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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1935-12-12, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 With Which' i! Incorporated The. - NO. 5457. -57TH YEAR Clinton New Era The New Era Est, ;186Ess CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY; DECEMBER 12TH, 1935 THE HOME PAPE* Ycr >in .ideal Sift to quit the Overage `urge, go to Yfell ar's , eiveleri Stere s Our stoek is well assorted, with goods of merit, purchased from reliable firms. SEE OUR THREE STONE DIAMOND RINGS AT $17,50 SEE OUR DEPENDABLE WATCH FOR MEN OR WOMEN LATEST DESIGNS AND 'PRICED FROM $10,.00 UP. BOYS' AND GIRLS' WATCHES AS LOW AS $L25, CHIMING CLOCKS FROM $12.50 TO $100.00. OTHER CLOCKS AS LOW AS $1.00 We have a good stock of China, Cut Glass, Silver-plated Ware, Pens, Pencils, Jewelery of all Kinds and Novelties. Call and inspect our stock—Only 16 more buying days• before • ° Christmas. W. X. YLeilqar Jeweler and Optomiterist. , SALE Of LINENHANDKERCHIEYES at 5e each These are clearing lines formerly priced from 10 to 40c. White and Colored. Some are slightly counter soiled. Children's Pretty Crepe Dresses at $2.49 Brown, Rust, Green and Blue Sizes 8 to 14 year An Ideal Christmas Gift Moire Dressing Gowns at $2.95 .y Sizes Small, Medium and Large Black, Navy., Scarlet, Maroon, - Green and Alice Blue 1RI�IN'� " CLINTON'S LEADING STYLE SHOPPE x Store open Evenings all next week inazMatanalatatarneaaaramataaaataiaiaai ONG 'THE •CHUREEES Baptist Church he .annual Cbrietmas tree enter-, ent will he held on Wednesday ning, Dee. 18th, at eight 'o'clock., :ood program wlil be given by: Children and at the close Santa us will appear to distribute the Presbyterian Church ram subject Sunday morning: e Odour of the' Ointment." he annual Christmas Tree, and day ;School entertainment will be d on Monday, 23rd, at 7.30 ('clock. t the regular meeting of the Wo- n's Association, held at the horse Mrs, Ward last week, when a line ert of the year's work was given 1 the following .offieers were elect 'resident: Mrs: E. Ward (re-elect- ee,Treasurer: Mrs. J. Wilson. uilting committee: Mrs. R. 3, her and Mrs.'R. Stirling.' ociai Convener: Mrs, Geo, Reber - lower Committee: Mrs. M. Camp,. 1. he election of a vice president left until the next meeting. Ontario Street United Church Mister's Sunday morning sermon ject: "The Attraction of .the Pre - t." Evening: "What am I Worth God?" e W. M. S. held their regular ting and election of officers on day. Mrs. Shipley presided and :Beaton, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. on Wiltse assisted in . the 'open exercises,• Mrs. Farrill present- wo life -membership certificates embers of the Baby Band, Tilly son and Eleanor Thompson. Rev. Farrill took the chair for the• on of officers, the following be- eturned n, -Presidents;' Mrs.' Beaton, Mm, vis and Mrs, $I. Pltimsteel, .P,resident: Mrs. G. Shipley. r 1st Vice: Mrs. F. G. Farrill. • 2nd Vice: Mrs. W. S. R. Holmes. 3rd Vice: Mrs. Armstrong. 4th'Vice: Mrs. C. S. Hawke. dtec.-Secretary: Mrs. Milton Wiltse, Cor. -Secretary: Mra. W. M. Aiken. Press -Secretary: Mrs. W. Rozell, Treasurer.: Mrs. J. W. Stevens. Rin. Secretary: Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. Literature -Secretary: Mrs. E. Ken- nedy. Temperance :Secretary.: Mrs. W. Walker. Christian Stewardship: Mrs. W. Hiles. Missionary :Monthly:: Mrs. ,Peck. Mite Box .Secretary;: Mrs. R. 'Webs titer. Study Book: Mrs. M. '3EStse, Stranger's Secretaries;: Miss E. Cornish, Miss E. PiutnsteeL Expense Fund Secretary: Mrs. C. Jervis. , Pianists: Mrs. B. J. Gibbings, Mrs. Treleaven, Miss Wiltse. • Baby Band: Mrs. S. Thompson. Assistant: Mrs. G. Murdoch. Mission Sand: Miss Elva Wiltse. C,GI.T. Leader: Mrs. C. Elliott. Supply Committee Convener: Mrs. Holmes. Wesley -Willis United Church, The minister's morning sermon subject on Sunday: "Glad Tidings of Great Joy," Evening: "The Spirit of Expectation." The date of the Christmas tree en- tertainment has been changed to Monday, Dec. 23rd, commencing at 7.30. The Mission Band put on its usual Christmas Concert on Friday evening last, when the little folk provided a charming little program, each boy and girl taking his or her part very nicely. The entertainment was open to the public and many of the par- ents and friends of the boys and girls took the opportunity o\ hearing the program, The Ever Ready Mission Circle THE ' MARKETS Wheat, 70e` Oats, 2 6c Barley, 40c. Buckwheat, 34c. Butter 22c. Eggs, L. 33c; M. 28c; P. 24e C. 20c Liye Hogs, $7:50. DEATH OF A. AGNEW A former resident of Clinton pas- sed away in a Detroit hospital on Saturday last in the person of Archi- bald Agnew, a son of the late Mrs. Sarah Agnew of Clinton, and a brother of Mrs. Wm. McClinchey. The deceased man is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter, al- so by three brothers and two sis- ters: Samuel and Robert Agnew and Mrs. H. McQueen, Detroit, William Agnew of Red Deer, Alta., and Mrs. McClinchey of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. McClinchey went over to Detroit for the funeral., HOCKEY NOW Clinton has again entered an in- termediate team in the. O,H.A. In Intermediate B. series, Group 13, will comprise Seaforth, Wingham, Kin. cardiae, Clinton, Ripley and Mitc,.. J. Wigginton is convener and a meeting will be held in Seaforth to arrange a schedule of games. All that is needed now is some zero weather to make ice. The team which is the least superstitious, which will not be daunted by the finks, "13" will likely be the winner of the, group. A junior group was also entered but their Henle does not appear in the listed 'group's this morning. IAD/ES' AUX. ELECT OFFICERS The Cadres' Auxiliary B. S. L, held their 'regular meeting on Monday ev- ening, the president, Mrs. J. E. Cook in the chair. Routine business was conducted, after which Mrs. C. E. Dougan gave a very interesting address on "The Everyday Mother and Her Children." 'The election of officers took place, the £olipwine being the list for the coming year: President: Mrs. J. E. Cook. lst Vice: Mrs. T. Morgan. 2nd Vice: Mrs. (Dr.) McIntyre. Rec.-Secretary: Mrs. N. W. Miller. Cor. -Secretary: Mrs, T. G. Scrib- bins, Treasurer: Mrs. G. G. Murdoch. Executive Committee: Mrs. Mor- gan, Mrs. M. Jordan, Mrs, L. Cree, Mrs, T. Fremlin, Mrs. F. G. Thomp- son, Mrs, G. M. Counter. Standard Bearer: Mrs. J. Butler. Pianist Mrs. Fremlin. Convener Program Committe e Mrs. T. Fremlin. Social: Mrs. Morgan. Relief: Mrs. Counter. Visiting Committee: Mrs. Cree and Mrs, J. L. Heard. met at the home of Miss Rudd, lead- er, for their sewing meeting on Thursday evening, December 5th, at 7.30. After a couple of hours of sewing, an election of officers was held, and the following were ap- pointed for the coming year:— President: Helen Nediger. lst Vice -President: Florence Ship- ley. 2nd Vice -President: Dorothy Stell, 3rd Vice -President: Viola Holland. Recording Secretary; Edith Pater- son. Corresponding Secretary: Mary Andrews. Press' Secretary: Dorothy Mutch. Supply Secretary: M. R. Clark. Assist. Secretary: Mrs, J. W. Nedi- ger. •Temperance Secretary: Mrs. W. C. Jervis. Treasurer: Isabel Chowen, Pianist: Viola Fraser. Assistant Pianist: Madeline • Van - Horne, • While t h e ballots were being counted, delicious refreshments were served by the two hostesses, Viola Fraser and 'Edith Paterson, assisted by Miss Rudd, This is the last meet- ing. until Jan, 2nd, The Girls' Club held their .annual meeting at Miss O'Neil's home on Tuesday evening. The following officers were elect- ed: Hon. -President: Mrs. C. Cook. President: Mrs. Fingland. Treasurer Miss L. WaIknishaw Secretary: Miss Stone. Pianist: Mrs. Agnew. Group Leaders: Mrs. Jefferson, Miss Brigham, Mrs, R.. Scott, Mrs. Haddy. • Advisory Committee: Mrs. Chowen, Mrs. Hearn, Mrs. Oakes. Decorating Committee: ' Mrs 'Ag- new, Miss Ctminghame. Flower Committee: Miss L. Ken- nedy, Miss R. V. Irwin. Look Out Committee: St. Andrew's Ward, 'Miss. B. Smith; St• John's Ward, Miss M. Torrance, St; Geor- ges' Ward, Mrs. Paisley; St. James Ward, Mrs. C. Cook. SOMETHING NEW Last week end a most unique hook- up was arranged by the. Bell' Tele- phone Company whereby 37 differ- ent heads of various agencies of The Ontario Equitable Life were able to listen- at one time to ,the address of their retiring president, Hon; Char- les Dunning, from the `Company's Toronto office, who -introduced his successor Hon. .J. L. Ralston,.K.C. Mr. Corless reports ,:'splendid re, ception through the local. 'phone of- fice. TIME H .AND S. CLUB The December meetingof the Horne and School Club, will be held in the Public School on the after- noon of the Tuesday, December 17th, at 4.15. A g ; z attendance is urged as there is jeaVartes, h , iness to be discussed. • Those who so kindly, c, oaanted to give a bridge -tea or it s,i'valent in aid of the Home and( f • s! are age - ed to please remit to•', ' ,tuber of the Finance Committee, r;ho ap- proached them regarding`'this matter, before January lst. This ' help is very much appreciated. --`Q. NEW STORY Did you start our new seriel story last week? If not hunt up the last issue and read the opetring chapter. But even if you cannot find it; if it has been lent to a neighbor, although at the present price of $1.50 per year, fifty-two copies, less than three cents per week, it would seem that every family might have its own pa- per. But if for any reason last week's News -Record is not available, just read the introduction in this and go on. The story, a Canadian one, the scene laid in British Columbia, was written by Martha Ostenso, whose first novel, Wild Geese, won her a $5,000 prize. We took some trouble to obtain a Canadian story and also paid a good deal of money for the privilege of publishing it. We trust the outlay will be justified by the in- terest taken in it by our readers. Do not fail to get in on the beginning of this thrilling Canadian story. You will find it on page two of this and sub- sequent issues. C. C. I. BOARD MEETING The Collegiate Institute board met on Monday evening, members present being: Col. Rance, Col. Combe, Dr. Shaw•and Messrs. Cooper, Fingland and Paterson, the latter being a newly -appointed member. Principal Fines was also present and gave his report for the month. One hundred and seventy-nine on the rola, with an almost perfect attendance. Ali mem- bers of the staff present also. All the new books authorized had been. received and catalogued. According to the recommendation of the inspec- tor some improvement is needed in the physics room, windowblinds, He also, said that it was desirable that a resolution be passed recom- mending the use of the old geogra- phy in the Middle School •until the end of the school year, a copy of the resolution to be given to the princi- pal. On motion of Messrs. Cooper and Paterson the principal was authoriz- ed to use the old edition, of the geo- graphy in Middle School until the end of the 1935-6 term. On motion of Messrs. Shaw and Cooper certain books on agriculture were authorized to be purchased. On motion of Messrs. Shaw and Fingland it was decided that the Collegiate open after the Christmas holidays on Monday, Jan. 6th. The property committee reported the boiler inspector had been here, and reported the boiler in good con- dition. The following accounts were or- dered paid: A. T. Cooper, ' $41.58. J. Agnew, $2.50. Ball & Zapfe, $25,95. Bell Telephone Co. $2.75. Public Utilities, $22.82. On motion of Messrs. Fingland and Combe 'that an account of W. S. R. Holmes be paid as soon as o.k.'d by Mr. Franks of the staff. On motion of Messrs. Shaw and Cooper it was decided that the com- mittee on Study and Discipline ar- range with Principal Fines for a series of addresses by citizens of the town on such subjects as may be de- cided upon. On motion of Col. Combe and Mr. Cooper that Mr. Paterson be ap- pointed a member of the property committee, Mr. Paterson having been appointed by the County Council to' fill the vacancy left by the resigna- tion of Dr. Evans. By Messrs. Fingland and Pater- son, that the Clinton Badminton CIub beallowed the use of the gymnasium for tournaments With outside teams; for 'four tournaments, the Clinton Club giving security against damage and paying for necessary lighting, TERRITORY EXTENDED Mr. E, S. Livermore of Aylmer, who has ` been acting as district magistrate in the Counties of Elgin and Oxford since his appointment by the Hepburn Government last year, has had his territory extended to take in Norfolk County. He has been asked to takeover this territory for a few weeks,and it may be that the appointment will be made perman- ent. RISKY, BUSINESS Children take many risks as the `days go by. Yesterday evening we saw a.lad take one which we imagine his parents would have hated to witness. He was skating down the middle of the street just in front of this office with a car behind blar- ing at him to Ieave the road. He didn't do it until it pleased him, but finally swung out and then grasped the car and sailed down behind it. We watched him until he let go and sailed off by himself quite unharmed and we suppose, quite happy„ But so many things could have happen- ed. For one thing, the ice on the street was not very thick and his skate might easily have struck a rough spot and threw hint, In that case the car could not have helped running over him, although it was not going very fast. It would be well to warn children nok to take un- necessary risks. Motor accidents happen frequently enough without inviting them. • LITTLE LOCALS 'Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Epps have moved from Ontario street to the McKenzie house on King street. Wonder how long it will be before Clinton will be able to see the "Coun- try Doctor," in its own new theatre. The Quints, they say, are great little actors and are a constant source of interest to those who are filming them. _ Mr. E. Paterson was appointed by the county council last week a mem- ber of the Clinton Collegiate board, replacing Dr, Evans, who had resign- ed. The Stratford merchants have de- cided to keep their business placer closed on Boxing Day, Dec. 26th, What's the matter with making it a general custom, as in England? Miss Margaret Cudmore, who re- cently underwent a serious mastoid operation in the local hospital, , is back to her post on the Public school staff and is looking fine and fit a- gain. The Town ,Christmas tree is up and nightly sends forth its cheery glow from the myriad lights which adorn it. You'll note it is the tree, not trees this season. Still, for small mercies--! Mr. and Mrs. Fraser of Blyth and Miss Fraser of the Public Sdhool staff are now nicely settled in Miss Marion Thompson's cosy house, On- tario street, which they have taken for the winter. The Junior Institute will meet Fri- day, tomorrow, evening in the board room of the agricultural offices. The Senior Institute are invited to this meeting, and an interesting program has been prepared. Mr. A. J. Grigg, formerly of Clin- ton, and Miss Anne .Crittenden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Celt. tenden of the London Road, were ap- pointed officers of the Toronto Hu- ron Old Boys, Miss Crittenden as one of the vice-presidents and Mr. Grigg to represent Clinton on the execu- tive. PORTER'S HILL Tuesday night the Goderich town- ship Men's Club put on an open meet- ing as is their custom for the last meeting of. the year. The night was rather disagreeable but there Was a splendid turn -out, The proceeds of the evening went to . Missions. • The program was good with music galore. The Welch orchestra very kindly came to the assistance of the cone-: mittee as did also the Holland or- chestra. This with a smattering of home talent, made up a fine selec- tion, Some splendid readings were given by 'Isobel Woods, Mrs. Milton Woods, Lorn Elliott, Mrs. Phillips. and Phyllis Harris and Argyle Lock- hart and Glen Lockhart, Duet by Betty and Ruth Harris and Dora Harrison and Mrs. Reid Torrance; song by Jim Stirling; Ray Cox gave a cowboy song; Gladys Gale a cou- ple of piano selections. Proceeds a- mounted to over $6,00, Mrs. G. G. Newtonlies gone to spend :a few weeks with her sister In Goderich. We hope the change will restore her to former health. BAYFIELD Messrs. Henry; Percy andCharles Weston went to Detroit on Tuesday to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Archie Agnew, Mrs. George Woods and Miss Anna Woods left on Tuesday for Bolton Landing, New York, where they will spend the next six week's with Rev. and Mrs. Crosby and family. On Monday evening the Echardt Bell. Ringers visited the Bayfield Town Hall and gave a very, good programme which was enjoyed by a fair crowd. After the programme a dance was held for which they pro vided the music. ' The following is from the Dundalk Herald and refers to a former rest, ident, who before her marriage was Miss Nina E. Heard:. "Recently a very pleasant evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Delbert Haw when about one hundred and fifty friends and neigh- bors gathered and spenta social time with them. During the course of the evening the following address was read by Mr. Dick Hardy. 'Dear Nina and Delbert: It is with great pleasure that we, your friends of this community take this oppor- tunity of expressing to you some- thing omething of the esteem and affection we feel for you and to wish you both all happiness and joy as you estab- lish your new home. As we look back over the years which Delbert has spent among us we are aware of the real service he has rendered the community in many ways. Especial- ly we think of the way he has help • ed cheer our paths " through life with his generous contribution of music. As to you, Nina, while you are not a stranger in our midst, we welcome you back. We welcome you not as a "school mann" but as a bride and a new homemaker. We trust that you will feel at home a- mong us. In order to express in a tangible way our congratulations upon your marriage and our best wishes for your future happiness we wish to present you with this gift of a Studio Couch. We hope that every time you see it you will recall the happy days of fellowship that we have had together. Signed on behalf of your many friends in the community—Dick Hardy, Fred Knox, Carlyle MacMil- lan,"' • LONDESBORO The young people of the United Church entertained the Young Peo- ple of Auburn United church on Tuesday when the Auburn people put on all the program and also the games, which all enjoyed. On Sunday evening a debate was put on by the young people, "Re- solved that a church service is more beneficial than a radio service." The affirmative was taken by Miss Ruth Lyon and Earl Cartwright, the negative by Eileen Knox and Lloyd Adams, the negative side winning. Hope the young people will put en more debates as this makes the meetings very interesting, The Sunday School is quite busy practising for the Christmas enter- tainment, Quite a number are doctoring bad colds at present. Mrs. Bert Allen eb Harlock spent Monday as the gutst of Miss Reid. Mrs. W. B. Allen was the guest of Mrs. Bert Allen on Sunday return- ing on Monday. Despite the very disagreeable weather quite a number turned out to the bazaar which was held in the Community Hall on Saturday af- ternoon last, everything being sold. The tea was excellent and enjoyed and the W. A. will have a nice little sum to•add to their treasury, The Woman's .Institute held their Christmas meeting in the Community Hall on Thursday last with Mrs. E. Adams presiding. In the absence of the secretary Mrs. B. Brunsdon acted in that capacity. After the roll call, which was • weIl responded to by many, recipes for Christmas candy were given, Business concluded, a Christmas hymn was sung, Miss Ruth Shaddiek gave a nice reading, "Young Charlotte," a quartette ^ of four Institute ladies, Mrs. E. Adams, Mrs. S. Carter, Mrs. G. Moon and Mrs. M. Ross, sang, "We've had a Lot of Trouble," and for an encore responded with an Institute hymn, Rev. Mr. Gardinerwas the guest speaker, speaking on the ways Christmas is kept in other countries. Italy leaves a wooden spooh at ev- ery home where Christmas is cele- brated and then sings Christmas Carols. From England comes our best Christmas hymns. In France they sing Christmas Carols all through December,, In Norway the Christmas trees are White Poplar, In Sweden on Christmas Day they give their houses a regular house clean- ing. The Scandinavians always feed the birds before they eat themsel- ves, In Spain there is wild revelry,. in Germany Christmas trees in:., homes and on the streets, These• were a few of the interesting things(, in Mr. Gardiner's address. All was enjoyed very much.. Mr. Gardiner - then gave a short recitation on "Epi- taphs." This was quite humorous. - The meeting all through was very - interesting. Another hymn was sung -- and the meeting was closed,, by sing— ing the National Anthem. A very; tasty lunch was served by the hos tesses, Mrs. W. B. Allen, Mrs. E.. Crawford, wf d, •Mrs. T. Fairservice, Mrs_. W. Brunsdon and Misses R. andi`' Mamie Shaddiek, which was enjoyed, by all. The next meeting to be held✓ on Friday, January 3rd. Please • note: change of date. Am very sorry there was a Iittlet- error in last week's news budget, . where Miss Reed entertained friends: in honor of Mrs. "Cooper" of Toron— to. The name should have beecz • Mrs. Gordon. We are sorry the- mistake occurred. GODERICti TOWNSHIP' The W. A. of St..James' church, Middleton, met at the home of Mrs - Fred Middleton on Wednesday after- noon of last week, when the routine, business of the meeting was trans- acted and the following officers el- ected for 1936: President: Mrs. George Cook. Vice: Mrs. Fred Middleton. Treasurer: Mrs. W. W. Wise. Secretary: Mrs. John Hudie, Dorcas Committee: Mrs. Harold Graham, Mrs. Albert Colclough, Mrs. C. E. Wise. - Flower Committee: Mrs. Fredl Thompson, Mrs. Chas. Cooper. The regular meeting of Women's,. Association of Ebenezer church was held at the home of Mrs. Wilfred✓'. Biggins, on December 6th, and the, officers for 1936 were elected by bal- lot. Mrs. Frank Jones was elected" president, Mrs, Ira Merrill, Vice • President; Mrs. Irvin Tebbutt, See.• retary-Treasurer; Mrs. Morgan Jones, Corresponding Assistant Sec- retary -Treasurer, The Flower Com- mittee: Mrs. Wilfred Biggins and': Mrs. Roy Easom, Mrs. Lawrence: Biggins. The January meeting will be heal: at the home of Mrs. Roy Easom. Mrs. Roy Easom spent a few days, in Stratford recently visiting friends.. Mr. Lawrence Biggins was in the community last week. Mrs. John Tebbutt is visiting with her son, Carmen, this week. The young people of the Commun- ity are busy preparing a play for the- school heschool concert, which will be. held: - Saturday, Dec. 21st. Miss Bessie Cluff entertained ere number of her friends to a party at her home on Friday evening. Mr. Peter Cole is spending some• • time with his son, Mr. Robt. Cole or • the Bayfield Line. Mr. and Mrs. R. Pearson returned: '' yesterday after a three weeks' visit with their son, Mr. George W. Pear- son of Wayne, Mich„ and his faniilp and with London friends. SUMMERHILL• Henry F. Keen, 68 years of ager. well known resident of the Base line, died Sunday morning, Decem- ber 1st, at the home of his sister-, Mrs, Wesley Shobbrook, Gravel Road. Death followed a short illness or' pneumonia. Mr. Keen was born in Coburg, On-- tario, in December, 1867. He mar- ried Sadie Hoffman in Pennsylvania,. who preceded him about ten years.. Mr, and Mrs. Keen spent the inose.. of their lives in the West, After the death of his wife Mr.: Keen came East and with the excep- tion of a few months which were - spent in Buffalo, N.Y., and Toronto,.. has spent the rest of that time with his sister, Mrs. Wesley Shobbrook,. and on the Base Line. He is Surviv- ed by two sisters, Mrs. Shobbrook and Mrs, Edward Graham of Buffalo, N.. Y., and two brothers, James L -of Port Hope and Thomas W. of Toron- to. oronto: Burial was made in Clinton Ceme- tery. Mrs, W. Crich spent a few days s with her daughter, Mrs, Ray Cart— wright of Seaforth. Mrs. J. Shipley is visiting her - mother, Mrs. Rowcliffe of the Base - Line. A number of Summerhill young - people attended the shower given in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dow-, son ,at Varna on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston and ' Lorne Johnston• of Exeter spent.' Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. John-^• sten of Summerhill. The Summerhill Club will hold ' a:: social evening and. dance; on:tFridayd- evening.