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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1935-12-26, Page 1The News -Record Est. 1878 • With Which is Incorporated The Clinton New Era NO. 5459. -57TH YEAR. The New Era Est• 186th. CLINTON ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 1935 ME M Dak that Sat T time sup he, abo. M the bene a.br liar Mr, wife ea' fami OS Tl ft he ay al led nto • Wishi:g VERY zap THE HOME PAPER all :t .::. tgt ielase-.= r4=nealanlgagloatataimteaa tetav" yy(( L [p n }� J�GG�d x7�ealth �r0$ e'rit and happiness J" pC tG you and euro throughoutWANTmany 7 the 'doming ear 7 �F° urday. he was ve cock THE MARKETS NWheat, 70c. A Oats,. 26e. Barley, 40c to 42c. Buckwheat, 34e. Butter 22c. Eggs, L. 33e M. 28e P. 24e, C. 20e ' Live Hogs, ;$7.60. 1 GP.ORGE SACT `" al The Huron County Council, at its last session passed a unanimous re- solution recommending the Town of Clinton to return Reeve Elliott at the coining election in January for 1930. Reeve Elliott, it seems, as chairman of the Property Committee, has been doing excellent work and the coup- til members wish him to return and finish some work needed about the ^ Court House. uThe THE WELFARE CONCERT 0 A full house the APPOINTED K. C. His many friends will be delighted to know that Mx., J. G. Stanbm of y Exeter has been appointed 8iitg's Coynsel. LITTLE LOCALS Mr. G. N. Turner, who has for years been treasurer of Tucker- smith, resigned his position at the last meeting of council.- Santa Claus came to town Sattu- day afternoon and grouping about the Christmas tree up town the children of the Public school and surrounding schools were treated to candy: Anyone in Clinton who needs work is asked to register at the police of- fice and anyone wishing work done is asked to apply there' for a man to do the work. In this' way it is hoped by the town authorities that work- ors. and those wishing work done may be .::ought together. AIVIONG THE CHURCHES Christmas services were held in all the churches on Sunday last, the pas- tors conducting them and the choirs contributing appropriate and pleasing music• All the churches were beau- tifully decorated and the story of the Christ Child held central place in both music and sermon, Presbyterian Church Sermon subject: "Travel Soiled.' St. Paul's Church Special Christmas music will be sting at the morning service, The anthem will be; "The First Cluist- anal Morn." The subject of the ser - mon will be "The end of the old Year:" In the evening the Carol service will be repeated. Ontario Street 'United 'Church New Year's services will be held sermonon day. The sub subject' willstees be. moOten ' d PBentley Doors:' Evening: "Tire Unavoidable Lord." Byrequest the Christmas music will be repeated. Theannual Christmas meeting of the Sybil Courtiee Mission Band was held on December the nineteenth at 4.16• Owing to the absence of lite President Dawe Farrill presided. At goodp' gramme was followed by - programme dainty lunch served by Misses Dawn Farrill and Mary Bozell, after which Santa Claus paid them a visit, The tree was lighted los the •occasion' and a jolly time spent. The officers for next year are: president: Mary Bozell. President" Mildred Heard. SeVicretary: Secretary: Haeme Miller. •Ontario Assistant Secretary: Elaine Peck,Y, Treasurer: Donna Lobb.where Programme Committee: I)awtt-Par- rill Jean Tasker; Pearl lor- Elliott,, enee Aiken, Lookout Committee,: Grant and Bryson I arra... Florence Aiken. • Assistant Pianist: Dawn Farrill. Wesley -Willis United Church • Morning• sermon subject: "A Touchstone of character. Evening; u „ Rivers that ruts into the sea. The special musical numbers byless the 'choir, will be: • Anthem; "God from on High hath heard," by Edmund Turner. .„ Solo: 14iiss Ann Stewart.. Solo, selected: Miss MaryR.:Stew- At the evening,service: Anthem: "0 Zion, that bringest," Stainer. Auer, Selected: Miss Viola Fraser and Miss Edith Paterson. At the close of the regale): g • session on Sunday Mast the , Covenant Bible Cl ass appointed officers for the ensu- ;. year with W. H. TIe]]yar Super m tendent in the chair, and Mrs. J. Me- I{inlet' as secretary, President: J. B. Lobb.g Vice President: J. Tough. Minute Secretary: Miss S. Powell Roll eorerar : J aitch.. S. Y J. V Visitors: Misses K. Sheppard =and' S. Powell and Mess C. J. 11i ,Messrs. Wallis and C. Nelson. Home Class Visitor': J. B, Lobb. Convenor of .Social Committee: Mrs. J. McKinley. , xs Teacher; Mr. J. Tough Christmas CHRISTMAS CONCERTSI t IN SUNDAY CHOOLrS• •fixtures C. H. VENNER STRIC3fEN On .Saturday .test while Mr: G. H. Vennei was arranging some electrical in readiness for Sunday, he was stricken with •a severe heart at- tack and is still confined to the house in care of a nurse. • DEATH OP MR. H. GLAZIER It carne as a great shock on Wed- nesday to hear of the death of Mr. Har.xy, Glazier, who died in Blyth. at the home of his daughter, Mrs, Ber- nice Glousher. The late Mr: Glazier was in his 70th year. The funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, from his late residence, Queen street. FUNERAL OF W. D. GONNELL funeral of the late William D. Connell of the Base Line,north of town, took place from his late home on Thursday last, the services at house and graveside being taken by the Rev. F. G. Perrin of Ontario street church, of which he had for years been an official member. The late Mr, Connell, who was in ins 78rd year, had been going about his usual duties up until Friday and was about the house until a couple of days prior to his death on Tues- day. Mr. Connell was born in Grey County, Holland township, his par ents being• the late George and Eliza- beth Connell. ' The family came to Huron about fifty-six years ago and settled on the old Jimmie Shepherdlast faint on the 9th con. of Goclerich township. In issa he was united in marriage to Miss Adeline Dille, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. C. Dale of Hallett, who survives him, together with then two children, a son and daughter: Myrtle, Mrs• Fred Tyndall of Hullott and Clarence of Clinton Five grandchildren also are ]eft and •five brothers •and •two •sisters, The brothers are, John of Clinton, George• J., of Stanley; Phillip, Owen Sound; Jacob, Kennedy, Sask.; Chas, W., Rose Valley, Sask.• and the sisters, late, Mrs. William Herbison, Clin- ton, and Elizabeth, Mrs. Wm. Carton, Hallett township. Mr. Connell was a man of cheerful disposition, was well liked as a neigh- and friend was a loving and in- �lxtlgont father and a most loving and considerate husband. He will be missed by a large circle of relatives and friends but it is in his own home where he will be missed moat. A Targe number attended the Amer- al •ori Thursday, coming from Varna, Goderich, Seaforth, Blyth and Owen Sound, "as well as a large number g from th e immediate community, he was so well and favorably known. The' pallbearers were, Mas I ars• N•' W. Trewartha, J. W Stevens, Guy Hicks, Bert Trewariha, John Huller and O. Z�`. Potter: Avery large number of people ex- pressed their esteem for the departed p and their sympathy with the bereav- ed by sending., floral tokens. ,These included offerings from the Holmes- ville W. M. S. and Ontario street church, W, M. S, from'his family; the `grandchildren and fronx number- friends in. all the surrounding community, from Toronto, Oshawa, and: other pointb. Interment was made in Clinton cemetery. y' makers in this vicinity and extend t You both the hand of friendship, Yea Orville, have been and are a cheexfu villin member of our cormtiunit• g and 'you' Mrs. Bodges, wlto-•have al ready shown yourself willing to heli with •our social •functions and Lad les' Aid work, we cordially. greet ti our 'midst. We unitedly wish you t large measure of succees thatr the fu tore and sincerely hope you troubles may be few. As a tangible evidence of our bes wishes, we ask you to accept then tokens of our esteem,this lam an reflector.—Signed on behalf of the community: Robert Puller, Alber Oke, Jos. McMillan; John Yuill." ' The presentation of the beautifu Aladdin lamp with hand decorates parchment shade, large table reflec tor with cut glass design and erne meat, was made by Robert Palle and Albert Oke. Mr. and Mrs. Bodges, though tate• en completely by surprise, thanker the crowd for their kindness am beautiful gifts and sumptuous re freshntents- were served. by the ladies The gathering broke up in the we; sma' hoius. Wesle Willis United Church Y The concert opened with a •chorus by the whole school, • The primary Y classes then took the platform, ins- wered the roll call by repeating a verse of Scripture from` the Bible Story of Christ's Birth. Then fol-, lowed solos, recitations and a quer- tette:number by the members o£ the, primary ' class. The intermediate girls staged a pageant dealing withp the Christmas Story. The boys o£ the intermediate school gave musical numbers. An interesting Cantata fol- lowed. Santa Clausput in a welcome appearance and distributed candy and oxattges to a1L Presbyterian Church Program of Christmas entertain- hent of Sunday School .tell Monday evening: Garols; Son g by the school; Recite- tions, Bobby'Morgan, Audrey Colqu-' houn, Douglas Farquhar, Terry Gor- don some magician numbers; Mr. F, and Bobby Morgan, some se- leetions, bagpipe and drum; Silly Cool., Jean Colquhoun and Barbara Forrester iietesannumbeio. Mr. Hall gave whistling t ; Helen Steep a recitation; Lois Farquhar, a reading; Senior Girl's Class: Carols; Billy Cook, song; one chorus by the school; Ken. Dougan, mouth organ selection, At the conclusion of the program Santa Glans arrived to deliver the gifts from the tree. God Save the Klug brought the gathering to a close, St, Paul's At the annual Christmas concert the rector, Rev. Ii: McGoon, was chairman. The program consisted of choruses by by Missprimary a fair drill Normaat, and class; the,Cowboys' Chuistmas by Harry Ford's class; son bythe en- tiro primary class; aa amateur pro- gram by Dr. McInnes' class of ,young men which included quartete by Jack and Kenneth Coolie, Gordon Monteith• and Bob Draper, Mrs. C. V. Cooke at piano; and guitar solo • by Percy Brown a a `bon pantomime, It Came Upon the Midnight •Clear;+ by the girls of Mrs. MoGoun's class, • Then followed the advent of Santa Claus and lis- tribution of gifts to the whole school, including the grownups. This event is said to have been the most success. ful iii •years 'in attendance anti in ex- cellence of xo ani: P b�! Street United Church' Rev. F. G. Farrill was in the• chair' and after a brief and appropriate ad- dress introduced the program. The primary class was the first ot.be cal- led on and thou programs consisted of chorus b the class Y songs by Fred and Jack VanEgmond and Jean E1= Iiott; recitations by. EIeauoi . TIxomp, son;: Bobby Miller, _ Jack McKnight, Bill Gtbbntgs, Charley Hanley, Joan. Fines Fred Vaf mond Fred Thorn- ' g Thorn - dyke, Jacle. VanBgmond and ,Jean Mc- Intyre, No. 1' girls class were next called and gave two numbers, a re - citation by Halon Pearson and song by Corona Wendoif; No, 1 boys ren- dared:a on . t; :which was' followed b; a duet by hewn and Grant Farrill; musical numbers. by No. 2 gravis' class,' song by Grant, and Bryson Farrill;• reading sty Kenneth Tyner; dialogue entitled "A Boy's Christmas," by r No. 3 class. Ass, song, by No..,k gals, solo Clarence Potter; play entitled, "Orr Quilting Bee," by the Young Ladies' class, piano ntstt?nental, Miss Edna Ford; solo,• Miss Henderson; Christ, to mss song, "Joy to the World," bythe school. A playlet entitled Finding the Light," was written by Mrs, Far- the rill, The final number was an. ad- dress by .the incoiiiing superinton- dent, Charles Elliott; Mr. and Mrs. Santa came and distributed •gifts and left rand Y' dress ®® ZO0 li. is S,T 1ld� l C� •d Jeweler and Oytomiterist. s�t.t�r2rst m`zBta`t1�>`�x�taibr�r�A,�r�xr�r�x " tit »nr�rStur2r ax:ht jr3t�9 greeted 1 perform- ars the Welfare Concert t t meztc; tet tri; etge„+ ;L_ j�_,, 1��``� if iJ .,.,I„ ..,41--:,...._.., 1936 `t :, s; two f/r ' 0 &: . .� `G: :t u tat z,, tgt;tgs tgeg,„ x�/�, 1,` < ••nicely, at put on in the town hall on 'Thursday evening by the welfare committee of the town council. Mayor Holmes opened proceedings by thanking those who lied come out at at the invitation of the committee and assured them that a good pro- gramme awaited thein. Ile said that in addition.to the general programme ,• a visit from Santa Claus was expect- ed and before he ceased speaking the old gentleman arrived, "dressed all �' in fur from his head to his feet;" and carrying a sack on his back and a string of bells over his shoulder. Ile was given an enthusiastic reception and sat down on the platform to lis- ten to the first number, which was given by the public school ehiidrett, under the direction of Illiss V. Fraser who' sang parts of :Pour or five pret- Ly Christmas carols and did it very When this was concluded Santa Claus gave each of the children a bag of candy. ' Mayor Holmes, when this chorus was announced called Reeve •Elliot to the platform and asked him to takeg+ charge. The mayor no doubt wanted to go back to his store for the Christ - rush, the stores being open ev- eniugs last week, and it was not to be wondered ae when presently tieto two sons were seen talcin g Part in • BRUCEFIELD Miss Helen Davidson of London - spent Christmas at her home here, The White Gift Christmas service was observed in the United Church Sunday with a good attendance, The Sunday School scholars occu tried the centre pews. Rev. W. A. Bremner made specia mention of the Great White Gift to those in need: in the name of Iiim whose' birth: - day we are celebrating. Special music was furnished by the choir which was much en ]Dyed. The gift was sent to Queen Street united church, Toronto, where they will express aour•eciated by to the members of the Sunday School who, n ere not able to attend the Christmas wee or entertainment on account of illness, and arise to Mr, Hugh Aiken- head head who had the misfortune to fall out of the hay mow injuring his shoulder so badly he has been confin- ed to the house for some time. We hope to see them all around again soon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McQueen cele* brateci their 64th anniversary last Sunday, December 22nd by attending both services in the United church when they received many congratula- tions. ,Ek. . O!/O/ T You To Leasure N p� — Whom, Q we of serving the past 'year, .1 T TT Tt' 1 F -i J� 1\T K 1J 13J.� 11 W r Year have had the b loran we sa YOU ColIegiate gym, stunts. Reeve Elliott. filled the hill well, remarking at the beginning that as the ahan man's speech was made that e let hint out of it completely, . ? yTl A program consisted of selections ; b quartette £x•om •the Conceit LJ p Band, which was so popular that they had to respond to an encore; a selection by Mr, F. Match on the pipes and Master Bobby •Morgan on Lhe drum, which also meant An en-. core, a song by Little Miss Jean El- Nott, who had beendescrsbedby May- or Holmes as "Clinton'sShirley Tem- pie, who was accompanied by her, sister, Miss Edna and theyPianist: Elliott, had to repeat the order; a little play, "The Red Lamp;" by Collegiate stn- dents, which. they presented •very well, indeed; some gym. stunts, also' by Collegiate boys and which always prove popular; a reading, "The Ru g- gles Christmas," given byrequest by q „ Miss Grant, "Gypsy Fantasy; by Collegiate students, and last but not least, in the matter of general inter- est some stunts b Mr. Goi•, + Y don. The watched with awe while he 'art, swallowed the flames from a couple P of torches, blowing the flames from his mouth' and - Navin a cigarette g g lighted from them, Later he balanced chairs on his chin; performed on the - gym,' "horse" and did a lot of amus- things, showing much agility. Altogether it was ,a good enter- tantment and the auclxenee were not Ing , hi- of then applause. The mayor in his, opening speech •led tltaniked those who had so kindly tak-. err part, in the•'•program,' many of them at sellae inconvenience to them- wase n a good cause. The them was donations of clothing, groceries, canned goods, etc„ or cash, to be used for • Christmas Cheer work and the committee m tee was very well pleased with the result. PORTER'S HILL Snow snow! No excuse for San - to not bringing his reindeers anc@ sleigh this year. On Thursday the pupils of S. S. No. 6; under• the training of their teacher Miss Marion Porter, put on a splendid program of drills, dial -- o�ues reading choruseset _ + b, c. The school was comfortably filled and. each one did their • part splendidly. On Sunda Rev: R. M. Gale le- Y' livered a beautiful Christmas i r as talk The choir rendered special music.. Service next Sunday at the usual. hour• 3 o'cl ock, Sunday School at 2 o'clock: We would like to see all the young people present at oto Sun- Sun— day School. • Monday evening the annual Christ- mss Troe and program of Grace • Church was held. The young people assisted . by rho older, put on a short program. Old 'Santa was there in• his usual happy mood. We were very. sorry to learn that.. our mail man,- Mr. Jim Jnn,. figured in another i g n thea ser accident on Saturday when returning from his , daily trip: A car struck the cutter• smashing it to bits. and `injuring the horse so it'laad to be shot' Mr. John - atoll himself says he came off •pret- • ty good, being thrown clear •of the• wreckage. The accident occurred on a the Huron Road; •near the 6th con - cession corner. ,Mrs, Elliott Harrison was,talten to the • hospital Monday suffer! ; from erysipiles We hope she maj;r t. ...--e f• i El+t u s CLINTON'S LEADING n rai`tpt t2tk9+atnt3t�rdrst P+t39t�,r2�t3ratbin STYLE , S „ SHOPPE r tuxatm�t2t teratarr�s3xirutarnr t2r� !CHANT SLAIN .BY THUG r. Peter Stewart of Fargo, North eta, was shot in a held -up in city on. Friday last and died on news having reached here at e eposition of wrrttmg la meager, .but to 'end, as he was a merchant, that held tip in his store with the p result• r, .Stewart , formerly 'resided on Loixdon road slid will be reniem- d by many hereabouts. He was other of Mr. George Stewart of peiltcy sand -a brother-in-law of Chas, Peacock aClinton and of L. Peacock of Hallett. His who ryas formerly ,Miss Villa of the London Road,' and a ly of. fort: survive. • • TEAL INSPh`QTOR DIES TX, Dues H'. Murray, London; one ' to best lcnown'poatal officials in London postal district, died Frig afternoon in 'St. Josephs I3ospi- ;s the result of injuries received era hevWate loo when ecrossing 'cis] the with of a C. P. 1t, train. Mr, Murrayas the inspector of y p postoffices' in this district and had often visited the local office and was held in high esteem by the local staff, who .lteenly •regret his death. During , the months of the late postmasters illness' and during the tune when the was vacant Inspector M rra P u y visited the office often and byhis kind. g y ' advice and encouragement was of much assistance to theyoungaudience staff in charge. In this way; too, they came to know him much better than would have been the ease had he been but a in online: visite. P Mr. Muuiay was driving home af- ter a rush day with the ChristmasMg mail at the local office when his ear skidded at the crossing which is g scarcely a block from his home; His car was bartered bythe engine which g carried 'the cal ahead of it then •rot- •it on its side by the track. Mr,. Murray had been a postal in- speeror for over 12it been connected_with the yearspo'stal de partiiterit for almost 39 yearn, He was- also well known in.. sport and lodge circles and was a popular offs- amen the postal stat < . 6" p f of the city and district offices. GODE1wICH TOWNSHIP The home of Mr., and Mrs. Orville Bodges on the 6th concession was • the scene of a jolly event recently when about 80 friends and neighbors gathered to bid Mrs. Bodges welcome the community and •to. wish them well in their new hone, Progressive u b euchre occupied the earlier part of evening•, the maze winners being. Mrs. Re •inald turd Andre 1- S.. Y, w Ho mea, Mrs: Calvert and John,Yuiii• Mr, and .Mrs. Bodges. were then cal- forwent. • and •: