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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-08-02, Page 1he Clinton t>tip. 2000 —30th Year Record. CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 1917 THE HOME RAPER • VhelaeerHowsbeencorlrecJuly 2 � st.- r Mailin ,.,--. � lieubl tells th�►le storydoes jou. s read? .. ave it . es Veer es and 6 Masses • Zake lack a Bull ,J3eq 900R eyes make backward children. Exhaustive tests have proved this. Bad eyesight retards both mental and. h a oroproper lasso p este 1 progress, ss, When.supplied with glasses, backward children have fairly raced ahead. We make a specialty of examining children's eyes, If any trouble is devel- oping we will prescribe the proper glasses. If the eyes are nor- mal we will gladly tell you so. We have a large variety of spectacles from which to select the moat satisfactory in gold filled, alumnioo or steel, whichev- er prefer. Prices from $2.00 up. Ye11qar Oldest Established Je'welery Store in Clinton The Royal. Bank OF CANADA. Incorporated 1869. CapitalAuthorized Capital -Paid-up Reserve and Undivided Profits Total Assets 000 2,900,0 0 14,30,000 2'70,000,000 900 Branches, With world wide connection. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. General Banking business transacted, • R, Ee MANNING, Manager - -Clinton Branch I �( � INCORPORATED 1855 ,..............; .•I THE MQLSDNS SANK Capital and Deserve $8,800,000 it y I 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Busine's Transacted. Circular,Le.tters of Credit Bank Money Orders. j Savin g.4 Bank Dettartment. It t h eves a 11' owed at highest rate. es , currentra , , �1 BB f k1 SlaiP, Acting Manager,er Clinton Bra C h 1 ou••.�•nba'-Aap•c a .••ru•••••.••uu•.••• •n•eaeneeeea THE LOCAI. MARKIOP, Wheat 20$,0 13ar1 qy 9Oer Oats 600, Butter 30e to 32c, Eggs 35c to 30e, Live Hogs, $16,25, V VENERABLE GARDENER, Mrs, E. Iempeof London, who has this week been visiting at the home of her son In town, received the oth- er day a copy of an English news- paper which had a peculiar interest for pier. The paper contained a pic- ture of her uncle, Mr, Thee, Weekes, pulling cabbages from his garden on his one hundredth birthday, . EFFECT 01P MEATLESS DAYS. Mr. Andrew Porter has been =k- ing soave calculations as to savings that may be effected by food ern - rimy. He figures out that two meatless days a week will save 3120 head of cattle in the county of Hur- on alone. It is when one looks at these things in the aggregate that he realizes what can be Anne by sys- tematic, nafion-wide effort,-Goder- icli Signal, I tThION OLD BOYS' PICNIC, -Not being able this year to secure railway accommodation for their annual excursion, the Huron Ofd Boys' Association of Toronto, decid- ed they. would hold a picnic at Cen- tre Island, the date of which has been ,fixed for August 15th. All Huronians in .Toronto are cordially invited to attend whether they re- ceive formal invitations or not, and make the outing a pleasant re -union of old friends. A program of sports will be arranged and a genuine good time is looked for. PAPERS GOING UP. Owing to the fact that the daily papers are continually changing their subscription rates The News -Record cannot guarantee to supply papers at the clubbing • rates published. We shall give as good a clubbing rato as possible but cannot afford to supply the papers at less than cost. ' The Mail & Emparo has raised its rate from three dollars to four. The rate hereafter through The News - Record will be $3.60 or $4.60 for the Mail and Empire and The News -'Rec- ord. The Toronto Dans' Star has also raised its subscription rate and is now $3.00. Our clubbing rate for the Star will be $2.60 or $3.60 for The Star and News -Record. THAT PARD CONCERT, The Park concert given under! the auspices of the Young Ladies' Pat- riotic Auxiliary on Thursdayynevening .last net with the success which usually attends the efforts of the "Aux." A sudden thunder shower coning up just when the entertainment was about to begin no doubt prevented many from attending but neverthee less a good crowd gathered and happily there was but one swift shower, which had, the pleasing effect of cooling the air somewhat, The entertainment consisted of sev- eral selections by the I(ilty Band, a three -act motion play, an exhibition -tom ezIS-ap'f s,.etuolor eureleeJJ Io anical Toys, singing, dancing, etc. The Play, "Wrongs Righted," was a brightilittle pantomime. Tho plot revolved around the forced marriage of the heroine to a rich old count and ber final rescue by her young lover. It had some laugh -provoking scenes and the parts were well taken, Following is. the caste of characters Heroine—Miss Gwendolyn La Baron- ne de Witte—Mrs, de 1a Penetiere, Hero—Percival Holdfast—Wilbur Ford Villian—Count Marmaduke Doolittle— J. E. Doherty. Maid—Leona Nediger, Minister—Della' O'Neil, Bestman—Wilbur Ford.. Bridesmaid—Charlotte Sheeler, Flower Girl—Winnifred O'Neil. Ringbearer—Barbara McIver. Mother—Gertrude Wallis: Father—Will Johnson. Guests—Marjorie McMath, Ruth Mc - Math, Frieda Wallis, An exhibition of Madame Jerome's Life -Size Mechanical Toys was also very funny, containing Many local hits, which the audience say smith appreciated;" Tliis was conducted en- der the direction of Misses Amy Howson and Elizabeth (Midler. The Highland glancing of Master Lorne Cook was much cnjoyaed,' A patriotic drill by a number of the 0. I, girls, with a solo by bliss Chutes of New York proved popular With the audience, also the solo by Miss Marion Gibbings • and a duet by Mrs. de la Penotiere and Mr. J. �. I; D U rt o e y, Mr. Fred Jackson acted es . chair- man, The arrangements and practice for this entertainment and its final pro- duction entailed a large atn0011h of work rot those who took part in it and that it proved such a success was due to the enthusiasm and stick-. to-it-iven1ss of the young, ladies of ftx thd li1ary . A t Theroc ds a , u p ce mo need to about $150, net. The author of the play, "Wrongs Righted," is a Clinton young lady, Mit though her first attempt at play, writing proved sal' a success she Modestly preters not to liars her bathe' published, A PROMISING PUPIL. The handsome little pastel on eX - hibition in The W, 1), Fair 1 Co's Window this Wook was done by ,Iabez Rands, Jr,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jabot Rands of town, This young artist shows considerable talent and is also industrious. Ile Is a pupil of Miss Graham.. HURON ROADS IN GOOD SHAPE, An engineer from the Provincial Department went over the .roads in I3uron County recently' in connection of building. Be says he found them in very good condition, much better than ho expected, and that very lit- tle •oxtra cost should give this sec- tion the best roads in Canada. AN INCORRECT REPORT,. Owing to some misunderstanding' the number of supplies donated by the Brucofield Patriotic Society was reported incorrectly in the county report for the past five months. The number was 943 articles instead of 293, as the report read. The Bruce - field society has clone such splendid work tilat the officers verp mitnh re- gret that this error occurred. A SAD HAPPENING, A most unfortunate event occurred on 'Tuesday morning at the home of 101'r, William Hardy, on the London Road, a short distance from Clinton, when Iters. hardy was found dead by her husband on his return from town. Mrs. Hardy had been in poor health for several months, and being alone in the house, in a fil'ef despon- dency, she took her own life. The family are very highly respect- ed, and have the sympathy of the community in their deep sorrow. The funeral takes place, probably, on Saturday, Final arrangements had not been made at time of. writing. The deceased lady ivas a kindly, motherly' woman and had the esteem of a large dada of friends, REGISTRAR COATS' ROSES. Registrar W. Coats et llodcrich was always a specialist in rose cul- ture. During his residence in Clin- ton his roseB arden was one of tee beauty spots of the town and since locating in Goderich he has eontin- ued riding his charming hobby. So beautiful are the Registry grnards in the rose season, whi.^li is prac- tically all summer, that few visitors to the county town are allowed to leave without being taken around to see them. Mr. Coats —cultivates his roses because he loves the 11 •fit for their monetary value and as a rule visitors come away with a gen- erous bouquet of the choicest Moms, This year, however, he has turned his hobby to patriotic use by send- ing hundreds of roses up town daily to be sold, the proceeds to be used entirely for Red Cross purposes, DIED IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL. Word has been received in town of the death in an English hospital of Major Ranald Macdonald of Edmon- ton. Major Macdonald went overseas with a Western unit and was employ- ed in the' payanaster's department. It is a month or more since he was reported, ill, Ilis death occurred on Friday, Ranald Macdonald was an old Clin- ton boy and will be remembered bp many here. He began his business career with the Jackson Mfg. Co. On leaving here he went to Seaforth and went into the clothing business. with J. 0, Greig, Later he went to Tor- onto, where he conducted business for some time and still later ane went west and settled in Strathcona, as it was then, now called South Ed- monton, where he had a large and growing Mistimes'. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Dot Fair, youag- er daughter of the late James Fair of Clinton, and their sever children, who will have the sympathy of their old friends in Clinton in their be- reavement. AMONG THE CHURCIHES. Rev. J. E. Ford of Goderich, form- erly pastor of Wesley church, will preach next Sunday and the follow- ing, the pastor, Rev. A, E. Joiaes, being absent on vacation, The Baptist church will have their annual picnic on Monday next. The rigs iteaye the church at eight o'clock sharp. Those wishing. to go or send baskets are asked to be on hand, The Ontario St. League meeting on Monday evening was under Good Citizenship Department, Miss .Muriel Harvey of Peterboro recited "The n k in'inch 1VIr. Cr oli Smack , St.l a from the west related some of his exper- iences in the religious work of the west. An interesting mon's service was held in St, Paul's church an Sunday evening last, Tho rector, Rev'. J, A, Robinson, preached especially, to Bien and a choir sed entirely a c our dein o of men A ed th singing. Messrs, 91- 1 eJ, E. Do ert and W. and sang ;find du re � ga tit hL ing the service, There wail be no vice ser in the e morning during August, therector being absent, but the Sunday 0011001 Meets in the Morning. Rev, W. B. 'Moulton will conduct the Sunday eV- ening sorViccs during ,d,tlgett, LT LelneE LOCALS, , illi4ett Mondayis civic holiday In Clinton and therefore a public holi- day, The families of Mr. C. J. Wallis, Mr, J. 0, McMath and J, and G. W, Otulinghanle left Monday, for their camping grounds at Burk's, ear. and Mrs, H. Ie. Rorke and family go out the end of the week, HAS HAD EXPIi11RIEN•Chl. Miss B. W. Ritter of Toronto, who takes the position of substitute teacher in the Model school for the entrance class during the , Model term, in addition to possessing the necessary qualifications, has, had ex- perience in similar positions in Cian- anoque and Port Arthur. The board had a large slumber of applicants to 01005efrom. HURON'S CASUALTY LIST. The following Huron names appear - el in the casualty lists during the paweek Diedst of wounds—Pte, John H. Bat- es, Goderich, Killed in action—Pte, G. Mon'r, Wingham; Pte. Robt. Fallis, Wing - ham ; Pte. G. H, Tremor, Walton. Seriously ill—Pte. S. E. )iracAr- thur, Hensen. Wounded—Ptes. J. , R. Skilton, Clinton ; R. P, Nash, Gerrie ; C. 13, Forest, Bluevale ; G. G. Hunter, Wroxeter ; A. D. McLean, Brussels ; Gunner Harold Warrcner, Goderich, CLINTON COLLEGIATE. The following students of tine Up- per School have been successful at the Faculty Entrance Examination.: Lavern W. Churchill, Pt. II, E. Foster Ct;,pp, Pt. II. 11, Aruold Glazier, Pt. I. 1". Willard. Gray, Pt, 1, Jean lVtiddleton, Pt. II. Peter 13. Moffat, Pt, 1I, Louis A. Mackay, Pt. I. (hon.) Pearl I. Potter, Pt. II. 10. patience Scott, Pt. I. Alvin S. Townshend, Pt. IT. Melville F. Giadnan, Pt. I. (with- out Geometry.) In addition to the above list Jam- es P. Ferguson and Carman Powell were awarded Faculty Entrance Pt. I. en the reconlunendation of the principal on account of employment on a farm. A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC. . The Criteria street congregation picnicked at Bayfield on Wednesday of last week. The day was ideal, so 1h prospect of a dap spent hot that the plc p y p at the lake looked doubly delightful, and a very large number robot availed themselves of the opportunity. Floating, bathing, games, races, etc„ occupied the day and everything went off beautifully, barring a couple of accidents which, though regret- table, were not very serious, Little Huron Murch, while at play broke his arm, and during a baseball match Mrs. E. Jervis, who was patriotical- ly knitting, was struck in the face with a ball. In the first case the boy had to be rushed home to have his arm attended to but the lady was not seriously hurt. , But for this the day passed off very liappily. HOW IT WAS ACHIEVED, One of the members of the Y. L. P. A. who was taking some part in making the Parir Concert "go" on Thursday evening last, went home from business at six o'clock. She had several duties to perform besides the one great duty, which business people usually consider the first one at that time of day, namely, eating one's third meal, and was due to meet other members of a committee at seven, So busy was she doing the things claiming her 'attention that it was not until she was on lier way up town again that she discovered that she had forgotten to oat her supper, There was no time to go back and indulge In tine selfish pleasure of eating so she "continued on: her way and peiformecl the duties devolving upon her for the evening, It is scarcely to be wondered at that the entertainment proved such a suc- cess when, those responsible for it exhibited such self -forgetful devotion to the work. NEPHEW DEAD. Mr. H. 13, Chant was in 'Toronto on Monday, having gone clown to at- tend the funeral of his nephew, Jam- es Trowbridge Chant, only son of Prof., C. A. Chant of the Toronto. University, The, deceased, who was sixteen years of age, had been spending his vacation doing farm work at Guelph and on being taken ,ill he was taken to Guelph General 'hospital, where he was operated upon on July 21st for appendicitis. Everything went well for a few days when''conlplica- tions set in. Ino died on Saturday morning last, 17fs mother was sent, for and re- mained with, him until the end. Ile was a promising youth and to all appearances had a brilliant future before him, . a'n taken on - The rcnl 1 s were to Tai: w Teton - to for burial, tf e, funeral taking place frnm the finally residence, sof Madison avenue, 011hlondap SItot- 00011 Prof. and Mrs, Chant feel very kieenlyi the loos of,,their only son, Two. sisters survii'e, CFJA'NGE IN C,(J;I, STAFF,. 'The position of Commercial teacher of on the Collegiate Institute.. staff, made vacant by the eesignation of Miss Rubyr Kitty, has been filled by the appointinent of Miss Pearl S. Morgan of Georgetown High School. Miss Morgan is a Commercial spec- ialist and has had successful exper- ience as a teacher of Continental subjects and. Junior English. She comes to Clinton well recommended by former principals and inspectors, DEATH OF D. S. MacDONALD. Donald Stewart Macdonald, young- er sou of the, late J. J. Macdonedd and Mrs, Macdonald of town, died on Monday after an illness of several months from heart trouble. Ile was in his fourteenth year. He is survived by his widowed nlotiler, two brothers and a sister. The elcler brother, Pte. Ed, Macdon- ald, is now at the,front, having en- listed with the 33rd battalion, Then there are Ronald and Miss Laura at home. The funeral takes place this after- noon from the home of Mrs. Macdon- ald on .East street. A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST, Miss Lucile Grant, who went west to visit her brother a few weeks took along some specimens of her china and other paintings and ex- hibited them at the Brandon fair, which is conceded to be the hest in the three provinces. It was some- thing of a venture to exhibit at this fair but Miss Grant succeeded be- yond her highest expectations as her china carried elf almost everything in sight in the way of prizes. She took eight first prizes on china and onlp one second. She also took sev- eral' firsts for oils and one, "The Girl With the Violin," carried off the sweepstakes, winning a silver medal. Miss Grant was thinking of exhibit- ing also at Regina but her friends are hoping that she did not do so as there was a somewhat disaster- ous fire in file fair buildings there. 4. People l9 You ® Know Ruby�Cook of Toronto is holi- daying at her home in town, Miss Eva Epps of 'Varna spent the week -end• as the guest of Miss Vera Seeley. Miss Hattie Porter o1 Godcrich was a week -end visitor with Miss Amy Hellysar, Mr. and 151rs. H..L>.. Rorke and fam- ily( visited Heusail friends on Sun- day afternoon. Misses Carrie cold Ella Akarn of Tor- onto are spending a vacation at their Roane in town, • Misses Millie and Annie Holmes of St. Catharines are the guests of their sister, Mrs, H. 13. Chant. Miss Bessie Morrish returned home I on Saturday after spending a month with Collingwood friends. Mr. J, H. Lowery of North Bay has been visiting during the past week with his mother in town and with friends in the vicinity. Mrs, Draper of Detroit has been vis- iting at the home of her brother, Mr. J. Mulholland of town, and also with HoIniesvIlle friends. Inspectors Oliver Johnson and An- drew Porter of Goderich, both well-known former citizens of Clin- ton, were in town on Saturday. Mr. II, 'B. Chant was in Toronto on Monday attending the funeral of his nephew, the only son of Prof. Chant of the Toronto University. Mr, and,Mrs, Jas. Churchill and lir. and Mrs. Howard and two sons of Toronto motored up on, Saturday and spent the week -end as the guests of Mr. Churchill's sister, Mrs. Il, •Carter of Victoria street, The report domes that Capt. Allen, who was Quartermaster of the 101st Battalion, has been pruluoted and has gone to France. Capt, Al- len was a smart awl capahls oflcer and his old friends in Clinton and Londesboro will wish him suc.tss, &Ir. and Mars. Ogle Cooper and. fam- ily motored up from Collingwood on Saturday and spent the week- end with friends in town. On their -retmv on Tuesday they were ac- companied by Miss Phyllis, who had been visiting for a math with her aunt, Mrs, A.. ,J. Morrish, Varna. itIrs. 1, Barber and two little daughters, Gladys and Mac, of Orli- lia have been Theile; on a visit to the lady's father aid sister, Mr, ,W111 McAsh and sister of Sas- katoon are here on a short visit to friends. • itIr, D, T. and Mrs. Weekes of Lon- don were week -end visitors with their aunt, Mrs, C. Weekes, lir, and, Mrs. b'rank Keys came up from Niagara Falls to be present at the memorial service held for their son, who was killed in action'. Mrs. A, Foster, who was recently inured by a fall, is now able to k. tooa motor ride. Mrs 1' spar who � w 1 was r so er i L , 1 p all winter, has been able to go out with het son. in his fine new oar, Tho Willing Workers of the Fresby- feria i Mission Band recentiia quilted three quilts on the rause lawn. It is a credit to thip little girls • that the Work was dune by tlienisdltet and, so well dobe, rr Clinton Young Lady Loses Life a L In Lake Huron Clinton eitizens were shocked when shortly after noon on Monday, a message came from Bayfield saying that Margaret Chowen, second daugh- ter of Mr. J. G. Chowen of town, had been drowned, Three Clinton girls, Gladys and Margaret Chowen and M'inlue Pin- ning, who were spending part of their vacation at lla)afield, had gone down to the lake shortly before noon to bathe, Margaret was ready first duct ran clown into the water, She wont no further than usual but a strong undercurrent immediately car- ried her off her feet. IIer sister run- ning out to her caught her band en- deavoring to assist her to her feet again but she was as quickly, over- borne. Miss Pinning had come by this time and tried to assist the two to a place of safety but she too lost her balance and in a moment all three were struggling in the water beyond their depth. The water was rough and there was no etre near to hear their cries for Help. Finally; a big wave washed Gladys Chowen in- to shallow water and though dazed and exhausted from her efforts to save her sister, site struggiied to her feet and ran to the pier to calf for help. A boy rowing in the river heard the call and came as quickly, as possible. Miss Pinning bMe this time had been washed ashore and was restored alter. some difficulty, but it was some time before Miss Margaret's body was discovered. A great alarm had been given by this time and many joined in the search. When the body was recovered every. effort was made to restore her to life but all in vain, The sad fatality has cast a gloom over the town and also over the lit- tle colon)! 'of Clinton people who ere summering at Bayfield. The deceased young lady had been for the past year or so acting as assistant in the postoiiice and was therefore known to most oft the cit- izens. She was a bright, winsome ono girl, always courteous and obliging and had won for herself many warm friends. She waa intensely interested in patriotic work and was an en- thusiastic worker in the Young Lad- ies' Patriotic Auxiliary. But be- sides the work she did thus. publicly, she clid much private patriotic work and contributed in mann ways of her time and means to further different patriotic projects, It is in the honkie, of course, where site will bo missed, the most and much sympathy is felt for the par- ents, brotters and sisters. The young- er sister, Bessie, was at Beantsviile with a party of C. C. L girls assist- ing in picking fruit. Especial sym- pathy is felt for Miss Gladys, who was with hex when the accident oc- curred, and also Miss Pinning, both of whole did everything in their power to save their companion and who but for the chance wave which washed them ashore, would, have lost their own lives in the effort. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence, Townshend street, to the Clinton cemetery, The service was conducted. by Rev. J. E. Hogg, who came home • for the purpose, the pallbearers be- ing J. H. Derr, W. L. Johnson, T, Rattenbury and Mr. Cameron of Mit- chell. Passing of a Hullett Pioneer Ott, Julp 21th Mr, Jas, Cartwright, one of the pioneers of Hullett, pass- ed into. the Groat Beyond at the age of eighty-1Ivc years. Mr, Cart- wright was born ' in Chinguacousy; township and moved when a young titan, with his parents, to Ashfield, where his early, life was spent. Fifty- one years ago he, with his .wifie and small family came to the 0th non. of Hullett, then a dense' fetal, where he hewed for himself and fam- ily a home on the farm where his son James now resides. Mr. Chrtwright was a quiet man, taking no active part in public affairs, but giving his time and thoughts to his home and family. He was a good neighbor, a staunch Liberal, and when younger took a keen interest in the political affairs loft the community. It is several years since he retired from active farm life owing to de- clininghealth, 1 e l was a charter member of the Canadian Order of Foresters at Loudcsboro. What he tuns much loved by those who knew him intimately was evidenced by the many beautiful flowers sent by, Blends. Ile leaves to mourn their loss, one sister, Mrs. 1d. Ceasar of buhgannou ; his wife, three sons and two daughters h John of Londosboro, 'q,lojjnH, jo sower pet= satanr p¢S' Mrs. Argent of Clinton, and Mrs. Andrew of Auburn. The funeral was held from hie late residence on jar 26511,U bed the tensb s e'n 1 s And g his son grandsons. dsnn s Those from a distancea - tending the funeral were', Mr, and Mrs, R. Iliggins, Port Albert ; Mrs. John Cartwright, ,Stri0fort„l �, titt. X icbardson and Miss 1Ucltard6 i' Stratford ; Violet Argent, Evelyn and Orrin 'Cartwright, gratldelifldren, Landon, and Mrs. J'aok Richardson,. r 'tratfo lt, 0 READY-TO•WaAlt2l CLOTHINQ he ROMAORDnRED I CCothing Co. CLOTHING - A pry ,ii• 3oa 00 1:1'k laeunnouroaS STRAWS gi. w Every man will soon be rushing to get under ' cover of a Straw Hat, Every man's favorite style of hat can be . found here as our showing is large Panamas, French Palms, Sennets Split Straws, Etc. Hats to Suit all Ages. 50c, 75c, $1.25, $1,50 to $4.00 '�'�voS c� Specials 3 dozen Men's Soft Flats, broken lines 15 and sizes; reg. $s and $2.5 0 to clear at 0 4 dozen men's black and colored Stiff Hats. Your choice for uO . (• LHIND T NE o�B Agent �lone 18 for c�oT CP . R. Scrido or night Co calls. ONONIIIMMIMMOIN THE LOCAI. MARKIOP, Wheat 20$,0 13ar1 qy 9Oer Oats 600, Butter 30e to 32c, Eggs 35c to 30e, Live Hogs, $16,25, V VENERABLE GARDENER, Mrs, E. Iempeof London, who has this week been visiting at the home of her son In town, received the oth- er day a copy of an English news- paper which had a peculiar interest for pier. The paper contained a pic- ture of her uncle, Mr, Thee, Weekes, pulling cabbages from his garden on his one hundredth birthday, . EFFECT 01P MEATLESS DAYS. Mr. Andrew Porter has been =k- ing soave calculations as to savings that may be effected by food ern - rimy. He figures out that two meatless days a week will save 3120 head of cattle in the county of Hur- on alone. It is when one looks at these things in the aggregate that he realizes what can be Anne by sys- tematic, nafion-wide effort,-Goder- icli Signal, I tThION OLD BOYS' PICNIC, -Not being able this year to secure railway accommodation for their annual excursion, the Huron Ofd Boys' Association of Toronto, decid- ed they. would hold a picnic at Cen- tre Island, the date of which has been ,fixed for August 15th. All Huronians in .Toronto are cordially invited to attend whether they re- ceive formal invitations or not, and make the outing a pleasant re -union of old friends. A program of sports will be arranged and a genuine good time is looked for. PAPERS GOING UP. Owing to the fact that the daily papers are continually changing their subscription rates The News -Record cannot guarantee to supply papers at the clubbing • rates published. We shall give as good a clubbing rato as possible but cannot afford to supply the papers at less than cost. ' The Mail & Emparo has raised its rate from three dollars to four. The rate hereafter through The News - Record will be $3.60 or $4.60 for the Mail and Empire and The News -'Rec- ord. The Toronto Dans' Star has also raised its subscription rate and is now $3.00. Our clubbing rate for the Star will be $2.60 or $3.60 for The Star and News -Record. THAT PARD CONCERT, The Park concert given under! the auspices of the Young Ladies' Pat- riotic Auxiliary on Thursdayynevening .last net with the success which usually attends the efforts of the "Aux." A sudden thunder shower coning up just when the entertainment was about to begin no doubt prevented many from attending but neverthee less a good crowd gathered and happily there was but one swift shower, which had, the pleasing effect of cooling the air somewhat, The entertainment consisted of sev- eral selections by the I(ilty Band, a three -act motion play, an exhibition -tom ezIS-ap'f s,.etuolor eureleeJJ Io anical Toys, singing, dancing, etc. The Play, "Wrongs Righted," was a brightilittle pantomime. Tho plot revolved around the forced marriage of the heroine to a rich old count and ber final rescue by her young lover. It had some laugh -provoking scenes and the parts were well taken, Following is. the caste of characters Heroine—Miss Gwendolyn La Baron- ne de Witte—Mrs, de 1a Penetiere, Hero—Percival Holdfast—Wilbur Ford Villian—Count Marmaduke Doolittle— J. E. Doherty. Maid—Leona Nediger, Minister—Della' O'Neil, Bestman—Wilbur Ford.. Bridesmaid—Charlotte Sheeler, Flower Girl—Winnifred O'Neil. Ringbearer—Barbara McIver. Mother—Gertrude Wallis: Father—Will Johnson. Guests—Marjorie McMath, Ruth Mc - Math, Frieda Wallis, An exhibition of Madame Jerome's Life -Size Mechanical Toys was also very funny, containing Many local hits, which the audience say smith appreciated;" Tliis was conducted en- der the direction of Misses Amy Howson and Elizabeth (Midler. The Highland glancing of Master Lorne Cook was much cnjoyaed,' A patriotic drill by a number of the 0. I, girls, with a solo by bliss Chutes of New York proved popular With the audience, also the solo by Miss Marion Gibbings • and a duet by Mrs. de la Penotiere and Mr. J. �. I; D U rt o e y, Mr. Fred Jackson acted es . chair- man, The arrangements and practice for this entertainment and its final pro- duction entailed a large atn0011h of work rot those who took part in it and that it proved such a success was due to the enthusiasm and stick-. to-it-iven1ss of the young, ladies of ftx thd li1ary . A t Theroc ds a , u p ce mo need to about $150, net. The author of the play, "Wrongs Righted," is a Clinton young lady, Mit though her first attempt at play, writing proved sal' a success she Modestly preters not to liars her bathe' published, A PROMISING PUPIL. The handsome little pastel on eX - hibition in The W, 1), Fair 1 Co's Window this Wook was done by ,Iabez Rands, Jr,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jabot Rands of town, This young artist shows considerable talent and is also industrious. Ile Is a pupil of Miss Graham.. HURON ROADS IN GOOD SHAPE, An engineer from the Provincial Department went over the .roads in I3uron County recently' in connection of building. Be says he found them in very good condition, much better than ho expected, and that very lit- tle •oxtra cost should give this sec- tion the best roads in Canada. AN INCORRECT REPORT,. Owing to some misunderstanding' the number of supplies donated by the Brucofield Patriotic Society was reported incorrectly in the county report for the past five months. The number was 943 articles instead of 293, as the report read. The Bruce - field society has clone such splendid work tilat the officers verp mitnh re- gret that this error occurred. A SAD HAPPENING, A most unfortunate event occurred on 'Tuesday morning at the home of 101'r, William Hardy, on the London Road, a short distance from Clinton, when Iters. hardy was found dead by her husband on his return from town. Mrs. Hardy had been in poor health for several months, and being alone in the house, in a fil'ef despon- dency, she took her own life. The family are very highly respect- ed, and have the sympathy of the community in their deep sorrow. The funeral takes place, probably, on Saturday, Final arrangements had not been made at time of. writing. The deceased lady ivas a kindly, motherly' woman and had the esteem of a large dada of friends, REGISTRAR COATS' ROSES. Registrar W. Coats et llodcrich was always a specialist in rose cul- ture. During his residence in Clin- ton his roseB arden was one of tee beauty spots of the town and since locating in Goderich he has eontin- ued riding his charming hobby. So beautiful are the Registry grnards in the rose season, whi.^li is prac- tically all summer, that few visitors to the county town are allowed to leave without being taken around to see them. Mr. Coats —cultivates his roses because he loves the 11 •fit for their monetary value and as a rule visitors come away with a gen- erous bouquet of the choicest Moms, This year, however, he has turned his hobby to patriotic use by send- ing hundreds of roses up town daily to be sold, the proceeds to be used entirely for Red Cross purposes, DIED IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL. Word has been received in town of the death in an English hospital of Major Ranald Macdonald of Edmon- ton. Major Macdonald went overseas with a Western unit and was employ- ed in the' payanaster's department. It is a month or more since he was reported, ill, Ilis death occurred on Friday, Ranald Macdonald was an old Clin- ton boy and will be remembered bp many here. He began his business career with the Jackson Mfg. Co. On leaving here he went to Seaforth and went into the clothing business. with J. 0, Greig, Later he went to Tor- onto, where he conducted business for some time and still later ane went west and settled in Strathcona, as it was then, now called South Ed- monton, where he had a large and growing Mistimes'. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Dot Fair, youag- er daughter of the late James Fair of Clinton, and their sever children, who will have the sympathy of their old friends in Clinton in their be- reavement. AMONG THE CHURCIHES. Rev. J. E. Ford of Goderich, form- erly pastor of Wesley church, will preach next Sunday and the follow- ing, the pastor, Rev. A, E. Joiaes, being absent on vacation, The Baptist church will have their annual picnic on Monday next. The rigs iteaye the church at eight o'clock sharp. Those wishing. to go or send baskets are asked to be on hand, The Ontario St. League meeting on Monday evening was under Good Citizenship Department, Miss .Muriel Harvey of Peterboro recited "The n k in'inch 1VIr. Cr oli Smack , St.l a from the west related some of his exper- iences in the religious work of the west. An interesting mon's service was held in St, Paul's church an Sunday evening last, Tho rector, Rev'. J, A, Robinson, preached especially, to Bien and a choir sed entirely a c our dein o of men A ed th singing. Messrs, 91- 1 eJ, E. Do ert and W. and sang ;find du re � ga tit hL ing the service, There wail be no vice ser in the e morning during August, therector being absent, but the Sunday 0011001 Meets in the Morning. Rev, W. B. 'Moulton will conduct the Sunday eV- ening sorViccs during ,d,tlgett, LT LelneE LOCALS, , illi4ett Mondayis civic holiday In Clinton and therefore a public holi- day, The families of Mr. C. J. Wallis, Mr, J. 0, McMath and J, and G. W, Otulinghanle left Monday, for their camping grounds at Burk's, ear. and Mrs, H. Ie. Rorke and family go out the end of the week, HAS HAD EXPIi11RIEN•Chl. Miss B. W. Ritter of Toronto, who takes the position of substitute teacher in the Model school for the entrance class during the , Model term, in addition to possessing the necessary qualifications, has, had ex- perience in similar positions in Cian- anoque and Port Arthur. The board had a large slumber of applicants to 01005efrom. HURON'S CASUALTY LIST. The following Huron names appear - el in the casualty lists during the paweek Diedst of wounds—Pte, John H. Bat- es, Goderich, Killed in action—Pte, G. Mon'r, Wingham; Pte. Robt. Fallis, Wing - ham ; Pte. G. H, Tremor, Walton. Seriously ill—Pte. S. E. )iracAr- thur, Hensen. Wounded—Ptes. J. , R. Skilton, Clinton ; R. P, Nash, Gerrie ; C. 13, Forest, Bluevale ; G. G. Hunter, Wroxeter ; A. D. McLean, Brussels ; Gunner Harold Warrcner, Goderich, CLINTON COLLEGIATE. The following students of tine Up- per School have been successful at the Faculty Entrance Examination.: Lavern W. Churchill, Pt. II, E. Foster Ct;,pp, Pt. II. 11, Aruold Glazier, Pt. I. 1". Willard. Gray, Pt, 1, Jean lVtiddleton, Pt. II. Peter 13. Moffat, Pt, 1I, Louis A. Mackay, Pt. I. (hon.) Pearl I. Potter, Pt. II. 10. patience Scott, Pt. I. Alvin S. Townshend, Pt. IT. Melville F. Giadnan, Pt. I. (with- out Geometry.) In addition to the above list Jam- es P. Ferguson and Carman Powell were awarded Faculty Entrance Pt. I. en the reconlunendation of the principal on account of employment on a farm. A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC. . The Criteria street congregation picnicked at Bayfield on Wednesday of last week. The day was ideal, so 1h prospect of a dap spent hot that the plc p y p at the lake looked doubly delightful, and a very large number robot availed themselves of the opportunity. Floating, bathing, games, races, etc„ occupied the day and everything went off beautifully, barring a couple of accidents which, though regret- table, were not very serious, Little Huron Murch, while at play broke his arm, and during a baseball match Mrs. E. Jervis, who was patriotical- ly knitting, was struck in the face with a ball. In the first case the boy had to be rushed home to have his arm attended to but the lady was not seriously hurt. , But for this the day passed off very liappily. HOW IT WAS ACHIEVED, One of the members of the Y. L. P. A. who was taking some part in making the Parir Concert "go" on Thursday evening last, went home from business at six o'clock. She had several duties to perform besides the one great duty, which business people usually consider the first one at that time of day, namely, eating one's third meal, and was due to meet other members of a committee at seven, So busy was she doing the things claiming her 'attention that it was not until she was on lier way up town again that she discovered that she had forgotten to oat her supper, There was no time to go back and indulge In tine selfish pleasure of eating so she "continued on: her way and peiformecl the duties devolving upon her for the evening, It is scarcely to be wondered at that the entertainment proved such a suc- cess when, those responsible for it exhibited such self -forgetful devotion to the work. NEPHEW DEAD. Mr. H. 13, Chant was in 'Toronto on Monday, having gone clown to at- tend the funeral of his nephew, Jam- es Trowbridge Chant, only son of Prof., C. A. Chant of the Toronto. University, The, deceased, who was sixteen years of age, had been spending his vacation doing farm work at Guelph and on being taken ,ill he was taken to Guelph General 'hospital, where he was operated upon on July 21st for appendicitis. Everything went well for a few days when''conlplica- tions set in. Ino died on Saturday morning last, 17fs mother was sent, for and re- mained with, him until the end. Ile was a promising youth and to all appearances had a brilliant future before him, . a'n taken on - The rcnl 1 s were to Tai: w Teton - to for burial, tf e, funeral taking place frnm the finally residence, sof Madison avenue, 011hlondap SItot- 00011 Prof. and Mrs, Chant feel very kieenlyi the loos of,,their only son, Two. sisters survii'e, CFJA'NGE IN C,(J;I, STAFF,. 'The position of Commercial teacher of on the Collegiate Institute.. staff, made vacant by the eesignation of Miss Rubyr Kitty, has been filled by the appointinent of Miss Pearl S. Morgan of Georgetown High School. Miss Morgan is a Commercial spec- ialist and has had successful exper- ience as a teacher of Continental subjects and. Junior English. She comes to Clinton well recommended by former principals and inspectors, DEATH OF D. S. MacDONALD. Donald Stewart Macdonald, young- er sou of the, late J. J. Macdonedd and Mrs, Macdonald of town, died on Monday after an illness of several months from heart trouble. Ile was in his fourteenth year. He is survived by his widowed nlotiler, two brothers and a sister. The elcler brother, Pte. Ed, Macdon- ald, is now at the,front, having en- listed with the 33rd battalion, Then there are Ronald and Miss Laura at home. The funeral takes place this after- noon from the home of Mrs. Macdon- ald on .East street. A SUCCESSFUL ARTIST, Miss Lucile Grant, who went west to visit her brother a few weeks took along some specimens of her china and other paintings and ex- hibited them at the Brandon fair, which is conceded to be the hest in the three provinces. It was some- thing of a venture to exhibit at this fair but Miss Grant succeeded be- yond her highest expectations as her china carried elf almost everything in sight in the way of prizes. She took eight first prizes on china and onlp one second. She also took sev- eral' firsts for oils and one, "The Girl With the Violin," carried off the sweepstakes, winning a silver medal. Miss Grant was thinking of exhibit- ing also at Regina but her friends are hoping that she did not do so as there was a somewhat disaster- ous fire in file fair buildings there. 4. People l9 You ® Know Ruby�Cook of Toronto is holi- daying at her home in town, Miss Eva Epps of 'Varna spent the week -end• as the guest of Miss Vera Seeley. Miss Hattie Porter o1 Godcrich was a week -end visitor with Miss Amy Hellysar, Mr. and 151rs. H..L>.. Rorke and fam- ily( visited Heusail friends on Sun- day afternoon. Misses Carrie cold Ella Akarn of Tor- onto are spending a vacation at their Roane in town, • Misses Millie and Annie Holmes of St. Catharines are the guests of their sister, Mrs, H. 13. Chant. Miss Bessie Morrish returned home I on Saturday after spending a month with Collingwood friends. Mr. J, H. Lowery of North Bay has been visiting during the past week with his mother in town and with friends in the vicinity. Mrs, Draper of Detroit has been vis- iting at the home of her brother, Mr. J. Mulholland of town, and also with HoIniesvIlle friends. Inspectors Oliver Johnson and An- drew Porter of Goderich, both well-known former citizens of Clin- ton, were in town on Saturday. Mr. II, 'B. Chant was in Toronto on Monday attending the funeral of his nephew, the only son of Prof. Chant of the Toronto University. Mr, and,Mrs, Jas. Churchill and lir. and Mrs. Howard and two sons of Toronto motored up on, Saturday and spent the week -end as the guests of Mr. Churchill's sister, Mrs. Il, •Carter of Victoria street, The report domes that Capt. Allen, who was Quartermaster of the 101st Battalion, has been pruluoted and has gone to France. Capt, Al- len was a smart awl capahls oflcer and his old friends in Clinton and Londesboro will wish him suc.tss, &Ir. and Mars. Ogle Cooper and. fam- ily motored up from Collingwood on Saturday and spent the week- end with friends in town. On their -retmv on Tuesday they were ac- companied by Miss Phyllis, who had been visiting for a math with her aunt, Mrs, A.. ,J. Morrish, Varna. itIrs. 1, Barber and two little daughters, Gladys and Mac, of Orli- lia have been Theile; on a visit to the lady's father aid sister, Mr, ,W111 McAsh and sister of Sas- katoon are here on a short visit to friends. • itIr, D, T. and Mrs. Weekes of Lon- don were week -end visitors with their aunt, Mrs, C. Weekes, lir, and, Mrs. b'rank Keys came up from Niagara Falls to be present at the memorial service held for their son, who was killed in action'. Mrs. A, Foster, who was recently inured by a fall, is now able to k. tooa motor ride. Mrs 1' spar who � w 1 was r so er i L , 1 p all winter, has been able to go out with het son. in his fine new oar, Tho Willing Workers of the Fresby- feria i Mission Band recentiia quilted three quilts on the rause lawn. It is a credit to thip little girls • that the Work was dune by tlienisdltet and, so well dobe, rr Clinton Young Lady Loses Life a L In Lake Huron Clinton eitizens were shocked when shortly after noon on Monday, a message came from Bayfield saying that Margaret Chowen, second daugh- ter of Mr. J. G. Chowen of town, had been drowned, Three Clinton girls, Gladys and Margaret Chowen and M'inlue Pin- ning, who were spending part of their vacation at lla)afield, had gone down to the lake shortly before noon to bathe, Margaret was ready first duct ran clown into the water, She wont no further than usual but a strong undercurrent immediately car- ried her off her feet. IIer sister run- ning out to her caught her band en- deavoring to assist her to her feet again but she was as quickly, over- borne. Miss Pinning had come by this time and tried to assist the two to a place of safety but she too lost her balance and in a moment all three were struggling in the water beyond their depth. The water was rough and there was no etre near to hear their cries for Help. Finally; a big wave washed Gladys Chowen in- to shallow water and though dazed and exhausted from her efforts to save her sister, site struggiied to her feet and ran to the pier to calf for help. A boy rowing in the river heard the call and came as quickly, as possible. Miss Pinning bMe this time had been washed ashore and was restored alter. some difficulty, but it was some time before Miss Margaret's body was discovered. A great alarm had been given by this time and many joined in the search. When the body was recovered every. effort was made to restore her to life but all in vain, The sad fatality has cast a gloom over the town and also over the lit- tle colon)! 'of Clinton people who ere summering at Bayfield. The deceased young lady had been for the past year or so acting as assistant in the postoiiice and was therefore known to most oft the cit- izens. She was a bright, winsome ono girl, always courteous and obliging and had won for herself many warm friends. She waa intensely interested in patriotic work and was an en- thusiastic worker in the Young Lad- ies' Patriotic Auxiliary. But be- sides the work she did thus. publicly, she clid much private patriotic work and contributed in mann ways of her time and means to further different patriotic projects, It is in the honkie, of course, where site will bo missed, the most and much sympathy is felt for the par- ents, brotters and sisters. The young- er sister, Bessie, was at Beantsviile with a party of C. C. L girls assist- ing in picking fruit. Especial sym- pathy is felt for Miss Gladys, who was with hex when the accident oc- curred, and also Miss Pinning, both of whole did everything in their power to save their companion and who but for the chance wave which washed them ashore, would, have lost their own lives in the effort. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence, Townshend street, to the Clinton cemetery, The service was conducted. by Rev. J. E. Hogg, who came home • for the purpose, the pallbearers be- ing J. H. Derr, W. L. Johnson, T, Rattenbury and Mr. Cameron of Mit- chell. Passing of a Hullett Pioneer Ott, Julp 21th Mr, Jas, Cartwright, one of the pioneers of Hullett, pass- ed into. the Groat Beyond at the age of eighty-1Ivc years. Mr, Cart- wright was born ' in Chinguacousy; township and moved when a young titan, with his parents, to Ashfield, where his early, life was spent. Fifty- one years ago he, with his .wifie and small family came to the 0th non. of Hullett, then a dense' fetal, where he hewed for himself and fam- ily a home on the farm where his son James now resides. Mr. Chrtwright was a quiet man, taking no active part in public affairs, but giving his time and thoughts to his home and family. He was a good neighbor, a staunch Liberal, and when younger took a keen interest in the political affairs loft the community. It is several years since he retired from active farm life owing to de- clininghealth, 1 e l was a charter member of the Canadian Order of Foresters at Loudcsboro. What he tuns much loved by those who knew him intimately was evidenced by the many beautiful flowers sent by, Blends. Ile leaves to mourn their loss, one sister, Mrs. 1d. Ceasar of buhgannou ; his wife, three sons and two daughters h John of Londosboro, 'q,lojjnH, jo sower pet= satanr p¢S' Mrs. Argent of Clinton, and Mrs. Andrew of Auburn. The funeral was held from hie late residence on jar 26511,U bed the tensb s e'n 1 s And g his son grandsons. dsnn s Those from a distancea - tending the funeral were', Mr, and Mrs, R. Iliggins, Port Albert ; Mrs. John Cartwright, ,Stri0fort„l �, titt. X icbardson and Miss 1Ucltard6 i' Stratford ; Violet Argent, Evelyn and Orrin 'Cartwright, gratldelifldren, Landon, and Mrs. J'aok Richardson,. r 'tratfo lt, 0