; ' piano duet, Lorna. Plumsteel and Helen Heiman;:;vocal duet, Marie and 'Lor- na Plumsteet; readings by Noss Grant and Mas. Farrill. This was 'followed by a J3iblical Contest, after.which Mies Plumsteel served 'refreshments. On May '2iist the club will have a potluck stip•per at Mars: Murdoch's'at 6 o'clock. • Wesley -Willis. United Church Sunday morning sermon subject: "Creative Christie niby.", Evening "The Man leeh o Never H'ad a •Chance." The W. M. S. met Thursday even- ing, l es. Pickard in the chair. Al- ter the.. 'opening exercises, and the transaction- of- routine' business re- ports were given of the Presbyterial meeting by the delegates, Mrs.: E. Paterson reporting the morning ses- on and Mrs. Fowler the afternoon. Mrs. Cosens' group had charge of o study period, and she took the hair far this part •of the program. Mas, Pickard read the' scripture les - op, from Dr. 'Moffatt's : translation. • S. P. S. RES'U'LTS THE DOME PAPER: The results of the annual examina- tions held in the Sbheol of Practical Science, Toronte were announced on Monday, Mr, Joe Dandier passed his third papers in Mechanical ical @n- gineering and Mr. Hugh 1VEddleton passed hiethird year papers in El- ectrical engineering. CADET INSPIGTION Friday last was not very pleas- ant day' for the Cadet inspection, be- ing very wet all forenoon and n very dry even in the: afternoon, but bit of a wet day doesn't take th pep cos smartness out of the Clinton, Collegiate Cadets. They turned out strong. bat the usual platoon drill on the camipiva had to be cancelled on account of the downpour, the physical training exercises and bugle band chili being held in the gyne. Major J. Jeffries of London was inspecting of- ficer, and he complimented the bloys on their appearance and work. An -interesting feature of the occa- sion was the presentation by Major Jeffries of the school shooting cup to Kenneth Dougan who secured the highest marks in target practise. Principal E. A. Tines is respon- sible for the cadet training and he brought the whole .company down for the treat of ice cream in the 'after- noon. TO OBSERVE; HALF HOLIDAY ISR. INSTITUTE MEETING ` Clinton m,erehants • met yesterday The regular monthly'rneeting of the o evening and decided to bserve the Junior Institute will be held to -night Wednesday half holiday during Junofe, in the Board Room of the Represen- July and August, except in weeks in tatives afro. An interesting pro - which, a holiday occurs. The first grain has been arranged, and all Wednesday half holiday will be` June young ladies are invited to attend, 12th, as Monday, June 3rd is the King's birthday arida holiday. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE The 'merchants also discussed ad • - vertising, Mr.. Heli of The News -Re- On Monday morning Colonel core explaining cost of - community'. Combe, president of the Clinton Knit - sheets, etc. ting •Company; 'showed us a card that Ther@ was a good representation he had received from Mi, H. G Mur- at present, ray, Erin Farm, Middleburg, P. C. a South Africa. e PASSING OF M'RS' SHEPPARD Mr. Murray had read an advertise- meat hi Maciteans, advertising Wear - 'Although in poor health for sever- well socks and wrote to Clinton for al anonths, it was a stroke seven 'a•catalague of ;their goods. He also weeks ago, rendering her quite help- requested that English values be set less,' which eaueed the death of Sar- 'opposite the. Canadian prices. The ah Bali, beloved wife of Williatn Clinton Knitting Company have an Shepherd, on Monday at her home, agent in one o£ the South African Huron street, in her 69th year. She cities, but it is probable that Mr. was born in Hallett Tawnehip In Murray on Erin. Farm is unaware of August, 1866, one of a fanuilly of thin- •this fact. This incident serves to teen children .of the late William show that pays to advertise, be - Ball and . Annie Garbutt, both Of cause journals containing advertise. Whom were of English nationality. • meats. always follow wherever peo- She was united in marriage to pie go, even to far earners of the Mr. Sheppard in March, 1892 and earth. they settledon a farm en .the base line, Goderieh Township, later mov- THE AUXILIARY MEETS ing into. Mallet*. Fourteen years ago • ' • they retired from the farm and liv- The Ladies' Auxiliary held its ed for a short period, in Blyth before monthly meeting ,in the Legion Hall taking up residence in Clinton elev on Monday evening with the presi en years ago. Of the numerous fam- dent, Mrs. J, E. Cook, in the chair, ily she was the fifth to pass on, three 'eir or on brothers, and five sisters are still liv- thisThe occasionladieshad theas Zonethilvisitepresenta ing: they are James Ball, near Chat- tivo, Mrs. E. Gintblett, of S•trathroy, ham, E:phriant at Auburn, Nelson of The usual opening exercises were ob- Clinton, Mrs. Edward Lear, Mrs. H. served, including one minute of sil- II. Hill, and Mrs. George Sturdy, Au- ence. After the reading of the min - burn, Mrs. Raithby, Hullett ate and other routine business Mars, and Mrs. James Lovett; Clinton. One Gimlblett initiated Mrs, Morley Jer- son, Norman, on the home farm, clan, a new member, and a program Hallett, and one, daughter, Mrs, Ed- was given, including a vocal duet by ward Farquhar, also of Hulled are Lloyd and Audrey Butter, Miss the only ehildron. There are five Greene accompanying them,. a read- grandehild,en. ing by Mrs. Tasker, a solo by Lloyd While living in Hullett-1VJ'r, and Butler and an instrumental by Miss' Mrs. Sheppard attended Burns Pres- Greene. The feature of the evening b er' was h tett now the address yt � United, Church, and d ss • of Mrs. Citnblett; on conning to Clinton they connected who spoke on the work of the auxil- themselves with the Presbyterian Iaries and gave her hearers ranch in- formationchuveh, and from there the funeral which will be useful to was held on Wednesday afternoon. them. Rev, Dr. Dougan conducting the ser- Mrs. Taeeker was appointed stand - vice, and' bearer to the organization. The pallbearers were Messrs. Nee- . Refreshments were served at the n Lear, Nelson Hill, Win, Govier, n am Herbert Govier, Lynn Mair and Win. soladiesconclusioenjoyedof athe Socialprogrhear togetherandthe, Lovett, nephews of the deceased lady. Internment was made in Clinton 0. C. I. BOARD MEETING cemetery, FRIDAY'S PLAY The Play, "The Man of Yesterday," presented by members of the Wesley - Willis Y. P. S. on Friday, May 10, in the Town Hall, was well attended. James Bryce (Percy Livermore) a wealthy bachelor, is living a quiet, or- derly life, waited on by his faithful Scotch housekeeper, Mrs. Hastings (Dorothy Stenc), and Sara, (Agnes Cameron), the maid.. Lawrence Mere- dith (John Cuninghame), a lawyer and *lend of the family, returns to Holton after nine years' absence, Helen Bryce (Viola Fraser), widow of Henry Bryce, is a weak foolish mother. Her three eldest children, Meriam, (Dorothy Corless), Ellis, (Gordon Vermeil, . JBeryl (Norma Cook), are thoroughly •selfish and spoiled. Jerry' (Jack West), in "Pe- culiar" bemuse pe-culiar"because he wants to "get a job acid go to work." • James Bryce persuaded Helen to make their home with hint for a time at least. He appoints himself guar- dian of her four children but they are not to know that they are penni- less and dependent on their uncle, ,Meriam, Ellis and Borylthink their uncle is very old-fashioned and hear- tily disapprove of everythiug. ' Six months later Mferiant is hay- ing a birthday party. ' Lawrence has fallen in love with Meriam, who real- ly is in love with Allan Dale, (Gra- harp Brydon), a young victim of the depression Who knew her 'in better days but is now in her uncle's office. Bilis, home from college, tries to brow beat his mother into giving him .two hundred dollars to replace money he used which .belonged to his club. Jer- ry, by accident stumbles on his uncle's seeret--.that he loved Jerry's mother years before., Lawrence finds he must return to his western ranch the next day and by telling Meriam that she is an object of charity, he per- suades her to elope with him. Jerry, who heard their plan, pre- vents Meriam from,. going riding: with Lawrence. Ellis steals money from his uncle's desk and mails it, thus hoping to force his mother to help him replace it. Helen, by the use of a revolver, prevents Meriam, from leaving the room, before Lawrence and Jia-, arrive, but she ,has to confess than Lawrence caused her and her husband to, separate, years before. Lawrence leaves • alone. Meriam admits: she loves Allan, Ellis con- fesses, Beryl promises to please her mother half .the time and Jim tells. his secret to Helen, while Jerry takes himself off to "laugh his head off" because his -mother "staged :such a corking. show." Special mention is made of the. splendid acting of the younger, memo hers of the cast. :Their High School and Public School training : isi this line is beginning to bear fruit: The chapter' studied was one dealing with the work of William' Carey and it ,was divided into sections?,: Mrs,• M'eDonald ' Mies, Cox,, Mrs'. We Seeley and,Mliss Powell taking• upthe tliffer ent, aspects of the work, 1Vi'rseCos'ens. telling of his wonderful accomplish- ment in the translation of the bible and portions of it into . the native tongue. Use. Paterson and Miss Newman rendered i. pleasing vocal duet .and shunt prayers were made for the work in India. The meeting was closed by prayer by Urvs. Cpsens and the allispah• benediction. The Girls'- Club met at the home of Mrs Fingland',:oe, Tuesday evening, Mrs. Comm, took up the bbolc'which is being studied this year. and • Mrs. Hearn grave an appropriate: °reading. A social period was enjoyed after the program. The ntembiers of the Collegiate EMES-B'ALDERSTONE Board held their regular monthly following, Eton a Western meeting in the Board Room on Mon - The day night, 'Col. E. T. Rance was in paper refers to the wedding of a the chair. The minutes of the two niece of .Messrs. R. and L. Cree of previous meetings were read and town, Mos. Balderston visited her confirmed, brothers here last summer: Principal Fines reported that the "St. Paul's Anglican church at cadets had been inspected by Major Middlechureh was tate scene of a Jeffries and had made a' good show - wedding the .afternoon of April 22 ing. The students had also made an when Isabel Euphama, daughter of excellent showing in the D. C. R. A, Mrs. J. Balderstone and the late Jo- It was moved by Dr. Shaw and se- seplm .Baldersttone, of Middieehurch, Bonded by Mir. A. T. Cooper that the became the bride of M4. Thomas' school fees• for students in their Frederick Ernes, son of Mr. and Mrs. seventh year be , fixed at $2.50 per T. Emes, of Sprague, Man. At the ninth, payable monthly beginning appointed hour, the bridegroom and with the 1985 fall term, his groomsman, Mr. George Eines, The following accounts were pas - took their places with the Rev. F. sed: WSId who performed the ceremony. Bell. Telephone Co., White satin streamers Marked the $5.09 pews reserved for the guests., Chas, Ll Elliott, qt. 'milk .09 As the bridal A. T. Cooper' 13,56 party entered the Public Utilities 9,50 church, the Bridal Chorus" from ' ylr D• Fair 5 Loheegrin wars played by Miss Mar- g v , • int M'r. A. T, Cooper gave an nter- jorie MieGougan and the party .moq- esting verbal report of the proceed- ed slowly up the aisle, preoeeded by Ings of the convention of Associated the ushers, Messrs, Jack and Norman High School Boards. - of Ontario, Gill. which was .herd in Toronto during The bride, who was given in mar- March, riage by her brother, Mr. John 0. Balderstone, wore a floor -length LITTLE LOCALS 'gown of corded net. The skirt .mould- ed to the knees flared into a long "Mother's Day" was •observed in graceful train. A small ;cape of all the churches on :Sunday. ruffffles moulded the sleeve' line. Her veil of white parchment bridal net was arranged in a Juliet cap finished with clusters' of orange blossoms. She carried' a 'bouquet of lilies of 'the valley'. and Talisman roses. 'The bridesmaid, Miss Dorothy Balderstone,, sister of the bride, wore a gown of :canary georgette. The sleeves were finished with fagoting and clusters of smocking ;fashioned .lis' yoke.' A: sash of mauve, chiffon velvet eompleted the dress,. Rer hat was a small turban of matching :ma- terial. She carried a.•boliquet of ,daf- 'fodils and iris. During the signing:,of the register "Holy Heavenly Lave° was sung' by the congregation. The organist play- ed' 1Vrendelssohn's layed`-'1V1'endelssohn's "Wedding Manch." Mrs. Balderstone, mother of the bride, wore a ribbed dove grey' crepe dress with blue accessories and cor- sage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Eines, mother of the bride-. gcooan, chose black canton crepe with white accessories and ' corsage of. Talisman roses, • • A reception was' held at the home" of the bride', mother. During the reception "Because" was `sung by Mrs. 1. D Wilson;, of Bird's Hill, Ma. and :Mrs. Ernes left for • Min- neapolis. They will: reside at Vivian,'• Man," r:o,'. ,, Keep in mind the fact that Clin- ton is celebrating the King's. Birth- day, June 3rd. :Come in : and help make the day the success it is sure to be. Sutter, Perdue and Beattie have purchased a new -hearse for use in their business, .111r. Beattie, is in. charge of the undertaking end of this business. :Col. H, 1'. Ranee of Clinton was elected President of the 83rd Huron Batallion, at a 'recent meeting. Col, Ranee has always been popular with bothofficers and men. The Colts' .have, aeceived their • medalp from the N,O:H,A., denoting; thefeet that they climbed to the top in that league and are the'pre- sent cup holdere and champions. The residents of Rattenbury street, west, between Albert' and Orange, are fixing imp the .boulevard and when completed it will be a great improve- ment in the appearance of the street Mr. A, •.Seeley, whopurchased: the old Wesley. Farnonage, Rattenbury-. street, has rented it to Mr, W. Skelton; butter maker at the Cream- ery, who is already in possession, al- though' ,alterations and='repair being ,made are not yet completed. . u IL AND S. OLU].j MEETING The e annual meeting of the Home and School Club will be held in the Public School on Tuesday; May,21'st,,. at.1 4 ' 5 This rsr very 'V important meeting as the election of officers for. 1935-36 will take place, All mem- berg are requested to be present. NI:E'CE DUOS' IN MIOHIGAN ;Miss Bessie' Garrett received war& the other day of the death of the wife of a nephew, Jennie Blair Beunsdona wife of W. J. Brunsdon of 'Piekford, Mich., which occurred on; May 7th after a very short illness.. She was lir her seventy-fifth year_ Shewas born in Goderich township'. and lived there until about thirty-. five' years age, when she moved to, Pickford She was married to Mr.. Brunsdon in 1907 and has resided! there ever since. Surviving, besides her husband, are • two 'brothers, James and Jdhn orf" Godeiioh,' Ont, and three sisters,. Mrs. John Whilis of Rudyard and Sophia and Elizabeth Blair, both of' Goderich, Mrs. Brunsdon had been , a life- long member of the Methodist church.. MOTHER DIES IN S1AFORTH Catherine Gillespie, widow of John: McMillan of Seaforth and mother of Mie. Nellie P'Iomptre of Clinton, died in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on Monday. She was in her 79th year was born in Scotland,. and mare with her parents to Canada when a. young girl, She was married more than half a century ago to John McMillan and spent most of her- life erlife in Roxboro near Seaforth. Last fall site went to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Charles. Anderson in E'gmondville. Her husband died four year ago. Surviving beside the two daughters is one son, William Mc- Millan, of Toronto; also one broth- er, rother, Jahn Gillespie, who resides with n his s son, Dr. Gillespie, in Kitchener. p K c ener. The funeral took place on Wednes- day, interment in the Maitland Bank Cemetery. Esteemed Resident of Bay- field Road Passes In Death. Of John Jervis Yesterday After an illness of over a year, al- though, for part of that time he was: able to be up and about, John Thom- as Jervis passed away at his home in' the Bayfield Road yesterday in his. seventy-ninth year, My. Jervis was a native of Gode- rich township, having been born on a farm in the Maitland concession, a son and the fifth child of the tate• William Jervis, and his wife, Mary Tebbutt. He grew up and spent his early manhood In his native town- ship, later moving to a fainn on the second of Stanley, where he remain- ed for fourteen years. About four- teen years ago he sold his farm in Stanley and purchased the smaller farm and very attractive home in: .the Bayfield road, where he had liv- ed ever .since, He was twice mar- ried, in 1898 to Mass Victoria An- drews, youngest daughter of the late Rev, J. H. Andrews, who died in 1901. Later he was. united to Miss• Janet Agnew, of Clinton, who sur- • vives him else one daughter by ,his• first marriage, now Mrs. Gordon Dow' of Cromarty. Two sisters, Mrs. C. IL Holland of Seaforth and Mrs, T. Holland of Wdnnipeg,'and one brother, Alfred' Jervis of Holmesviil'e also survive- Four brothers and three sisters, had: predeceased hien. Mr. Jervis was a good farmer and was always fond of a good horse and had raised many of them:. He also liked to keep things nice.and tidy a- bout hishome, in which he took a great pride. It was his intention to retire and come into town after a few 'Years when he moved to this last place but he was so comfortable there• that: he did not:: like to part with it„ toobut the last few imyears, the work was. much for h Re was blought•up:a Methodist and continued a member of that. church, going g into the United Murrain at the time 'of•union. He was always: active in church -Work and •sawed in different capacities at , the time. of : •death was an eider in' W�esIey-hisWillis limned church, Clip ton, with which he had been 'connect- ed for many years. He was a maw of quiet dispositionet b of good judgment and was held in n esteem .by neighbors and Vie fell(o wmem- hberseworked. of the church boards with whore- T•he funeral will be •held from Weess< ley -Willis church ° on Friday after,. noon, following a short private ser vice. in, the home. The church service: will commence at half' past two. De- terment m •terment' will be in Olir;toxn cemetery:. .'