The Clinton News Record, 1935-08-08, Page 1the News -Record
et. 1878 With Which is Incorporated -The Clinton New Era
NO. 5439 -57TH YEAR
The New Era Est. 1861}
CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, !AUGUST 8TH, 1935
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Every Summer Dress in
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" CLE ITON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE "
OBITUARY
MRS. S. WOODMAN
After being confined to her bed for
three weeks, Mrs. S. Woodman pas-
sed away on Friday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Oliver. Mrs.
Woodman was formerly Miss Martha
Coekerline and was the widow of
Mr. S. Wloodenan and Mr. John Prin-
gle. The deceased, who was in her
72nd year, was born in Hullett town-
ship, the daughter of the late .George
Cockerline. Six sisters predeceased
her and onebrother survives, Mr.
Geo. C'ockerline of Toronto, also two
children, Louis Pringle of Toronto
and Rachel, Mrs. Thos. Oliver of
town,
The late Mrs. Woodman lived for
years in Londeslioro, corning to Clin-
ton four years ago to make her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Oliver.
The service was held at the hone
of M'r. Oliver .on Monday afternoon
and wee' conducted by Rev. F. G.
Ferrill, assisted by Rev. C. S. Hawke.
The pallbearers were Amos Cart-
wright, Clinton, Harry Riley,, Archie
Webster, Charlie Weymouth, John
Harvey of Londesboro; William Ste-
vens of Seafoeth. Interment was
made in Blyth Union cemetery.
MRS. JOHN RANSFORD
On August st 1st last there passed
away
mClinton H
s ital as a result
of a stroke suffered in her: home four
days' previously, •Mrs.:Kate` P. Rana -
ford, widow of the late Sohn Rans-
ford, whodied last May. Mrs, Rana -
ford was a native of Morristown,
New Jersey and came here as a bride
in 1874, residing nearly all the time
inher late home "Stapleton." Ow-
ing to 11+1 health, the last few years
of. her lifewere of a retired nature.
She was a •dev'oted wife and mother,
and an ardent home lover. Fond• of
flowers, her home was always a'beau-
ty spot. She was a staunch member
of St. Paul's Church, and for many
years an active worker in it. A
leader in the social life of Clinton,
she was the hostess of many charm-
ing social functions at her home. Her
passing removes another of the pion-
eers of this district, and having a
wide circle of friends, she will be
mourned by many. Private services}
with Rev. K. McQoun officiating,
Were held at her late residence Sat-
urday afternoon, with burial in Clin-
ton Cemetery. Bearers: Col. H. T.
Rance, W. H. Iiellyar, T. H. Living-
stone, R. W. Gibbings, E. W. lfor-
raison, Mr. Patterson. Surviving her 1
are one sister and brother in New
York, two sons, Henry of Vancouver •
and Melville of .Clinton
THE MARKETS
Wheat, 57c.
Oats, 28e.
Barley, 40e to 42c.
Buckwheat, 40c.
Butter, 22e.
Eggs, 12e to 26c.
Live Hoge, $9,25,
COUNCIIle MEETING
• The council met on Tuesday ev-
ening because Monday was Civil*
Holiday, Mayor Holmes was in the
chair. Those present were Reeve
Elliott, Councillors Walker, . Mur-
doch, Inkley and Lawson.
Klerk R. E. Manning read the
minutes of . the previous regular
meeting and the special -meeting held
on July 15th. The minutes were ap-
proved and adopted.
Councillor Wacker gave the report
for the street committee saying that
the work had been done in cutting
down the weeds. The project plan-
ned in regard to Huron Street im-
provement will have to be postponed
en account of the lack of finances,:
Some necessary work will be done
•on this street this fall. It was un-
animous that Reeve Elliott take up
the matter with the County Engin-
eer, Mr. Paterson.
Reeve Elliott, chairman of the
Property committee reported that a
small building is to be erected in
the park, to be used as tool house.
Moved by Reeve Elliott and seconded
by lilir. Lawson that the roof of this
building be a gable roof, rather than
a shat roofas hitherto shanty xta-voted upon.
Moved by Reeve Elliott and se-
conded by Councillor Inkley that the
dummy policeman at the main inter-
section have the addition of a step
sign. The stop sign at this point
would be more effective than one
farther back from the corner, where
it is at present.
Reeve Elliott of the Finance Com-
mittee read the financial statement.
Moved by Reeve Elliott and se-
conded by Councillor Lawson that the
meeting be adjourned.
Street
Pay sheet . . $159.64
G. T. Tenkins„ silent policeman 5.05
M. Lumley, painting Silent
.Policeman . 5.00
W. J. Elliott, repairing
walks, etc. 27.20
J. Rands, grates and repairs 3.50
S. J. Andrews Estate, tile 1.25
L. J. Cree, dr eying . , i 1.00
H, MdBrien, Iabor, Silent
Policeman . 2.40
Street Lighting
P. II, Com., lighting street163.17
Property
P. U. Cam., lighting town hall 6.21
P. U. Com., lighting rest room 1.00
P. U. Com., Light bulb .25
N. Tideswell, care rest room. 4.00
H. McBrien, work at park ... 7.50
Cemetery
M. Mcvwan, salary 116.66
G. T. Jenkins, lumber 6.70
A. Fulford, cutting grass 3.50
Dry Earth. Closet
A. Fulford, Salary 60.00
Salaries
A. E. Fremlin . 60.00
E. Grealis . . 50.00
R. E. Manning 58:33
Park
.1. Taylor, cutting grass 2.00
R. Cree, cutting grass
Grants
P. U, Com. light, X -Ray
Hospital 44.83
Insurance
Miss E. Levis, Toronto Gen-
eral Liability Policy ..,, 85.00
Printing and Stationery
W. D. Fair acct. .. 11.70
General Municipal Expense
Mair Cap and Regalia . Co.
Police Supplies . ...... 17.69
,MRS. S+ETH'. num !Bell Telephone Co, acct. rent 7.85
Miss ;Streets, typing 1.40
Following a long illness of seven-
teen weeks, there passed away at, her
home on Mill Street, Mary Ann Him.
king, beloved wife of Seth Fisher, in
her 80th year.
The late Mrs. Fisher was born on
concession 12 of +Hullett township on
March 8th, 1856, on the farm, now
owned by her nephew, Bert Hunking,
and was the daughter of the late
John Bunking and Alice Elford.
She •spent her early life at home.
in Hallett and on the 24th of January.
1882. was married to Mr. Fisher. her
now bereft husband.After their
r
marriage they farmed in Colborne
township on the Maitland concession,
In 1912 Mr. Fisher went to the Can-
adian West and Mrs. Fisher followed
in 1914. In 1920 they returned to
Clinton where they took up resi-
dence.
The late Mirs. Fisher was- a faih-
fu.l member of the ,Ontario Street
church; and took an, especial interest
in the W. Id S. and in a quiet way
rendered service 'te her church and
her Master.
Surviving besides her husband ars
one
one brother, Me. Thee. I4unking, of
Goderieh, elle eon, .Robert P. Fisher +
of Stratford, one daughter, Mrs,
RECEIPTS
E. GREA:LIS-
Mallet Scales . $8.55
Licenses . 30.00
Fines . 40.00
M. McEW'AN-
Work at Cemetery
ISele of Lots
Perpetuity
G. TURNER-
Stock Scales . 14.17
24.00
30.00
80.00
John Ashton of Tuckers ith. Two
o
sons predeceased' their .mother, one
being killed overseas and one died in
.Clinton several ' years ago. There
are eleven grandchildren and one
great-ggrandclrild.'
A short service was held at the
home on'Monday -'at 2.00. A. public
service was held in the. Ontario Street
church, at 2.30. The choir was made.
up of members of the W.M.S. The
service was conducted by Rev. F. G.
Farrill, assisted ,bey Rev, C. S. Hawke.'
The pallbearers were. Ceeil, Harvey
and Clifford Ashton, R. Eiasom, - G.
Fisher and Henry Hunking. .Inter-
ment was made in .Clinton cemetery.
OLD EMBLEM FLIES AGAIN
The emblem flown by'the School
of Commerce during the Veteran's
Re -union was one of the real war
relics. The emblem .has a red border
surroundingWhit
e• a w e field an which
were forty maple leaves, one far
each student who enlisted. This flag
Was flown at the School during the
war years.
CLINTON POPULARITY CONTEST
•
Thefinal results of the Popularity
Contest conducted in :Clinton is as
follows: •
hill Hanly 269,710
Jack Cook 184,690
Billy•Seeley 169,705
46,895
'7,635
5,330
1, 35
1,455
965
200
100
Bobby Morgan
Valena Elliott
Billie Matthews
Billy Carter
Elmer Brock
Carl Bomhoff
Geo. Scribbins
Toni Steep
BUILDING TO BE REMODELLED
Considerable changes to both the
exterior and interior of the Bank of
Montreal's building at the corner of
Victoria and Ontario streets are
shortly to be effected, it was learned
today from the manager, H. M.
Monteith.
The chief alteration will be the re-
locating of the entrance, now on the
corner, The new entrance is to be on
Victoria
Street,
short cit
distance
from the corner, and customers will
find the new arrnangement, which
will include new steps and a larger
vestibule, as well as a large single
door instead of two narrow ones, a
very great improvement. The old
entrance will bo bricked up; and a
new window will give out on to the
corner.
At present there is no proper ac-
commodation for Safety Deposit Box
customers, .and the installation of a
coupon booth will be a welcome fea-
ture, ensuring, as it. wi11, absolute
privacy. Custemera will. also be glad
to know that the public space in the
new layout will be more convenient,
providing somewhat greater space,
as well as easier access to the Safety
Deposit vault.
The interior arrangements are to
be substantially changed, and com-
plete redecoration is to be undertaken
throughout. The counter equipment
is to be replaced by a new set of more
modern construetiou;l New wiring
has already been installed and mod-
ern lighting fixtures placed in the
banking room.
GOLDEN WEDDING OB'SERVED
Rev. C. S. and Mrs. Hawke, es-
teemed residents of Clinton celebrated
last Thursday the 50th anniversary of
their wedding which took place in
the old 12th century parish church
of St. Gernntns, Cornwall, England.
The Women's Association of the
Ontario Street United Church held
a reception at the residence of the
couple who have received many gifts
from local friends and from members
and organizations of churches in
which Mr. Hawke has ministered and
also from England.
Guests at the reception were re,
eeived byM;rs. J. Radford, .the pre-
sident of the W. A., assisted by Mrs.
F. • Glew in the dining room. Mrs,
Armstrong poured tea, 'Mrs. W. Ship-
ley served the three -tiered wedding
cake while Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes and
Mrs. C. H. Venner acted as wait-
resses.
Mrs. -Swan, ,Mrs, James Manning,
•Mrs. Frank Layton, Mrs. E. A. Ken-
nedy assisted in the dining room.
Mrs. Ernest Rumball looked after
the register, •containing the names
of all those who called to see Mr.
and Mrs. Hawke.
There were over 200 present from
Toronto,, St. Catharines, London,
Woodstock, Windsor, Hamilton,
Brussels, Exeter and Kitchener.
A. tea service war used .which was
given at the origh,al wedding by
Lord and Lady St. •German, untie
and aunt of Lord Bessborough. Oth-
er wedding gifts in use were a brass
teakettle and a pair of vases.
•
Mr. and . Mrs. Hawke have had an
interesting and useful career. Fol-
lowing their marriage they lived for
h
some time in Plymouth, England,
b ,
a me to afor
end c Canadatime
the first
in 1895, returning to the old land
in 1897. In 1905 they went to South
Africa and labored for three years in
the emission field. Coming to •Clinton
in 1908 and later spending four years
in the N'orthwoodl circuit and' at Tiv-
erton, they settled down in Clinton in
1920.
Mr. Hawke oonduated services for
the old folks at the County Home.
for 11 years and still'; ,preaches oc-
casionally at, United churches of the
district.
Mr. and Mrs. Hawke desire to ex
pr++els their thanks to their many
friends for gifts received,
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Mx. and Mrs. John R. Middleton
announce the engagement of their
eldest daughter; Marion Elizabeth to
Frances Elliott Powell, only son of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell, Goderieh
township. The marriage will take
place early . in September..
BO+AR:Di MEETING
The Hospital Board held their
monthly 'meeting. on Tuesday even-
ing. Arrangements were made to
hold their annual fall bazaar en Oc-
tober 17th and the play on Nov. 1,
Full particulars will he printed late
er.
F'GAN-MaeKIN PON
A quiet wedding was solemnized
in St. Paul's `3 C'hureh,. •Clinton, last
Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock,
when Helen Kathleen, only daughter
of +M'rs. Charles 11MaoKinnon •and the
late Charles MacKinnon was united
in marriage to John Andrew Egan
of Napanee. Rev. K. M1eGoun offt-
crated at the ceremony. me couple
were unattended and left soon atter-
wards on a honeymoon trip to Que-
bec, the Eastern States and New
York.
On their return they will reside in
Napanee, where Mr. Egan is a mem-
ber of the High School Staff.
DRAW PRIZES
The Legion Auriliary of B.E.S.L.
No. 140, Clinton, as a means of rale.
In funds for the beneficent g bene cent purposes
carried on by them, adopted this plan
instead of running a refreshment
booth and members had been active
selling tickets in and about town,
The draw for prizes took place,
Mayor Ilolmes •announcing the win-
ning numbers as they were drawn
from a container by a wee lassie
picked from the surrounding crowd.
The result of the draw was as fol-
lows and in order named: Quilt,
lucky ticket No. 576, held by Mrs.
Mat. Corbett, R.. R. Clinton; rug, No.
2R, F. W. Bawden, Exeter;coffee,
No. 153, Miss M. Torrance, Clinton;
men's hose, No. 1116, Alex. MbIn-
tyre, Kenosha, Wis.; men's hose, No.
491, Charles Manning, Clinton; men's
hose, No. 936, Ted Cook, Royal Oak,
Mich.; pail of honey, No. 607, Miss
Icing, c -o Mrs. G. 11T. Counter; pail
of honey, Nos 759, John Walker,
Seaforth.
Mrs. J. L. Heard, auxiliary treas-
urer, reports the substantial sum of
$75 net as a result of their scheme.
LITTLE LOCALS
' Hydro customers are warned that
power will be off from 4.15 to 6.45
am. on Friday.
Mr. Charles Rube of Listowel has
taken charge of the Supertest Gar-
age on Ontario Street.
Don't forget the Annual Band Gar-
den Party to be held on Thursday,
August 22nd.
One of the returned nen lost his
medals on Monday and would be very
grateful if anyone knows of their
whereabouts.
Remember the annual flower show.
Begin now to think of your exhibits.
We want the Clinton Flower Show to
be a real success this year.
Mr. Fred Mutch, piper, and Mas-
ter Bobby Morgan, drummer, have
been engaged to play at the Scotch
Picnic to be in Port Stanley on
August 14th.
+Mr. Percy McMichael had the mis-
fortune one day recently to have his
wrist bitten -by a milk snake. The
accident occurred on the fame of Mb'.
Norman Holland of the Bayfield
Road. Mr, McMichael has been . un-
der the doctor's care since.
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
Public Wlorship at. 11.15 a.m. Ser-
mon subject: "The Little Dogs."
Ontario Street United Church
Union Services continue with Rev.
F. G. Fasrill in charge. 11 a.m.
"The Man With the Measuring Line."
7 p.m.: "Uncounted Sacrifice,"
The W. M. S. will hold their regu-
lar • monthly meeting on Tuesday,
August 13th at 3 o'clock at the home
Holmes. Miss A.
of Ms 5. R. I•Iolm
Mrs.
A. Maxwell, Dean of the Ontario
Ladies College, Wihitby, will be the
speaker at the meeting. A special
musical program has been arranged.
The roll call will be answered by a
verse of scripture. Tea will be serv-
ed at the close of the meeting.
Baptist Church
The •Sunday School is in the morn
u clock.
14)r. F. Bryant and quartette of
Stratford will again have charge of
the service. All are most Cordially.
invited to attend this service.
She Sunday •School is in the morn-
ing at 11 .w'clook.
161st Battalion Re -union A Big Success
Happy Throngs of People Make Clinton Their Head-
quarters Over Week-Encl.-Colonel H. B. Comber
Commander of the Battalion, Was in Charge of His
Men on the Twentieth 'Anniversary of their Mobil-
ization.
v ;tta�k,'.1dI•z tevr+-•-
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS VERY IMPRESSIVE
DRUM HEAD, •SERVICE IN RECREATION
PARK SUNDAY AFTERNOON
161ST COLORS PRESENTED TO HURON
REGIMENT
Clinton was in gala array over the
week -end ready to welcome the sur-
viving members of the old 161st Hu-
ron Battalion. The merchants and
citizens were generous in their ef-
forts to add their bit towards decor-
ating the town. The resultshowed
the splendid co-operation of the
citizens.
The occasion of the Re -union was
the 20th anniversary of the organiza-
tion of the unit by Colonel H. B.
Combe, V.D.
Registration of the returning vet-
erans began on .Saturday morning.
The total number of registrations
being5 1with several 3 se eras who did not
register. The veterans who came the
farthest for the Re -union were Ken.
MacKay from Vancouver, B.C., Al-
lred Meahan from Saskatoon, Sask.,
and Alex. McIntyre from Kenosha,
Wisconsin.
On Saturday •afternoon the God-•
erich Citizens Band gave a concert
in the Library Park.
Football Game a Scoreless Tie
Following the band concert a foot-
ball game was played in Recreation
Park, between Bayfield Imperials
and St. Columban, which ended in a
scoreless tie. TWO half periods were
played which served to demonstrate
that the teams were evenly matched
on the whole. The Irishmen had an
edge on team play, the Imperials ex-
celling in speed. Bell by his agility
in the Imperials goal, saved the day
for the Lakesiders, making several
spectacular saves and at that the
Saints came so close to registering a
counter that the decision was In
doubt. The referee, lvho was down
the field at the moment decided that
it was not a goal. Good combination
plays were not noticed in the game.
The line-ups--Bayfield--goal, Bell;
backs, Weston, Wildes; half -backs,
Armstrong, 'Thomson, Sturgeon; for-
wards, Barnes, Ross, Adams, Wilson,
Barrow; subs, Aldwinkle, McLeod.
St. C'olumban-Goal, Rolland; hacks,
Malone, V. Williams; half backs, Me-
Quade, McIver, F. Williams; for-
wards, Hanley, McCarty, Stapleton,
Flanery, Ryan; subs, McKay, Melady.
Referee -Moylan, of Kitchener.
Veterans' Banquet Largely Attended
And All Have Jolly Time
On Saturday evening the Veterans
held a banquet in the town hall, when
over three hundred were present to
renew acquaintances. The toast list
was as follows: The King, proposed
by Colonel H. B. Combe, V.D., re-
eponded to by the singing of the Na-
tional Antehm.
To Gar Fallen Comrades -propos-
ed by Major Rev. K. McGoon, re-
sponded to by two minutes silence.
To 161sT Battalion --proposed by
Major G. McArthur, responded to ;by
Colonel I3.. B. Combe, V.D., and Lt.-
Col.
t:Col. J. W. Shaw, V.D.
To Clinton --proposed by Colonel
H. B. Combe, V.D., responded to by
his worship, Mayor W. •S. R•. Holines.
To the Visiting Veterans -propos-
ed by Lt. -Col. W. J. Beaman an ex.
company commander in the 161st dur-
ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER
The Rev. Austin' L. Budge, Mod-
erator of the Synod of London and
Hamilton and a graduate of the Clin-
ton Collegiate will preaoh for the an-
niversary v rservices
ay ,to be hold in the
Presbyterian church during g th e
month of September. The Rev. Mr.
Budge is • looking forward to meeting
many of his fernier friends.
DENTON MASSEY
real treat is in store for the citi-
zeas' of Huron and especially the
young people when they will be pri-
vileged to hear Denton Massey speak
at the .Spotton Rally in Wingha.no en
Friday evening at 8 pm. A comfort-
able seat will be provided for every
person., Mark the callendaxe This
may be your only opportunity to
hear this talented" young man. Ev.
erybody from everywhere welcome.
ing the war, respondedto by Lt. -Cot.
H. T. Rance.
To the County Council -proposed
by Captain, Dr. F. G. Thompson, re-
sponded to by Reeve Geo. H. Elliott.
A sing -song was interspersed be-
tween toasts. After the toast list
was completed the Elmira Concert:
Party entertained for an hour and a
half.
A dancing floor had been set up at
the Post Office Square. Bunting and
coloured lights made a gay appeal.
ante. Music was funished by a band
of musiciansro
f nr Exeter.
On Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Bug-
ler W. W. Richards of the Scots Fus-
iliers of Canado sounded Reveille and
at 10 o'clock the veterans of the 161st
Battalion assembled and led by the
Clinton Pipe Band, marched to the
post office square, where a short
memorial service was held in memory
of their fallen comrades. One of the
veterans came forward and placed a
wreath beside the tablet. Bugler Rich-
ards sounded Last Post and Revielle.
The veterans marched to the Lib-
rary Park where the pipe band play-
ed a few selections before ;being dis-
missed.
Drum-IHead Service Very Impressive
At half -past two in the afternoon a
drumhead service was held in Re-
creation Park, which was largely at-
tended. The veterans and the Huron
Regiment mobilized at the park,
marched dawn town along William
and Victoria-street,s and headed by
the Clinton Citizens band, continued
their route along Albert and Princess
streets back to the park. Printed
programa were distributed amongst
the crowd, in order that they might
have a share in the service which
followed. The address' was delivered'
by Rev. Canon Appleyard, M.C., of
Seaforth, who welcomed the veterans
to the Re union and complimented•
them on their splendid turnout. Can
on Appleyard took as his thence,
the religious nature of the British
people, mentioning that the reason
we were assembled together that day
MIS because we were a religious' pee.
ple. Bugler W. W. Richards from a
point outside the ,parts, sounded the
Last Post and Reveille. At the con
elusion of the last hymn the Iiuron:
Regiment, under command of Lt, -Cot -
Sturdy, marched around the park and
took up their position ready to re.
coive the colors from the Old 161st
Battalion. The veterans' of the 161st
Battalion formed ranks and to the
strains of the 161st Regimental
march, played by the Clinton Band,
marched around the park and took
up their position opposite the Huron
regiment. The colors were present-
ed by Colonel H. B. Combe, V.D. to
Lt -Col. Sturdy, OZ., the Huron Regi-
ment. The colors of the Huron Regi-
ment
have a brief but very interest.
ing history. They were made for the
Old 161st Battalion by some ladies in
Exeter. The words inscribed on the
banner are the names of the four
major battles in which members of
the 161st were engaged. These maj-,
or engagements were Arras, Cam.
brai, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
When the '161st returned to Canada
and were demobilized the colors were
deposited in Trivitt Memorial Church,
Exeter, and as the calors of the
ron Regiment, they will again be de-
posited
e-
p
os it ed in Trivitt Memorial Church.
When Colonel .Combe dismissed the
veterans of the old 161st, he stated'
that in all probability it would be the
last time that he would dismiss them
as, a unit.
Colonel Combo had the unique prle
vilege of robilieing the 161st Battal-
ion in 1915 and being present at their
reunion 20 years after their mobiliza-
tion, on the 21st +annive•rsary of the
Declaration of War -August 4th.
Those who were in Charge of • thear-
r
rangenrents for the reunion bad 'a
great deal of difficulty in arranging'
Matters in order that they might have
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